Apple honors the best of the best apps and games of the year annually through the App Store Awards. This is an exceptional recognition of amazing user experience, design, and innovation from global developers. This year, the App Store Awards include a brand new Apple Vision Pro category to spotlight the insane achievements in the world of spatial computing.
iPhone App of the Year Finalists
This is arguably one of the most experiential categories that will impact one’s daily life. From enhancing daily experiences to changing the way we approach daily tasks, personalized tools and user-friendly features are found in these shortlisted apps.
Kino: for turning everyday moments into cinematic masterpieces
Runna: for offering customized training plans to runners of all experience levels
Tripsy: for keeping travel essentials organized and fuss-free
iPhone Game of the Year Finalists
I was a bit surprised not to see my favorite iPhone game app make it to the list, but the finalists are well deserving with their rich visuals and compelling characters.
AFK Journey: for immensely beautifully designed fantasy worlds with striking battles
The WereCleaner: for delivering pretty humorous and creative gameplay
Zenless Zone Zero: for immersively action-packed narratives
iPad App of the Year Finalists
From designing your own realities, to family-friendly gameplays, the finalists in the iPad App of the Year category are equally inspiring and fun.
Bluey: Let’s Play: for sharing lovable characters with everyone and making for a fun family experience
Moises: for bringing music practice to the next level with AI
Procreate Dreams: for allowing you to craft your own narratives and bringing animated stories to life
iPad Game of the Year Finalists
From dynamic storytelling to intricately created worlds, the finalists in the iPad Game of the Year category delivered.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage: for pulling players into an explosive world of narrative-driven adventure
Disney Speedstorm: for bringing players on thrilling racing experiences
Squad Busters: for merging the playfulness of the gameplay and the thrill of competition
Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists
Finalists in this category brought on a refresh of the classics that everyone knows and loves, and breathed life into epic stories.
Balatro+: for giving players a taste of how thrilling card games can be
Outlanders 2: for refreshing its graphics and re-imagining levels
Sonic Dream Team: for introducing new adventures to the world that players are so familiar with
Mac App of the Year Finalists
With a year of powerful updates to the Mac ecosystem, came a year of powerful tools that helped enhance productivity.
Adobe Lightroom: for upping the ante on photo editing with AI-powered features
OmniFocus 4: for simplifying task management and driving more emphasis on focus
Shapr3D: for completely transforming the 3D design workflow
Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists
Introducing helpful tools and information, the finalists in the Apple Watch App of the Year category brought added convenience to users – right on their wrists.
LookUp: for improving vocabularies with daily definitions
Lumy: for connecting users to the ebb and flow of the sun and moon
Watch to 5K: for giving runners a boost
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Finalists
Finalists in this category redefined the boundaries of spatial computing in the most revolutionary ways.
JigSpace: for allowing users to view 3D and augmented reality models easily
NBA: for showing users a different way of experiencing the sports they love
What If…? An Immersive Story: for bringing players into a whole new world of the Marvel ecosystem
Check out all the other categories and finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards here.
