App Store Award winners were chosen from 45 finalists.

Tech giant Apple has finally released that the list of best apps and games for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV for 2024. The iPhone maker recognised 17 apps and games from developers across the world. From solo entrepreneurs to multinational teams, these App Store Award winners were chosen from 45 finalists by App Store Editors for demonstrating the highest levels of user experience, design and innovation.

“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,” Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO said.

Apple, in a statement, said that the winning apps and games highlight the endless opportunities across the App Store and the Apple ecosystem.

iPhone App of the Year: Kino from Lux Optics

Kino shows users how cinematic life can be through its film-inspired filters and advanced controls.

iPad App of the Year: Moises By Moises Systems

Moises empowers musicians on iPad to hone their craft with powerful AI tools, and Lightroom excels on Mac with its transformative photo editing capabilities.

Apple Watch App Of The Year: Lumy from Raja V

Lumy on Apple Watch helps users embrace the patterns of the sun and find the magic in each day, while F1 TV brings immersive race-viewing experiences to fans at home.

iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey from Farlight Games

In the gaming category, AFK Journey delivers action-packed, tactical adventures and rich storylines to players on iPhone. Squad Busters combines competition with feel-good fun through exciting multiplayer gameplay, and Thank Goodness You’re Here! brings nonstop laughter with fun and silly skits.

Full List Of Apple 2024 App Store Winners

1. iPhone App of the Year: Kino from Lux Optics.

2. iPad App of the Year: Moises By Moises Systems .

3. Apple Watch App Of The Year: Lumy from Raja V

4. iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey from Farlight Games

5. Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom

6. Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story from Disney.

7. 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.

Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+ from Playstack Ltd.

Cultural Impact Winners

In addition to recognising apps and games across Apple devices, App Store Editors also selected six Cultural Impact winners, recognising the lasting impact these apps and games have made in users’ lives and communities.

1. Oko from AYES BV

2. EF Hello from Signum International AG

3. DailyArt from Zuzanna Stanska

4. NYT Games from The New York Times Company

5. The Wreck from The Pixel Hunt