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The 45 Best Apps of the Year, According to Apple

Apple has selected the best apps of the year for each of its six big devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro.

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By Tucker Bowe

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Apple has revealed the finalists for its annual App Store Awards, which honors what it deems to be the best apps (and games) of the year across its various devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro.

In total, there are 45 app finalists. Apple has named three “App of the Year” finalists for each of its devices, plus three “Game of the Year” finalists for devices like iPhone, iPad and Mac. There are also finalists for “Cultural Impact” and Apple Arcade.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the “App of the Year” finalists for iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac. For the complete list of finalists, which also includes the “Game of the Year” finalists, check out Apple’s press release.

Judging by past years, you can expect Apple to reveal the winning apps in early December.

iPhone App of the Year Finalists

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The three finalists for iPhone App of the Year.
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Kino

Kino is a video app that allows you to record cinema-worthy videos thanks to color presets created by professional filmmakers.

According to Apple, Kino is an iPhone App of the Year finalist “for turning everyday moments into cinematic masterpieces.”

Runna

Running is a free fitness app that leverages AI to create training plans for runners planning for a various races: 5k, 10k, half-, whole- and ultra marathons.

According to Apple, Runna is an iPhone App of the Year finalist “for offering tailored training plans to runners of all experience levels.”

Tripsy

Tripsy is a travel app that keeps everything — your expenses, itinerary and various travel stats — in one place.

According to Apple, Tripsy is an iPhone App of the Year finalist “for keeping travelers organized and stress-free.”

Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists

Apple Watch App Store 2024 Finalists
The three finalists for Apple Watch App of the Year.
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LookUp

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Apple Watch App of the Year Finalist

LookUp

LookUp is an innovative dictionary app designed for word enthusiasts as well as people trying to learn English.

According to Apple, LookUp is an Apple Watch App of the Year finalist “for improving vocabularies with daily definitions.”

Lumy

Lumy is a simple yet beautiful app for photographers and nature enthusiasts who want to track the sun’s and moon’s movements.

According to Apple, Lumy is an Apple Watch App of the Year finalist “for connecting users to the rhythms of the sun and moon.”

Watch to 5K

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Apple Watch App of the Year Finalist

Watch to 5K

Watch to 5K is a fitness app for those just into (or back into) running. It creates a nine-week plan for running a 5K in under 30 minutes.

According to Apple, Watch to 5K is an Apple Watch App of the Year finalist “for giving runners a boost, all the way to the finish line.”

iPad App of the Year Finalists

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The three finalists for iPad App of the Year.
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Moises: The Musician’s App

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iPad App of the Year Finalist

Moises: The Musician’s App

Moises is an app for musicians and music educators. It leverages AI to play music at different speeds and keys, as well as remove vocals or instruments from songs.

According to Apple, Moises is an iPad App of the Year finalist “for elevating music practice with AI-powered tools.”

Bluey: Let’s Play

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iPad App of the Year Finalist

Bluey: Let’s Play

Bluey: Let’s Play is an app for children that lets them interact with characters and environments from the popular animated television series.

According to Apple, Bluey: Let’s Play is an iPad App of the Year finalist “for delivering lovable characters and family-friendly fun.”

Procreate Dreams

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iPad App of the Year Finalist

Procreate Dreams

Procreate Dreams is an animation app for beginner and professional artists who want to bring their 2D drawings to life.

According to Apple, Procreate Dreams is an iPad App of the Year finalist “for bringing animated stories to life.”

Mac App of the Year Finalists

Mac App Store 2024 Finalists
The three finalists for Mac App of the Year.
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Adobe Lightroom

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Mac App of the Year Finalist

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom is a popular photo-editing app for creative professionals and photographers.

According to Apple, Adobe Lightroom is a Mac App of the Year finalist “for enhancing the photo editing process with AI-powered features.”

OmniFocus 4

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Mac App of the Year Finalist

OmniFocus 4

OmniFocus 4 is a powerful task management app that helps individuals and teams complete projects.

According to Apple, OmniFocus 4 is a Mac App of the Year finalist “for fostering focus with simplified task management”

Shapr3D

Shapr3D is a CAD app that allows you to create 3D models and drawings for manufacturing.

According to Apple, Shapr3D is a Mac App of the Year finalist “for transforming the 3D design workflow.”

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