Apple has officially revealed the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards, honoring 17 standout apps and games for technical excellence, smart design, and cultural impact.
This year’s list highlights innovation across every Apple platform — from iPhone and iPad to Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.
Tim Cook on This Year’s Winners
“This year’s winners represent the creativity and excellence that define the App Store,” said Tim Cook. “They demonstrate the meaningful impact that world-class apps and games have on people everywhere.”
App of the Year Winners (By Device)
- iPhone App of the Year: Tiimo
- iPad App of the Year: Detail
- Mac App of the Year: Essayist
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: Explore POV
- Apple Watch App of the Year: Strava
- Apple TV App of the Year: HBO Max
Game of the Year Winners

- iPhone Game of the Year: Pokémon TCG Pocket
- iPad Game of the Year: DREDGE
- Mac Game of the Year: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: Porta Nubi
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year: WHAT THE CLASH?
Cultural Impact Award Winners (2025)
These apps were selected for their ability to promote understanding, accessibility, and meaningful change.
Art of Fauna: A calming puzzle experience built around wildlife illustrations and strong accessibility design.
Chants of Sennaar: A thoughtful adventure that celebrates language and communication.
despelote: A slice-of-life story about a community coming together through football.
Be My Eyes: A powerful combination of AI and global volunteers that helps blind and low-vision users with everyday tasks.
Focus Friend by Hank Green: A helpful productivity companion designed to encourage better focus habits.
StoryGraph: creates an inclusive space for the book community rooted in authenticity through discovery elements that help elevate diverse authors.
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