Apple Announces 45 Finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards

Apple today announced 45 app and game finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards. There are 45 finalists across 12 categories, including for the first time ever, Apple Vision Pro categories.

The finalists in each category are as follows:

iPhone App of the Year Finalists

• Kino, for turning everyday moments into cinematic masterpieces.
• Runna, for offering tailored training plans to runners of all experience levels.
• Tripsy, for keeping travelers organized and stress-free.

iPhone Game of the Year Finalists

• AFK Journey, for building enchanting fantasy worlds with striking battles.
• The WereCleaner, for delivering comical and creative gameplay.
• Zenless Zone Zero, for immersing players in action-packed storylines.

iPad App of the Year Finalists

• Bluey: Let’s Play, for delivering lovable characters and family-friendly fun.
• Moises, for elevating music practice with AI-powered tools.
• Procreate Dreams, for bringing animated stories to life.

iPad Game of the Year Finalists

• Assassin’s Creed Mirage, for transporting players into a world of narrative-driven adventure.
• Disney Speedstorm, for bringing exciting, high-speed racing experiences.
• Squad Busters, for combining the thrill of competition with welcoming, playful gameplay.

Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists

• Balatro+, for inventing a thrilling card game that’s like no other.
• Outlanders 2, for captivating players with revamped graphics and imaginative levels.
• Sonic Dream Team, for introducing new adventures to the characters players know and love.

Mac App of the Year Finalists

• Adobe Lightroom, for enhancing the photo editing process with AI-powered features.
• OmniFocus 4, for fostering focus with simplified task management.
• Shapr3D, for transforming the 3D design workflow.

Mac Game of the Year Finalists

• Frostpunk 2, for expanding on the city-building genre.
• Stray, for capturing both mystery and playfulness in its dark world.
• Thank Goodness You’re Here!, for amusing players with nonstop humor and absurdity.

Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists

• LookUp, for improving vocabularies with daily definitions.
• Lumy, for connecting users to the rhythms of the sun and moon.
• Watch to 5K, for giving runners a boost, all the way to the finish line.

Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Finalists

• JigSpace, for empowering users to view 3D and augmented reality models with ease.
• NBA, for redefining the future of how users watch the sports they love.
• What If…? An Immersive Story, for inviting players into a new kind of Marvel experience.

Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year Finalists

• Loóna, for crafting relaxing puzzles to unwind with.
• THRASHER, for introducing smooth, trailblazing controls and a mesmerizing alien world.
• Vacation Simulator, for taking players to destinations filled with funny characters and even funnier activities.

Apple TV App of the Year Finalists

• DROPOUT, for providing endless laughter and fun.
• F1 TV, for transporting fans straight into the cockpit of a race car.
• Zoom, for keeping groups connected in innovative ways.

Cultural Impact 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.

The winner of each category will be announced in the coming weeks. For more details about each app, read Apple’s announcement.