Apple announced the 2025 App Store Awards winners, recognizing the year's best apps and games. The 17 titles, selected for their technical originality and cultural impact, offer new experiences across daily life, creativity, and entertainment.
The iPhone App of the Year was Timo, a visual planner. This visual tool organizes tasks according to their timelines, using AI to predict the time required for each task, helping you create realistic work plans. The iPhone Game of the Year was Pokémon the Card Game Pocket, a reimagined version of the familiar card battle game for a highly immersive mobile experience.
Dale was selected in the iPad category. Its automatic editing AI removes unnecessary static, creates enlarged cuts, inserts subtitles, and more, making video production easy for anyone. The Mac app Essayist automatically organizes paper structure, reducing the burden of academic work.
Explore POV won App of the Year at Apple Vision Pro, transporting users to new places through ultra-high-definition immersive video. Strava, an Apple Watch app, received high praise for its performance insights, leveraging AI analytics based on workout data. HBO Max won in the Apple TV category.
The Cultural Impact Award went to six works that made a meaningful difference. StoryGraph analyzed reading data to provide authentic recommendations and fostered an inclusive community. Be My Eyes expanded accessibility by providing AI-powered image descriptions for the visually impaired. Chant of Senard Despelote, Art of Founa, and Focus Friend also received awards for their unique ways of enhancing the user experience.
