The App Store Awards celebrate developers from around the world whose apps are improving people’s lives

Apple today announced 45 finalists for this year’s App Store Awards, recognising the best apps and games across 12 different categories for creating exceptional experiences that inspire users to accomplish more, reimagine their daily workflows, and push creative boundaries.

Each year, the App Store Awards celebrate developers from around the world whose apps are improving people’s lives, and exemplify the very best in technical innovation, user experience, and design. In the coming weeks, App Store Award winners will be announced, selected from this year’s distinguished group of finalists

iPhone App of the Year Finalists:

BandLab

LADDER

Tiimo

iPhone Game of the Year Finalists:

Capybara Go!

Pokémon TCG Pocket

Thronefall

iPad App of the Year Finalists:

Detail

Graintouch

Structured

iPad Game of the Year Finalists:

DREDGE

Infinity Nikki

Prince of Persia: Lost Crown

Mac App of the Year Finalists:

Acorn

Essayist

Under My Roof

Mac Game of the Year Finalists:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

Neva

Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists:

Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE

PGA TOUR Pro Golf

WHAT THE CLASH?

Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Finalists:

Camo Studio

D-Day: The Camera Soldier

Explore POV

Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year Finalists:

Fishing Haven

Gears & Goo

Porta Nubi

Cultural impact finalists::

~ Art of Fauna: For capturing wildlife’s beauty in accessible puzzles.

~ A Space for the Unbound: For exploring mental health through a touching slice-of-life narrative.

~ Be My Eyes: For empowering users who are blind or have low vision.

~ Chants of Sennaar: For celebrating the power of language and connection.

~ despelote, for creatively crafting culturally grounded gameplay.

~ Focus Friend: For gamifying focus sessions into enjoyable challenges.

~ Is This Seat Taken: For fostering empathy and inclusivity.

~ Retro: For creating a privacy-friendly social platform that keeps loved ones in the loop.

~ StoryGraph: For building an inclusive book community.

~ Venba: For spotlighting cultural cuisine with heartfelt storytelling.

~ Whoscall: For protecting users against scams.

~ Yuka: For helping users make conscious choices about what they consume.

Each year, the App Store Awards celebrate developers from around the world whose apps are improving people’s lives, and exemplify the very best in technical innovation, user experience, and design. In the coming weeks, App Store Award winners will be announced, selected from this year’s distinguished group of finalists.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the App Store Award finalists, a diverse and talented group of developers from around the globe,” said Carson Oliver, Apple’s head of App Store Worldwide. “Their commitment to excellence is an inspiration, resulting in experiences that empowered users to tap into their creativity, achieve more through technical innovations, and discover new adventures through the world of gameplay.”

By - Aaradhay Sharma