Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Apple Announces 2025 App Store Winners
Apple has announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards.
They chose 17 apps and games from 45 finalists.
These winners were picked because they are creative, easy to use, and have a big impact on people's lives.
Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, said these apps show how great ideas can make life better.
The winners include apps like Tiimo for iPhone, Detail for iPad, and Essayist for Mac.
There are also game winners like Pokémon TCG Pocket for iPhone and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Mac.
Apple also recognized six apps and games for making a positive difference in the world.
These awards show how developers are using AI, inclusive design, and immersive storytelling to help and entertain people.
Apple announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards, highlighting 17 apps and games from 45 finalists.
The winners were chosen for their creativity, design, ease of use, and cultural impact.
Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, praised the winners for turning great ideas into experiences that improve people's lives.
Notable winners include Tiimo for iPhone, Detail for iPad, Essayist for Mac, and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Mac Game of the Year.
Apple also recognized six apps and games for their positive cultural impact, promoting kindness, understanding, accessibility, and creativity.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- Announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards
- When
- Thursday, 2025
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To highlight apps and games that impressed editors with their creativity, design, ease of use, and cultural impact
- Total Winners
- 17 apps and games
- Finalists
- 45
- iPhone App of the Year
- Tiimo
- iPad App of the Year
- Detail
- Mac App of the Year
- Essayist
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year
- Explore POV
- Apple Watch App of the Year
- Strava
- Apple TV App of the Year
- HBO Max
- iPhone Game of the Year
- Pokémon TCG Pocket
- iPad Game of the Year
- DREDGE
- Mac Game of the Year
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year
- Porta Nubi
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year
- WHAT THE CLASH?
- Cultural Impact Winners
- 6 apps and games
