Apple Reveals 2024 App Store Award Winners: Best Apps Picked
Apple today has released its list of 17 apps games that being applauded as the best of the year for 2024.
“We are thrilled to honour this impressive group of developers who are harnessing the power of Apple devices and technology to deliver experiences that enrich the lives of users and have a profound impact on their communities,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, in a statement on Wednesday. “The remarkable achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps.”
Check out the top apps of 2024 as awarded by Apple, below:
Apps
- iPhone App of the Year: Kino, from Lux Optics Inc.
- iPad App of the Year: Moises, from Moises Systems Inc.
- Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom, from Adobe Inc.
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story, from Marvel Studios, ILM Immersive, and Disney+.
- Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy, from Raja V.
- Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV, from Formula One Digital Media Limited.
Games
- iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey, from Farlight Games.
- iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters, from Supercell.
- Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here!, from Panic, Inc.
- Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey, from Puddle, LLC.
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+, from Playstack Ltd.
Cultural Impact Winners
- Oko (AYES BV): Helps users who are blind or have low vision navigate city streets confidently.
- EF Hello (Signum International AG): AI-powered app supporting language learners at all levels.
- DailyArt (Zuzanna Stanska): Connects users with exceptional artwork across centuries and movements.
- NYT Games (The New York Times Company): Offers daily games connecting family and friends across generations.
- The Wreck (The Pixel Hunt): Interactive narrative exploring the mind’s struggles during a crisis.
- Do You Really Want to Know 2 (Gamtropy Co., Ltd.): Explores life with HIV and provides local resources and educational materials.
What apps do you think are the best of the year for 2024?
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