The last month of the year has arrived, and for Apple it’s already time to look back. In addition to the most popular songs, albums and artists, now it’s time for apps and games. Apple has announced the most downloaded apps and games of 2025.
All information about the best apps and games of 2025 can be found here this press release from Apple. Previously, Apple also released the nominee announced. Below you will find the best apps of 2025 according to appletips and Apple.
The best apps according to appletips
In the overview below you can find the best apps of 2025 according to appletips.nl. We have chosen the best iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Mac app, but also the best games of this year.
Best iPhone app
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Category: Productivity, Business Developer: Anthropic PBC  IAP 17+ 83MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Best iPad app
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Category: Photo and video, Graphics and design Developer: PicsArt, Inc. IAP 12+ 246MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Best iPhone game
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Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Adventure Developer: ustwo games  IAP 4+ 549MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Best iPad game
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Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle Developer: Snapbreak Games IAP 4+ 557MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Best Apple Watch app
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 Category: Health and fitness, Books Developer: Happiest LTD IAP 4+ 245MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Best Mac app
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Category: Security Valuation: Developer: Macpaw €4.50 / month |
Best Mac game
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Category: Games, Action, Adventure Developer: Annapurna Interactive 9+ 8GBDOWNLOAD €27.99 |
Best Apple TV app
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Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle Developer: NLZIET Cooperative UA 17+ 87MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Best Apple Arcade game
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Category: Games, Simulation Developer: Gameloft 4+ 3GBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Best apps of 2025 according to Apple
At the beginning of December, Apple announced its own favorite apps. These are not based on number of downloads or popularity, because it is a editorial choice of the App Store team.
iPhone App of the Year
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 Category: Productivity, Lifestyle Developer: tiimo IAP 4+ 234MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
iPhone Game of the Year
Pokémon TCG Pocketnot available in the Netherlands or Belgium
iPad App of the Year
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Category: Photo and video, Graphics and design Developer: Detail Technologies BV IAP 4+ 270MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
iPad Game of the Year
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Category: Games, Roleplaying, Adventure Developer: Black Salt Games IAP 12+ 783MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Mac App of the Year
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Category: Productivity, Education Developer: Essayist Software Inc. IAP 4+ 62MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Mac Game of the Year
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Category: Games, Action, Roleplaying Developer: CD PROJEKT SA 17+ 139GBDOWNLOAD €39.99 |
Apple Watch App of the Year
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 Category: Health and fitness, Sports Developer: Strava, Inc. IAP 4+ 363MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Apple TV App of the Year
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Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle Developer: WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC 12+ 209MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Apple Arcade Game of the Year
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Category: Games, Action Developer: Triband ApS 4+ 749MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Vision Pro App of the Year
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Category: Photo and video, Travel Developer: James Hustler 4+ 28MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
Vision Pro Game of the Year
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Category: Games, Puzzle, Entertainment Developer: Michael Temper 4+ 236MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |
The appletips app
In the at app you will find the most important Apple and tech news and of course our useful tips, manuals, reviews, detailed explanations on various topics, wallpapers and much more. You can read more information about our app here or download it directly to your iPhone or iPad via the link below.
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Category: News, Reference works Developer: Richard Ijzermans 4+ 11MBDOWNLOAD FOR FREE |