Apple’s Best Apps of 2024

Posted on November 25, 2024 by resourcefulman

Every year, Apple publishes its favorite iPhone and iPad apps on its website in the form of a competition for the best app of 2024. Indeed, any application that makes it to the shortlist is usually quite reliable, and choosing the winner is largely a formality. . While the competition is a promotion for Apple’s platforms, the real value comes from discovering new games, services, or tools that you may not have known about before. I can personally attest that games like Dropout, the best streaming service in the world, and Sonic Dream Team , a full-fledged 3D platformer that almost feels like a throwback to the days of Sonic Adventure , both deserve their place. Read the full list of Apple’s best apps of 2024 in all 12 categories.

Finalists of the “iPhone App of the Year” competition

Cinema: Easily create cinematic-style videos.
Runna : Create a structured running routine.
Tripsy: Plan and record your travel plans and expenses.

iPhone Game of the Year Finalists

AFK Journey : A simple RPG adventure game broken down into bite-sized chunks.
The WereCleaner : A comedy stealth game where you play as a werewolf cleaner.
Zenless Zone Zero : stylish urban fantasy action from the creators of Genshin Impact

iPad App of the Year finalists

Bluey: Let’s Play : An interactive toy box where kids can create scenes with their favorite Bluey characters.
Moises: Uses artificial intelligence to remove vocals from songs and help musicians practice the basics.
Procreate Dreams: A touch app for 2D animation.

iPad Game of the Year Finalists

Assassin’s Creed Mirage : The last full-fledged version of Assassin’s Creed , originally created for consoles.
Disney Speedstorm : An arcade kart racing game featuring Disney and Pixar characters.
Squad Busters : a MOBA-style game from the creators of Clash of Clans.

Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists

Balatro+ : Mobile version of the popular digital card game Balatro.
Outlanders 2 : a city-building game about survival on the frontier
Sonic Dream Team : A 3D platformer with six playable characters and gameplay reminiscent of Sonic Adventure and Sonic Generations.

Mac App of the Year Finalists

Adobe Lightroom: Adjust lighting and other factors to make your photos look more professional.
OmniFocus 4: A task management app that syncs across all your Apple devices.
Shapr3D: A CAD tool for collaborating on 3D renderings on Mac, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.

Mac Game of the Year Finalists

Frostpunk 2 : City Builder on Resource Management After Climate Disaster
Stray : A cyberpunk story about a stray cat making his way through a city full of robots.
Thank God you’re here! : Comedy adventure game with cartoon hand-drawn graphics.

Apple Watch App of the Year finalists

LookUp: quickly translate words into different languages.
Lumy: Keep an eye on the sun and moon, whether for hiking, astronomy, or photography.
Watch to 5K: Marathon Training App with Nine-Week Schedule

Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Finalists

JigSpace: View and adjust detailed 3D scale models in AR.
NBA: Watch NBA games like you had courtside seats.
What if…? Thrilling Story : A Marvel game that uses elements from the Disney+ animated film What If…? animated series

Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year Finalists

Loóna : A puzzle game about building 3D dioramas in AR and VR.
Thrasher : An abstract arcade music game from the creators of Thumper.
Vacation Simulator : A comedic sequel to the VR hit Job Simulator.

Apple TV App of the Year finalists

Dropout: An affordable streaming service from the creators of Collegehumor, offering exclusive game shows, comedy specials, and improv series.
F1 TV: The official app for watching and following Formula 1.
Zoom: Take Zoom calls on Apple TV.

Cultural Impact Finalists

Arco : A Western-style tactical game with a unique pixelated aesthetic and an anti-colonial message.
Bear : A meditative, interactive storybook to fall asleep to.
BetterSleep: ASMR, ambient noise and short meditations to help you fall asleep.
Brawl Stars : a MOBA and Battle Royale hybrid from the creators of Clash of Clans
DailyArt: An art history app with daily insights into historically important works.
Do You Really Want to Know 2: A Text Adventure Game That Destigmatizes HIV and AIDS
EF Hello: An AI-powered English tutor that helps you improve your pronunciation, speaking, and grammar.
NYT Games: Get access to a selection of New York Times puzzle games, including Connections and Wordle.
Oko: A pedestrian-centric app for pedestrians with real-time walking signal identification.
Partiful: Host in-person or virtual meetings without relying on Facebook or other social media apps.
Pinterest: The classic app for creating mood boards.
The Wreck : A 3D visual novel in which a failed screenwriter confronts his ex-mother after the latter suffers an aneurysm.