Google Play’s Best of 2025 showcases apps that played significant roles in learning, creativity, health, and connection this year. Selected by Google Play editors, this list includes apps that demonstrated effective execution, clear purpose, and ongoing user engagement across various categories, including productivity, education, wellness, and entertainment.
Here’s an overview of the top apps of 2025 and their key features.
District: Movies, Events, Dining
District consolidates movies, live events, dining reservations, and local activities into one app designed for going out. Users can book cinema tickets, discover concerts, reserve tables, and explore city-specific attractions, all in a single platform.
NAVER
NAVER is an all-in-one mobile platform offering search, news, short-form content, shopping, payments, and daily utilities. Its modular design allows users to transition seamlessly between information and transactions, with AI-powered search and support for real-time updates.
ABCmouse: Kids Learning Games
ABCmouse provides a structured early-learning environment for children aged 2–8, covering reading, math, science, and the arts. It combines educational activities with play, using games and creative tasks to build foundational skills while ensuring a safe, ad-free experience.
Pingo AI: Language Learning
Pingo AI focuses on conversational language learning through AI-driven dialogue, allowing users to practice speaking in realistic scenarios and receive immediate feedback on fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. It supports over 25 languages.
Wiser: 15-Minute Audiobooks
Wiser offers condensed audio and text summaries of nonfiction books on various topics. Tailored for brief listening or reading sessions, it provides features such as highlights and goal tracking, ideal for users seeking practical insights without lengthy commitments.
CoinSnap: Coin Identifier
CoinSnap utilizes AI image recognition to identify coins and estimate their value from a photo. It offers information on origin, rarity, and market prices, making it useful for collectors and casual users, alongside tools for organizing personal collections.
Baby Phone & Kids Games
Baby Phone & Kids Games transforms smartphones into toddler-friendly play spaces, featuring pretend calls and simple educational games for ages 1–5. It emphasizes sensory engagement and safe interaction while prioritizing an ad-free experience.
OnSkin: Skincare Scanner
OnSkin analyzes skincare and cosmetic products through label scanning or ingredient searching. Backed by research, it assesses product safety, flags concerns, and suggests alternatives tailored to skin types.
Runna: Running Plans & Coach
Runna delivers adaptive running plans for all fitness levels, syncing with popular fitness devices. The app adjusts training programs based on user progress and schedules, offering strength training and recovery guidance.
Fit Path: Exercises for Women
Fit Path features low-impact, home-based workouts designed for women, including wall pilates and chair workouts. It focuses on consistency and realistic fitness routines that integrate seamlessly into daily life.
Luminar: Photo Editor
Luminar is a mobile photo editor featuring AI-driven enhancements and an intuitive interface. It offers tools for detailed edits, RAW file support, and is optimized for Android and ChromeOS devices.
SleepisolBio: Sleep, Alarm
SleepisolBio focuses on personalized sleep management through circadian rhythm analysis. It combines sleep tracking and biofeedback to recommend optimal schedules and emphasizes data transparency.
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes enhances note-taking and document organization with AI tools for summarizing and drafting. It supports both handwritten and typed notes for structured productivity, catering to students and professionals alike.
SoundCloud: The Music You Love
SoundCloud remains a key platform for music discovery, featuring tracks from emerging and established artists. It allows users to stream, share, and upload music within a global community.
Calm: Sleep, Meditate, Relax
Calm emphasizes mental wellness through guided meditation, sleep stories, and breathing exercises. The content library addresses various aspects of well-being, designed for daily use in short sessions.
Nintendo Today!
Nintendo Today! offers daily updates on Nintendo-related news, videos, and events. It features a customizable calendar integrated with Google Calendar for reminders, serving as a hub for fans.
mixi2
mixi2 is a social networking app focused on close connections and real-time interaction, prioritizing privacy controls and trust-based communities.
YAMAP: Social Trekking GPS App
YAMAP is designed for outdoor GPS navigation, providing detailed maps and tracking for trekking and mountain activities, even without mobile signal.
WEBTOON: Manga, Comics, Manhwa
WEBTOON provides access to a wide variety of digital comics across genres, supporting both reading and video formats. It serves as a hub for both creators and comic enthusiasts.
Whoscall: Safer Together
Whoscall helps users identify scam calls and messages using AI and community-reported data, promoting active user participation in enhancing digital safety.
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