Apple has announced the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards just days before WWDC 2026, highlighting 12 standout apps and games that deliver exceptional experiences across the company’s platforms. The awards recognize developers who push the boundaries of design, innovation, accessibility, and user experience on Apple devices.
According to Apple, this year’s winners showcase how developers continue to create engaging products that improve everyday experiences through thoughtful design and advanced technology.
2026 Apple Design Awards Winners
Apple selected one app and one game winner in each of six categories.
Delight and Fun
Apps and games in this category deliver memorable and enjoyable experiences.
- App: grug
- Game: Is This Seat Taken?
Inclusivity
This category recognizes products that serve people from different backgrounds, abilities, and languages.
- App: Guitar Wiz
- Game: Pine Hearts
Innovation
These winners use Apple technologies in creative ways to deliver unique experiences.
- App: NBA: Live Games & Scores
- Game: Blue Prince
Interaction
This category highlights intuitive interfaces and controls designed specifically for Apple platforms.
- App: Moonlitt: Moon Phase Tracker
- Game: Sago Mini Jinja’s Garden
Social Impact
These apps and games focus on meaningful issues and create positive change for users.
- App: Primary: News in Depth
- Game: Consume Me
Visuals and Graphics
This category celebrates outstanding artwork, animations, and interface design.
- App: Tide Guide: Charts & Tables
- Game: Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition
Apple Celebrates Developer Creativity
Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations, Susan Prescott, praised this year’s winners for creating exceptional experiences across the Apple ecosystem. The company said these apps and games demonstrate how developers continue to deliver intuitive features, engaging gameplay, and meaningful experiences that enrich people’s lives.
With WWDC 2026 set to begin next week, the Apple Design Awards once again shine a spotlight on the developers behind some of the most impressive apps and games available today.
