Apple Announces 2026 Apple Design Award Winners Ahead of WWDC26

Apple has announced the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognizing 12 apps and games for innovation, artistry, and technical achievement ahead of WWDC26.



The annual awards honor outstanding apps and games from developers around the world. This year's winners were selected from 36 finalists and recognized across six categories: Delight and Fun, Inclusivity, Innovation, Interaction, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics. One app and one game were recognized in each category.


"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."

2026 Apple Design Award Winners

Delight and Fun
• App: grug by Ocho (Netherlands)
• Game: Is This Seat Taken? by Poti Poti Studio (Spain)



Inclusivity
• App: Guitar Wiz by Bijoy Thangaraj (India)
• Game: Pine Hearts by Hyper Luminal Games Limited (United Kingdom)



Innovation
• App: NBA: Live Games & Scores by NBA Media Ventures, LLC (United States)
• Game: Blue Prince by Dogubomb (United States)



Interaction
• App: Moonlitt: Moon Phase Tracker by Flipping Hues Srls (Italy)
• Game: Sago Mini Jinja's Garden by Sago Mini (Canada)



Social Impact
• App: Primary: News in Depth by Wood Metal Rocks LLC (United States)
• Game: Consume Me by Jenny Jiao Hsia and AP Thomson (United States)



Visuals and Graphics
• App: Tide Guide: Charts & Tables by Condor Digital (United States)
• Game: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition by CD Projekt S.A. (Poland)



This year's winners were selected from 36 finalists worldwide. Apple said the winning developers will be recognized during WWDC26, which begins June 8.