Apple Reveals iPhone App of the Year and More 2024 App Store Awards

Apple today revealed its 2024 App Store Award winners, including pro video camera app Kino, which was named iPhone App of the Year.

2024 App Store Awards
There were 45 finalists across 12 categories, and 17 winners were ultimately selected. Apple said the awards recognize developers who delivered the "highest levels of user experience, design, and innovation" on the App Store this year.

"We are thrilled to honor this impressive group of developers who are harnessing the power of Apple devices and technology to deliver experiences that enrich the lives of users and have a profound impact on their communities," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. "The remarkable achievements of this year's winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps."

Kino was released earlier this year by Lux, the makers of the popular iPhone camera app Halide.

Kino iPhone

The full list of winners is below.

Apps

iPhone App of the Year: Kino

iPad App of the Year: Moises

Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom

Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story

Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy

Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV

Games

iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey

iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters

Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You're Here!

Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey

Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+

Some apps also received Cultural Impact awards for the lasting impact they had on people and communities this year, according to Apple. All of this year's winners and more details about the apps can be found in Apple's press release.

Popular Stories

iOS 26

iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone

Tuesday February 3, 2026 7:47 am PST by
While the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate is now available ahead of a public release, the first iOS 26.4 beta is likely still at least a week away. Following beta testing, iOS 26.4 will likely be released to the general public in March or April. Below, we have recapped known or rumored iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 features so far. iOS 26.3 iPhone to Android Transfer Tool iOS 26.3 makes it easier...
imac video apple feature

Apple Makes Its Second-Biggest Acquisition Ever

Tuesday February 3, 2026 12:45 pm PST by
Apple recently acquired Israeli startup Q.ai for close to $2 billion, according to Financial Times sources. That would make this Apple's second-biggest acquisition ever, after it paid $3 billion for the popular headphone maker Beats in 2014. This is also the largest known Apple acquisition since the company purchased Intel's smartphone modem business and patents for $1 billion in 2019....
Apple Logo Zoomed

Tim Cook Teases Plans for Apple's Upcoming 50th Anniversary

Thursday February 5, 2026 12:54 pm PST by
Apple turns 50 this year, and its CEO Tim Cook has promised to celebrate the milestone. The big day falls on April 1, 2026. "I've been unusually reflective lately about Apple because we have been working on what do we do to mark this moment," Cook told employees today, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "When you really stop and pause and think about the last 50 years, it makes your heart ...
iphone 16 pro colors 1

Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Models at Lower Prices

Wednesday February 4, 2026 7:44 am PST by
Apple today began selling certified refurbished iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models on its online store in the U.S., with prices discounted by 12% to 22% compared to Apple's current or former pricing for the devices. Here were Apple's starting prices when the devices launched in September 2024: iPhone 16: $799 iPhone 16 Plus: $899 iPhone 16 Pro:...
Apple TV Color

Apple TV Announces 12 New Shows and Films Coming This Year

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:29 pm PST by
Apple on Tuesday previewed 12 new shows and films that will be premiering on the Apple TV streaming service throughout 2026. The new series: Imperfect Women — March 18, 2026 Margo's Got Money Troubles — April 15, 2026 Widow's Bay — April 29, 2026 Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed — May 20, 2026 Cape Fear — June 5, 2026 Lucky — July 15, 2026 The new films: Eternity — ...

Top Rated Comments

BelgianChoklit Avatar
15 months ago
Lumy had 33,33% chance of winning considering it's one of the only 3 Apple Watch apps on the App Store.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
svish Avatar
15 months ago
Good to see the winners this year. Kino from Halide is a good app. Not so sure of the best games of the year.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
hieranonymous Avatar
15 months ago
Someone at Apple sure does love Lumy. They’ve been featuring it in various capacities for years. (It’s a lovely little app.)
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
bencallis Avatar
15 months ago
Well done all winners! It's great to see some apps from indies picked as winners. Really well deserved.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)