- Google Play selects the best apps and games of the year in multiple categories.
- Focus Friend stands out as the best app and Pokémon TCG Pocket as the best game.
- Luminar: Photo Editor and Disney Speedstorm stand out in the multi-device category.
- List of key categories with winners available in Spain.
Every November, Google wraps up the year with its Official selection of the best apps and games from Google PlayA showcase with outstanding options for all tastes. The list brings together a Twenty winners spread across categories ranging from entertainment to learning including experiences for families and big screens.
In the 2025 edition Two proper names stand out: Focus Friend as the best app y Pokémon TCG Pocket as best gameIn addition to these, there are multi-device awards and a good number of mentions for use, format and platform, also available to users in Spain and other European countries through the Play Store.
Focus Friend, the best app of the year
With a very modern approach, Focus Friend offers reduce distractions and promote concentration with timers and a rewards system. The app, developed by Hank Green, It gamifies "non-mobile" periods and rewards the user with cosmetic items. for a character, thus integrating motivation and perseverance.
Beyond its playful approach, the app offers a polished interface and simple tools for organizing sessions for studying, working, or relaxing. The idea is encourage sustainable habits without requiring complicated learning curves, something that fits well with the general public.
Pokémon TCG Pocket, best game of the year
La mobile adaptation of the classic collectible card game It comes with a formula agile, accessible and multiplayer-orientedIn Pokémon TCG Pocket you can open packs, improve your collection and face other players online, with mechanics designed for quick matches from your mobile device.
The experience maintains the essence of the physical game, but with optimized interface and free card acquisition through regular packages. The result is a convenient entry point for new players and a versatile format for veterans.
Multi-device awards
In the section that recognizes seamless experiences between mobile, tablet and computer, Luminar: Photo Editor It takes the award for best appIt's a photo editor with advanced features and AI-based tools which aims to serve both advanced users and those who are just looking for quick and consistent improvements.
In games, multi-device recognition falls to disney speedstormA racing game in arcade style featuring iconic characters and tracks inspired by Disney franchises. This cross-device approach makes it easy to enjoy the game wherever you're most comfortable.
Winners by featured categories
Best apps
- The best way to have fun: Edits (Instagram-linked experience)
- The best for personal growth: Focus Friend (gamified focus timer)
- Essential for everyday life: Wiser — 15-minute audiobooks
- Best Hidden Joy: Pingo — Language learning with AI
- For families: ABCmouse 2 — Learning Game for Children
- To XR headphones: Calm
- For large screens: Good grades
- For cars: SoundCloud
- For XR headphones: Calm
Best games
- Multiplayer: Dynasty of the City of Dunk
- Pick up and play: Candy Crush Solitaire
- India: Songs of Sennaar
- Best story: Elysium disk
- In progress: Stormy Waves
- Play Pass: DREDGE
- Google Play on PC: Odin: Valhalla Rising
Availability and context for users in Spain
The selection is global, but Availability may vary by country.In Spain, the winners and finalists are usually accessible from Google Play, with local listings, ratings in Spanish, and privacy policies adapted to the European market.
It's worth reviewing the device compatibility, the minimum version of Android and, where applicable, the requirements for services like Google Play Games on PC. If you think an app isn't showing up in your search, try changing the search term or checking if it's temporarily restricted.
How to take advantage of them
If you'd like to try some of these suggestions, start with the categories you use most often and enable moderate notifications To avoid oversaturation. In games, set time limits or family controls if minors will be participating.
Take advantage of productivity or study tools synchronization and backup functions To avoid losing progress between mobile, tablet, and computer. And if an app incorporates AI, review the data settings to decide how your content is processed.
With this review of the Google Play 2025 winners, It's clear what trends are shaping the mobile experience.: Digital wellbeing with Focus Friend, cards and community with Pokémon TCG Pocketand continuity between devices thanks to Luminar and Disney Speedstorm, plus a range of categories that make it easy to find exactly what you need in Spain.
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