The 2024 Apple App Store Award winners have been revealed, recognizing 17 exceptional developers who have revolutionized user experiences across its ecosystem.

The annual App Store Awards are Apple’s way of showcasing the evolving landscape of digital creativity, from solo entrepreneurs to large development teams—all pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital space. Spanning a range of categories, the App Store Awards highlight the best and brightest that Apple platforms have to offer.

Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, emphasized the transformative impact of this year’s winners, highlighting how they have leveraged Apple’s technology to create meaningful user experiences. “These developers 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,” Cook said.

The App Store Awards span multiple categories and showcase the wide range of applications available on Apple’s platforms, from mobile to desktop. Kino secured iPhone App of the Year for its sophisticated, film-inspired filters, while Moises claimed the iPad category with its AI-powered music tools. Adobe Lightroom’s powerful photo editing capabilities earned it Mac App of the Year.

In gaming, AFK Journey captured iPhone Game of the Year with its tactical adventures, while Squad Busters took the iPad category with its engaging multiplayer experience. For Apple Arcade Balatro+ took the win, continuing its success across a range of platforms. With the introduction of Apple Vision Pro categories, there are even more opportunities for Apple to celebrate the best developers have to offer, with What If…? An Immersive Story and THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey leading the charge in spatial computing innovation.

This year’s Apple App Store Awards introduced a significant addition with the Cultural Impact category, recognizing six applications that have made substantial societal contributions. Notable winners include Oko, which aids visually impaired users with urban navigation, and EF Hello, which uses AI to enhance language learning.

The selection process, conducted by App Store editors, evaluated 45 finalists before determining the winners based on user experience, design innovation, and technical achievement.

The diverse range of winners and applications considered provides a glimpse into the apps available on Apple platforms and showcases how these venues enable developers to create solutions that address practical needs and entertainment desires, while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in mobile and spatial computing.

The full list of 2024 App Store Awards winners can be seen below:

2024 App Store Awards App Winners:

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 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.

2024 App Store Awards Game Winners:

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.

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.