Apple today announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, which recognise 17 creative developers who have created exceptional App Store experiences. The winners, chosen from 45 contenders, exemplified the pinnacle of user experience, design, and innovation, with global implications.
Apple today officially released the winner’s list of the 2024 App Store Awards. The tech giant has honoured 17 apps and games “that helped users ignite their creativity, achieve new milestones, and cherish everyday moments with family and friends.”
According to the firm, this year’s winning developers built apps and games that improved users’ lives and influenced global culture. App Store Editors selected these App Store Award winners from 45 finalists, ranging from solo entrepreneurs to multinational teams, for displaying the greatest standards of user experience, design, and innovation.
While announcing the App Store Awards for 2024, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook said, “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. “The remarkable achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps.”
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Kino brings movies to life with film-inspired effects and advanced controls, Moises empowers musicians with AI tools, Lightroom excels on Mac with transformative photo editing capabilities, Lumy on Apple Watch helps users find enchantment in the sun, and F1 TV gives immersive race viewing experiences.
AFK Journey, Squad Busters, Thank Goodness You’re Here!, and Balatro+ are iPhone gaming apps that include tactical adventures, competitive multiplayer, and comedic skits. Balatro+ reinvents card game rules with each new hand, while Apple Arcade provides thrilling multiplayer action.
Apple says Apple Vision Pro category winners: What If…? An Immersive Story and THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey has transformed spatial computing by providing immersive experiences and straightforward controls, sending players to endless possibilities in the Marvel Universe and colourful, exotic landscapes.
2024 App Store Award 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 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
App Store Editors selected six Cultural Impact winners for Apple devices, recognising their long-term impact on users’ lives and communities. As per the company these winners encouraged consumers to pursue their intellectual curiosity, strengthened connections, and promoted a more accessible world.
- Oko from AYES BV
Oko is a technology that combines creativity and simplicity to help those who are blind or have low vision navigate metropolitan streets with confidence.
- EF Hello from Signum International AG
EF Hello, powered by AI, uses a systematic learning strategy to help language learners of all levels improve their communication and involvement with the world.
- DailyArt from Zuzanna Stanska
By connecting users to exceptional artwork across centuries and movements, DailyArt fuels the intellectual curiosity and wonder of users.
- 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
Featuring cinematic scenes and an interactive narrative, The Wreck depicts 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 explores the nuances of living with HIV, offering users local resources and educational materials to navigate conversations with family and friends.
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