Throughout the year, developers debuted and updated apps and games that make people’s day-to-day easier, genuinely improve lives and bring joy and fun to all. The App Store Awards are a chance to celebrate the titles that stood out in 2025 – and to honour the passion and creativity of the developers behind them.

This year’s winners represent the best-in-class apps and games we returned to again and again. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

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Essayist
By handling the time-consuming academic work of organising sources and formatting everything perfectly, Essayist frees students, scholars and researchers to focus on the really big ideas.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
Glamorous, gritty and bursting with energy, this open-world epic set us loose in a stunning sci-fi metropolis we never wanted to leave.

Tiimo
By turning our chaotic calendars into a timeline of soothing colours, Tiimo did the unthinkable: It made tackling our to-dos a calming activity.

Pokémon TCG Pocket
Amazing artwork, tight battles and iPhone-friendly flourishes make this innovative evolution of the Pokémon phenomenon the most polished yet.

Detail
At a time when video storytelling is one of the main ways we communicate, Detail’s AI editing tools democratise the production process so everyone can join the conversation.

Dredge
A standout in the burgeoning “creepy cosy” genre, this charming fishing game lured us in with calm waters and bountiful catches, then hooked us with a haunting, horror-tinged mystery.

What the Clash
What the Clash drops you into ludicrously goofy, never-before-seen competitions that’ll keep you laughing – and guessing what might come next.

Explore POV
The closest thing to teleportation, Explore POV whisks you to beautiful beaches, lush forests and bustling cities around the world – all in stunning Apple Immersive Video.

Porta Nubi
It’s fitting that Porta Nubi is set among the clouds: solving its atmospheric puzzles makes you feel like a light-wielding superhero.

Strava
With its sleek design, real-time segment tracking and global community of athletes, this all-in-one fitness app helped us smash our personal bests.

HBO Max
With a stacked line-up of movies and shows at the forefront of pop culture, HBO Max on Apple TV gathered family and friends to watch in the best way possible: with each other.

Be My Eyes
Leveraging AI along with millions of global volunteers, this groundbreaking accessibility app helps people who are blind or who have low vision with everyday activities.

Focus Friend
In the ongoing fight against digital distraction, we found a powerful ally this year: this app’s adorable cartoon Bean (who has some serious knitting skills).

StoryGraph
In a year when the book community felt increasingly corporatised, StoryGraph built an inclusive space rooted in the most compelling literary device of all: authenticity.

Chants of Sennaar
This thought-provoking adventure celebrates the power of language – and the importance of making the effort to understand one another.

Despelote
This beautiful, intimate slice-of-life football story is about more than a boy and his ball – it’s a glimpse into a nation navigating tumult and uniting through a love for the sport.

Art of Fauna
Built with inclusivity top of mind, Art of Fauna turns stately illustrations of animals from around the world into relaxing puzzles – and sets a new standard for accessible game design.