- The 2025 App Store Awards celebrate 17 exceptional developers for delivering standout apps and games that drive innovation and cultural influence across Apple’s ecosystem.
- Tiimo, Detail, and Essayist lead the app category with powerful AI-enhanced tools designed to improve productivity, creativity, and academic workflows.
- Pokémon TCG Pocket, DREDGE, and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition secure top gaming honors with immersive storytelling, platform-optimized performance, and engaging gameplay.
Apple has officially announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards, honoring 17 apps and games for great design, innovation, and user experiences. Chosen from 45 finalists, this year’s winners highlight some of the most impactful digital creations across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro.
Honoring innovation at the 2025 App Store Awards
According to Apple, the apps and games chosen for the 2025 App Store Awards show exceptional quality and cultural impact. Each winner is highlighted for empowering users in different ways, from creativity and productivity to fitness and entertainment.
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, said in a statement:
“Every year, we’re inspired by how developers turn their best ideas into experiences that enrich lives. This year’s winners show the creativity and excellence that define the App Store, and highlight the impact world‑class apps and games have on people everywhere.”
App of the Year
This year’s winning apps cover multiple platforms, offering better productivity, improved accessibility, and exciting new creative tools:
| Category | Winner | Developer |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone App of the Year | Tiimo | tiimo |
| iPad App of the Year | Detail | Detail Technologies B.V. |
| Mac App of the Year | Essayist | Essayist Software Inc. |
| Apple Vision Pro App of the Year | Explore POV | James Hustler |
| Apple Watch App of the Year | Strava | Strava, Inc. |
| Apple TV App of the Year | HBO Max | WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC |
Apps such as Tiimo, with AI‑powered visual planning, and Detail, which makes video editing easier for creators, reflect the forward‑looking approach Apple aims to spotlight. Meanwhile, HBO Max was honored for improving accessibility by adding American Sign Language (ASL) features.
Game of the Year
The gaming category highlights a mix of genres, immersive storytelling, and visually rich worlds, all optimized for Apple devices:
| Category | Winner | Developer |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone Game of the Year | Pokémon TCG Pocket | The Pokémon Company |
| iPad Game of the Year | DREDGE | Black Salt Games |
| Mac Game of the Year | Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition | CD PROJEKT S.A. |
| Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year | Porta Nubi | Michael Temper |
| Apple Arcade Game of the Year | WHAT THE CLASH? | Triband ApS |
From strategic card battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket to atmospheric puzzles in Porta Nubi, Apple praised this year’s winners for offering memorable gameplay experiences designed for each platform.
