These are the 10 best Android apps of the year, according to Google

• Google has dished out awards for the 10 best Android apps of the year
• Popular apps and little-known newcomers alike were honored
• The choices were judged in a range of different categories

As 2025 draws to a close (yes, really) Google has begun handing out awards for the best Android apps available on its Google Play Store. The gongs honor the best efforts from developers around the globe and highlight the top experiences you can get on some of the best Android phones.

Here, we’ve run through every app that was honored by Google, complete with the categories each winner was awarded a prize in. If you’ve been looking for something new to try on your Android device, this is a great place to start.

1. Best overall app: Focus Friend by Hank Green

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