And for each category, there are six finalists (three apps and three games) and two winners (one app and one game). That’s 36 total apps and games that Apple has recognized in its Design Awards.

The Apple Design Awards are bestowed on the year's most innovative and ingenious apps and games. Written by Lance Whitney, Contributor June 5, 2025 at 11:44 a.m. PT Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ...

"The original idTech4 was made in 2004, so we had to implement a lot of things that were now expected in a modern 2025 game. It was a lot of work!," said Blendo on its blog.

As is tradition, Apple has split its Design Awards into six categories: 1) Delight and Fun, 2) Inclusivity, 3) Innovation, 4) Interaction, 5) Social Impact, and 6) Visuals and Graphics. And for each ...