Apple Announces 2025 App Store Award Finalists
Apple has revealed the finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards, recognizing 45 developers for their outstanding achievements in innovation, user experience, and cultural impact across its platforms. The winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
Celebrating Innovation Across Apple Ecosystems
The App Store Awards celebrate developers worldwide who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Apple technology. According to Carson Oliver, Apple’s head of App Store Worldwide, the finalists demonstrate a commitment to excellence, empowering users through creativity, technical innovation, and engaging gameplay [Apple Newsroom].
Finalists by Category
- iPhone App of the Year: BandLab, LADDER, Tiimo
- iPhone Game of the Year: Capybara Head!, Pokémon TCG Pocket, Thronefall
- iPad App of the Year: Detail, Graintouch, Structured
- iPad Game of the Year: DREDGE, Infinity Nikki, Prince of Persia Lost Crown
- Mac App of the Year: Acorn, Essayist, Under My Roof
- Mac Game of the Year: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Neva
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE, PGA Tour Pro Golf, WHAT THE CLASH?
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: Camo Studio, D-Day: The Camera Soldier, Explore POV
- Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: Fishing Haven, Gears & Goo, Porta Nubi
- Apple Watch App of the Year: GO Club, Pro Camera by Moment, Strava
- Apple TV App of the Year: HBO Max, PBS KIDS Video, Super Farming Boy 4K
- 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 [MacRumors]
A Diverse Range of Applications
The 2025 App Store Award finalists represent a wide spectrum of applications, from music creation tools like BandLab to fitness apps like LADDER and games that span genres and platforms. The “Cultural Impact” category highlights apps that foster community and understanding [MacObserver].
Looking Ahead
The announcement of the winners in the coming weeks will further showcase the innovative spirit within the Apple developer community. These awards underscore Apple’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating the apps and games that enrich the lives of its users.