Every year, Apple celebrates the best apps and games with App Store Awardrecognizing developers who excel at usability, design and innovation. For 2024, the global App Store editorial team has selected 45 finalists distributed across 12 categories, including an absolute novelty: the category dedicated to Apple Vision Prorewarding achievements in spatial computing.
“These finalists demonstrate developers’ imagination and skills in creating unique, engaging and inspiring experiences,” said Carson Oliver, Apple’s Head of Worldwide App Store. The winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
iPhone App of the Year
The finalist apps offer personalized tools to improve your daily life:
- Evil: Transform ordinary moments into cinematic masterpieces.
- Bush: offers training programs for runners of all levels.
- Tripsy: Makes travel planning stress-free.
iPhone Game of the Year
These games stand out for their engaging plots, graphics and well-defined characters:
- AFK Journey: Explore fantastic worlds with exciting combat.
- The WereCleaner: Entertains with creative and fun gameplay.
- Zenless Zone Zero: Thrill with dynamic stories and fast-paced action.
iPad App of the Year
These apps stimulate creativity and imagination:
- Bluey: Let’s play: entertains the whole family with endearing characters.
- Moises: Transform music creation with artificial intelligence.
- Procreate Dreams: Allows you to make animated stories easily.
iPad Game of the Year
Games with visually stunning storylines and worlds:
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage: an epic and engaging adventure.
- Disney Speedstorm: High-speed racing in spectacular settings.
- Squad Busters: combines competition and fun in a unique gameplay.
Mac App of the Year
Powerful tools to improve productivity and creativity:
- Adobe Lightroom: Revolutionize photo editing with advanced AI.
- OmniFocus 4: Simplifies task management.
- Shapr3D: Optimize your 3D design workflow.
Mac Game of the Year
Titles that combine engaging gameplay with innovative graphic styles:
- Frostpunk 2: The city builder genre evolves.
- Stray: fascinates with mysterious and playful atmospheres.
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!: entertains with humor and unpredictable situations.
App Apple Vision Pro dell’anno
They redefine spatial computing experiences:
- JigSpace: Makes 3D models accessible and interactive.
- NBA: revolutionizes the way of experiencing sport.
- What If…? An Immersive Story: transports users to a new Marvel universe.
App Apple Watch
These are the best apps for Apple Watch according to Apple:
- LookUpbecause it enriches dictionaries with definitions for everyday use.
- Lumybecause it helps users synchronize with the rhythms of the sun and moon.
- Watch to 5Kbecause it offers runners the right energy to get to the finish line.
App Apple TV
These are the best apps for tvOS:
- DROPOUTbecause it guarantees laughter and fun.
- F1 TV, because it transports every fan behind the wheel of racing cars.
- Zoombecause it allows you to stay in touch in innovative ways.
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year
Immersive experiences with breathtaking graphics:
- Loon: Relax with visually stunning puzzles.
- THRASHER: Compells with smooth gameplay and innovative controls.
- Vacation Simulator: entertains with immersive activities and cute characters.
App for cultural impact
This category rewards apps that make a difference in people’s lives:
- Arco: promotes interactive personal storytelling.
- Do You Really Want to Know 2: fights prejudices about HIV.
- BetterSleep: improves sleep and well-being.
- DailyArt: inspires curiosity towards artistic masterpieces.
From productivity tools to immersive experiences, the 2024 App Store Award finalists show how technology can inspire and transform users’ lives. While we wait for the winners to be announced, these 45 titles are great recommendations for those looking for new apps and games to install.
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Source: www.iphoneitalia.com
