Apple celebrated the best apps and games of the year, honouring 17 talented developers for exceptional experiences on the App Store across Apple devices.
The American company declared the winners of the App Store Awards 2024 to those apps that have improved users’ lives and impacted culture around the world.
From solo entrepreneurs to multinational teams, these App Store Awards 2024 winners were chosen from 45 finalists by App Store Editors for demonstrating the highest levels of user experience, design, and innovation.
“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,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
“The remarkable achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps.”
App Store Awards 2024 Winners: 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.
App Store Awards 2024 Winners: 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.
App Store Awards 2024 Winners: Cultural Impact
Apple also took the opportunity to recognize six Cultural Impact winners for having an impact on users’ lives and communities.
Here are the list of Cultural Impact winners of App Store Awards 2024.
- Oko from AYES BV
Oko brings together innovation and simplicity to help visually impaired users who or have low vision navigate city streets with confidence.
- EF Hello from Signum International AG
Powered by AI, EF Hello helps language learners of all levels with a systematic learning approach. They enhance user’s communication and help them engage better with the world around them.
- DailyArt from Zuzanna Stanska
DailyArt fuels the intellectual curiosity of users by connecting them to exceptional artwork across centuries and movements.
- NYT Games from The New York Times Company
NYT Games connects family and friends across generations with a variety of fun and simple daily games.
- The Wreck from The Pixel Hunt
With the help of cinematic scenes and an interactive narrative, The Wreck portrays the mind’s inner struggles when facing a crisis.
- Do You Really Want to Know 2 from Gamtropy Co., Ltd.
Do You Really Want to Know 2 navigates the nuances of living with HIV, offering users local resources and educational materials to persue conversations with family and friends.
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