Google Play has unveiled its 2024 Best of Awards to honor the most innovative apps and games of the year. Developers from the Asia-Pacific region stole the spotlight and managed to win over 60% of the accolades. It is also important to note that five out of seven apps on the winners list were developed by Indian companies.
Meet the Top Winners
- Best App: Partiful
This event planning platform revolutionized invite creation with its intuitive “Party Genie” tool. It simplifies designing invitations and enables easy RSVPs through shareable links. - Best Game: AFK Journey
FARLIGHT’s AFK Journey impressed with its expansive roster of characters, tactical battle system, stunning art, and a richly detailed fantasy world. - Best Multi-device App: Max
The streaming platform Max secured its award with a vast library of content and seamless multi-device functionality. From TVs to cars with Google built-in, Max ensures you can pick up right where you left off. - Best Multi-device Game: Clash of Clans
A decade-old favorite, Clash of Clans expanded its reach to PCs and Chromebooks in 2024. This optimization makes the classic strategy game accessible on foldable, tablets, and beyond.
Best Apps of 2024
- Best for Fun: Mila by Camilla Lorentzen
- Best for Personal Growth: UpStudy – Camera Math Solver
- Best Everyday Essential: MacroFactor – Macro Tracker
- Best Hidden Gem: Timeleft
- Best for Watches: Baby Daybook – Newborn Tracker
- Best for Large Screens: Infinite Painter
- Best for Google TV: Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies
- Best for Cars: PBS KIDS Video
Best Games of 2024
- Best Multiplayer: Squad Busters
- Best Pick Up & Play: Eggy Party
- Best Indie: Yes, Your Grace
- Best Story: Solo Leveling: Arise
- Best Ongoing: Honkai: Star Rail
- Best for Families: Tab Time World
- Best on Play Pass: Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance
- Best for Google Play Games on PC: Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures
Google also revealed that developers from Asia-Pacific are leading in the usage of AI. Almost 1,000 apps and games are using AI technology in India. Alle is the most notable example that offers AI-powered personalized style advice based on occasion, body type, and facial features. The app won both the “Best App” and “Best for Fun” awards in India.
Best Apps of 2024 in India
Now if we check the Best of 2024 in India, Alle tops the list. Check the complete list.
- Best App: Alle – Your AI Fashion Stylist (Hey Alle)
- Best Multi-device App: WhatsApp Messenger (WhatsApp LLC)
- Best for Fun: Alle – Your AI Fashion Stylist (Hey Alle)
- Best for Personal Growth: Headlyne: Daily News with AI
- Best Everyday Essential: Fold: Expense Tracker
- Best Hidden Gem: Rise: Habit List (Thinklikepro)
- Best for Watches: Baby Daybook – Newborn Tracker
- Best for Large Screens: Sony LIV: Sports & Entmt
Best Games of 2024 in India
- Best Game: Squad Busters
- Best Multi-device Game: Clash of Clans
- Best Pick Up and Play: Bullet Echo
- Best Indie: Bloom – A Puzzle Adventure
- Best Story: Yes, Your Grace
- Best Ongoing: Battlegrounds Mobile India
- Best Made in India: Indus Battle Royale Mobile
- Best on Play Pass: Zombie Sniper War 3 – Fire FPS
- Best for Google Play Games on PC: Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures
