As we near the end of 2021, Google India (much like last year) has announced this year’s best apps and games on the Play Store that were popular amongst users in India. In a blog post, Google has revealed that India saw a variety of apps gain popularity this year, with growth for e-learning apps seeing a massive uptick. So, let’s take a look at them, shall we?
Starting with the best app of 2021, Google chose Bitclass: Learn Anything. Live Together (Free). Bitclass is a digital learning app that offers free, interactive classes for a number of categories such as baking, dancing, and more. Google says that the app “reiterated the emergence of a digital learning culture in India fueled by innovative localized solutions.”
Best Google Play Store Apps 2021
Best Apps for Fun
- FrontRow: Learn Singing, Music, Rap, Comedy & MoreClubhouse: The Social Audio AppHotstep
Best Apps for Everyday Essentials
- Sortizy – Recipes, Meal Planner & Grocery ListsSARVA – Yoga & MeditationGuardians from Truecaller
Best Apps for Personal Growth
- Bitclass: Learn Anything. Live. Together!EMBIBE: Learning Outcomes AppEvolve Mental Health: Meditations, Self-Care & CBT
Best Hidden Gems
- Jumping Minds – Talk & Feel BetterLearn Product Management & Marketing Skills @ FWDMoonbeam I Podcast Discovery
Best Apps for Good
- Evergreen Club – Health, Fitness, Fun & Learningbeing: your mental health friendSpeechify – text to speech tts
Best Apps for Tablets
- Houzz – Home Design & RemodelCanvaConcepts: Sketch, Note, Draw
Best Apps for Wear
- My Fitness PalCalmSleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock
Best Play Store Games 2021
Best Competitive Games
- Battlegrounds Mobile IndiaSummoners War: Lost CenturiaMARVEL Future RevolutionPokemon UniteSuspects: Mystery Mansion
Best Game Changers
- JanKenUP!Unmaze – a myth of shadow & lightNieR Re[in]carnationTears of Themis
Best Indie Games
- DeLight: The Journey HomeHuntdownMy Friend PedroRonin: The Last SamuraiBird Alone
Best Pick Up & Play
- Cats in Time – Relaxing Puzzle GameCrash Bandicoot: On the Run!Dadish 2Disney POP TOWNSwitchcraft: The Magical Match 3
Best Games for Tablets
- Chicken Police – Paint it RED!My Friend Pedro: Ripe for RevengeOverboard!The Procession to Calvary