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Apple reveals 2013's best-selling apps and GOTY picks

Apple has unveiled 2013's best-selling apps and its own GOTY editorial picks. Check out which games and apps ruled iOS this year.

MCV reports that Apple named Vlambeer’s Ridiculous Fishing as the best iPhone game of the year, while Frogmind’s Badlands placed at the top of its iPad category.

The 2013 best-seller charts per format are as follows:

Top 10 iPhone Apps (Free)

  1. Candy Crush Saga
  2. Snapchat
  3. Temple Run 2
  4. 4 Pics 1 Word
  5. YouTube
  6. Google Maps
  7. Facebook
  8. Instagram
  9. Despicable Me: Minion Rush
  10. Skype for iPhone

Top 10 iPhone Apps (Paid)

  1. Minecraft - Pocket Edition
  2. Angry Birds Star Wars
  3. Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock
  4. Temple Run: Oz
  5. The Chase
  6. Facetune
  7. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
  8. Plague Inc.
  9. Angry Birds Star Wars II
  10. 7 Minute Workout Challenge

Top 10 iPad Apps (Free)

  1. Candy Crush Saga
  2. YouTube
  3. Skype for iPad
  4. Temple Run 2
  5. BBC iPlayer
  6. ITV Player
  7. eBay for iPad
  8. Despicable Me: Minion Rush
  9. 4 Pics 1 Word
  10. Calculator for iPad Free

Top 10 iPad Apps (Paid)

  1. Minecraft - Pocket Edition
  2. Wreck-it Ralph
  3. Angry Birds Star Wars HD
  4. The Chase
  5. Temple Run: Oz
  6. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
  7. Angry Birds Star Wars II
  8. Peppa Pig’s Holiday
  9. Plants vs. Zombies HD
  10. SCRABBLE for iPad

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