Tim Cook CEO of Apple | Apple
Apple has announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, recognizing 17 apps and games that have enhanced user creativity, reached new milestones, and supported family and community interactions. The winning developers range from solo entrepreneurs to multinational teams. These selections were made from a pool of 45 finalists by App Store Editors based on user experience, design, and innovation.
Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, commented on the awards: “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.” He added, “The remarkable achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps.”
Among the winning applications is Kino, which offers film-inspired filters and controls for cinematic experiences. Moises provides musicians with AI tools on iPad, while Lightroom stands out for its photo editing capabilities on Mac. Lumy aids users in embracing solar patterns via Apple Watch, and F1 TV enhances race-viewing at home.
In gaming, AFK Journey presents tactical adventures on iPhone. Squad Busters offers multiplayer gameplay fun on iPad. Thank Goodness You’re Here! entertains with humorous skits on Mac. On Apple Arcade, Balatro+ reinvents card games with unique rules.
This year also introduced the Apple Vision Pro category, where "What If…? An Immersive Story" by Marvel Studios took top honors for its spatial computing innovations.
Awards for specific platforms included:
- iPhone App of the Year: Kino by Lux Optics Inc.
- iPad App of the Year: Moises by Moises Systems Inc.
- Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom by Adobe Inc.
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story
- Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy by Raja V.
- Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV
Game recognitions went to:
- 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+
Additionally, six Cultural Impact winners were acknowledged for their influence on users' lives and communities:
- Oko from AYES BV assists those who are blind or have low vision.
- EF Hello supports language learners using AI.
- DailyArt connects users with artwork across centuries.
- NYT Games brings families together through daily games.
- The Wreck explores internal struggles during crises.
- Do You Really Want to Know 2 provides resources about living with HIV.
These awards highlight how apps can transform user experiences across different platforms within Apple's ecosystem.
