A month after revealing the finalists, Apple has officially announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards. This year’s lineup spotlights 17 apps and games that Apple says stand out for their “technical ingenuity and lasting cultural impact.”
App Store editors selected the winners based on innovation, design quality, and overall user experience.
Tim Cook on this year’s honorees
“Developers continue to amaze us with how they transform their ideas into experiences that genuinely enrich people’s lives,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. “The 2025 winners showcase the creativity and excellence that define the App Store and highlight the meaningful role that great apps and games play in the world.”
Best Apps Across Apple Platforms
- iPhone App of the Year: Tiimo — tiimo
- iPad App of the Year: Detail — Detail Technologies B.V.
- Mac App of the Year: Essayist — Essayist Software Inc.
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: Explore POV — James Hustler
- Apple Watch App of the Year: Strava — Strava, Inc.
- Apple TV App of the Year: HBO Max — WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC
Top Games of 2025
- iPhone Game of the Year: Pokémon TCG Pocket — The Pokémon Company
- iPad Game of the Year: DREDGE — Black Salt Games
- Mac Game of the Year: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition — CD PROJEKT S.A.
- Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: Porta Nubi — Michael Temper
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year: WHAT THE CLASH? — Triband ApS
Cultural Impact Winners
Apple also honored six apps for driving positive change and fostering inclusivity. According to the company, these apps “provide valuable tools, deepen understanding, and help create a more inclusive world.”
- Art of Fauna — Klemens Strasser
Turns wildlife art into soothing puzzles, raising the bar for accessible gameplay. - Chants of Sennaar — Playdigious
A thoughtful adventure that underscores the unifying power of language. - despelote — Panic, Inc.
Offers an intimate look at a country dealing with unrest and finding unity through football. - Be My Eyes — Be My Eyes
Uses AI and millions of volunteers to support people who are blind or have low vision. - Focus Friend by Hank Green — B-Tech Consulting Group LLC
Gamifies productivity to help users stay focused and fight digital distractions. - StoryGraph — The StoryGraph
Builds an inclusive space for readers while elevating diverse voices through smart discovery tools.
