Google Play Reveals Best Apps and Games of 2024

As 2024 nears its end, Google Play has announced the best Android apps and games of the year. These awards highlight standout apps and games in various categories, with options for users to explore their country-specific lists in the Play Store.

Notably, there is no Users’ Choice category this year, which previously allowed users to vote for their favorites.

Best Overall App: Partiful

The Google Play team selected Partiful as the best app of 2024. This event-planning platform impressed with its easy-to-use design and innovative “Party Genie” tool. Users can quickly create invitations and share RSVP links, making party planning seamless.

Best Overall Game: AFK Journey

AFK Journey earned the top spot for games. This fantasy RPG features a large roster of characters, a tactical battle system, and a beautiful, expansive world. Its engaging gameplay set it apart as the best Android game of the year.

Best Multi-Device Experiences

• Best Multi-Device App: Max
  With a vast library of TV shows, movies, and original content, Max allows users to resume watching on any device. Whether on a phone, TV, or car with Google built-in, it delivers a seamless viewing experience.
• Best Multi-Device Game: Clash of Clans
  Despite being over a decade old, Clash of Clans expanded its reach to PCs and Chromebooks this year. This optimization across multiple devices earned it recognition as the best multi-device game.

Other Winners

Best Apps of 2024

• Best for Fun: Mila
• 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

Explore the winners by tapping the banners in the Google Play Store.