After announcing the finalists last month, Apple today officially announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards. This year, the App Store Awards recognize 17 apps and games for their “technical ingenuity and lasting cultural impact.”
The winners were selected by App Store Editors for “demonstrating exceptional innovation, user experience, and design.”
Apple CEO Tim Cook:
“Every year, we’re inspired by the ways developers turn their best ideas into innovative experiences that enrich people’s lives,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. 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.”
Here are the winners in the “Apps” category for each of Apple’s product categories:
- iPhone App of the Year: Tiimo, from tiimo.
- iPad App of the Year: Detail, from Detail Technologies B.V.
- Mac App of the Year: Essayist, from Essayist Software Inc.
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: Explore POV, from James Hustler.
- Apple Watch App of the Year: Strava, from Strava, Inc.
- Apple TV App of the Year: HBO Max, from WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC.
And the winning games:
- iPhone Game of the Year: Pokémon TCG Pocket, from The Pokemon Company.
- iPad Game of the Year: DREDGE, from Black Salt Games.
- Mac Game of the Year: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, from CD PROJEKT S.A.
- Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: Porta Nubi, from Michael Temper.
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year: WHAT THE CLASH?, from Triband ApS.
In addition to those apps and games, Apple is also recognizing six Cultural Impact winners. These apps were selected for “their ability to drive meaningful change.”
“These apps and games were recognized for their positive impact, providing users with helpful tools, promoting understanding, and shaping a more inclusive world,” Apple says.
Art of Fauna from Klemens Strasser
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 from Playdigious
Chants of Sennaar celebrates the power of language through a thought-provoking adventure.
despelote from Panic, Inc.
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 from Be My Eyes
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 by Hank Green from B-Tech Consulting Group LLC
Focus Friend by Hank Green acts as a powerful ally against digital distractions by gamifying focus sessions with satisfying prizes.
StoryGraph from The StoryGraph
StoryGraph creates an inclusive space for the book community rooted in authenticity through discovery elements that help elevate diverse authors.
9to5Mac’s Take
The App Store Awards season is one of my favorite parts of the year. Having spoken to so many developers over the years, I know how meaningful being recognized by the App Store Awards is. It’s a true bucket list item for these developers.
Congrats to all the winners!
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