Apple has announced the winners of its 2024 App Store Awards, recognizing the 17 best apps and games from a pool of 45 finalists that have made a significant impact on users’ lives and culture worldwide. The prestigious awards highlight innovation, creativity, and excellence in various categories, from video editing to gaming and accessibility.
iPhone App of the Year:
The iPhone App of the Year goes to Kino, a video camera app that maximizes the potential of the iPhone camera, helping users achieve cinematic results. Featuring film-inspired filters and advanced controls, Kino is designed for serious video creators.
iPad App of the Year:
Moises, an app loved by musicians and music producers, takes home the iPad App of the Year award. With features like AI chords detection, pitch and speed adjustment, and the ability to separate vocals and instruments in any song, Moises has gained immense popularity.
Mac App of the Year:
Adobe Lightroom wins the Mac App of the Year, reflecting Adobe’s commitment to creative professionals with AI-assisted updates that enhance photo editing capabilities.
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year:
What If…? An Immersive Story from Marvel Studios and Disney+ is awarded the Apple Vision Pro App of the Year. The app has been a huge success and even won an Emmy for Outstanding Innovation in Emerging Media Programming.
Apple Watch App of the Year:
Lumy, a light-tracking app, wins the Apple Watch App of the Year. It helps users track sunlight and changing light conditions, making it perfect for outdoor activities, particularly for photographers and content creators.
Apple TV App of the Year:
F1 TV takes home the Apple TV App of the Year award, becoming the go-to app for Formula 1 fans who followed the season’s drama and action both on and off the track.
Game of the Year Awards:
iPhone Game of the Year:
AFK Journey, a fantasy RPG set in the mythical world of Esperia, wins iPhone Game of the Year.
iPad Game of the Year:
Squad Busters, a multiplayer game, captures the iPad Game of the Year award with its lively, action-packed gameplay.
Mac Game of the Year:
Thank Goodness You’re Here! claims the Mac Game of the Year title with its unique, narrative-driven experience.
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year:
THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey, an immersive VR game, is named the Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year. Players navigate a space eel through surreal landscapes in this mind-bending arcade adventure.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year:
Balatro+, a popular card game, wins the Apple Arcade Game of the Year, continuing to solidify the platform’s growing library of exciting titles.
Cultural Impact Winners:
Apple also recognized six apps that have had a lasting impact on users’ lives. These apps were chosen for their role in fostering connections, supporting intellectual curiosity, and promoting accessibility:
- Oko – A navigation app for users who are blind or have low vision.
- EF Hello – An award-winning language learning app.
- DailyArt – An app that offers daily art history lessons.
- NYT Games – A collection of puzzles and games from The New York Times.
- The Wreck – A 3D visual novel that tells a powerful story.
- Do You Really Want to Know 2 – A text adventure game that explores the experiences of living with HIV.
The 2024 App Store Awards celebrate a diverse range of apps and games that continue to shape the digital landscape and improve the way we live, create, and connect. Whether your favorite made the list or not, there’s always something new to discover.
