Winners of Google Play's Best of 2024 India Smartphone Apps and Games Revealed

Google has announced the winners of its Play Store's Best of 2024 awards in India, highlighting the top apps and games in various categories. The awards celebrate the most innovative, engaging, and impactful apps and games on the Google Play Store, along with the talented developers who created them.

Google has compiled lists of top contenders in specific categories such as "Best for Fun," "Everyday Essentials," and more. These categories showcase the wide variety of apps and games on the platform, catering to diverse user needs and interests.

“On the apps front, this year, we once again saw a diverse range of innovative solutions addressing a variety of needs, including fashion styling, health, expense tracking, and news. Notably, 5 out of 7 winners in the Best of Play 2024 India apps list were developed by Indian companies, underscoring the strength of local innovation,” the company said.

The "Best Games of 2024" category includes several subcategories, spotlighting excellence across various gaming genres and experiences.

India Takes the Lead in the AI Revolution for Mobile Apps

India has risen as a global leader in AI-driven mobile app innovation. According to Sensor Tower's report, the country accounted for 21% of global mobile app downloads in 2023, positioning it at the forefront of this technological revolution.

“Many of these solutions come from Indian developers who are also embracing AI, with almost 1,000 apps and games in the country incorporating this technology,” it added. For example, Hey Alle's Alle - Your AI Fashion Stylist provides personalized fashion advice based on occasion, body type, and facial features, earning it the "Best App" and "Best for Fun" awards.

Meanwhile, Sony LIV: Sports & Entmt received the Best for Large Screens award for delivering a high-quality, immersive viewing experience on larger devices such as tablets.

Best Google Play 2024 apps in India 

Best app of 2024 India & Best for Fun

Alle - Your AI Fashion Stylist (Hey Alle)

Best Multi-device App

WhatsApp Messenger (WhatsApp LLC)

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

On the gaming front, India's gaming landscape continues to flourish, with 23 million new gamers joining in FY24, bringing the total to 590 million. In fact, India has become the world's second-largest market for mobile gaming downloads, with average weekly playtime rising by 30%.

Best Google Play 2024 games in India

Best Game of 2024 & Best Multiplier

Squad Busters 

Best Multi-device Game

Clash of Clans

Best Pick Up and Play

Bullet Echo India

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

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