December 4, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
Apple Reveals Winners of the 2025 App Store Awards
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple has announced the recipients of the 2025 App Store Awards, celebrating 17 exceptional apps and games noted for their technical brilliance and cultural significance. This year’s winners have delivered extraordinary experiences that empower users, help realize their ideas, and offer immersive environments. The selected apps and games were chosen by App Store editors from a pool of 45 finalists based on their outstanding innovation, user experience, and design.
“Developers continue to inspire us with their innovative ideas that enhance daily life,” commented Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The winners this year exemplify the creativity and excellence that characterize the App Store, showcasing the significant influence that high-quality apps and games can have globally.”
The App Store remains a premier destination for discovering and downloading apps and games, with this year’s winners highlighting the limitless opportunities within Apple’s ecosystem. Notable among these is Tiimo, which combines a visual planner and smart AI to help users move from aspirations to actionable tasks. Detail offers AI-equipped video editing tools that simplify content creation for all users, while Essayist streamlines the formatting of academic papers on Mac using AI. Explore POV takes users on breathtaking journeys around the world via Apple Vision Pro, and Strava unites athletes on Apple Watch with dynamic design and live tracking. Lastly, HBO Max enhances accessibility with American Sign Language options and a broad entertainment selection.
Game Award Winners
In the gaming category, Pokémon TCG Pocket impresses with its stunning artwork and engaging battles, while the charming yet eerie DREDGE immerses players in a fishing-related mystery on iPad. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition captivates gamers in its futuristic world, and WHAT THE CLASH? provides endless humor through unique competitions. On Apple Vision Pro, Porta Nubi enhances puzzles with immersive environments that draw players into the atmosphere.
Apps of the Year
iPhone App of the Year: Tiimo from tiimo.
iPad App of the Year: Detail by Detail Technologies B.V.
Mac App of the Year: Essayist from Essayist Software Inc.
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: Explore POV by 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.
Cultural Impact Recognition
In addition to app and game recognitions, App Store editors also named six Cultural Impact winners for their ability to initiate meaningful change. These selections highlight contributions that offer valuable assistance, encourage understanding, and foster inclusivity.
- Art of Fauna by Klemens Strasser
- Chants of Sennaar by Playdigious
- despelote by Panic, Inc.
- Be My Eyes by Be My Eyes
- Focus Friend by Hank Green, B-Tech Consulting Group LLC
- StoryGraph by The StoryGraph
About Apple
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the launch of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, the company continues to lead with innovations like iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s software platforms—including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS—provide seamless user experiences and empower people through services like the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. With a workforce of over 150,000 employees, Apple is dedicated to crafting the finest products globally and improving the world.
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