Apple announced the winners and finalists of Apple App Store Awards 2024.
Each year, the App Store Awards recognize the finest and most impactful apps and games available on the platform, along with the talented developers who bring them to life.
With innovation and creativity flourishing across the App Store on a global scale, narrowing down the selection to just a handful of apps and games is a challenging endeavor. This year, the awards proudly celebrate exceptional winners and finalists who stand out among the rest.
Apps of the Year at App Store Awards 2024
iPhone App of the Year: Kino
Developed by Lux Optics Inc., Kino is a pro video camera app that simplifies cinematic video creation with features like color presets and AutoMotion, catering to both beginners and professionals.
Runner ups
- Runna: Runna offers personalized running plans tailored to individual goals, providing holistic support, device synchronization, and coaching from world-class experts to enhance the running experience.
- Tripsy: Tripsy is a comprehensive travel planner that allows users to organize itineraries, share plans with others, receive flight alerts, and store essential documents, streamlining the travel planning process.
iPad App of the Year: Moises
Moises enhances music practice with AI-powered tools, allowing musicians to isolate tracks, adjust pitch and tempo, and practice more effectively.
Runner ups
- Bluey: Let’s Play!: Bluey brings the beloved children’s show to life, offering interactive playsets and activities that deliver lovable characters and family-friendly fun.
- Procreate Dreams: Procreate Dreams empowers users to create animated stories with powerful animation tools, bringing their creative visions to life.
Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom enhances the photo editing process with AI-powered features, providing photographers with advanced tools to perfect their images.
Runner ups
- OmniFocus 4: OmniFocus 4 fosters focus with simplified task management, helping users organize their tasks and projects efficiently.
- Shapr3D (Runner-Up): Shapr3D transforms the 3D design workflow, offering a comprehensive tool for developing 3D designs.
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story
This groundbreaking mixed reality experience invites users to step into the Marvel Multiverse, interact with iconic characters, and make reality-defining choices, all within an hour-long narrative journey.
- JigSpace (Runner-Up): JigSpace empowers users to view and interact with detailed 3D and augmented reality models, making complex concepts accessible and engaging.
- NBA (Runner-Up): The NBA app redefines sports viewing by offering immersive experiences that bring fans closer to the action, providing innovative ways to watch and engage with basketball games.
Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy
Lumy connects users to the rhythms of the sun and moon, providing precise information on sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and other solar events to optimize photography, outdoor activities, and overall well-being.
Runner Ups
- LookUp: LookUp is a dictionary app that combines a comprehensive English dictionary with powerful vocabulary-building tools, offering daily definitions to help users improve their vocabularies.
- Watch to 5K: Watch to 5K guides beginners through a nine-week program to gradually build up to running 5 kilometers, operating independently of the iPhone and integrating with Apple Health to track progress over time.
Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV
F1 TV immerses fans in the world of Formula 1 racing, offering live streams, on-demand content, and exclusive features that bring the excitement of the track directly to your living room.
Runner Ups
- DROPOUT: DROPOUT delivers endless laughter and fun with its unique blend of original comedy series, game shows, and improv content, providing a fresh take on entertainment.
- Zoom: Zoom innovates group communication on the big screen, enabling seamless video conferencing and collaboration from the comfort of your home.
Games of the Year at App Store Awards 2024
Spanning blockbusters and indies alike, this year’s Game of the Year winners and finalists did more than entertain. Through creative twists, touching storytelling, and thrilling competition, they immersed us in worlds that showed off the breadth of the genre’s artistry.
iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey
Developed by Lilith Games, AFK Journey is an open-world gacha game that combines strategic combat with idle gameplay, inviting players into a vibrant fantasy universe filled with epic battles and enchanting landscapes.
Runner Ups
- The WereCleaner: The WereCleaner offers a unique experience where players control a janitor-turned-werewolf navigating chaotic office environments, delivering a humorous and inventive gameplay experience.
- Zenless Zone Zero: Developed by miHoYo, Zenless Zone Zero is an action role-playing game set in a sci-fi dystopia, immersing players in action-packed storylines with high-octane combat sequences and a gripping, cinematic narrative.
iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters
Developed by Supercell, Squad Busters combines the thrill of competition with welcoming, playful gameplay, bringing together characters from various Supercell franchises in a dynamic and engaging experience.
Runner Ups
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage transports players into a world of narrative-driven adventure, offering a rich storyline and immersive gameplay that captivates fans of the series.
- Disney Speedstorm: Developed by Gameloft, Disney Speedstorm brings exciting, high-speed racing experiences featuring beloved Disney characters, delivering fast-paced action and vibrant visuals.
Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Developed by Panic, Inc., this whimsical adventure game offers a series of humorous and absurd skits, providing players with nonstop amusement.
Runner ups
- Frostpunk 2: Developed by 11 bit studios s.a., this city-building game expands on its predecessor, challenging players to manage society’s survival in a frozen world.
- Stray: Developed by Annapurna Interactive, Stray captures both mystery and playfulness as players navigate a dark world through the eyes of a stray cat.
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: Thrasher
Developed by Puddle, LLC, Thrasher introduces smooth, trailblazing controls and a mesmerizing alien world, offering players an immersive and innovative gaming experience.
Runner Ups
- Loóna: Loóna crafts relaxing puzzles designed to help players unwind, featuring intuitive mechanics that allow users to assemble 3D dioramas, transforming pieces into vibrant, animated scenes that come to life.
- Vacation Simulator: Developed by Owlchemy Labs, Vacation Simulator takes players to destinations filled with funny characters and even funnier activities, providing a playful and engaging virtual vacation experience.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+
Balatro+ reinvents the classic card game by blending poker mechanics with solitaire elements, offering a unique and engaging experience that challenges players to strategize and think ahead.
Runner Ups
- Outlanders 2 : Outlanders 2 captivates players with revamped graphics and imaginative levels, allowing them to build and manage charming towns in a beautifully crafted world.
- Sonic Dream Team: Sonic Dream Team introduces new adventures to the characters players know and love, delivering high-speed action and vibrant visuals that fans of the franchise will appreciate.
Cultural Impact at App Store Awards 2024
Winners
- DailyArt (Zuzanna Stanska): DailyArt inspires art enthusiasts by delivering captivating stories and artworks from the world’s greatest artists, one day at a time.
- Do You Really Want to Know 2 (Gamtropy Co., Ltd.): This thought-provoking game tackles sensitive topics with courage and empathy, encouraging players to reflect on their values and choices.
- EF Hello (Signum International AG): EF Hello reshapes language learning with practical lessons, personalized feedback, and cultural insights to help learners thrive globally.
- NYT Games (The New York Times Company): From crosswords to word puzzles, NYT Games engages players in thoughtful and entertaining ways, making daily challenges fun.
- Oko (AYES BV): Oko uses innovative design to turn satellite imagery into artistic, brain-teasing puzzles that challenge visual perception and logic.
- The Wreck (The Pixel Hunt): This narrative-driven experience tells a deeply emotional story of resilience and rediscovery, making a profound impact through its storytelling.
Runner ups
- The Bear (Mucks Games): The Bear brings thoughtful and artistic storytelling into gaming, creating a touching narrative about identity and purpose.
- Arco (Panic, Inc.): Arco combines strategic gameplay with creative freedom, offering a meditative experience of archery and balance.
- BetterSleep (Ipnos Software Inc.): BetterSleep helps users achieve restful nights with expertly crafted soundscapes, meditations, and sleep tools.
- Brawl Stars: Brawl Stars celebrates vibrant teamwork and strategy, making it a global sensation in the gaming community.
- Partiful (Partiful): Partiful simplifies event planning, bringing people together seamlessly to celebrate life’s moments.
- Pinterest (Pinterest): Pinterest sparks creativity by connecting users to endless ideas, designs, and inspirations for every project.
