AppStories

The 2025 MacStories Selects Awards

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Dec 16, 2025
This week, the hosts celebrate the winners of the MacStories Selects Awards, showcasing the best apps and features across Apple platforms. Quick Reviews takes the title of Best New App, while Drafts claims App of the Year. The Mac app Bloom shines as a Finder replacement, and Athlytic is recognized for its fitness insights on the Apple Watch. Notable features include Matter's TTS voices for productivity. Unread receives the Lifetime Achievement Award for its timeless design. Tune in for app recommendations and tips!
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INSIGHT

Design-Focused Apps Win Attention

  • Quick Reviews is a focused, beautifully designed app that makes sharing positive takes on media effortless.
  • Federico and John praise its social-first design and native iOS presence for increasing adoption.
ADVICE

Use Whisperflow As Your System Dictation

  • Install Whisperflow's custom keyboard to get best-in-class on-device dictation across iOS.
  • Use its live activity and account syncing to carry dictation history and custom dictionaries everywhere.
INSIGHT

Health Apps Need Responsible AI

  • Activist AI turns HealthKit data into clear visualizations and careful AI explanations.
  • Its predefined prompts reduce hallucinations while giving actionable fitness context.
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