Apple today revealed the full list of winners for the 2025 App Store Awards, highlighting the apps and games that impressed its editors this year. The company called out tools like Tiimo, which earned the iPhone App of the Year title, for strong design and thoughtful features. Tim Cook praised developers for turning ideas into experiences that enrich people’s lives.
You see the same message echoed across the list. Apple said its editors picked 17 winners for their innovation, user experience, and design. The company also confirmed that each developer will receive a physical App Store Award, continuing a tradition many creators look forward to. After announcing the finalists last month, Apple followed up today with the official results.
As you go through the lineup, you notice Apple highlighted apps and games that show cultural influence and technical skill. This includes work that resonates deeply with users and pushes platform capabilities forward.
All 17 Winners
Apps
- Tiimo. iPhone App of the Year
- Detail. iPad App of the Year
- Essayist. Mac App of the Year
- Explore POV. Apple Vision Pro App of the Year
- Strava. Apple Watch App of the Year
- HBO Max. Apple TV App of the Year
Games
- Pokémon TCG Pocket. iPhone Game of the Year
- DREDGE. iPad Game of the Year
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. Mac Game of the Year
- Porta Nubi. Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year
- WHAT THE CLASH?. Apple Arcade Game of the Year
Cultural Impact
- Art of Fauna
- Chants of Sennaar
- despelote
- Be My Eyes
- Focus Friend
- StoryGraph
This year’s group shows how broad the App Store has become, from productivity tools to major AAA games. Apple’s editors framed the 2025 winners as proof that great software still drives the platform forward.
