Apple App Store Awards: Best apps of 2025

Tiimo mobile app won the top honors. It offers users an impressive visual planner and thoughtfully implemented AI that turns aspirations into actionable next steps.

Last week, Apple listed the finalists of the 2025 edition of the annual Apple App Store Awards. Now, it has revealed the winners in all categories such as iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Vision Pro and more.

Tiimo mobile app won the top honours. It offers users an impressive visual planner and thoughtfully implemented AI that turns aspirations into actionable next steps.

Another app that impressed most users was Detail for iPad. It is an AI editing tools that democratise the video production process for both aspiring and seasoned creators.

Essayist, as the name suggests, can help children and students save time on formatting long essays with the power of AI.

“Every year, we’re inspired by the ways developers turn their best ideas into innovative experiences that enrich people’s lives,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “This year’s winners represent the creativity and excellence that define the App Store, and they demonstrate the meaningful impact that world-class apps and games have on people everywhere.”

iPhone app of the year: Tiimo wins Apple App Store Award 2025

Tiimo, from tiimo.

iPad app of the year: Detail wins Apple App Store Award 2025

Detail, from Detail Technologies B.V.

Mac computer app of the year: Essayist wins Apple App Store Award 2025

Essayist, from Essayist Software Inc.

Apple Vision Pro app of the year: Explore POV wins Apple App Store Award 2025

Explore POV, from James Hustler.

Apple Watch app of the year: Strava wins Apple App Store Award 2025

Strava, from Strava, Inc.

Apple TV app of the year: HBO Max wins Apple App Store Award 2025

HBO Max, from WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC.

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