Best iPhone Apps of 2011

In its "App Store Rewind 2011," Apple names the best iPhone games of the year. Adorable sim Tiny Tower took top honors; the runners-up were Tiny Wings and Touchgrind BMX. See which apps rounded out the list below.

Browse Best iPhone Apps of 2011

  • Tiny Tower Review
    Tiny Tower

    Adorable sim playable without in-app buys -- with patience.

    AGE
    8
     
    Learning1
  • Tiny Wings Review
    Tiny Wings

    Rare gem uses physics and rhythm to send bird flying high.

    AGE
    7
     
    Learning1
  • Touchgrind BMX Review
    Touchgrind BMX

    Master the controls, and you'll love trying out trick moves.

    AGE
    10
     
    Learning1
  • iBlast Moki 2 Review
    iBlast Moki 2

    Explosive puzzle game is more impish than violent.

    AGE
    8
     
  • Scribblenauts Remix Review
    Scribblenauts Remix

    Vocabulary-building word puzzle game shines on iOS.

    AGE
    11
     
    Learning3
  • Jetpack Joyride Review
    Jetpack Joyride

    Fly high on a machine gun while trying not to die.

    AGE
    13
     
  • Infinity Blade II Review
    Infinity Blade II

    Action-heavy sword game adds depth; still for older teens.

    AGE
    15
     
  • Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation Review
    Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation

    Well-made shooter, but keep kids far away.

    AGE
    17
     

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