Award-Winning Apps and Games of 2025
Each year, Apple recognizes the leading innovations in the app and gaming industry, and 2025 was no exception. In a recent press release, the tech giant unveiled the top games and applications of the year, highlighting achievements in technology, design, and creativity. The 2025 App Store Award winners were carefully chosen to reflect a range of categories, from innovation to inclusivity.
Categories and Winners
As we anticipate the upcoming WWDC 2025, starting on June 9th, Apple has already announced its prestigious Apple Design Awards. This year’s awards span six distinct categories, each celebrating advancements in functionality and user experience. The winners were selected from a pool of 36 finalists, each demonstrating excellence in their respective fields.
Pleasure and Fun
Application:
- Winner: CapWords
- Finalists: Lumy, Denim – Playlist Cover Maker
Game:
- Winner: Balatro
- Finalists: Thank Goodness You’re Here!, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Inclusivity
Application:
- Winner: Speechify
- Finalists: Evolve: Daily Self-Care Coach, Train Fitness
Game:
- Winner: Art of Fauna
- Finalists: puffies., Land of Livia
Innovation
Application:
- Winner: Play
- Finalists: Moises, Capybara AI Meeting Translator
Game:
- Winner: PBJ – The Musical
- Finalists: Pawz, Gears & Goo
Interactivity
Application:
- Winner: Taobao
- Finalists: iA Writer, Mela – Recipe Manager
Game:
- Winner: DREDGE
- Finalists: Gears & Goo, Skate City: New York
Social Impact
Application:
- Winner: Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps
- Finalists: Ground News, Opal
Game:
- Winner: Neva
- Finalists: Ahoy! From Picardy, Art of Fauna
Visuals and Graphics
Application:
- Winner: Feather: Draw in 3D
- Finalists: Vocabulary – Learn words daily, CellWalk
Game:
- Winner: Infinity Nikki
- Finalists: Control Ultimate Edition, Neva
