Friday May 25
13:04
Men in Black 3 Review
Men in Black 3 Review
By Rob Rich on May 25th, 2012
Our Rating: :: WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HEREUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Gameloft delivers a surprisingly awesome free-to-play management game based on a beloved series of films and graphic novels.
Developer: Gameloft
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0.0
App Reviewed on:...
12:04
SketchBook Ink Review
SketchBook Ink Review
By Lisa Caplan on May 25th, 2012
Our Rating: :: SIMPLEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
SketchBook Ink has a welcoming interface but lacks key features
Developer: Autodesk Inc.
Price: 1.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 2
iOS Integration Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4.15 out...
11:04
Autumn Dynasty Review
Autumn Dynasty Review
By Kevin Stout on May 25th, 2012
Our Rating: :: NEARLY FLAWLESSiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Autumn Dynasty is an oriental-themed real-time strategy game.
Developer: Bulkypix
Price: $4.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad (third generation)
Graphics / Sound Rating: 5 out of 5 stars...
10:59
Our Annual “Holy Cow It’s Memorial Day Already” iPho...
So, it’s that time of year again! BBQs, lawn chairs, beer, and the ability to finally wear shorts with sandals without fear of frostbite. Tan those legs and check out all the huge sales that are going on across the App Store below. We’ll try and keep it updated as we go this weekend, so be sure to let us know of any good sales on iOS apps that you...
10:30
FREEday 5/25/12 – “They Call Me FREE but I Call Me a...
Another week of freebies, this time with very little in the way of “Big Name” titles. No need to panic, it’s intentional. Anyone browsing the App Store will no doubt see the more popular games anyway.
Sing Something the Game – Apparently one thing iOS users can’t get enough of is a game that lets them take turns performing specific actions. It...
10:04
Shoot the Zombirds Review
Shoot the Zombirds Review
By Kevin Stout on May 25th, 2012
Our Rating: :: ADDICTINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Shoot the Zombirds is an archery game where the player shoots arrows at avian zombies.
Developer: Infinite Dreams
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.02
Device Reviewed On: iPad (third-gen)
Graphics /...
09:28
Apple Debuts Free App of the Week Promotion with Cut...
Apple has made a couple of changes to their weekly app features that pop up in the Featured tab of the App Store. While “App of the Week” and “Game of the Week” appear to be just rebranded as “Editors’ Choice,” there’s a new feature: the Free Game of the Week. It appears as if Apple is jumping into the kind of promotion that services like...
09:04
Gun Runner Review
Gun Runner Review
By Jason Wadsworth on May 25th, 2012
Our Rating: :: RUN AND GUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The name says it all. This clever homage to classic side-scrolling shooters is easy to enjoy but hard to master.
Developer: Man Up Time
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.2
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2...
08:30
Five For Friday: Week Of May 25
This week’s Five for Friday is pretty heavy on the apps front but that’s not to say it’s all seriousness here. We’ve got a fun selection of ways to entertain the kids, a powerful web development tool, a companion app for avid golfers and an intriguing travel based move from the one time ruler of search engines, Yahoo.
101 Ideas: Flying with kids...
08:04
Defender Chronicles II: Heroes of Athelia Review
Defender Chronicles II: Heroes of Athelia Review
By Carter Dotson on May 25th, 2012
Our Rating: :: UNIQUE BUT FLAWEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Defender Chronicles II is the long-awaited sequel to the vertical tower defense game that features RPG elements.
Developer: Gimka Entertainment
Price: $2.99
Version...
07:30
Official TechCrunch App Released
TechCrunch, probably the most widely recognized news source for technology and start-ups, has just released an iPad app. The app, TechCrunch – The Inside Story on Innovation (I think I would’ve just gone with TechCrunch), is an optimized reader app for all of the free content on the TechCrunch website.
The app has standard news reading features...
07:04
Wingsuit Stickman Review
Wingsuit Stickman Review
By Kevin Stout on May 25th, 2012
Our Rating: :: DIFFICULTiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Wingsuit Stickman is a physics-based game where players control a stickman on a glider.
Developer: Robert Szeleney
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4...
06:30
13 Year-Old Releases First App, Mad Pigs
Last month, I reported on a 15 year-old developer releasing his first game (Patrick Balestra and Catch the Airplanes). This month, we found a developer a full two years younger releasing his first game! Jack McGraw, 13 year-old developer, has just released his first app, Mad Pigs.
You’re Ol’Farmer. Ol’Farmer has been having a hard time harvesting...
06:04
Samplodica Review
Samplodica Review
By Angela LaFollette on May 25th, 2012
Our Rating: :: MUSICAL MAYHEMiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Samplodica is an intuitive musical instrument that is played by whipping the iPhone in the air.
Developer: bryn space
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4S
iPhone...
Thursday May 24
13:04
Empire of the Eclipse Review
Empire of the Eclipse Review
By Carter Dotson on May 24th, 2012
Our Rating: :: OVERSHADOWINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Empire of the Eclipse is an ambitious strategy MMO that is very deep, and aimed at dedicated players.
Developer: Zarksoft
Price: Subscription-Based ($1.99/month, $19.99/...
12:04
Bejeweled HD Review
Bejeweled HD Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 24th, 2012
Our Rating: :: ADDICTIVEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
The iPad version of the ever addictive Match Three title.
Developer: PopCap
Price: $3.99
Version Reviewed: 1.2
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 4 out...
11:08
Facebook Releases New Camera App To Streamline Photo...
While not a replacement for Instagram, Facebook Camera is a good first step in this month+ old union of the two companies. Released today, Facebook camera looks to streamline the viewing of photos and the uploading of them.
The app allows you to apply simple filters to images, tag people, upload multiple images at once, and post a note about the...
11:04
Missile Monkey Review
Missile Monkey Review
By Lisa Caplan on May 24th, 2012
Our Rating: :: FLYING LOWUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Missile Monkey is a must miss
Developer: Munsey Clan Games
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.15 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 3.2 out of 5...
10:04
Boomlings Review
Boomlings Review
By Lisa Caplan on May 24th, 2012
Our Rating: :: FUN FREEBIEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Boomlings is a traditional matching puzzle game, with some explosive twists
Developer: Robert Topala
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.85 out of 5...
09:04
Dave vs Cave Review
Dave vs Cave Review
By Jason Wadsworth on May 24th, 2012
Our Rating: :: WATCH FOR FALLING ROCKSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Kid falls down hole, kid gets trapped in cave, kid fights evil rock monsters to escape.
Developer: Origame64
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.3
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics /...
08:30
Python Pocket Power: Python Bytes 3 – Monty Python S...
Python fans are certain to welcome the best bits from the penultimate season of the BBC sketch comedy in a new iPhone app: Python Bytes 3 – Monty Python Series 3. If you have a flair for the obvious, you’ll correctly assume this is third in a series of apps that feature the best skits from the cult-classic, Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
The 20...
08:03
Slingshot Racing Review
Slingshot Racing Review
By Carter Dotson on May 24th, 2012
Our Rating: :: SWING ME AROUNDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Slingshot Racing is a racing game where players must race around the courses by grappling and swinging around the slippery courses.
Developer: Snowbolt Interactive and Crescent Moon Games
Price...
07:30
Go to the Cannes Film Festival with The Hollywood Re...
For the movie industry the Cannes Film Festival is one of the most important events in which to preview films and watch the stars. The 65th annual festival is happening in France right now, but if you weren’t able to secure an invite or make the journey, hope is not lost. Film buffs and star gazers can keep tabs on the festival with The Hoolywood...
07:04
David Haye’s Knockout Review
David Haye’s Knockout Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 24th, 2012
Our Rating: :: PUNCHING FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A simple yet satisfying cartoon-style boxing game.
Developer: Grubby Hands
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 2.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars
Game...
06:30
WhosHere Updates, Adds Video Chat for Free
A mobile social discovery app, WhosHere, updated yesterday, adding free video chat to the universal iOS build. The app allows users connect with an new emphasis on keeping random hook-ups safe(ish). The developers say “the biggest problem in meeting people online today [is] knowing that the person you are speaking to is exactly who they say they...
06:04
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? & Friends Fre...
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? & Friends Free Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 24th, 2012
Our Rating: :: LACKINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
An underwhelming use of a great franchise.
Developer: Ludia
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5...
Wednesday May 23
13:30
Fruit Ninja Gets New Update With Powerups, and Halfb...
Fruit Ninja is about to get its biggest update yet to celebrate its second anniversary on Thursday, May 24th. The key new element in the game appears to be that players will now be able to earn an in-game currency, called starfruit, that can be used to buy new powerups from new characters Gutsu and Truffles, introduced in the new trailer produced...
13:03
Fotor – CameraBag Review
Fotor – CameraBag Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: :: PLENTIFULiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
A photography app that wants to be able to do everything that could ever be asked of it.
Developer: Everimaging
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4...
12:30
playGO AP1 is the Next Generation of Audio Streaming
With all of Apple’s relatively recent success in the smartphone and tablet market, we can forget sometimes that what kicked off their modern dominance was a device that simply played music. BICOM, Inc. has been recognizing how important music is to the company with their playGo series of iOS receiver systems. The newest model, the playGo AP1, is...
12:03
Monkey Pong Review
Monkey Pong Review
By Angela LaFollette on May 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: :: BALL BUSTING ACTIONiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Help the hungry monkey reach all the fruit by bouncing a ball in this family-friendly arcade game.
Developer: Chechesoft
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.01
App Reviewed on: iPhone...
11:30
Heroes & Generals Enters Closed Beta
Creators of Hitman, Roto-Moto, has launched a closed beta of their game, Heroes & Generals. The game is a massively multiplayer first-person shooter involving online fighting between the Axis and Allied forces in Europe.
The game involves both strategic elements and first-person shooter (FPS) elements. Each side sends reinforcements, tanks,...
11:03
FeedFriendly Review
FeedFriendly Review
By Angela LaFollette on May 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: :: EASY TO USEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Combine the top three social network newsfeed updates into one location with the help of FeedFriendly.
Developer: FeedFriendly, LLC.
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4S and iPad...
10:30
Favorite 4: Euro 2012 Apps
In a matter of weeks, one of the biggest soccer tournaments out there begins: Euro 2012. Qualification is over and 16 European teams are all lined up to prove which one is the best of the bunch. As a Brit, I’m ever hopeful that England will achieve glory but regardless of what happens, I’ll be enjoying seeing some high quality action. In honor of...
10:03
Zombie Farm 2 Review
Zombie Farm 2 Review
By Rob LeFebvre on May 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Take on the role of a social game farmer who plants both crops AND zombies in this sequel to the original hit, Zombie Farm.
Developer: The Playforge
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 2.01
Device Reviewed On: new iPad...
09:30
Facebook Pages Manager Does Exactly What It Says On...
Sick of hearing about the Facebook IPO? Want to hear about something actually related to the Facebook product? Well, I have good news then. Facebook has launched a new app that will come in handy for users who manage Facebook Pages.
Pages Manager offers several core features for page administrators. One, it’s possible to get notifications about...
09:03
Score! Classic Goals Review
Score! Classic Goals Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: :: GOAL!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Relive some classic goals by creating them in this addictive soccer game.
Developer: First Touch Games
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out...
08:30
Turn The iPhone Into a Cash Register with Cashier Li...
While credit card readers like Square are targeted toward end users who may want to collect occasional credit card payments, for those who are looking to make the iPhone a major part of their retail business, Cashier Live is hoping to fill that void.
The app can transform the iPhone into a full point-of-sale device. Barcodes can be scanned with...
08:03
Alive4ever mini Review
Alive4ever mini Review
By Angela LaFollette on May 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: :: KILL THOSE ZOMBIESiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Alive4ever mini brings a new game play style to the zombie killing series.
Developer: Meridian Digital Entertainment Limited
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0
Game Reviewed on...
07:30
1Card Eliminates the Need for Lugging Around Multipl...
Doubtless most people these days carry around one or two club cards. Virtually every single retail and grocery store in existence uses them and they’re a great way to save some money with (typically) no initial cost. The only problem is having to dig out a given card at the register. I myself sometimes get annoyed with flipping through all the...
07:03
OH! Cube Review
OH! Cube Review
By Jason Wadsworth on May 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: :: CUTENESS CUBEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Taking the picross/nonogram puzzle genre into three dimensions in an adorable way.
Developer: Auer Media & Entertainment Corp
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S...
06:30
Drop the Bass Not The Cash with Bass Drop
Want to make bass drops that are so sick, the CDC will have to declare a pandemic? Want to make dubstep so dirty that you’ll feel compelled to put on an episode of Game of Thrones just to feel clean again? Then Bass Drop is a must-download. This app lets anyone make some sick dubstep beats. I’m an undercut away from being Skrillex!
There’s a...
06:03
Kotomon Review
Kotomon Review
By Kevin Stout on May 23rd, 2012
Our Rating: :: UNIQUEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Kotomon is an action/Pokemon-ish/bowling-ish game-ish game with some unique gameplay. Ish.
Developer: Monstars Inc.
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad (third generation)
Graphics / Sound...
Tuesday May 22
13:30
Gourmet Pixel and Virgin Limited Edition Releases Co...
Virgin Limted Edition and Gourmet Pixel have just released an iPad app for guests staying at Richard Branson’s private game reserve. The game reserve borders on Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province and, while the vast majority of us and our readers will probably never use this app or visit this location, we think that this...
13:03
Game Of Nerds Review
Game Of Nerds Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 22nd, 2012
Our Rating: :: COMPELLINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
An addictive trivia quiz celebration of all things geek culture.
Developer: Involver Games
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars
Game...
12:30
Emerge, A Kickstarter Project For A Platform Jumper
Kickstarter is a great place to find new, upcoming games for iOS but sometimes it’s hard to sort through all the projects to find one really worth pledging those hard earned dollars. We think Emerge by independent developer, Lucas Best, could be one of those worth funding.
Emerge involves a ball jumping from platform to platform. There are other...
12:03
Quick Discreet Text Review
Quick Discreet Text Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 22nd, 2012
Our Rating: :: TIME SAVINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
An app that will save regular SMS users some time.
Developer: Sugar Coded Apps
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4
iPhone Integration Rating: 4...
11:30
Tivoli Releases Free Tivoli Radio App
Tivoli Audio has just released an iPhone app, Tivoli Radio, for listening to high quality radio stations chosen by the listeners of their popular audio equipment.
Tivoli Audio’s first app, Tivoli Radio, includes an interface based on their most popular selling radio, the Model One table radio. Users can listen to a select number of stations from...
11:03
Rabbit Journey Review
Rabbit Journey Review
By Rob Rich on May 22nd, 2012
Our Rating: :: FIX THE JUMPINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Rabbit Journey has more than a few cool concepts but the controls really drag it down.
Developer: Catelgame
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 3GS
Graphics / Sound...
10:30
The Portable Podcast, Episode 138
The most hirsute iOS podcast in the world!
On This Episode:
Carter and guest co-host/beard-enthusiast Jared Nelson discuss the recent Sonic 4: Episode 2 release, and just what kept it from being a truly great game.
Carter and Jared discuss games with in-app purchases, in particular regarding comments on games like Polymer and Hero Academy and...
10:03
Rage of Bahamut Review
Rage of Bahamut Review
By Rob Rich on May 22nd, 2012
Our Rating: :: BETTER THAN IT LOOKSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
It’s got one heck of an ugly and not very intuitive interface, but Rage of Bahamut is still an unexpectedly great CCG.
Developer: Mobage, Inc
Price: FREE
Version: 1.2
App...
09:30
Plenty of Baking Ideas From 50 Easiest Ever Baking R...
Who likes cake and other baked goods? Nearly everyone, right? 50 Easiest ever baking recipes from olive magazine provides exactly what it says: 50 easy to bake recipes.
Every skill level is catered for here and, in reality, over 50 recipes from easy cupcakes to cookies and New York-style baked cheesecakes.
Tantalizing photos of every dessert is...
09:03
Chuck Darwin’s Extinction Squad Review
Chuck Darwin’s Extinction Squad Review
By Carter Dotson on May 22nd, 2012
Our Rating: :: WORTH RESCUINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Chuck Darwin’s Extinction Squad has players trying to keep rare animals from going “SPLAT!” on the ground by rescuing them with a trampoline.
Developer: PikPok
Price: $0.99...
08:30
National Geographic Releases Look & Learn: Anima...
National Geographic has just released a new bundle of educational apps for iOS, aimed at young children.
The bundle, Look & Learn: Animals Vol. 1, includes Animal Bounce, Animal Match and Animal Words. Each title encourages children to discover more about the natural world through some great animal sounds and age-appropriate games. Throughout...
08:03
Cuboid Free Review
Cuboid Free Review
By Rob Rich on May 22nd, 2012
Our Rating: :: SLOW & STEADYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The PSN Puzzler makes its way onto iOS with little trouble.
Developer: HeroCraft
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 3GS
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 4 out...
07:30
Don’t Cry, Infinity Blade 2 Vault of Tears Update Co...
Epic Games and ChAIR Entertainment are putting out the second major update to Infinity Blade 2 this week. The new Vault of Tears update will bring new content to not just ClashMobs, but also to the main game mode. For the new singleplayer content, new areas and story elements have been added, which will help to dive into the past of protagonist...
07:03
City King Review
City King Review
By Rob Rich on May 22nd, 2012
Our Rating: :: FIGHT FOR ITiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Fight for control over real-world locations (literally!) in this location-based social RPG.
Developer: Funton
Price: FREE
Version: 1.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 3GS
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3....
07:00
Fieldrunners 2 – Sequel to the Great Tower Defense G...
The original Fieldrunners (and iPad version) was one of the first real “wow” games on the iPhone. A game that was everything the new gaming platform needed, fun, amazingly well done, and made you want to play just one more round. Since it’s release nearly four years ago, it has been a staple in best of lists yearly.
It was pretty surprising that...
06:30
Edit Websites Right on the iPad With Great Tasting D...
Coda, the Mac OS X software by Panic for editing websites – and not just HTML code, but CSS and MySQL management, terminal support, and other features for truly managing a website – is coming to the iPad this Thursday along with Coda 2 for Mac. Diet Coda is designed for quick yet powerful website editing while on the go. Syntax highlighting for...
06:03
Avernum: Escape from the Pit HD Review
Avernum: Escape from the Pit HD Review
By Kevin Stout on May 22nd, 2012
Our Rating: :: INSTANT CLASSICiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Avernum: Escape from the Pit HD is a classic-style RPG with turn-based combat on tiles.
Developer: Spiderweb Software
Price: $9.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad (third...
06:01
Sonos Subwoofer, the SONOSSUB, Revealed
Sonos is easily our favorite app enabled audio solution. And today they announce a new device to make it even better. Adding to the Sonos Play:3 and Play:5, we now have the SONOSSUB. As you may have guessed, a subwoofer. This booming beast looks amazing. As you’d expect it syncs with your Sonos system allowing you to control it from the Sonos...
Monday May 21
13:04
Domino! Review
Domino! Review
By Jason Wadsworth on May 21st, 2012
Our Rating: :: CLASSIC WITH FRIENDSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Play dominoes with friends online in this social gaming title.
Developer: Flyclops
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3....
12:04
Juggernaut: Revenge of Sovering Review
Juggernaut: Revenge of Sovering Review
By Kevin Stout on May 21st, 2012
Our Rating: :: MINI-GAME-FULUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Juggernaut: Revenge of Sovering is an RPG with great graphics and Infinity Blade-like combat.
Developer: Mail.Ru
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad (third...
11:04
Sheep Up! Review
Sheep Up! Review
By Rob Rich on May 21st, 2012
Our Rating: :: BAA-BAA-BOUNCEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Who knew something as simple as a change in perspective could make such a big difference?
Developer: Bad Seed Entertainment
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 3GS
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.5...
10:30
Uncover the Lost Levels in Where’s My Water Update
Fans of Disney Mobile’s hit game Where’s My Water - both the free and paid version – have a lot to be happy about. Disney just added iCloud support for cross-device game synching, and lots of new levels.
In the paid version of the game, 20 Lost Levels – free version classics – have been added to their own chapter, and Disney announced its...
10:04
Scotland Yard Review
Scotland Yard Review
By Rob Rich on May 21st, 2012
Our Rating: :: A RELENTLESS PURSUITUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Whether avoiding detectives or tracking a master criminal, Scotland Yard makes for a good time.
Developer: Ravensburger Digital GmbH
Price: $4.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 3GS
Graphics...
09:30
iHeartRadio Hits Major Subscriber Milestone
It seems like just yesterday that radio giant Clear Channel announced the launch of their new music streaming app iHeartRadio. A few months later the company announced the first annual iHeartRadio Music Festival, bringing in big name acts like Jay-Z, Coldplay and Lady Gaga to perform. Talk about a way to get your app out there!
Eight months...
09:04
Bug Assault Review
Bug Assault Review
By Lisa Caplan on May 21st, 2012
Our Rating: :: GREAT FOR KIDSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Bug Assault brings a fun new control mechanic to this Bug Zapper sequel.
Developer: Namco Bandai
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.75 out of 5...
08:30
King Pong Takes Crowdsourcing To The Next Level
It seems like every developer nowadays is using Kickstarter as an excuse to work on that pet project they have been kicking around for the last decade. However, every once in a while someone wants to try something very different, to work towards the betterment of the medium. Developer App-Different is looking to do just that with the launch of...
08:04
Jake Escapes HD Review
Jake Escapes HD Review
By Kevin Stout on May 21st, 2012
Our Rating: :: SHORT GAMEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Jake Escapes HD is a window-jumping action game with humorous thief, Jake.
Developer: Just Funny Games
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
Device Reviewed On: iPad (third generation)
Graphics / Sound Rating...
07:30
Put Your Child In The Story With It’s Me! Peter Pan
Parents know that the iPad is a fantastic resource of storybook style apps, ideal for young children. They’ve probably already read the tale of Peter Pan to their kids, either through an app or through a traditonal book. So what makes It’s Me! Peter Pan stand out? It allows kids to get right inside the action.
Parents are able to customize the app...
07:04
Speedway Racers Review
Speedway Racers Review
By Jordan Minor on May 21st, 2012
Our Rating: :: WANNA GO FASTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Speedway Racers is streamlined racing that’s tailor-made for touch and tilt controls.
Developer: Lock Stock Games
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 001
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound...
06:30
iExplorer HD: The Swiss Army Knife Of File Managemen...
The advantage to Cloud storage is the ability to consult files from anywhere that offers an internet connection. The disadvantage is trying to keep all these files in some kind of order, ever easy to check in with.
iExplorer HD sets out to make such things that bit simpler. It’s an iPad app that lets its users view all their files from within the...
06:04
ChickenBreak Review
ChickenBreak Review
By Jason Wadsworth on May 21st, 2012
Our Rating: :: POULTRY POWERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
How long can this chicken survive its escape from captivity.
Developer: CGMatic Co., Ltd.
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5...
Sunday May 20
19:26
This Week at 148Apps: May 14-18
This week at 148Apps.com, Kevin Stout examined the question more than a few of us are asking: Why won’t Nintendo release any games for iOS? Stout writes, “Nintendo recently reported its first annual loss, showing that perhaps 3DS isn’t enough of a success. Nintendo hasn’t even released its legacy games on mobile platforms where others like Sega...
Friday May 18
13:03
Mega Tic-Tac-Toe Review
Mega Tic-Tac-Toe Review
By Jason Wadsworth on May 18th, 2012
Our Rating: :: AN EXPANDED CLASSICUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
It’s like tic-tac-toe, but more of it.
Developer: Noam Studios
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 2.1.2
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Game Controls...
12:30
Time to Check Out Classic-Style RPG Alphadia
The Japanese developer KEMCO has been developing iOS games for some time; most of them bring epic RPGs (some might call them JRPGs) in the classic 16-bit style. Alphadia, one of their more popular titles, is described by the developer as a classic Japanese style role playing game. It follows the adventures of the small town resident and young hero...
12:03
TockDown Review
TockDown Review
By Kevin Stout on May 18th, 2012
Our Rating: :: USEFULiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
TockDown is a timer app for the iPad.
Developer: Retrobit
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad (third-generation)
iPhone/iPad Integration Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4.5 out...
11:30
Why Can’t I Play Pokemon On My iPhone?
Nintendo recently reported its first annual loss, showing that perhaps 3DS isn’t enough of a success. Nintendo hasn’t even released its legacy games on mobile platforms where others like Sega have (Sonic the Hedgehog). While current CEO of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, is in charge, it’s unlikely that Nintendo will acknowledge its mistake. When asked...
11:03
Rage Comic Generator Review
Rage Comic Generator Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 18th, 2012
Our Rating: :: CREATIVE FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A fun way to create your own RageGuy memes.
Developer: Antonio Caballero
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.3
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4
iPhone Integration Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars
User...
10:30
FREEday 5/18/12 – “FREE Your Mind for the Journey”
Free games again? Man, I’m really starting to get tired of–who am I kidding? Games! For free! Isn’t that awesome?? This week we’re a little all over the place with genres and content. Something for almost everybody, and it’s all free.
The Sandbox – Come on now, this one shouldn’t come as a surprise. It’s a shockingly impressive sandbox (har-har)...
10:03
Circus Atari Review
Circus Atari Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 18th, 2012
Our Rating: :: BASICUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A modern day re-interpretation of a classic arcade game.
Developer: Atari
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating:...
09:30
Create Personalized Cases With CaseApp And 148Apps D...
The iPhone looks pretty attractive the moment it’s purchased but sometimes it’s nice to add that personal touch. It’s easy enough to adjust the home screen image and general background, but how about a whole new personalized cover for the device? That’s what CaseApp provides.
The app enables users to import images from their camera roll and...
09:03
Grabbit Review
Grabbit Review
By Angela LaFollette on May 18th, 2012
Our Rating: :: RIBBETING FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Grabbit is a fast-paced arcade game that tests users’ reflexes.
Developer: Sevenson
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4S and iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Game...
08:30
Five For Friday: Week Of May 18
It’s a varied selection for this week’s Five for Friday. We’re covering stuff like a convenient and quick-to-respond note-taking app, a fun music-making app for kids, and a Hidden Object game based on a classic piece of literature. Without further ado, let’s take a look at what’s on offer and get on with enjoying the weekend!
Inkflow
At first...
08:03
Gene Effect Review
Gene Effect Review
By Sinan Kubba on May 18th, 2012
Our Rating: :: WORTH EXPLORINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Exploration game with stonking visuals.
Developer: Hype4
Price: $4.99
Version: 1.0.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4
Graphics / Sound Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4 out...
07:30
Centuries-Old Memory Methods Used in iOS App, Memori...
We can all do with a better memory. Only a daily basis, we all need to remember various dates and events, sequences of numbers, and more. Memorize IDi is an app that helps users train themselves to expand their memory’s capacity by training with the app.
Memorize IDi is a mnemonic calculator that helps turn number sequences into simple images to...
07:03
Non Flying Soldiers Review
Non Flying Soldiers Review
By Carter Dotson on May 18th, 2012
Our Rating: :: NOT QUITE HATCHEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Non Flying Soldiers is a puzzle game where players must try to keep birds from falling to their doom.
Developer: Blue Shadow Games
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On:...
06:30
GameSalad Creator Now Entering Private Beta on Windo...
GameSalad Creator, the tool for creating games that doesn’t require prior programming knowledge to use, is about to make a huge jump. Starting today, Creator will be in closed beta testing for Windows. Once it is made publicly available, this means that the users of the largest desktop OS in the world will be able to make their own games....
06:03
Robbery Bob Review
Robbery Bob Review
By Lisa Caplan on May 18th, 2012
Our Rating: :: SNEAKYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Join Bob on a stealth crime spree.
Developer: Chillingo
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars...
Thursday May 17
13:30
Comprehensive Euro 2012 Reporting With Total Euro 20...
One of the biggest events in the international soccer calendar is starting in a matter of weeks: Euro 2012. Thanks to this, a plethora of apps are trickling their way through to the App Store for keen soccer fans to enthusiastically check out. While we’re going to be taking a closer look at the selection very soon, Total Euro 2012 deserves...
13:21
Zombie Swipeout from Zombie Smash Developers Announc...
Not too long ago, Zombie Smash developer Game Doctors was acquired by Zynga. Their next game, merging of Zombie Smash with the Zynga casual game machine, the Zyngification if you will, has been announced, Zombie Swipeout.
The good news? It’s an interesting game. In our few minutes with it earlier this week, it seemed very enjoyable. It borrows...
13:04
Mole Kart I Review
Mole Kart I Review
By Lisa Caplan on May 17th, 2012
Our Rating: :: BLATANT KNOCK-OFFUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
An uninspired Mario Kart clone, Mole Kart I offers little more than a wake up call to Nintendo
Developer: Taomee Entertainment Network
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0.6
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2...
12:30
First Screenshots for Clear Vision (17+) Update
FDG Entertainment, developer of popular sniping stickman game, Clear Vision (17+), has just released the first screenshots for the update of its shooting game.
The 1.1 update to Clear Vision (17+) will continue the story with Tyler, the average guy gone assassin. FDG entertainment promises lots of blood and cutscenes in the new update (which will...
12:04
Fat Kid Ninja Review
Fat Kid Ninja Review
By David Rabinowitz on May 17th, 2012
Our Rating: :: FIGHT THE VEGETABLESiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Fat Kid Ninja is a casual game in which players defend themselves from evil attacking vegetables.
Developer: Liquid Generation
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device...
11:30
A New MIDI Controller for the iPad, Samson’s Carbon...
The iPad is increasingly becoming a must-have tool for professional and amateur musicians alike. The sheer amount of accessories and tools that can be connected to the iPad for music is amazing. The Carbon 49 by Samson is another one of those musical iPad accessories.
The Carbon 49 is a USB MIDI controller designed with the iPad in mind. The MIDI...
11:04
Snabbit Review
Snabbit Review
By David Rabinowitz on May 17th, 2012
Our Rating: :: TEST YOUR REFLEXESUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Test your reflexes in this casual, fast-paced arcade game!
Developer: TapCat
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Game Controls...
10:30
WahWah.FM Lets Users Broadcast Personal Radio Statio...
What happens when a location-based service like Foursquare and a radio streaming services like Pandora are mashed together? We end up with something like WahWah.FM. WahWah.FM, a German-based start-up, is a music service that lets users create their own radio stations by picking music on their own iPhones and simultaneously listening and streaming...
10:04
Shiver: Vanishing Hitchhiker Review
Shiver: Vanishing Hitchhiker Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 17th, 2012
Our Rating: :: SPOOKY ADVENTUREiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
One of the more enjoyable casual adventure games of recent times.
Developer: Big Fish Games
Price: FREE (with $6.99 in-app purchase to unlock further features)
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1...
09:30
NATO Releases Its Official App
It’s not an organization that many of us would automatically expect an official app from. Regardless, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO to you and me) has recently released its own news app.
It’s an iPad-only affair but it offers all the latest news from the organization. That kind of news covers everything from important visits to the...
09:04
On The Grid! Review
On The Grid! Review
By Jordan Minor on May 17th, 2012
Our Rating: :: STRAIGHT AND NARROWiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Finding the right paths is key in this twisting puzzle game.
Developer: Jeffrey Monte
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 2....
