Apple today announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards, recognizing 17 apps and games for their technical ingenuity and lasting cultural impact. This year’s talented group of winning developers delivered remarkable experiences that empowered users to achieve more, bring their ideas to life, and immerse themselves in stunning worlds. 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.
The App Store remains the best place for users to discover and download apps and games, and this year’s winners showcase the endless possibilities available across Apple’s ecosystem. Tiimo offers users an impressive visual planner and thoughtfully implemented AI that turns aspirations into actionable next steps. Detail’s AI editing tools democratize the video production process for both aspiring and seasoned creators on iPad, and Essayist tackles the time-consuming work of formatting academic papers on Mac, powered by AI tools. Explore POV on Apple Vision Pro whisks users to the most stunning locations around the world — all in breathtaking Apple Immersive Video. Strava excels on Apple Watch®, connecting a community of athletes with a sleek design and real-time segment tracking. HBO Max offers a more inclusive streaming experience with American Sign Language additions and an expansive entertainment lineup.
In the gaming category, Pokémon TCG Pocket’s amazing artwork, thrilling battles, and iPhone®-friendly interface are a remarkably fun evolution of Pokémon card battles. As creepy as it is cozy, DREDGE immerses iPad users in a charming fishing game with a haunting mystery. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition stuns with its futuristic sci-fi metropolis, and WHAT THE CLASH? delivers nonstop laughter with silly, never-before-seen competitions. On Apple Vision Pro, Porta Nubi transforms Environments so players truly feel like they are a part of its atmospheric puzzles.
Apps
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.
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.
Cultural Impact Winners
In addition to recognizing apps and games across Apple devices, App Store editors selected six Cultural Impact winners 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.
Art of Fauna from Klemens Strasser
Chants of Sennaar from Playdigious
despelote from Panic, Inc.
Be My Eyes from Be My Eyes
Focus Friend by Hank Green from B-Tech Consulting Group LLC
StoryGraph from The StoryGraph