The Shippies 2025

The Shippies are RevenueCat's annual awards for outstanding achievements in subscription apps. At our App Growth Annual conference, we honor the year's most innovative, user-friendly, and successful apps.

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About the reward

Who could enter
The Shippies were open to all subscription apps, whether they used RevenueCat or not.
Who could apply
Entries were submitted by app developers, agencies, or partners involved in the project.
How will it be judged
Our panel of internal and external experts will judge all submissions based on innovation, impact, and execution.

Award categories

Anchor's away
Best new app launch of the year
Lone skipper
Best new app by a solo developer
Smooth sailor
Best onboarding experience for new users
Treasure chest
Best overall monetization strategy
Life preserver
Best churn reduction initiative
Port of entry
Most effective use of paywalls

Prizes for winners

A custom-designed Shippies trophy
Winners received an exclusive, custom-designed Shippies trophy symbolizing their outstanding achievements in the subscription app industry.
Giant Times Square billboard
Winning app will be on a Times Square billboard during New York App Week (October 13-16) and App Growth Annual in New York.
The respect and envy of their peers
Winning app will be featured across RevenueCat channels, highlighting the app's excellence and innovation within the industry.

Timeline

1
August 26
The Shippies 2025 submissions open. Showcase your innovations and creativity.
2
September 15
Submission deadline. Last chance to submit your work, don't miss out.
3
October 14
Awards presented at App Growth
Annual. Celebrate and network with industry leaders.

Applications are now closed

Thank you to all who applied for this year's award! Our judges are reviewing the inspiring entries, and we will announce the winners soon. Stay tuned for updates and join us at the conference to celebrate the achievements of our community.