Apple’s top app and game finalists this year include classics like Zoom and the New York Times Games

Apple on Monday unveiled the finalists for its top apps and games for 2024, adding a new category to its Apple Vision Pro headset.

A list of 45 apps, covering 12 different categories, highlights a collection of personalized tools and vibrant gameplay.

“From games that transport players to amazing new worlds, to apps that inspire creativity, these developers deliver amazing experiences that engage and inspire,” said Carson Oliver, head of Apple’s Worldwide App Store, in a statement.

Apple will reveal the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, which will be announced in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, here are the winners:

iPhone App of the Year Winners:

• Kinoby turning everyday moments into cinematic art
• Runnaby offering training programs tailored to runners of all experience levels
• Tripsykeeping travelers organized and stress-free

iPhone Game of the Year Winners:

• AFK journey, creating beautiful worlds with thrilling battles
• WereCleaner, for bringing a funny and creative game
• Zenless Zone Zero, by immersing players in action-packed storylines

iPad Annual Program Winners:

• Bluey: Let’s playby bringing lovable characters and family entertainment
• Mosesto elevate the music practice with powerful AI tools
• Fulfill Dreamsfor bringing animated stories to life

iPad Game of the Year Winners:

• Assassin’s Creed Miragetransporting players into a narrative-driven adventure world
• Disney Speedstorm, by delivering an exciting, high-speed experience
• Squad Busters, by combining the joy of competition with acceptance, and playing the game

Apple Arcade Game of the Year Winners:

• Balatro+, by creating an exciting card game like no other
• Outlanders 2, for attractive players with improved graphics and mental levels
• Sonic Dream Team, by introducing new adventures to the characters players know and love

Mac App of the Year winners:

• Adobe Lightroomto improve the photo editing process with AI-enabled features
• OmniFocus 4promoting focus through simplified task management
• Shapr3Dto transform the 3D-design workflow

Mac Game of the Year Winners:

• Frostpunk 2to expand the type of city building
• Go astray, holding both mystery and play in its dark world
• Thank You Goodness Here!, to comedians with endless humor and silliness

Apple Watch App of the Year winners:

• Lookdeveloping words with everyday meanings
• Lumito connect users to the rhythm of the sun and moon
• Watch in 5Kto improve the runners, until the finish line

Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Winners:

• JigSpaceto provide users with the ability to view 3D and augmented reality models easily
• The NBAto redefine the future of how users watch their favorite games
• What if . . . ? Focus Storyto invite players to the new Marvel genre

Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year Winners:

• That one, making relaxing puzzles so you can relax with them
• Thrasher, introducing smooth, smooth controls and an amazing alien world
• Vacation Simulator, to take players to places full of funny characters and funny activities

Apple TV App of the Year winners:

• Drop outby providing endless laughter and entertainment
• F1 TV,which transports fans directly into the cockpit of a race car
• Zoom into keep groups connected in new ways

Cultural Impact Finals

• Arcoby allowing players to shape their own story
• Bovato turn bedtime into a relaxing, interactive experience
• Better Sleepto help users sleep—and feel—better
• Brawl Starsby delivering the fast bite of an action-packed game
• DailyArtto get curious about the works of art
• Do You Really Want To Know 2to tackle HIV misconceptions with a lovely, conversational story
• EF Helloto improve language learners with AI-enhanced tools
• NYT Gamesto bring together cross-generational puzzle lovers with a daily dose of entertainment
• Thatby making crossing the road safer and more accessible for all
• part, to facilitate social gatherings to promote social interaction
• Pinterestto encourage new ideas and endless possibilities
• The Wreckby telling a deep and impactful story through cinematic gameplay