Apple announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards, recognizing 17 apps and games for their technical ingenuity and lasting cultural impact.
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.
“Every year, we’re inspired by the ways developers turn their best ideas into innovative experiences that enrich people’s lives.
This year’s winners represent the creativity and excellence that define the App Store, and they demonstrate the meaningful impact that world-class apps and games have on people everywhere.”
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO
iPhone App of the Year – Tiimo
iPad App of the Year – Detail
Mac App of the Year – Essayist
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year – Explore POV
Apple Watch App of the Year – Strava
Apple TV App of the Year – HBO Max
App of the Year (China mainland)- CapWords
iPhone Game of the Year – Pokemon TCG Pocket
iPad Game of the Year – DREDGE
Mac Game of the Year – Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year – Porta Nubi
Cultural Impact – Multiple Winners
- Art of Fauna: Built with inclusivity top of mind, Art of Fauna turns stately illustrations of animals from around the world into relaxing puzzles—and sets a new standard for accessible game design.
- Be My Eyes: Leveraging AI along with millions of global volunteers, this groundbreaking accessibility app helps people who are blind or who have low vision with everyday activities.
- Chants of Sennaar: This thought-provoking adventure celebrates the power of language—and the importance of making the effort to understand one another.
- despelote: This beautiful, intimate slice-of-life soccer story is about more than a boy and his ball—it’s a glimpse into a nation navigating tumult and uniting through a love for the sport.
- Focus Friend: In the ongoing fight against digital distraction, we found a powerful ally this year: this app’s adorable cartoon Bean (who has some serious knitting skills).
- StoryGraph: In a year when the book community felt increasingly corporatized, StoryGraph built an inclusive space rooted in the most compelling literary device of all: authenticity.
