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Apple Names 45 Finalists for 2025 App Store Awards Across 12 Categories

Apple's editors framed the picks around design excellence, with winners to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Overview

  • The shortlist spans every major platform, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple Arcade.
  • iPhone App of the Year contenders are BandLab, LADDER, and Tiimo.
  • Apple Vision Pro categories highlight Camo Studio, D‑Day: The Camera Soldier, and Explore POV, with games Fishing Haven, Gears & Goo, and Porta Nubi.
  • Cultural Impact nominees include Be My Eyes, Chants of Sennaar, Venba, Whoscall, and other titles recognized for accessibility and social value.
  • Apple’s head of App Store Worldwide, Carson Oliver, praised developers for pushing creative boundaries and delivering tools that elevate everyday experiences.