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5 Years of the App Store

5 Years of the App Store

From the 500 apps available at launch in 2008 to the more than 90,000 at your fingertips today, it’s been a remarkably prolific five years for the App Store. To celebrate, we’re giving everyone five landmark games and five groundbreaking apps for a limited time. Plus, look back at the key moments that have made the App Store the world’s most innovative destination for apps*.

* Key milestones are broken out by individual year from 2008 – 2013 on the App Store.

Five Landmark Apps

Barefoot World Atlas

Learn about the world, its nations and its wonders through this dazzling interactive globe

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/barefoot-world-atlas/id489221652?mt=8

Day One (Journal / Diary)

Record movements every day using photos, places and words with this intuitive journal

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/day-one-journal-diary/id421706526?mt=8

How to Cook Everything

Learn to cook more than 2,000 gourmet recipes using this robust kitchen companion

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/how-to-cook-everything/id409936319?mt=8

Over

Help your photos stand out by adding custom captions, logos and stylish doodles

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/over/id535811906?mt=8

Traktor DJ for iPhone

Mix like a pro with a DJ app that puts industry-leading features right at your fingertips

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/traktor-dj-for-iphone/id625335999?mt=8

Five Landmark Games. 

Editors notes: high res images of the apps are available on request

BADLAND

An Apple Design Award winner, Badland is an incredible action game with stunning graphics

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/badland/id535176909?mt=8

Infinity Blade II

With smart gameplay and gorgeous graphics, this action-packed epic absolutely shines

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/infinity-blade-ii/id447689011?mt=8

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

This elegant 8-bit adventure uses touch-based puzzles to deliver a poignant story

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/superbrothers-sword-sworcery/id424912055?mt=8

Tiny Wings

This endearing classic features charming style and thrilling momentum-based gameplay

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/tiny-wings/id417817520?mt=8

Where’s My Water?

A simple and challenging puzzle game that features intuitive controls and a lovable mascot

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/wheres-my-water/id449735650?mt=8