From gaming to productivity to immersive experiences, there's something for everyone in the App Store 2 — an achievement celebrated annually with… Apple App Store Awardshonoring the talented developers who create outstanding experiences across apps on the platform.
This year, 17 winners were chosen from among them 45 finalists Across 12 different categories for excellent user experience, design and innovation. “We are thrilled to honor this amazing group of developers who are harnessing the power of Apple devices and technologies to deliver experiences that enrich users’ lives and have a profound impact on their communities,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. “The impressive achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps.”
Asian representation is also strong this year, with India's Raja V taking home the award for Apple Watch App of the Year Blame meChinese company Farlight Games won the award for best iPhone game of the year AFK trip And Taiwanese company Gamtropy Co., Ltd won the Cultural Impact Award with Do you really want to know? 2.
here 17 winners Subordinate Apple App Store Awards 2024which spans across games, apps, and cultural influence categories.
games
- iPhone game of the year: AFK trip (Farlight Games)
- iPad game of the year: Band Busters (super sale)
- MAC Game of the Year: Thank goodness you are here! (Panic, Inc.)
- Apple Vision Pro game of the year: Thrasher: Arcade Odyssey (Al Baraka, LLC)
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year:Palatro+ (Playstack Limited)
Expanding on the universe created by Lilith Games' 2019 mobile game AFK ArenaFarlight Games AFK trip is a captivating fantasy adventure that combines a unique storybook art style with addictive idle RPG gameplay and a rich story. This year also sees the introduction of the Apple Vision Pro category, which recognizes immersive experiences that push the boundaries of virtual and mixed reality. Thrasher: Arcade Odyssey Puddle, LLC was named Game of the Year for the platform thanks to its vibrant cosmic world and immersive audio-visual experience.
Applications
- iPhone application of the year: evil (Lux Optical Company)
- iPad App of the Year: Moises (Moises Systems Inc.)
- Mac app of the year: Adobe Lightroom (Adobe company)
- This year's Apple Vision Pro app: what if…? Immersive story (disney)
- Apple Watch app of the year: Blame me (King V)
- Apple TV app of the year:F1 TV (Formula One Digital Media Limited)
Taking the title of Apple Watch App of the Year is Blame me by Raja V, which tracks the sun's movements to allow for efficient planning of outdoor activities, from planning the perfect golden hour Instagram shot to checking the weather forecast for the week. Meanwhile, Adobe Lightroom Disney continues to innovate in the field of photo editing, incorporating the help of artificial intelligence to give images a professional touch, while… what if…? Immersive story Brings the beloved anime series to life and transports players to another world of mixed reality.
Cultural Impact Winners
- on (ice bv)
- EF Hello(Signum International AG)
- Daily Art(Zozanna Stanska)
- New York Times Games(The New York Times Company)
- Debris(chasing pixels)
- Do you really want to know? 2(Jamtruy Co., Ltd.)
In addition to honoring games and apps worthy of creative innovation, Apple also honors games that have a lasting impact on society and supports accessibility. Do you really want to know? 2a text adventure game produced by Gamtropy Co., Ltd, does this by highlighting the nuances of living with HIV, educating the general public about a sensitive topic while providing resources to navigate the conversations. Similarly, on AYES BV provides an AI-based navigation tool to help visually impaired users navigate their environment with confidence.
As technologies advance, there is no doubt that developers will continue to push boundaries by crafting not only visually stunning and engaging experiences on the App Store, but also tools designed to meet a wide range of audience needs to foster an inclusive and accessible community. There are no limits to creativity, and the future looks bright for next year's edition of the Apple App Store Awards.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race player with a penchant for perks as “losers”. Darksiders III and Dead space 3. He made it his lifelong mission to play every major release of gaming – lest his wallet die trying.
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