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Cupertino / Global, November 20 Apple has revealed a curated list of 45 finalists for its 2025 App Store Awards, celebrating exceptional apps and games from around the world that pushed boundaries in creativity, user experience and cultural impact. These finalists span 12 distinct categories, covering programmes across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro platforms.
This move reflects Apple’s growing emphasis not just on downloads or popularity, but on apps that shape how people live, work and play. According to Apple’s editorial team, the finalists were chosen for their outstanding technical innovation, thoughtful design and ability to spark meaningful change.
Among the iPhone App of the Year finalists are names such as BandLab (which empowers musicians to record and collaborate globally), LADDER (which simplifies strength-training routines) and Tiimo (which reimagines task and schedule management into a calmer experience). In the realm of games, titles like Capybara Go! Pokémon TCG Pocket and Thronefall were highlighted for delivering imaginative gameplay and strong design elements that appeal across age groups.
The list extends well beyond just mobile phones. On Mac platforms, finalists include apps for pro-level image editing, academic writing and home-inventory management. On Apple Watch, tools that track fitness, hydration or capture premium photography from the wrist made the cut. And with Apple Vision Pro part of the ecosystem, spatial-computing experiences such as Camo Studio and immersive games are also in the running. What this shortlist signals is a shift in how developers approach the Apple ecosystem. It’s not enough to simply build an app; now the story, the accessibility, the inclusivity and the way it integrates into daily life matter. For developers in India and other emerging markets, this opens a window of opportunity: if you design with purpose and polish, you too can be part of a globally-celebrated list.
The winners from this group of finalists will be announced in the coming weeks, and the anticipation is already building. For users, this list serves as both recognition and recommendation apps worth exploring that may redefine how you interact with your device in 2026. As the world watches, the question remains: which of these 45 will rise above and claim the top spot? And more importantly, how will this recognition shape trends in app development, user behaviour and digital culture in the years ahead?
