The wait is over! The winners of Google Play's Best of 2024 awards are finally here. This year's celebration isn't just about showcasing amazing apps and games; it's a testament to the innovative developers who power the Android ecosystem.
As we continue to improve discoverability, expand gaming options, boost rewards, and ensure timely content delivery on our platform, we're thrilled to see how talented creators like you help people discover new experiences – wherever they are, on whatever device. This year, we've honed in on exceptional apps and games that showcase the best of AI-powered mobile development.
Best Overall App and Game
Partiful took home Play's Best App award with its clever event planning platform, featuring an intuitive design and fresh twist on invite creation. The "Party Genie" tool makes it easy to quickly design invitations and track RSVPs via a simple link. Meanwhile, fantasy RPG "AFK Journey" earned the top spot as our Best Game of the year, boasting an expansive roster of characters, satisfying tactical battle systems, and beautiful art style.
Best Multi-Device App and Game
Max secured its spot as an award-winning app with its vast library of TV shows, movies, and original content. Users can seamlessly pick up where they left off across multiple devices – whether that's their phone, tablet, or even car with Google built-in. "Clash of Clans" also made the cut for Best Multi-Device Game, expanding to PCs and Chromebooks while remaining optimized across all platforms.
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
Our 2024 Book 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)