- Apple has announced the winners of its App of the Year awards
- They include apps that work on a variety of Apple devices.
- The winners span a wide range of application types and genres.
Apple just announced its App Store Awards for 2025, with a selection of the best apps named in a variety of categories. Top-tier apps have been chosen for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Apple Watch and Apple TV, and the announcement follows on the heels of Google’s 2025 Play Store Awards, which were revealed yesterday.
In total, Apple chose three winners in each category, and honorees spanned music creation, productivity, image editing, academia, and more. Here, we’ve rounded up the best apps that got the nod from Apple; Read on to see if your favorites passed the test.
iPhone App of the Year Finalists
Billed as the top three iPhone apps in the world, the winners here include band labwhich is designed to help musicians create tracks and share them with a thriving community.
LadderIn the meantime, it’s all about giving you new strength workouts that deliver something new every week. Completing the category is tiimothat leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to help you plan your time, stay organized, and balance your mental load.
iPad App of the Year Finalists
AI was a recurring theme at the App Store Awards, as evidenced by Detail. This video editing app puts AI to good use with automatic edits and a conversational interface that allows you to explain your desired outcome to the AI.
The second iPad winner was touch of grain (above), an art app that replicates the “soul of print” in digital format through the use of realistic inks, brushes and materials. The last finalist application for iPad was Structureda productivity planner with an incredibly intuitive interface that helps you stay on top of your day.
Mac App of the Year Finalists
With its large screens and powerful hardware, Mac is a great place to edit photos… and Acorn (above) takes advantage of that with its pro-grade tools and non-destructive editing effects, helping it earn a spot as one of the best Mac apps of 2025.
He joined Essayista writing application expertly tailored to the needs of academia thanks to its automatic formatting, powerful reference manager, support for the most common citation styles, and more.
And if you need help keeping your home organized and in order, under my roof is the app for you. Track renovations and repairs, keep your vital documents together, and inventory your belongings.
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Finalists
If you stream and record videos with Apple Vision Pro headphones, camouflage study can help with its scene controls, overlay, easy sharing interface and powerful editing effects.
Elsewhere, interactive documentary D-Day: The Camera Soldier was honored for his immersive portrait of the Normandy landings through the eyes of a combat cameraman. AND Explore point of view takes you around the world in a series of immersive videos, from the stunning lagoons of French Polynesia to arctic landscapes illuminated by the midnight sun.
Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists
Club GO It bills itself as a step counter, and Apple has recognized it for its ability to keep you active and hydrated through its smart, gentle water reminders, beautiful aesthetics, and sharp design.
You may not need to take photos from your Apple Watch as often, but when you do, Professional camera for now is there to help thanks in large part to its well-proportioned buttons and useful selection of tools. And the third on the list is Stravaan application that needs little introduction. Apple highlights it as a place for the global fitness community to share goals, tips and milestones.
Apple TV App of the Year Finalists
Looking for something cool to watch? He maximum HBO The app is a good place to start, as Apple cited it as one of the best Apple TV apps of 2025, with the company praising its quality series and focus on accessibility.
For children there is PBS KIDS Videowhich offers a wealth of children’s programming and entertainment, allowing parents to relax knowing their little ones will be happy.
However, Apple TV is not just for apps, as demonstrated Super Farmer Boy 4Kwhich also won in this category. This game is a mix of action, puzzle and adventure, combined with farming simulation elements for an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
Cultural Impact Finalists
Do you feel like going off-piste? Apple has also recognized 12 apps for their cultural impact, and the winners are listed below:
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