Bored of the current apps downloaded on your devices and fancy trying something new on your iPhone, MacBook, iPad or Vision Pro headset? Help is at hand with Apple just crowning the best software in its yearly App Store Awards. Fun games, TV streaming software, image editing and movie making applications have all received the prestigious gongs in 2024.
A total of 17 apps picked up the famous blue awards, including Kino (iPhone App of the Year), which helps budding filmmakers produce Hollywood-style movies right from their phones. Best iPad App of the Year went to Moises – aimed at helping musicians produce tracks from their tablets rather than hiring an expensive sound studio.
Best Apple TV App was won by F1 TV, and Best Vision Pro App was handed to Disney’s mesmerising What If…? An Immersive Story. Adobe’s Lightroom also grabbed the award for Mac App of the Year.
Other winners from this year’s event include fantasy title AFK Journey (iPhone Game of the Year) along with popular card game Balatro+ (Apple Arcade Game of the Year).
“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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SEE ALL OF THE WINNERS BELOW
• iPhone App of the Year: Kino, from Lux Optics Inc.
• iPad App of the Year: Moises, from Moises Systems Inc.
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• Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom, from Adobe Inc.
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• Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story, from Disney.
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• Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy, from Raja V.
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• Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV, from Formula One Digital Media Limited.
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GAMES
iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey, from Farlight Games.
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iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters, from Supercell.
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Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here!, from Panic, Inc.
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Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey, from Puddle, LLC.
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Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+, from Playstack Ltd.
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Along with those awards, Apple says its App Store Editors also selected six Cultural Impact winners, which recognise the lasting impact these apps and games have made in users’ lives and communities.
HERE ARE THE WINNERS
Oko from AYES BV
Oko combines innovation and simplicity to help users who are blind or have low vision navigate city streets with confidence.
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 enhance their communication and better engage with the world around them.
DailyArt from Zuzanna Stanska
By connecting users to exceptional artwork across centuries and movements, DailyArt fuels the intellectual curiosity and wonder of users.
NYT Games from The New York Times Company
Offering a great start to the day, NYT Games connects family and friends across generations with a variety of fun and simple daily games.
The Wreck from The Pixel Hunt
Featuring cinematic scenes and an interactive narrative, The Wreck depicts the mind’s inner struggles when facing 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, offering users local resources and educational materials to navigate conversations with family and friends.
