Apple announces finalists of App Store Awards 2024

In just a few weeks, 2024 comes to an end. It is the time of year when Apple announces the best and most popular apps in different segments on the App Store.

Ahead of the official announcement, the Cupertino-based company has revealed the finalists to honour who may or not win the top award, but deserve special mention for their hard work for improving the user experience for Apple device customers.

Here are the finalists of Apple App Store Awards 2024:

iPhone app of the year 2024 finalists

iPhone app of the year 2024 finalists.

1) Kino, for turning everyday moments into cinematic masterpieces.

2) Runna, for offering tailored training plans to runners of all experience levels.

3) Tripsy, for keeping travellers organised and stress-free.

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iPhone game of the year 2024 finalists

iPhone game of the year 2024 finalists.

1) AFK Journey, for building enchanting fantasy worlds with striking battles.

2) The WereCleaner, for delivering comical and creative gameplay.

3) Zenless Zone Zero, for immersing players in action-packed storylines.

iPad app of the year 2024 finalists

iPad app of the year 2024 finalists.

1) Bluey: Let’s Play, for delivering loveable characters and family-friendly fun.

2) Moises, for elevating music practice with AI-powered tools.

3) Procreate Dreams, for bringing animated stories to life.

iPad game of the year 2024 finalists

iPad game of the year 2024 finalists.

1) Assassin’s Creed Mirage, for transporting players into a world of narrative-driven adventure.

2) Disney Speedstorm, for bringing exciting, high-speed racing experiences.

3) Squad Busters, for combining the thrill of competition with welcoming, playful gameplay.

Apple Arcade game of the year 2024 finalists

Apple Arcade game of the year 2024 finalists.

1) Balatro+, for inventing a thrilling card game that’s like no other.

2) Outlanders 2, for captivating players with revamped graphics and imaginative levels.

3) Sonic Dream Team, for introducing new adventures to the characters players know and love.

Mac app of the year 2024 finalists

Mac app of the year 2024 finalists.

1) Adobe Lightroom, for enhancing the photo editing process with AI-powered features.

2) OmniFocus 4, for fostering focus with simplified task management.

3) Shapr3D, for transforming the 3D design workflow.

Mac game of the year 2024 finalists

Mac game of the year 2024 finalists.

1) Frostpunk 2, for expanding on the city-building genre.

2) Stray, for capturing both mystery and playfulness in its dark world.

3) Thank Goodness You’re Here!, for amusing players with nonstop humour and absurdity.

Apple Watch app of the year 2024 finalists

Apple Watch app of the year 2024 finalists.

1) LookUp, for improving vocabularies with daily definitions.

2) Lumy, for connecting users to the rhythms of the sun and moon.

3) Watch to 5K, for giving runners a boost, all the way to the finish line.

Apple Vision Pro app of the year 2024 finalists

Apple Vision Pro app of the year 2024 finalists.

1) JigSpace, for empowering users to view 3D and augmented reality models with ease.

2) NBA, for redefining the future of how users watch the sports they love.

3) What If…? An Immersive Story, for inviting players into a new kind of Marvel experience.

Cultural Impact finalists

Apple App Culture Impact 2024 finalists,.

Arco: for letting players shape their own story. 
The Bear: For turning bedtime into a calming, interactive experience. 
BetterSleep: For helping users sleep — and feel — better. 
Brawl Stars: For delivering quick bites of action-packed gameplay. 
DailyArt: For inspiring curiosity about artistic masterpieces. 
Do You Really Want to Know 2: For addressing misconceptions about HIV through an endearing interactive story.
EF Hello: For empowering language learners with AI-enhanced tools.
NYT Games: For uniting puzzle lovers across generations with a daily dose of fun.
Oko: For making  street-crossing safer and more accessible to all.
Partiful: For simplifying social gatherings to foster connection and community.
Pinterest: For inspiring new ideas and endless possibilities. 
The Wreck: For telling an intimate and impactful story via cinematic gameplay.