Best iPhone, iPad, Mac Apps Revealed In 2024 App Store Awards

Apple has unveiled the winners of its 2024 App Store Awards, celebrating the year’s most innovative and impactful apps and games.

This year’s awards highlight exceptional design, innovation, and user experience, with standout winners across 12 categories, including the first-ever award for an Apple Vision Pro app.

Top Honors

Leading the pack, Kino, a professional video camera app from Lux (the creators of Halide), claimed iPhone App of the Year.

Known for its intuitive interface and robust video capabilities, Kino has become a favorite among creators since its launch earlier this year.

Full List of Winners

Apps:

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 by Disney.
Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy by Raja V.
Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV by Formula One Digital Media Limited.

Games:

iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey by Farlight Games.
iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters by Supercell.
Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here! by Panic, Inc.
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey by Puddle, LLC.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+ by Playstack Ltd.

Cultural Impact Winners

Apple also recognized six apps for their contributions to communities and culture:

Oko by AYES BV: Helps users with visual impairments navigate city streets.
EF Hello by Signum International AG: AI-powered language learning for all levels.
DailyArt by Zuzanna Stanska: Connects users to art across eras.
NYT Games by The New York Times: Brings generations together through daily games.
The Wreck by The Pixel Hunt: An interactive narrative exploring inner struggles.
Do You Really Want to Know? 2 by Gamtropy Co., Ltd.: Educates on living with HIV.

Apple’s awards spotlight the creativity and dedication of developers who push boundaries and inspire users worldwide.