Apple Announces 2024 App Store Award Winners

Apple has announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, celebrating 17 apps and games for their exceptional innovation, design, and impact.

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 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."




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The winning apps and games highlight the endless opportunities across the App Store and the Apple ecosystem. Kino shows users how cinematic life can be through its film-inspired filters and advanced controls. Moises empowers musicians on iPad to hone their craft with powerful AI tools, and Lightroom excels on Mac with its transformative photo editing capabilities. Lumy on Apple Watch helps users embrace the patterns of the sun and find the magic in each day, while F1 TV brings immersive race-viewing experiences to fans at home.

In the gaming category, AFK Journey delivers action-packed, tactical adventures and rich storylines to players on iPhone. Squad Busters combines competition with feel-good fun through exciting multiplayer gameplay, and Thank Goodness You're Here! brings nonstop laughter with fun and silly skits. And on Apple Arcade, Balatro+ reinvents the rules of card games with every new hand.

This year's inaugural winners of the Apple Vision Pro category pushed the boundaries of spatial computing with immersive experiences and intuitive controls. What If…? An Immersive Story welcomes users to a world with limitless possibilities in the Marvel Universe, while the sights and sounds of THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey transport players to colorful, cosmic worlds.
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Here's the list of winners...

App Winners

● iPhone App of the Year: Kino
● iPad App of the Year: Moises
● Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom
● Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story
● Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy
● Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV

Game Winners:
● iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey
● iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters
● Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You're Here!
● Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey
● Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+

Cultural Impact Winners:
● Oko
● EF Hello
● DailyArt
● NYT Games
● The Wreck
● Do You Really Want to Know 2