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Apple Design Awards 2024: Complete List of the Best Apps and Games

Here are the winners of the Apple Design Awards 2024, showcasing the most innovative and creative apps and games in the industry. Let's take a look at them.

Every year, Apple recognizes the most innovative and well-designed apps and games with its prestigious Apple Design Awards. The awards factor in innovation, ingenuity, technical achievement, and overall design, while deciding on the winners. 

The Apple Design Awards 2024 took place on June 7, 2024, and awarded 14 apps and games for their excellence. In this article, we will take a look at the complete list of winners. 

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Apple Design Awards 2024: Winners List

Out of the 42 finalists, these apps and games were chosen as the winners. Let’s take a look at them:

Delight and Fun

Bears Gratitude

Developer: Isuru Wanasinghe, Australia

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac

Bears Gratitude is a journaling app that helps you maintain a daily gratitude practice. With its cute bear characters and thoughtful design, it makes self-reflection enjoyable and engaging.

NYT Games

Developer: The New York Times Company, USA

Platforms: iPhone, iPad

NYT Games offers a diverse range of games, including classic crosswords and new hits like Connections. It’s known for its user-friendly interface and the ever-popular Wordle.

Inclusivity

oko

Developer: AYES, Belgium

Platform: iPhone

oko provides essential audio and haptic feedback for pedestrians, helping those with low or no vision navigate lighted signals safely. It excels in accessibility with perfect VoiceOver and Dynamic Type integration.

Crayola Adventures

Developer: RED GAMES CO, LLC, USA

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro

Crayola Adventures offers inclusive character-creation options and full narration, making it accessible and enjoyable for all ages. Activities include decoration, puzzles, and storybooks.

Innovation

Procreate Dreams

Developer: Savage Interactive Pty Ltd, Australia

Platform: iPad

Procreate Dreams sets a new standard for 2D animation on iPad. It features intuitive controls, extensive brush libraries, and multitouch interactions, making it perfect for both seasoned animators and beginners.

Lost in Play

Developer: Happy Juice Games, Israel

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro

Lost in Play is a visually stunning game that feels like a graphic novel come to life. It offers imaginative worlds, charming characters, and engaging mini-games.

Interaction

Crouton

Developer: Devin Davies, New Zealand

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro

Crouton is a well-organized recipe app that makes it easy to store recipes, create grocery lists, and follow step-by-step instructions in the kitchen.

Rytmos

Developer: Floppy Club ApS, Denmark

Platforms: iPhone, iPad

Rytmos is a rhythm game inspired by world music. You solve puzzles to create pathways that contribute to evolving songs, combining simple gestures with compelling gameplay.

Social Impact

Gentler Streak Fitness Tracker

Developer: Gentler Stories d.o.o., Slovenia

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

Gentler Streak focuses on both physical and mental health. It offers a user-friendly design and organized health data, encouraging progress and well-being without harsh comparisons.

The Wreck

Developer: The Pixel Hunt, France

Platforms: iPhone, iPad

The Wreck is a visual novel that explores deep themes like sisterhood and grief. It features beautifully written narratives and thought-provoking choices.

Visuals and Graphics

Rooms

Developer: Things Inc., USA

Platforms: iPhone, iPad

Rooms is an 8-bit creativity platform where you can build scenes, play games, and interact with others’ creations. Its retro visuals and interactions are both quirky and engaging.

Lies of P

Developer: NEOWIZ Corporation, South Korea

Platform: Mac

Lies of P is a beautifully rendered game that reimagines the tale of Pinocchio. It offers stunning visuals, customizable graphics, and a haunting soundtrack.

Spatial Computing

djay

Developer: Algoriddim GmbH, Germany

Platforms: Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch

djay pro is an immersive DJ app that uses high-quality turntables and interactive effects to create a unique music experience. It excels in creating a “flow state” for DJs.

Blackbox

Developer: Shapes and Stories, USA

Platform: Apple Vision Pro

Blackbox challenges you to think creatively with its spatial puzzles. It offers engaging surprises and a unique approach to the spatial canvas.

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