Google Play reveals 2024's best apps and games
Google Play Announces 2024’s Best Apps, Games, and BooksGoogle Play has revealed its annual list of 2024’s best mobile experiences, celebrating standout apps, games, books, and multi-device functionality. The winners highlight creativity, innovation, and usability across a wide range of categories.
Recognizing Excellence in Mobile and Multi-Device InnovationPartiful secured the title of Best App for its innovative approach to event planning. With the “Party Genie” tool, users can easily create invites and share them with just a link, revolutionizing how events are organized.
AFK Journey took home the Best Game award, thanks to its captivating fantasy world, strategic gameplay, and breathtaking visuals. Players were drawn to its rich character lineup and immersive battles.
Max earned the accolade for Best Multi-Device App for its seamless syncing capabilities. The streaming platform allows users to pick up shows right where they left off, across various devices, solidifying its win.
Clash of Clans was crowned Best Multi-Device Game for its flawless transition to PCs and Chromebooks. Its smooth gameplay across phones, tablets, and desktops made it a standout choice this year.
Complete List of 2024 WinnersBest 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
Top Books of 2024
- Favorite Fantasy: “Dragon Rider” by Taran Matharu
- Favorite Thriller: “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker
- Favorite Romance: “House of Flame and Shadow” by Sarah J Maas
- Favorite Fiction: “All Fours” by Miranda July
- Favorite Memoir: “Knife” by Salman Rushdie
- Favorite Horror: “The Eyes are the Best Part” by Monika Kim
- Favorite Graphic Novel: “Homebody” by Theo Parish
- Favorite Cozy Manga: “Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat” by Ai Shimizu
- Favorite Business Book: “Teams: Getting Things Done with Others” by David Allen and Edward Lamont
- Favorite Personal Development: “Supercommunicators” by Charles Duhigg
- Favorite Historical Fiction: “James” by Percival Everett
Google Play’s selections demonstrate the platform’s ongoing commitment to innovation and rewarding developers for exceptional creativity in mobile and multi-device applications.