Google has revealed the winners of its Play Store Best of 2024 awards, showcasing the most innovative apps and games that captured the attention of users this year. The tech giant has created a list of top apps and games in various categories, including Best for Fun, Everyday Essentials, Best Multi-Device App, Best Hidden Gem, and more. These categories highlight the diverse range of software and games available on the platform, catering to a broad spectrum of user needs and interests.
Best App of 2024 award went to Partiful
Yes, you read that right. The Best App of 2024 award went to Partiful, which is a modern event planning app. Partiful’s best feature is its “Party Genie,” which makes creating fun and attractive invitations easy. Users can quickly share invitations with a link, allowing guests to RSVP with no hassle. The app’s clean design and new way of organizing events have made it very popular among users.
Top Apps of 2024 on Google Play
- Max – Best Multi-Device App
- MacroFactor – Best Everyday Essential App
- Upstudy – Best Personal Growth App
- Mila by Camilla Lorentzen – Best Fun App
- Timeleft – Best Hidden Gem
- Baby Daybook – Best App for Watches
- Infinite Painter – Best App for Large Screens
- Peacock – Best App for Google TV
- PBS Kids Video – Best App for Cars
Talking about the top games announced by Google Play for 2024, the Best Game award was given to AFK Journey, an engaging fantasy RPG. With its expansive world, stunning visuals, and strategic gameplay, the game offers a highly enjoyable experience. Its diverse cast of characters and exciting battle system set it apart from other mobile RPGs, earning it the top honor in this category.
Here’s the full list of winners from the Google Play 2024 Apps and Games of the Year:
Top Games of 2024 on Google Play
- Clash of Clans – Best Multi-Device Game
- Eggy Party – Best Pick Up & Play Game
- Yes, Your Grace – Best Indie Game
- Solo Leveling: Arise – Best Story-Driven Game
- Honkai: Star Rail – Best Ongoing Game
- Squad Busters – Best Multiplayer Game
- Tab Time World – Best Family-Friendly Game
- Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance – Best Play Pass Game
- Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures – Best Google Play Game on PC
Also, check out Google Play’s top picks for Books of 2024.
Google Play’s 2024 Book Picks:
- Favorite fantasy: “Dragon Rider” by Taran Matharu (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite thriller: “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker (ebook,audiobook)
- Favorite romance: “House of Flame and Shadow’ by Sarah J Maas (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite fiction: “All Fours” by Miranda July (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite memoir: “Knife” by Salman Rushdie (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite horror: “The Eyes are the Best Part” by Monika Kim (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite graphic novel: “Homebody” by Theo Parish (ebook | audiobook)
- Favorite cozy manga: “Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat” by Ai Shimizu (ebook)
- Favorite business book: “Teams: Getting Things Done with Others” by David Allen and Edward Lamont (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite personal development: “Supercommunicators” by Charles Duhigg (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite historical fiction: “James” by Percival Everett (ebook, audiobook)
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