Apple today announced the winners of its annual Apple Design Awards, celebrating 12 standout apps and games. The winners and finalists will be recognized at WWDC25 next week.
The awards recognize one app and one game across six categories: Delight and Fun, Innovation, Interaction, Inclusivity, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics. The winners were chosen from 36 finalists from around the world who have all demonstrated outstanding design experiences across apps and games.
“Developers continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating apps and games that are not only beautifully designed but also deeply impactful,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “We’re excited to celebrate this incredible group of winners and finalists at WWDC and spotlight the innovation and craftsmanship they bring to each experience.”
The awards recognize one app and one game across six categories: Delight and Fun, Innovation, Interaction, Inclusivity, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics. The winners were chosen from 36 finalists from around the world.
The 2025 Apple Design Award winners are as follows:
- Delight and Fun – CapWords (App) and Balatro (Game)
- Innovation – Play (App) and PBJ – The Musical (Game)
- Interaction – Taobao (App) and Dredge (Game)
- Inclusivity – Speechify (App) and Art of Fauna (Game)
- Social Impact – Watch Duty (App) and Neva (Game)
- Visuals and Graphics – Feather: Draw in 3D (App) and Infinity Nikki (Game)
More information about the winning apps and games and their developers can be found on Apple’s website.
WWDC kicks off on Monday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
