Google Play's Best Apps of 2025 Announced: Zomato's District, Focus Friend, and other winning apps
Google Play announced its Best of 2025 awards, recognizing standout apps that demonstrated innovation and quality throughout the year. Focus Friend by Hank Green claimed the top spot for Best App globally, while District: Movies Events Dining won Best App in India. District wins the Best App in IndiaThe awards highlight a significant shift toward AI-powered experiences, particularly in India where 69% of users report their first AI interaction came through an Android app. District uses AI to deliver personalized local recommendations, while InVideo AI: AI Video Generator won Best for Personal Growth by enabling video creation from text prompts.
"Play is only successful when our developers are successful — their innovation is what fuels the platform," said Sam Bright, Vice President and General Manager of Google Play. The company has tailored the Play experience to better support developers who serve billions of users globally. Productivity apps like Luminar, Goodnotes embrace multi-device functionality Multi-device functionality emerged as a key theme, with Luminar: Photo Editor winning Best Multi-device App for its AI-powered photo editing tools that work seamlessly across devices. Goodnotes: Notes, docs, PDF secured Best App for Large Screens, while productivity tools now address holistic well-being alongside task management.
"Play is only successful when our developers are successful — their innovation is what fuels the platform," said Sam Bright, Vice President and General Manager of Google Play. The company has tailored the Play experience to better support developers who serve billions of users globally. Productivity apps like Luminar, Goodnotes embrace multi-device functionality Multi-device functionality emerged as a key theme, with Luminar: Photo Editor winning Best Multi-device App for its AI-powered photo editing tools that work seamlessly across devices. Goodnotes: Notes, docs, PDF secured Best App for Large Screens, while productivity tools now address holistic well-being alongside task management.
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