December 11, 2024
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Apple honors the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards
Apple celebrates the best apps and games of the year by recognizing 17 talented developers for exceptional experiences in the App Store
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, recognizing 17 apps and games that have helped users unleash their creativity, reach new milestones and cherish everyday moments with family and friends. This year’s winning developers have created apps and games that have improved users’ lives and influenced culture around the world. From solo entrepreneurs to multinational teams, these App Store Award winners have been selected 45 finalists from App Store editors for demonstrating the highest level of user experience, design and innovation.
“We are thrilled to honor this impressive group of developers who harness the power of Apple devices and technology to deliver experiences that enrich users’ lives and have a profound impact on their communities,” said Tim Cook , CEO of Apple. “The remarkable achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unleashed through apps.”
The winning apps and games demonstrate the endless possibilities in the App Store and the Apple ecosystem. cinema shows users what moviegoing life can be like through its movie-inspired filters and advanced controls. Moises enables musicians on iPad to hone their craft with powerful AI tools Lightroom stands out on Mac for its transformative photo editing features. Lumy on the Apple Watch helps users embrace the patterns of the sun and find the magic in every day F1 TV offers fans immersive racing experiences at home.
In the gaming category AFK trip offers gamers on iPhone action-packed, tactical adventures and rich storylines. Squad Busters combines competition with feel-good fun through exciting multiplayer gameplay and Thank God you’re here! provides non-stop laughter with funny and silly skits. And further Apple ArcadeBalatro+ reinvents the rules of the card game with every new hand.
This year’s inaugural Apple Vision Pro category winners pushed the boundaries of spatial computing with immersive experiences and intuitive controls. What if…? An immersive story welcomes users to a world of limitless possibilities in the Marvel Universe while experiencing the sights and sounds of THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey take players into colorful, cosmic worlds.
Winner of the App Store Award 2024
Apps
iPhone app of the year: cinemaby Lux Optics Inc.
iPad app of the year: Moisesfrom Moises Systems Inc.
Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroomby Adobe Inc.
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What if…? An immersive storyfrom Marvel Studios, ILM Immersive and Disney+.
Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumyby Raja V.
Apple TV app of the year: F1 TVby Formula One Digital Media Limited.
games
iPhone Game of the Year: AFK tripby Farlight Games.
iPad Game of the Year: Squad Bustersfrom Supercell.
Mac Game of the Year: Thank God you’re here!by Panic, Inc.
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey, from Puddle, LLC.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+by Playstack Ltd.
Winner of Cultural Impact
In addition to recognizing apps and games across Apple devices, App Store editors also selected six Cultural Impact winners, recognizing the lasting impact these apps and games have had on users’ lives and communities. This year’s winners enabled users to stimulate their intellectual curiosity, fostered connections between family and friends, and championed a more accessible world.
OK from AYES BV
OK combines innovation and simplicity to help blind or visually impaired users navigate city streets safely.
EF Hello from Signum International AG
Powered by AI, EF Hello integrates a systematic learning approach to support language learners of all levels, helping them improve their communication and better engage with the world around them.
DailyArt by Zuzanna Stanska
By connecting users with extraordinary works of art across centuries and movements, DailyArt stimulates users’ intellectual curiosity and wonder.
NYT Games from the New York Times Company
Offers a great start to the day, NYT Games connects family and friends across generations with a variety of fun and simple everyday games.
The wreck by The Pixel Hunt
With cinematic scenes and an interactive narrative, The wreck depicts the inner struggles of the mind when faced with 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 and provides users with local resources and educational materials to navigate conversations with family and friends.
About Apple
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms – iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and tvOS – provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and provide people with groundbreaking services such as the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are committed to making the world’s best products and leaving the world better than we found it.
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