Syed Saif Ul Hassan 
Nov 21, 2025
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As the end of the year 2025 is around the corner, Google has named the best Android apps of 2025, listing down the winners of its annual Google Play Best of 2025 Awards.
The awards recognise outstanding apps from developers worldwide, recognising applications that provide exceptional user experiences, enhance productivity and creativity, and deliver everyday value on Android devices.
Winners of Google's best Android apps for 2025 are picked from ten major categories.
Overall best Android app of 2025
- Focus Friend has been given the top honour for its ability to help users manage distractions and regain control over their daily routines. Google praised the app for encouraging users to “disconnect to reconnect.” It also secured the title of Best for Personal Growth, marking a double victory for creator Hank Green.
Best Multi-Device Android App of 2025
- Luminar: Photo Editor is the best professional editing app for Android in 2025, equipped with AI-powered features and a user-friendly interface, enabling complex edits without a computer.
Best Android app for Fun in 2025
- Edits app simplifies video preparation for social media, providing quick and shareable clip tools. The app is free and has over 10 million downloads, with a 4.5-star rating under its belt.
Best Everyday Essential Android app in 2025
- Wiser, as the best everyday essential app of 2025, features a huge library of audiobooks, including classics and new releases. The app offers 15-minute summaries highlighting key themes, along with personalised recommendations for discovering new titles.
Best Hidden Gem app of 2025
- Pingo is powered by AI to facilitate language learning through natural conversations with an AI chatbot. It adapts to each user’s pace and skill level to enhance confidence and fluency.
Best Android app for Families in 2025
- ABCmouse is found to be a favourite among young learners aged 2-8, as it offers free games, books, songs, and videos across various subjects like maths, science, art, and music.
Best Android app for Watches of 2025
- SleepisolBio is the best app on Android that integrates with watches, with the aim of improving sleep quality through AI analysis and audio therapy, working in conjunction with smartwatches to help users relax and fall asleep.
Best Android app for Large Screens of 2025
- Goodnotes is a preferable choice for note-taking and document management. It works best on tablets for students and professionals.
Best Android app for Cars in 2025
- Coming to Android Auto for cars, SoundCloud stood out as the best Android app for cars in 2025 with its easy-to-understand interface and vast music library, allowing drivers to discover new tracks safely.
Best Android app for XR Headsets of 2025
- Leading the mixed-reality segment of Play Store apps, Calm lets users create relaxing environments, supporting meditation, focus sessions, and sleep routines tailored for XR headsets.
As 2025 comes to a close, these incredible assortment of the best Android apps of 2025 outline innovation and creativity across various categories on Play Store, spotlighting tools that enrich daily life while inspiring users to explore new possibilities on their devices.
