It's that time of year again! Google Play just announced the "best" Android apps and games of 2024. The company also published a Best of 2024 section on the Play Store. Now, before we dive in, I'd like to point out that award ceremonies always feel weird and contrived.

Every year, Google names the best apps and games from its Play Store. The awards are meant to not only highlight outstanding experiences on Android, but also to shine a light on the diverse, vibrant community of developers behind the Google Play Store.

Google Play dropped its 2024 picks, celebrating the best in apps, games, books, and multi-device options. Partiful won Best App for reinventing event planning, with its easy-to-use "Party Genie" tool for quick invite creation.