As anticipation builds for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, scheduled to kick off on June 9, the tech giant has revealed the winners and finalists of this year’s prestigious Apple Design Awards. The announcement comes just days before WWDC, offering a preview of the innovation and creativity that continues to define Apple’s developer ecosystem.

This year’s awards honour 12 exceptional apps and games, celebrating achievements in design, innovation, accessibility, social impact, and user interaction. Developers from across the globe have been recognised for their outstanding technical execution and imaginative use of Apple’s tools and platforms.

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What Are the Apple Design Awards?

Held annually during WWDC, the Apple Design Awards spotlight apps and games that demonstrate excellence in design, technical performance, and user experience across Apple’s ecosystem. These awards not only recognise standout work but also aim to inspire other developers by showcasing best-in-class implementations of Apple technologies. Over time, Apple has refined its award categories to reflect the evolving digital landscape. The 2025 edition includes six core categories: Delight and Fun, Innovation, Interaction, Inclusivity, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics. Each category celebrates one app and one game that embody Apple’s values of thoughtful design and user-centric functionality.

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Apple Design Awards 2025

Winning Apps

Delight and Fun: CapWords by HappyPlan Tech (China)
Innovation: Play by Rabbit 3 Times (United States)
Interaction: Taobao by Zhejiang Taobao Network (China)
Inclusivity: Speechify by Speechify (United States)
Social Impact: Watch Duty by Sherwood Forestry Service (United States)
Visuals and Graphics: Feather: Draw in 3D by Sketchsoft (South Korea)

Apple Design Awards 2025

Winning Games

Delight and Fun: Balatro by LocalThunk (Canada)
Innovation: PBJ – The Musical by Philipp Stollenmayer (Germany)
Interaction: Dredge by Black Salt Games (New Zealand)
Inclusivity: Art of Fauna by Klemens Strasser (Austria)
Social Impact: Neva by Devolver Digital (United States)
Visuals and Graphics: Infinity Nikki by Infold Games (Singapore)

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A Testament to Creative Brilliance

From enhancing user experience to fostering inclusivity and driving innovation, the Apple Design Awards 2025 winners exemplify what’s possible when design meets purpose. These honorees set the benchmark for developers worldwide and highlight how technology, when thoughtfully applied, can entertain, empower, and inspire.