Google has released its list of the best Android apps of 2025. The list includes apps for education, photo editing, productivity, family entertainment, and even smartwatch and car apps. Google has chosen one winner in each category.
The selection includes a mix of popular and lesser-known solutions — from meditation and language learning to notes and children’s games. Here is a list of nominations and winners:
- Best for entertainment: Edits — a simple app for easy video editing of content on Instagram.
- Best for personal development: Focus Friend by Hank Green — helps reduce digital distractions and stay as far away from the temptations of other apps as possible.
- Best everyday tool: Wiser — a concise summary of books in the format of 15-minute main points.
- Best Hidden Gem: Pingo AI Language Learning — a language app that Google has highlighted as an underrated but handy find.
- Best for Families: ABCmouse 2: Kids Learning Game — educational games, books, videos, and songs for kids ages 2-8.
- Best for Multiple Devices: Luminar: Photo Editor — a photo editor that syncs and works across devices.
- Best for Smartwatches: SleepisolBio: Sleep, Alarm Clock — analyzes your sleep through your smartwatch and offers personalized insights.
- Best for Big Screens: Goodnotes — a more convenient note-taking tool for tablets and other devices with large displays.
- Best for Cars: SoundCloud: The Music You Love — access your music library and new tracks on the go.
- Best for XR Devices: Calm – Sleep, Meditate, Relax — an XR version of the popular meditation app.
As Vice reports, the company notes that the ranking is intended to showcase the diversity of the Android ecosystem and highlight the best solutions for everyday tasks, entertainment, creativity, and relaxation.