Apple has revealed winners of the 2025 App Store Awards. Two of the 17 developers come from across the Tasman for Apple Vision Pro App of the Year and iPad Game of the Year.
The winning apps and games were hand selected by App Store Editors from a list of 45 finalists for demonstrating exceptional innovation, user experience, and design.
“Every year, we’re inspired by the ways developers turn their best ideas into innovative experiences that enrich people’s lives,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “This year’s winners represent the creativity and excellence that define the App Store, and they demonstrate the meaningful impact that world-class apps and games have on people everywhere.”
2025 App Store Award Winners
iPhone App of the Year
Tiimo, from tiimo.
iPad App of the Year
Detail, from Detail Technologies B.V.
Mac App of the Year
Essayist, from Essayist Software Inc.
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year
Explore POV, from James Hustler.
Apple Watch App of the Year
Strava, from Strava, Inc.
Apple TV App of the Year
HBO Max, from WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC.
Games
iPhone Game of the Year
Pokémon TCG Pocket, from The Pokemon Company.
iPad Game of the Year
DREDGE, from Black Salt Games. (NZ)
Mac Game of the Year
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, from CD PROJEKT S.A.
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year
Porta Nubi, from Michael Temper.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year
WHAT THE CLASH?, from Triband ApS.
Cultural Impact Winners
In addition to recognising apps and games across Apple devices, App Store editors selected six Cultural Impact winners for their ability to drive meaningful change. These apps and games were recognised for their positive impact, providing users with helpful tools, promoting understanding, and shaping a more inclusive world.
Art of Fauna from Klemens Strasser
Art of Fauna turns wildlife illustration from around the world into relaxing puzzles and sets a new standard for accessible game design.
Chants of Sennaar from Playdigious
Chants of Sennaar celebrates the power of language through a thought-provoking adventure.
despelote from Panic, Inc.
despelote crafts an intimate slice-of-life story that shares a glimpse into a nation navigating tumult and uniting through their love for soccer.
Be My Eyes from Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes combines the power of AI and millions of global volunteers to help people who are blind or have low vision with everyday activities.
Focus Friend by Hank Green from B-Tech Consulting Group LLC
Focus Friend by Hank Green acts as a powerful ally against digital distractions by gamifying focus sessions with satisfying prizes.
StoryGraph from The StoryGraph
StoryGraph creates an inclusive space for the book community rooted in authenticity through discovery elements that help elevate diverse authors.
