App Store Award finalists announced
<div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/07E85CE0-2C55-4303-89D3-261738F4F2F2/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/07E85CE0-2C55-4303-89D3-261738F4F2F2/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="A white App Store logo set against a deep blue background"></div><p>Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/app-store/app-store-awards-2025/">Lea
November 19, 2025
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
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