Apple recently announced the winners of the “2025 App Store Awards”, recognising 17 apps and games for their technical ingenuity and lasting cultural impact.
This year’s winning developers delivered experiences that empowered users to achieve more, bring their ideas to life and immerse themselves in stunning worlds. The winning apps and games were hand-selected by App Store editors from a list of 45 finalists for demonstrating exceptional innovation, user experience and design.
Tiimo, which won iPhone App Of The Year, offers users an impressive visual planner and thoughtfully implemented AI that turns aspirations into actionable next steps. iPad App Of The Year, Details’ AI editing tools democratise the video production process for aspiring and seasoned creators on iPad and Mac App Of The Year Essayist tackles the time-consuming work of formatting academic papers on Mac, powered by AI tools.
Apple Vision Pro App Of The Year Explore POV whisks users to the most stunning locations around the world — all in breathtaking Apple Immersive Video.
Apple Watch App Of The Year Strava excels on Apple Watch, connecting a community of athletes with a sleek design and real-time segment tracking. HBO Max won Apple TV App Of The Year due to its inclusive streaming experience with American Sign Language additions and an expansive entertainment line-up.
iPhone Game Of The Year, Pokémon TCG Pocket’s artwork, thrilling battles and iPhone-friendly interface are a remarkably fun evolution of Pokémon card battles. As creepy as it is cozy, Dredge, which won iPad Game Of The Year, immerses iPad users in a charming fishing game with a haunting mystery.
Mac Game Of The Year, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition stuns with its futuristic sci-fi metropolis, and Apple Arcade Game Of The Year, What The Clash? delivers nonstop laughter with silly, never-before-seen competitions. The Apple Vision Pro Game Of The Year, Porta Nubi transforms environments so players truly feel like they are a part of its atmospheric puzzles.
In addition to recognising apps and games across Apple devices, App Store editors selected six Cultural Impact winners for their ability to drive meaningful change. These apps and games were recognised for their positive impact, providing users with helpful tools, promoting understanding, and shaping a more inclusive world.
• Art of Fauna turns wildlife illustration from around the world into relaxing puzzles and sets a new standard for accessible game design.
• Chants Of Sennaar celebrates the power of language through a thought-provoking adventure.
• despelote crafts an intimate slice-of-life story that shares a glimpse into a nation navigating tumult and uniting through their love for soccer.
• Be My Eyes combines the power of AI and millions of global volunteers to help people who are blind or have low vision with everyday activities.
• Focus Friend acts as a powerful ally against digital distractions by gamifying focus sessions with satisfying prizes.
• StoryGraph creates an inclusive space for the book community rooted in authenticity through discovery elements that help elevate diverse authors.
