A Canadian App Just Won an Apple Design Award Before WWDC Even Starts

Apple Design Awards 2026 Trophy Hero

Apple has officially announced the 12 winners of its 2026 Apple Design Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement, innovation, and artistry in app and game development.

Selected from a global pool of 36 finalists, one app and one game were chosen across six categories, ranging from inclusivity to visual graphics. The annual awards highlight developers who push the boundaries of Apple’s technology ecosystem, including new experiences tailored for the Apple Vision Pro and Mac.

“This year’s Apple Design Award winners are a remarkable reflection of how developers are creating exceptional experiences,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, in a statement on Tuesday. “Whether delivering intuitive features or exciting gameplay, these apps and games represent the very best of what our platform makes possible. We are incredibly proud to celebrate these developers and are grateful for their commitment to enriching the lives of people everywhere.”

There was one Canadian winner in the Interaction category–Sago Mini Jinja’s Garden by Toronto-based Sago Mini (a subsidiary of Toca Boca).

The winning entries will be formally recognized during Apple’s upcoming WWDC26 set to kick off next Monday.

Delight and Fun

  • grug by Ocho (Netherlands)
  • Is This Seat Taken? by Poti Poti Studio (Spain)

Inclusivity

  • Guitar Wiz by Bijoy Thangaraj (India)
  • Pine Hearts by Hyper Luminal Games Limited (United Kingdom)

Innovation

  • NBA: Live Games & Scores by NBA Media Ventures, LLC (United States)
  • Blue Prince by Dogubomb (United States)

Interaction

  • Moonlitt: Moon Phase Tracker by Flipping Hues Srls (Italy)
  • Sago Mini Jinja’s Garden by Sago Mini (Canada)

Social Impact

  • Primary: News in Depth by Wood Metal Rocks LLC (United States)
  • Consume Me by Jenny Jiao Hsia and AP Thomson (United States)

Visuals and Graphics

  • Tide Guide: Charts & Tables by Condor Digital (United States)
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition by CD Projekt S.A. (Poland)

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