In preparation for the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference scheduled to begin on June 8, Apple today announced the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Apple selects the top apps and games every year, and announces the winners at WWDC.
The Apple Design Awards recognize applications with innovation, creativity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
Fun & Entertainment – Apps
Fun and Entertainment – Games
- PowerWash Simulator
- Is this seat taken?
- Ball x Hole
Inclusion – Applications
- Guitar Wiz
- Hearing Buddy
- It was built
Inclusion – Games
- Sago Mini Jinja Garden
- Pine Hearts
- Civilization VII
Innovation – Applications
- Details: AI Video Editor
- NBA: Live Games and Scores
- ID-Day: The Camera Soldier
Creativity – Games
- TR-49
- Blue Prince
- Pickle Pro
Collaboration – Apps
- Outsiders: Athlete Tracker
- Moonlitt: Moon Phase Tracker
- Tide Guide: Charts & Tables
Interaction – Games
- TR-49
- Sago Mini Jinja Garden
- Grand Mountain Adventure 2
Social Impact – Applications
- Main: Stories in Depth
- Katha’s room
- Harvey
Social Impact – Games
- I ate
- Desperate
- Abolished!
Visuals and Graphics – Applications
- Tide Guide: Charts & Tables
- Caradise
- (Not boring) Camera
Visuals and Graphics – Games
- Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition
- Arknights: Endfield
- SILT
One app and one game will be selected in each category, and Apple will announce the winners during the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference. The winners will receive a physical prize and hardware to help them continue creating apps and games.
Links to all selected apps can be found on Apple’s website.
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