Apple reveals Apple Design Awards app and game winners for 2026

Ahead of WWDC next week, Apple has just revealed the 12 apps and games being honored this year as winners of 2026 Apple Design Awards.

Here are the 12 winners of 2026 Apple Design Awards

Apple selected 36 finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards, which you can find here. And out of those apps and games, today the company revealed the 12 winners—six apps and six games.

From Apple’s press release:

“This year’s Apple Design Award winners are a remarkable reflection of how developers are creating exceptional experiences,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “Whether delivering intuitive features or exciting gameplay, these apps and games represent the very best of what our platform makes possible. We are incredibly proud to celebrate these developers and are grateful for their commitment to enriching the lives of people everywhere.”

Meet the 2026 #AppleDesignAwards winners 💫

These developers are rewriting the future of app and game design. #WWDC26 pic.twitter.com/6d70bQULq0 — App Store (@AppStore) June 2, 2026

Here are the 2026 Apple Design Award winners, spanning six categories:

Delight and Fun: “Winners in this category provide memorable, engaging, and satisfying experiences that are enhanced by Apple technologies.”

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