Apple has revealed the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards. The company honoured 17 apps and games for outstanding performance, design and cultural impact. The awards cover iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Apple TV and Apple Arcade.
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Award-Winning Apps And Games
The App Store Awards highlight the top picks across different platforms and categories. Here are some of the winners for 2025:
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iPhone App of the Year: Tiimo
This is a planner and task-management app which is designed to help users organise their day more calmly.
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iPad App of the Year: Detail
It is a creative tool meant for video editing on iPad. The app makes content creation accessible and easy.
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Mac App of the Year: Essayist
This app assists with writing and formatting, useful especially for academic or structured writing.
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Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: Explore POV
This app provides immersive video experiences that transport users to beautiful locations around the world.
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Apple Watch App of the Year: Strava
Strava is a fitness and activity-tracking app, popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
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Apple TV App of the Year: HBO Max
HBO Max is recognised for offering a wide range of entertainment content and a strong user experience on Apple TV.
On the games front:
| Category | Winner | Description |
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| iPhone Game of the Year | Pokémon TCG Pocket | A mobile card game from the Pokémon franchise that brings classic card battles to iPhone users. |
| iPad Game of the Year | DREDGE | An atmospheric game with fishing, mystery and exploration, designed for iPad gameplay. |
| Mac Game of the Year | Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition | A large, immersive sci-fi open-world game optimised for Mac. |
| Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year | Porta Nubi | A puzzle game that offers spatial, immersive gameplay on Vision Pro. |
| Apple Arcade Game of the Year | WHAT THE CLASH? | A fun, creative game with unique and humorous competitions for Apple Arcade users. |
What Users Should Know
Users need to keep the following things in mind:
- Not all winning apps or games may be available in every region. Availability can vary by country or device type.
- The awards cover diverse platforms — from iPhone and iPad, to Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and even the new Apple Vision Pro.
The 2025 App Store Awards reflect Apple’s emphasis on creativity, inclusion and quality. Apps and games that offer real utility and artistic value were recognised.
Looking to refresh your apps or explore top-rated games? These winners could be the solid start!
