Google Play's Best of 2024 India smartphone apps and games winners announced

Google has revealed the winners of its Play Store's Best of 2024 awards in India, recognising the top apps and games across various categories. The awards recognise the most innovative, engaging, and impactful apps and games available on the Google Play Store, as well as the talented developers behind them.Google has curated lists of top contenders in specific categories, including "Best for Fun", "Everyday Essentials," and more. These categories highlight the diverse range of apps and games available on the platform, catering to a wide array of 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 also features similar subcategories, recognizing excellence in various gaming genres and experiences. India has emerged as a global leader in AI-powered mobile app innovation. With 21% of global mobile app downloads in 2023, the country is at the forefront of this technological revolution, as per Sensor Tower's report.“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 personalised 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 won the Best for Large Screens award for offering a high-quality, immersive viewing experience across big screen devices like tablets. Best app of 2024 India & Best for FunAlle - Your AI Fashion Stylist (Hey Alle) Best Multi-device AppWhatsApp Messenger (WhatsApp LLC) Best for Personal GrowthHeadlyne: Daily News with AI Best Everyday EssentialFold: Expense Tracker Best Hidden GemRise: Habit List (Thinklikepro)Best for WatchesBaby Daybook - Newborn Tracker Best for Large ScreensSony LIV: Sports & Entmt On the gaming front, the Indian gaming scene continues to thrive, with India adding 23 million new gamers in FY24, reaching a total of 590 million. In fact, India now boasts the world's second-largest market for mobile gaming downloads, with average weekly playtime increasing by 30%Best Game of 2024 & Best MultiplierSquad Busters Best Multi-device GameClash of Clans Best Pick Up and PlayBullet Echo India Best IndieBloom - A puzzle adventure Best StoryYes, Your Grace Best OngoingBattlegrounds Mobile India Best Made in IndiaIndus Battle Royale Mobile Best on Play PassZombie Sniper War 3 - Fire FPS Best for Google Play Games on PCCookie Run: Tower of Adventures