Apple reveals the best apps, games of 2024 for iPhone, iPad, Mac and more

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Apple has announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, honouring 17 apps and games. From solo entrepreneurs to multinational teams, these App Store Award 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 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.”

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.

In addition to recognising apps and games across Apple devices, App Store Editors also selected six Cultural Impact winners. These include Oko, EF Hello, Daily Art, NYT Games, The Wreck, and Do You Really Want To Know? 2.