Google announces best apps and games of 2025 on Play Store in India

Google announces best apps and games of 2025 on Play Store in India
| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Google on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) announced the best of apps and games on Play Store in India during 2025. It also reveals that Indians are using AI-rich apps which provide them meaningful services. In fact, 69% of Indians say their first interaction with AI came through an app on their Android device.Overall, District: Movies Events Dining got the ‘Best App of 2025’ title, and CookieRun India: Running Game, the ‘Best Game of 2025.’Because of AI adoption, apps like invideo AI: AI Video Generator, Best for Personal Growth, did well and Toonsutra: Webtoon & Manga App, Best Hidden Gem, offered new AI-powered tool for turning original comics into immersive experiences.Apps like Goodnotes: Notes, docs, PDF, Best App for Large Screens, and Luminar: Photo Editor, Best Multi-device App, featured in the list of 2025 best apps.(For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today’s Cache)Daily Planner: To Do List Task, Best Everyday Essential, appeared for integrating task management. SleepisolBio: sleep, alarm, Best for Watches app, helped users assisting with managing sleep and stress.Google also introduced Top Trending, which spotlights apps that have grown significantly in popularity over the year and have had a notable impact on the ecosystem. In this, Instamart: 10 Mins Grocery App came on top along with Seekho: Short Learning Videos and Adobe Firefly: AI Generator.The Google Play and Android ecosystem has enabled over 3.5 million jobs across India, and supported the Indian economy with over ₹4 trillion in revenue, claims Google.In gaming, CookieRun India: Running Game, the Best Game and Best Pick Up and Play, and Free Fire Max, the Best Ongoing game, have created authentic connections with local audiences through in-game content, including skins, distinctly Indian soundtracks, and characters in Indian outfits.Kamala, Horror Exorcism Escape, the Best Indie game, has delivered survival puzzle horror experience, a new and challenging genre. Real Cricket Swipe, the Best Made in India game also made it to the list.CookieRun India: Running Game and Real Cricket Swipe short swipes, have made these games easy to play. Disney Speedstorm, the Best Multi-device Game, has demonstrated strong performance across multiple form factors, including seamless continuity on foldable phones. Published – November 19, 2025 02:42 pm IST