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Apple announces App Store Awards 2024 finalists with a focus on innovation

On November 25, 2024, Apple revealed the finalists for the long-awaited App Store Awards, which celebrate the best app and game experiences of the year. With 45 finalists across 12 categories, the 2024 edition brings a novelty: the inclusion of a category dedicated to Vision Pro, highlighting achievements in the field of spatial computing.

FINALISTS

IPHONE APP OF THE YEAR

Kino

Turns everyday moments into cinematic works.

Runna

Provides personalised training plans for runners.

Tripsy

Organises trips in a practical, stress-free way.

iPad App of the Year

Bluey: Let’s Play!

Promotes family fun with charming characters.

Moises

Uses AI to enhance music practice.

Procreate Dreams

Lets users create animations with ease.

Mac App of the Year

Adobe Lightroom

Enables photo editing with advanced artificial intelligence features.

Omni Focus 4

Simplifies task management to boost productivity.

Shapr3D

Revolutionises 3D design workflows.

Vision Pro App of the Year

JigSpace

For empowering users to easily view 3D and augmented reality models.

NBA

Redefining the future of how users watch the sports they love.

What If…? An Immersive Story

Invites players into a new kind of Marvel experience.

Apple Watch App of the Year

LookUp

For improving vocabulary with daily English definitions.

Lumy

Connects users to the rhythms of the sun and moon.

Watch to 5K

Gives runners a push all the way to the finish line.

Apple TV App of the Year

Dropout

Delivers endless laughs and fun.

F1 TV

Transports fans straight into the cockpit of a race car.

Zoom

Keeps groups connected in innovative ways.

iPhone Game of the Year

AFK Journey

Builds enchanting fantasy worlds with memorable battles.

The WereCleaner

Dives into action-packed stories.

Zenless Zone Zero

Para mergulhar em histórias cheias de ação.

iPad GAme of the Year

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Transports players to a narrative driven world of adventure.

Disney Speedstorm

Brings thrilling high speed racing experiences.

Squad Busters

Combines the excitement of competition with cosy, fun gameplay.

Mac Game of the Year

Frostpunk 2

Expands the city-building genre.

Stray

Captures mystery and fun in its dark world.

Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Entertains with nonstop humour.

Vision Pro Game of the Year

Loóna

Creating relaxing puzzles.

Thrasher

Introduces smooth, innovative controls in a hypnotic alien world.

Vacation Simulator

Takes players to destinations full of funny characters and even more entertaining activities.

Conclusion

LINK TO THE OTHER NOMINEES

The winners will be announced in the coming weeks, cementing the impact these apps have had throughout the year. With the inclusion of Apple Vision Pro, the Cupertino company reinforces its commitment to exploring new technological frontiers and rewarding developer creativity across different platforms. Here is Apple’s page with all the nominees.