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Apple just revealed the finalists of the 2024 App Store Awards. In total, 45 apps and games were recognized for representing some of the best user experience, design, and innovations of the year. In addition, Apple is offering for the first time an App Store Award category for Apple Vision Pro apps.
"We're thrilled to celebrate this year's App Store Award finalists, whose imagination and craftsmanship have produced amazing apps that users love," said Carson Oliver, Apple's head of Worldwide App Store. "From games that transport players to fantastical new worlds, to apps that fuel creativity, these developers are delivering remarkable experiences that captivate and inspire."
Finalists in the iPhone App of the Year category empowered users to enhance real-life experiences through personalized tools and easy-to-use features:
iPhone Game of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the iPhone Game of the Year category brought players captivating narratives with rich visuals and compelling characters:
iPad App of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the iPad App of the Year category inspired imaginative play and creativity:
iPad Game of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the iPad Game of the Year category featured dynamic storytelling and beautifully crafted worlds:
Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the Apple Arcade Game of the Year category offered epic stories and a refresh of the classics:
Mac App of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the Mac App of the Year category delivered powerful tools, helping users tackle projects with ease:
Mac Game of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the Mac Game of the Year category brought gamers unique protagonists, visual style, and endless fun:
Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the Apple Watch App of the Year category provided convenient access to helpful tools and information, right on their wrist:
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the Apple Vision Pro App of the Year category pushed the boundaries of spatial computing:
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year category stunned players with vibrant scenes and intuitive gameplay:
Apple TV App of the Year Finalists
Finalists in the Apple TV App of the Year category brought stunning experiences to the biggest screen in the home:
Cultural Impact Finalists
Finalists in the Cultural Impact category brought users powerful stories and helped them bring out their best selves to create a lasting impact:
Apple will announce the champions of the 2024 App Store Awards in a couple of weeks. BGR will let you know who wins each category.