Apple announces 2024 App Store Award winners: Check out winning apps and games, insights from creators

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Apple has officially announced the winners of the 2024 Apple App Store Awards. This year, a total of 17 apps and games were recognised for their contributions, enhancing user experiences across Apple devices. The winners were selected from a pool of 45 finalists, showcasing a diverse range of offerings. There are a diverse set of apps and games that won, including apps that track the sun's position on the Apple Watch to choice-driven games for the iPad and iPhone, and even pro-grade apps that have helped creatives. Read on for the details. 

Kino is a camera app for the iPhone that emulates film, removing the friction from making digital footage more film-like. Moises helps artists develop their craft using the power of AI. Lightroom has been the go-to app for photo editing and excels on Mac. Lumy tracks the sun's patterns, making it ideal for photographers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Apple also selected six Cultural Impact Winners, which this year celebrated accessibility, intellectual curiosity, and fostering connections between family and friends. The Cultural Impact Winners are:

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At HT Tech, we engaged with some of the developers to understand their journey and the core of their creations. Here are some edited transcripts:

One of the Cultural Impact Award winners, The Pixel Hunt, developer of The Wreck told us how having a game like The Wreck is quite accessible on a mobile device like the iPad or iPhone. “The Wreck is very accessible. The controls are not complicated, and nothing in the game requires advanced skills. It's really about interacting with the story, which makes it easy to play and perfectly suited for a touchscreen,” Florent Maurin said.

He added, “The most important aspect of being on mobile is the audience. What we love about being on iOS, for instance, is that we can reach an