Apple has announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards: the developers who created the very best apps and games of 2025.
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The best apps of 2025
Apple has announced the 17 winners of the 2025 App Store Awards. The winning apps and games were chosen by App Store editors from a list of 45 finalists for the exceptional quality of their innovation, user experience and design. We have listed them for you.
Apps
1. iPhone App of the Year
Presents to-do lists in a calm layout.
2. iPad App of the Year
Gives a completely different twist to content creation.
3. Mac App of the Year
Takes away a lot of the stress when you have to write and format academic texts.
4. Apple Vision Pro App of the Year
Takes users on a journey through Apple Immersive videos shot around the world.
5. Apple Watch App of the Year
Brings athletes together worldwide so they can share their achievements with each other.
6. Apple TV App of the Year
A must-have for anyone who wants to watch popular series, complete with accessibility features.
Games
7. iPhone Game of the Year
Makes collecting and playing with the legendary Pokémon cards even more fun.
8. iPad Game of the Year
Is a spooky mystery with smooth gameplay.
9. Mac Game of the Year
Stands out because of the stunningly beautiful futuristic visuals.
10. Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year
Gives users an omnipotent feeling with the atmospheric light puzzles they have to piece together.
11. Apple Arcade Game of the Year
Consists of hundreds of absurd, yet memorable mini-games.
Cultural Impact Winners
In addition to choosing the best apps and games for Apple devices, App Store editors recognized six winners in the Cultural Impact category for the positive change they create.
12.Art of Fauna
Consists of accessible puzzles that paint beautiful images of nature.
13. Chants of Sennaar
Is an ode to the power of language and connection.
14. Despelote
Has ingenious gameplay in a specific cultural context.
15. Be My Eyes
Is a solution for users who are blind or visually impaired.
16.Focus Friend
Pour concentration exercises in the form of fun challenges.
17. StoryGraph
Created to build an inclusive book community.
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