Apple has revealed the victors of the 2025 App Store Awards, honoring 17 applications and games for their ingenuity and influence. The selections were made by the App Store editors from a pool of 45 contenders. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, commended the creativity and quality of the winning applications, emphasizing their beneficial effects on users around the globe.
Included among the recipients is the well-known card game Pokémon TCG Pocket, the AI editing application Detail, and HBO Max, which has recently reverted to its initial name. The awards cover multiple categories, such as Best iPhone App, Best iPad App, Best Mac App, Best Apple Vision Pro App, Best Apple Watch App, and Best Apple TV App.
The victorious entries are as follows:
**Best Apps:**
– **Best iPhone App:** Tiimo, a soothing to-do application.
– **Best iPad App:** Detail, an AI video editing tool.
– **Best Mac App:** Essayist, a tool for academic writing.
– **Best Apple Vision Pro App:** Explore POV, featuring immersive video content.
– **Best Apple Watch App:** Strava, an app for tracking fitness.
– **Best Apple TV App:** HBO Max, a service for streaming.
**Best Games:**
– **Best iPhone Game:** Pokémon TCG Pocket, enhancing the experience of Pokémon card collecting.
– **Best iPad Game:** DREDGE, a mystery game with fluid gameplay.
– **Best Mac Game:** Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, recognized for its futuristic graphics.
– **Best Apple Vision Pro Game:** Porta Nubi, which presents atmospheric puzzles.
– **Best Apple Arcade Game:** WHAT THE CLASH?, featuring unforgettable mini-games.
Apple also spotlighted applications with cultural significance. Numerous apps are available for free download, enabling users to try them at no charge. For those in search of additional apps, Apple offers a list of suggested free iPhone applications to download.
