Apple has unveiled the winners of its annual App Store Awards, celebrating the best apps and games across its ecosystem. From fantasy RPGs to cutting-edge creative tools, the awards highlight innovation and excellence in digital experiences. A total of 17 winners were selected from 45 finalists.
Games of the Year
iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey
A fantasy RPG set in the magical world of Esperia, where players guide the mage Merlin through an unexplored universe.
iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters
A team-based online action game featuring characters from Supercell’s popular titles like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars.
Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here!
A surrealist adventure where a traveling salesman explores the quirky town of Barnsworth in Northern England. The game boasts a 90/100 score on Metacritic.
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey
A fast-paced arcade action game focusing on intense boss battles in a primordial dark setting.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro
A poker-inspired roguelike featuring unique deck-building mechanics, developed by a solo creator.
Apps of the Year
iPhone App of the Year: Kino
A powerful camera and video editor offering cinematic presets designed by professional filmmakers.
iPad App of the Year: Moises
An AI-powered music tool that enables users to isolate vocals and instruments, remix tracks, or compose their own melodies.
Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom
A top-tier photo and video editing suite beloved by creative professionals worldwide.
Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story
An immersive app that transports users into the animated worlds of Marvel’s What If…? series.
Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy
A virtual assistant that helps plan activities based on the time of day.
Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV
A streaming platform for live and recorded races from the Formula 1 championship.