Apple revealed its annual App Store Award winners on Wednesday, December 11, highlighting the top apps and games of 2024. The iPhone App of the Year was awarded to Kino, an innovative app designed to enhance smartphone videography. This year’s winners were chosen from 45 finalists based on excellence in user experience, design, and innovation.
Top App of the Year: Kino
Developed by Lux Optics, the creators of the professional photography app Halide, Kino offers aspiring videographers in-app lessons, film-inspired filters, and advanced camera controls. The app caters to both beginners and professionals looking to elevate their smartphone videography skills.
Other Notable App Winners
While Kino took the spotlight, other finalists included Runna, a personalized training app for runners, and Tripsy, a travel itinerary planner. Interestingly, AI-based apps were absent from the top iPhone app category, although apps with AI features like Adobe Lightroom and Moises won Mac App of the Year and iPad App of the Year, respectively.
- Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy, a tool for tracking golden and blue hour for photographers.
- Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV, offering exclusive Formula 1 content.
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story, a Disney-owned interactive experience.
Gaming Highlights: Top Games of 2024
In the gaming category, AFK Journey won iPhone Game of the Year for its immersive gameplay and design. Other winners include:
- iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters by Supercell.
- Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here! by Panic.
- Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey by Puddle.
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+ by Playstack Ltd.
Cultural Impact Awards
Apple also recognized six apps that made a significant cultural impact:
- Oko: Assisting blind and low-vision users in navigation.
- EF Hello: A language learning app.
- DailyArt: Celebrating art exploration and education.
- The Wreck: A cinematic, narrative-driven gaming experience.
- Do You Really Want to Know 2: Supporting HIV patients with educational content.
- NYT Games: Featuring the beloved Wordle and other brain teasers.
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