Today, Google Play unveiled their annual picks for the best apps and games of 2024. These premium selections highlight the best mobile experiences, ranging from the greatest multi-device solutions to must-read books and exceptional apps and games.
Google emphasizes that this year’s picks honor the Play Store’s ongoing innovation, which is made possible by developers who push the envelope and ensure that you can easily find your apps, enjoy your games, and get rewards.
Partiful won Best App of the Year for completely rethinking how events are planned. Its “Party Genie” tool makes it nearly too simple to create invites and share them with just a link.
AFK Journey won Best Game in the gaming category with its grandiose fantasy atmosphere, strategic combat, and extensive cast of characters. Considering the stunning visuals and expansive landscape, it’s easy to understand why it outperformed the competition.
One of our preferred streaming platforms, Max, won the Best Multi-Device App award. According to Google’s blog, it was obvious that it should win because of its seamless device syncing, which allows you to continue your binge where you left off.
It should come as no surprise that Clash of Clans won Best Multi-Device Game of the Year. After a seamless transition to PCs and Chromebooks, this beloved mobile game is now compatible with phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
The full list of Google Play’s 2024 winners in every category is as follows:
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
2024 books picks
Favorite fantasy: “Dragon Rider” by Taran Matharu (ebook, audiobook)
Favorite thriller: “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker (ebook, audiobook)
Favorite romance: “House of Flame and Shadow’ by Sarah J Maas (ebook, audiobook)
Favorite fiction: “All Fours” by Miranda July (ebook, audiobook)
Favorite memoir: “Knife” by Salman Rushdie (ebook, audiobook)
Favorite horror: “The Eyes Are the Best Part” by Monika Kim (ebook, audiobook)
Favorite graphic novel: “Homebody” by Theo Parish (ebook | audiobook)
Favorite cozy manga: “Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat” by Ai Shimizu (ebook)
Favorite business book: “Teams: Getting Things Done with Others” by David Allen and Edward Lamont (ebook, audiobook)
Favorite personal development: “Supercommunicators” by Charles Duhigg (ebook, audiobook)
Favorite historical fiction: “James” by Percival Everett (ebook, audiobook)