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Every year, Apple honors apps and games that set new quality standards on its devices. The Apple Design Awards competition has been one of the most prestigious events for developers creating for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Vision Pro for years. This year's edition awarded projects that stand out not only for their appearance but also for their functionality and innovative user approach. The winners were selected from 36 finalists representing various countries around the world. Among the winners were both intimate productions and large projects known to millions of users.
Apple awarded the most innovative apps and games
This year's edition of the competition included six categories, with one award given for an app and one for a game in each category. In the Engagement category, the winner was the app grug, which offers daily inspirations and affirmations in a minimalist form. Among the games, the logical production Is This Seat Taken? triumphed, humorously utilizing puzzle-solving mechanics. In the Inclusivity category, Guitar Wiz was awarded, an app that helps guitarists develop their skills using numerous accessibility features. Among games, Pine Hearts won, allowing people with different needs and abilities to have fun comfortably. Apple also appreciated the innovative use of its own technologies. In this category, the best app turned out to be NBA: Live Games & Scores for Apple Vision Pro, offering a new way to follow sports events. Among games, Blue Prince triumphed, combining exploration, puzzles, and an elaborate narrative. The company emphasized that this year's laureates demonstrate the enormous potential of modern Apple platforms. The use of Vision Pro's capabilities and new user interface solutions was particularly noticeable. The awarded projects prove that innovation does not have to mean solely using artificial intelligence. Creativity, thoughtful design, and user comfort remain equally important. It was these elements that played a key role in selecting the winners.
Cyberpunk 2077 wins an Apple award. Polish production among the best
One of the most talked-about moments of this year’s competition was the recognition for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. The production by CD Projekt won an award in the Graphics category. Apple appreciated the incredibly polished visual aesthetics and the utilization of Apple Silicon capabilities and Metal technology. According to the company, the world of Night City stands out with immense detail and realistic execution of characters, vehicles, and the environment. This is further confirmation that modern Mac computers are increasingly adept at handling demanding AAA games. In the same category, the app Tide Guide: Charts & Tables also won, captivating with its aesthetics and the way it presents weather data and tide information. Apple also awarded honors for Interaction Quality and Social Interaction. In the first of these categories, the app Moonlitt: Moon Phase Tracker and the game Sago Mini Jinja’s Garden were recognized. In the second category, the app Primary: News in Depth and the game Consume Me triumphed. This year’s results show that Apple is increasingly promoting projects that offer valuable experiences to users, rather than just impressive technical capabilities. Applications utilizing new ways of presenting content and supporting accessibility play a particularly large role today. As a result, the list of laureates is exceptionally diverse and includes both utility tools and complex games.
The Apple Design Awards 2026 once again honored the most creative and refined projects available on the company's platforms. The awards went to apps and games offering innovative solutions, a high level of execution, and exceptional user experiences. A particular source of pride for Polish gamers is the success of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, which received a prestigious award for its graphics. This year's winners demonstrate that the future of apps and games developed for the Apple ecosystem looks extremely promising.
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