Uptodown, the independent marketplace for Android apps, has announced the winners of the Uptodown Awards, a yearly event that recognizes standout Android apps across multiple categories. With more than 17,000 developers publishing software on the standalone platform, this collection of eight category-winning apps shines a spotlight on striking success and innovation within the Android ecosystem.
winners
An independent jury of industry professionals evaluated the submissions and named the top apps in five main categories. Best Mobile Game: Genshin Effect; Best Indie Game: JanKenUP!; Best Entertainment App: FilmoraGO; Best Mobile Browser: Microsoft Edge; and Best Productivity Product: WPS Office.
special categories
Two additional special categories were introduced to honor broader impact. The Exclusive Community Award recognizes the app with the most user votes, extending its prominence for an additional year; Pubg Mobile led in downloads and user ratings, maintaining its status as a perennial favorite in 2023 as it continued to release updates and collaborations that sustain user engagement.
Jobmania Eternal Dungeon – Gameplay
The Uptodown Special Award went to Vivaldi, presented by a team of tech professionals for the most improved application that aligned with Uptodown’s founding values of openness, diversity, and community-driven development. Lastly, the winner of the Hidden Gem Special Award, Jobmania Eternal Dungeon, demonstrates that a world of high-quality mobile games exists beyond the obvious giants. This turn-based RPG with rogue-lite elements is easy to pick up yet offers deep mechanical depth for seasoned players.