Apple announced the 2025 App Store Award finalists, highlighting 45 apps and games chosen by its App Store editorial team. The list covers every major platform, and each pick reflects strong design, smart ideas, and polished execution. Apple says these finalists represent the best work from developers who shaped how people create, play, and stay productive.
In its statement, Apple included words from Carson Oliver, head of App Store Worldwide. He said the team is excited to celebrate developers from around the world. He credited them for pushing creative boundaries and building tools that help people work better and enjoy richer experiences. His remarks set the tone for a year filled with impressive releases.
As you move through the categories, you notice how Apple blended familiar names with fresh newcomers. Some titles echo earlier recognition, while others appear for the first time. Together, they show how broad the App Store ecosystem has become.
Finalists Across Platforms
Apple picked its top apps and games for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple Arcade.
iPhone App of the Year
iPhone Game of the Year
iPad App of the Year
iPad Game of the Year
Mac App of the Year
Mac Game of the Year
Apple Arcade Game of the Year
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year
Apple Watch App of the Year
Apple TV App of the Year
Cultural Impact Finalists
- Art of Fauna
- A Space for the Unbound
- Be My Eyes
- Chants of Sennaar
- despelote
- Focus Friend
- Is This Seat Taken?
- Retro
- StoryGraph
- Venba
- Whoscall
- Yuka
Apple plans to announce the winners in the coming weeks. If you want more details about each finalist, Apple has shared full descriptions on its website.
