Apple reveals the 17 apps you should download now: these are the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards.
Inspiration for applications on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other devices.
Three weeks after Apple announced the 45 finalists for the App Store Awards 2024, it’s time to reveal the winners. A total of 17 apps and games have been awarded as the best in various categories for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Additionally, six apps have been recognized as winners in the Cultural Impact category.
The selected apps include both big names and titles from smaller developers, all receiving the prestigious Apple award, which consists of a shiny blue aluminum trophy with the name of the app engraved. This award is comparable in size to a Mac Mini.
Here is the complete list of this year’s winners:
- iPhone App of the Year: Kino
- iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey
- iPad App of the Year: Moises
- iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters
- Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom
- Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You're Here!
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If...? An Immersive Story
- Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey
- Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy
- Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro
- Cultural Impact Winners: Oko, EF Hello, DailyArt, NYT Games, The Wreck, and Do You Really Want to Know? 2
One of the highlights is Kino, developed by Lux Optics, known for its popular photography app Halide. Kino focuses on video recording, allowing users to film in a 'cinematic' way with features that enable quick and manual adjustments.
Among the winners, Moises stands out as the iPad App of the Year, with its ability to separate sounds in a track, making it a valuable tool for musicians and producers. The app uses artificial intelligence to isolate instruments and facilitate music creation.
The inclusion of apps for Apple Vision Pro this year has led to awards such as What If...? – An Immersive Story, which has received praise for its immersive capability. The experience is free and promises a glimpse into the future of interactive content on augmented reality devices.
Oko, another winner in the Cultural Impact category, uses an artificial intelligence model to help visually impaired individuals navigate the streets safely. This type of app demonstrates the transformative potential that modern technologies have.
With a total of 17 award-winning apps, it is recommended to explore these options, as they offer various functionalities that can be highly useful for both regular users and those planning to acquire Apple devices during the holiday season.