Post by : Bianca Qureshi
In a year defined by innovation and mobile-first experiences, Google has revealed its Google Play Best of 2025 list for India, highlighting apps and games that captured the attention of users nationwide. This annual roundup showcases the tools, entertainment, and services that became part of daily life, reflecting changing user behavior and the growing role of AI in mobile experiences.
District Leads the App Charts
Topping the list as India’s Best App of 2025 is District: Movies, Events, Dining. The app acts as a discovery hub, providing AI-driven recommendations for films, local events, and dining options tailored to user preferences. Its popularity signals how Indian users increasingly rely on technology to navigate city life efficiently.
Other notable apps recognized include:
Best Hidden Gem: Toonsutra: Webtoon & Manga App
Best Everyday Essential: Daily Planner
Best for Fun: Edits, an Instagram app
Best for Personal Growth: InVideo AI: AI Video Generator
Best for Watches: SleepisolBio: sleep, alarm
Best for Large Screens: Goodnotes: Notes, docs, PDF
Best Multi-device App: Luminar: Photo Editor
Top Trending Apps also stood out for quick adoption, including Instamart: 10 Mins Grocery App, Seekho: Short Learning Videos, and Adobe Firefly: AI Generator, reflecting the demand for instant, AI-driven, and learning-focused tools.
Cookie Run India Dominates Gaming
In the gaming category, Cookie Run India: Running Game secured the title of Best Game of 2025, praised for its simple controls and fast-paced gameplay. Google also recognized a diverse range of games across genres and platforms, highlighting the growing Indian gaming ecosystem:
Best Indie: Kamala – Horror Exorcism Escape
Best Made in India: Real Cricket Swipe
Best Multi-device Game: Disney Speedstorm
Best Multiplayer: 8 Pool Fever – Billiard Arena
Best Story: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Best Pick Up and Play: Cookie Run India
Best Ongoing: Free Fire Max
Best on Play Pass: Dredge
For PC users via Google Play Games, Whiteout Survival earned the top spot, showing that mobile gaming trends are increasingly crossing over to larger screens.
A Year Defined by AI Integration
Google highlighted that 69% of Indian users first experienced AI through mobile apps, demonstrating the deepening integration of automation and personalized suggestions into everyday digital interactions. From planning daily tasks to exploring entertainment, AI is shaping how users engage with apps and games alike.
As Indian users continue to embrace digital tools for convenience, learning, and entertainment, the Google Play Best of 2025 list offers a clear snapshot of which apps and games truly resonated this year.
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