December 11, 2024
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Apple Celebrates 2024 App Store Award Winners
Apple has announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, recognizing 17 exceptional apps and games that have made a significant impact on users’ lives and culture globally. These awards honor apps that have inspired creativity, helped achieve new goals, and enhanced daily experiences with family and friends.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Today, Apple unveiled the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, celebrating 17 outstanding apps and games. These winners have been selected for their ability to spark creativity, help users reach new heights, and enhance everyday moments with loved ones. From individual developers to global teams, these apps have been chosen from 45 finalists by App Store Editors for their excellence in user experience, design, and innovation.
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, remarked, “We are excited to recognize this remarkable group of developers who are leveraging Apple’s technology to create experiences that not only enrich users’ lives but also deeply impact their communities. The achievements of this year’s winners highlight the incredible innovation possible through apps.”
The winning apps and games demonstrate the vast possibilities within the App Store and the Apple ecosystem. For example, Kino offers film-inspired filters and advanced controls for cinematic experiences, Moises provides musicians on iPad with powerful AI tools, and Lightroom on Mac offers transformative photo editing. Lumy on Apple Watch helps users enjoy the sun’s patterns, while F1 TV delivers immersive race experiences for fans at home.
In gaming, AFK Journey provides action-packed adventures on iPhone, Squad Busters offers fun multiplayer gameplay on iPad, and Thank Goodness You’re Here! delivers laughs with its quirky skits on Mac. On Apple Arcade, Balatro+ reinvents card games with innovative rules.
The first winners of the Apple Vision Pro category are setting new standards in spatial computing with immersive experiences. “What If…? An Immersive Story” immerses users in the Marvel Universe, and “THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey” transports players to vibrant cosmic worlds.
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 Marvel Studios, ILM Immersive, and 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.
Cultural Impact Winners
Alongside the app and game winners, Apple also recognized six Cultural Impact winners for their significant contributions to users’ lives and communities. These apps foster curiosity, strengthen connections among families and friends, and promote accessibility.
Oko from AYES BV enhances navigation for users who are blind or have low vision. EF Hello from Signum International AG uses AI to support language learners of all levels. DailyArt by Zuzanna Stanska connects users to exceptional historical artwork. NYT Games from The New York Times Company offers enjoyable daily games for all ages. The Wreck from The Pixel Hunt explores internal struggles during crises. Do You Really Want to Know 2 from Gamtropy Co., Ltd. provides resources and education about living with HIV.
About Apple
Apple transformed personal technology with the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple is a leader in innovation with products like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s platforms – iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS – offer seamless experiences across devices and empower users with services like the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s team of over 150,000 is dedicated to creating the best products and improving the world.
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