Apple App Store Awards 2024: Kino named iPhone app of the year– Check full list of winners

Apple has announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, honoring 17 apps and games that stood out for their creativity, design, and impact on users’ lives. These apps, ranging from solo-developed projects to those by large teams, showcase how innovation can make everyday experiences better and more meaningful.

Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, expressed his admiration for this year’s winners, saying, ““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.” “The remarkable achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps.”

The winners were chosen by Apple’s App Store Editors from 45 finalists, emphasising top-notch user experiences and breakthrough innovation.

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Here’s the full list of the 2024 App Store Award winners:

2024 App Store Award Winners

Apps

• iPhone App of the Year: Kino by Lux Optics
• iPad App of the Year: Moises by Moises Systems
• Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy by Raja V
• Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom
• Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story by Disney
• Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV by Formula One Digital Media Limited

Games

• iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey by Farlight Games
• iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters by Supercell
• Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here! by Panic
• Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+ by Playstack Ltd

Cultural Impact Winners

• Apple also celebrated six apps for their significant cultural contributions:
• Oko by AYES BV
• EF Hello by Signum International AG
• DailyArt by Zuzanna Stanska
• NYT Games by The New York Times Company
• The Wreck by The Pixel Hunt