Apple released its annual list of best apps and games. If you’re not sure what to download with your brand new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, this list a great place to start.

Elevate , a brain training app, takes the coveted “ App of the Year ” award for 2014 with Hyperlapse as a close runner-up. Yahoo! also got recognition for its News Digest app which gives short summaries of a handful of the day’s biggest stories.

In terms of games, Threes! takes the “ Game of the Year ” award for 2014. The game was so successful this year that it spawned a ton of copycats including a version based on the “doge” meme . Leo’s Fortune gets a shout out as a runner-up for game of the year. My personal favorite iOS game of the Year, Monument Valley , is also included in the list. If you haven’t played it, now’s a good time since an expansion was recently released for the game.

Other notable winners in Apple’s best apps of 2014 include SwiftKey , an intelligent keyboard that learns how you type. Password manager 1Password made the list too. If you’re not sure which password manager you should use, check out our in-depth comparison . Facebook’s Paper app also made the list for its intuitive swipe navigation , helping to distill Facebook into its most important parts.

Indie developer Mediocre made the list as well with its addictive game, Smash Hit . The game also made my list of best free iPad games . I got to interview them during this year’s GDC about Android piracy so check that out. Rovio’s new game, RETRY , also made the list. Be warned, you’ll be cursing at your phone playing this incredibly difficult game.

Softonic also has a list of the best apps of 2014 so stay tuned for our complete list.

Source: iTunes

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