Apple has officially announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards. The announcement highlights 17 standout apps and games. These apps and games have inspired creativity, achieved groundbreaking milestones, and enriched everyday moments for users around the globe.
This year’s honorees range from innovative solo developers to large-scale teams, all selected by App Store Editors from a pool of 45 finalists for their exceptional design, user experience, and innovation.
Highlights of the 2024 App Store Awards
The winning applications represent a range of categories with limitless opportunities in the Apple ecosystem:
iPhone App of the Year: Kino (Lux Optics Inc.) — Brings cinematic flair to photos with film-inspired filters and advanced controls.
iPad App of the Year: Moises (Moises Systems Inc.) — Empowers musicians with AI tools to refine their craft.
Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom (Adobe Inc.) — Excels in photo editing with transformative features.
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story (Marvel Studios, ILM Immersive, Disney+) – Pushes the boundaries of spatial computing in the Marvel Universe.
Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy (Raja V.) — Helps users embrace the rhythms of the sun.
Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV (Formula One Digital Media Limited) – Delivers an immersive race-viewing experience.
Top games of 2024
The best of the game development world are being recognized by Apple, with titles that redefine storytelling and gameplay:
- iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey (Farlight Games) – A tactical adventure with action-packed narratives.
- Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here! (Panic, Inc.) — A comedic journey filled with delightful skits.
- Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey (Puddle, LLC) – Offers cosmic worlds of color and sound.
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+ (Playstack Ltd.) — Reinvents card games with innovative twists.
Cultural impact award winners
Apple also recognized six apps and games that have made meaningful cultural impact in fostering intellectual curiosity, accessibility, and connection:
- Oko (AYES BV): Assists blind and low-vision users in navigating city streets with ease.
- EF Hello (Signum International AG): Uses AI to enhance language learning for users of all levels.
- DailyArt (Zuzanna Stanska): Fuels intellectual curiosity by connecting users to exceptional artworks.
- NYT Games (The New York Times Company): Strengthens family bonds through engaging daily puzzles.
- The Wreck (The Pixel Hunt): Explores the complexities of mental health through cinematic storytelling.
- Do You Really Want to Know 2 (Gamtropy Co., Ltd.): Provides educational resources on living with HIV.
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, applauded the winners, stating:
We are thrilled to honor 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.
What the 2024 App Store Awards mean for developers
The winners of the 2024 App Store Awards best symbolize the transformative power of apps in modern life. They encompass AI-driven tools, immersive games, apps helping people with accessibility and connection, and more, all the stuff that’s truly unique in this Apple ecosystem.
