iPhone App of the Year: Tiimo
Apple has officially revealed the winners of the App Store Awards 2025, recognizing apps and games that delivered outstanding and creative experiences throughout the year. The top honor, iPhone App of the Year, goes to Tiimo, a visual planning app that leverages AI to break down tasks and schedules into actionable steps, helping users manage their daily lives efficiently.
Other Notable Winners on iPhone and iPad
Pokémon TCG Pocket earned iPhone Game of the Year, impressing fans with its engaging digital card gameplay. On iPad, Detail stood out as iPad App of the Year, offering intelligent video editing features like automatic silence removal, image adjustment, and smart title insertion.
Cultural Impact Awards and AI Integration
Several apps were recognized for their cultural and social impact. StoryGraph uses AI to recommend books tailored to reading habits, while Be My Eyes assists visually impaired users with AI-powered image descriptions. Strava, awarded Apple Watch App of the Year, impressed with AI-driven automatic fitness data analysis.
Mac, Vision Pro, Apple TV, and Apple Arcade Winners
Apple also honored apps across other platforms:
- Mac App of the Year: Essayist, notable for AI-assisted writing tools
- Mac Game of the Year: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Apple Arcade Game of the Year: WHAT THE CLASH?
- Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: Explore POV
Selection Process and Overall Impact
From 45 shortlisted apps and games, Apple carefully selected 17 winners, highlighting innovation, creativity, and positive user impact. Other notable apps recognized include DREDGE, Porta Nubi, and HBO Max. Apple emphasizes that AI integration has become a key feature enhancing everyday app experiences, not just standalone AI apps.
Reference: Techcrunch
