Tuesday October 15
13:45
Flipcase Turns the iPhone 5c Case into a Game of Con...
Flipcase Turns the iPhone 5c Case into a Game of Connect Four
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 15th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Flipcase lets players enjoy a game of Connect Four by using the case of their iPhone 5c. All they need to do is attach the official 5c case and then...
12:45
Halloween – Domo Jump Gets a Halloween Themed Level...
Halloween – Domo Jump Gets a Halloween Themed Level and New Costumes
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 15th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Domo Jump is ready for Halloween as it’s received a special Halloween add-on. Players can now jump their way through a spooky level filled with jack-o-lanterns,...
11:45
Block Fortress War is Set to Bring a Mix of MOBA, RT...
Block Fortress War is Set to Bring a Mix of MOBA, RTS, and Block Building Gameplay To iOS This December
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 15th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Block Fortress War is coming soon, bringing a redesigned spin-off of the original Block Fortress. In a forum post on Touch Arcade, Foursaken Media said that it blends MOBA, RTS, and...
11:02
Empire Review
Empire Review
By Campbell Bird on October 15th, 2013
Our Rating: :: THE DECK IS STACKED AGAINST YOUUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Rule an empire for as long as possible in this rouge-like, deck-builder, 4X mash-up of a game.
Developer: Crazy Monkey Studios
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
App Reviewed on:...
10:45
GungHo and SoftBank Purchase the Majority Share in F...
GungHo and SoftBank Purchase the Majority Share in Finnish Company Supercell
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 15th, 2013 [ permalink ]
GungHo Online Entertainment and Japanese Telecommunications Specialist, SoftBank, have purchase a 51 percent stake in the Finnish mobile company, Supercell. Pocket Gamer Biz reports that details released by...
10:30
The Portable Podcast, Episode 205
Use the Force, Captain America!
On This Episode:
Carter talks with Mel Kirk of Zen Studios about the new tables for Star Wars Pinball. 148Apps’ resident pinball aficionado Blake Grundman tags along for the ride to ask the really nerdy questions.
Two of the fine folks from Demiurge Studios talk about their recent release of Marvel Puzzle Quest, and...
10:03
har•mo•ny Review
har•mo•ny Review
By Rob Rich on October 15th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SWATCH THISUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
har•mo•ny’s core gameplay can get rather repetitive over extended periods, but it’s a relaxing little time-waster in short bursts.
Developer: BorderLeap, LLC
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2
App...
09:45
Apple Still Has Lots to Cover, Announces New Event f...
Apple Still Has Lots to Cover, Announces New Event for October 22nd
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 15th, 2013 [ permalink ]
All Things D reports that invitations have been sent out by Apple for their next big event that’s expected to unveil the latest model of the iPad and iPad Mini. The event is scheduled for October 22nd at the Yerba...
08:45
Quirky Hacking RPG Nameless: The Hackers Goes Free f...
Quirky Hacking RPG Nameless: The Hackers Goes Free for a Limited Time Only
Posted by Rob Rich on October 15th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
BoxCat Games has made their rather awesome RPG, Nameless: The Hackers, free for a limited time.
This weird, wacky, charming, and unexpectedly...
07:45
Angry Birds Go! is a New Downhill Racer Featuring Ev...
Angry Birds Go! is a New Downhill Racer Featuring Everyone’s Favorite Birds. Seriously.
Posted by Rob Rich on October 15th, 2013 [ permalink ]
The birds are back (again)! Not content with simply hurtling avian critters into pork-filled structures, Rovio has changed things up significantly for their next offering. Angry Birds Go! is a fully 3D...
06:45
The Sandbox is Invaded by Robots, Gets 10 New Levels...
The Sandbox is Invaded by Robots, Gets 10 New Levels in Latest Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 15th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Sandbox gets a new update that brings us all a Robocalypse campaign full of 10 new levels to explore. The update also adds 5 new elements to the gameplay,...
06:03
Drift Mania: Street Outlaws Review
Drift Mania: Street Outlaws Review
By Andrew Stevens on October 15th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DRIFT AWAYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Drift Mania: Street Outlaws takes players on 13 courses full of turns where they will drift around each corner to collect massive points to have uploaded to the leaderboards.
...
Monday October 14
13:45
Strategy & Tactics: World War II Deluxe is the P...
Strategy & Tactics: World War II Deluxe is the Premium Version of the Free-to-Play Tactical Game
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
HeroCraft has launched a new premium version of its strategic and tactical game, Strategy & Tactics: World War II Deluxe! Get...
12:45
Halloween – The Ball of Cthulhu Has Players on the V...
Halloween – The Ball of Cthulhu Has Players on the Verge of Insanity with Classic Arcade-Style Puzzle Gameplay
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Ball of Cthulhu is a game that will drive you mad. Insane even. Get ready for maddening difficulty in this arcade-...
12:03
F1 Challenge Review
F1 Challenge Review
By Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013
Our Rating: :: UNLEASH THE K.E.R.S.Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
F1 Challenge brings over 90 challenges of Formula 1 excitement, offering quick gameplay modes for all racing fans to enjoy while on the go.
Developer: Codemasters
Price: $2.99
Version...
12:02
Seene Turns All Your Regular Images into 3D Photos T...
Seene Turns All Your Regular Images into 3D Photos That Can be Shared With Everyone
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Seene lets you add another dimension to your life when sharing images with friends as it turns all your photos into 3D images. It...
11:45
Infuse 2 is Coming This Fall, Brings iOS 7 Inspired...
Infuse 2 is Coming This Fall, Brings iOS 7 Inspired Design and Ability to Browse and Play Videos From Other Devices
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Infuse 2 is set to release this fall, bringing an all-new version of the popular Infuse video player. It’s been completely redesigned to come across as a sleeker, faster...
10:45
Rabbids Big Bang Travels to Space on October 17th
Rabbids Big Bang Travels to Space on October 17th
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
The Rabbids are coming, the Rabbids are coming! Get ready for a big bang because Rabbids Big Bang will release next week, October 17th, for $0.99. This game takes players into outer space, which is the new home for the mischievous...
10:30
How To: Use Keyboard Text Shortcuts in Clever Ways
Keyboard shortcuts on iOS are an extremely useful feature. However they may be extremely underused, perhaps because people just don’t know what they can do.
Read our guide on setting up and using text shortcuts (which is still valid with iOS 7) and then utilize these clever methods for keyboard shortcuts!
Canned responses to emails
Does your job...
10:15
TaxiMe is a Smart Estimation App That Provides Cost,...
TaxiMe is a Smart Estimation App That Provides Cost, Time, and Distance of Your Taxi Rides
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
TaxiMe takes out all the guesswork that goes into figuring out your taxi fare. This app is an online taxi fare estimator...
10:03
A Story of a Band Review
A Story of a Band Review
By Lucy Ingram on October 14th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ROCK OUT OR DROP OUTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Fans of management simulators and music will love A Story of a Band, which manages to combine the two with hilarious outcomes.
Developer: Hot Byte Games
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed:...
09:45
American Well Lets You Visit the Doctor Right From H...
American Well Lets You Visit the Doctor Right From Home Using Video Chat
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
So, who doesn’t like going to the doctor’s office? This new app, American Well, brings the doctor to your home through live video. All you need to do is log in...
09:15
Batman: Arkham Origins Coming Soon to the App Store...
Batman: Arkham Origins Coming Soon to the App Store as a Free-to-Play Brawler
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Batman: Arkham Origins will be making its way to the App Store this fall around the same time as the console version, October 25th. It’s a free-to-play brawler in which players take control of Batman while...
09:02
Bus Simulator 3D Review
Bus Simulator 3D Review
By Lee Hamlet on October 14th, 2013
Our Rating: :: I'LL CATCH THE NEXT ONEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Strictly for those who find the idea of driving a bus exhilarating, Bus Simulator 3D lacks fun factor in the areas where it matters most.
Developer: Alexandru Marusac
Price: FREE...
08:45
Sonos Controller for iPad Gets New Pause and Play Up...
Sonos Controller for iPad Gets New Pause and Play Updates to its App, Sonos Releases PLAY:1 Mini Wireless Speaker
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Sonos Controller for iPad puts new features at your fingertips in its latest update. You are now able to play and pause music...
08:03
WherezMyStuff Review
WherezMyStuff Review
By Lee Hamlet on October 14th, 2013
Our Rating: :: NEVER LOSE ANYTHING AGAINiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
WherezMyStuff is ideal for those of us who often misplace our most important items and documents.
Developer: Snyxius
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.2
App Reviewed on: iPhone...
07:45
DragonVale Celebrates Two Successful Years, Adds 38...
DragonVale Celebrates Two Successful Years, Adds 38 New Dragons in Latest Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
DragonVale hatches a new update during its two year anniversary, adding 38 new dragons and a new Light & Dark community event for players to...
07:02
Rakoo’s Adventure Review
Rakoo’s Adventure Review
By Lucy Ingram on October 14th, 2013
Our Rating: :: IN THE NAME OF LOVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Clever, quirky, and humorous, original adventure runner Rakoo’s Adventure is beautifully designed, remarkably enjoyable, and a delight for all ages.
Developer: OLD SKULL GAMES
Price: $1...
06:45
Scanner Pro by Readdle Gets a New Update That Vastly...
Scanner Pro by Readdle Gets a New Update That Vastly Improves on the Text Quality of Your Scans
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 14th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Scanner Pro by Readdle gets a new update that makes the text appear in a much higher quality. Now, when you scan your documents, the app...
06:03
Happy Hills 2: Bombs Away! Review
Happy Hills 2: Bombs Away! Review
By Stacy Barnes on October 14th, 2013
Our Rating: :: IT'S DA BOMBUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Lose yourself in the clever, revamped Happy HIlls 2: Bombs Away! This puzzle-within-a-puzzle physics challenge lays down the gauntlet. It’s up to you to pick it up!
Developer:...
Saturday October 12
15:00
This Week at 148Apps: October 7-11, 2013
Expert App Reviewers
So little time and so very many apps. What’s a poor iPhone lover to do? Fortunately, 148Apps is here to give you the rundown on the latest and greatest releases. And we even have a tremendous back catalog of reviews; just check out the Reviews Archive for every single review we’ve ever written.
Monster Adventures
I enjoy...
10:00
Marvel Announces New Content for Avengers Alliance A...
Marvel Announces New Content for Avengers Alliance Along With the New Run Jump Smash
Posted by Rob Rich on October 12th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Marvel has just revealed a couple of new tidbits about their iOS endeavors, right in the middle of New York’s Comic Con. New characters and rewards will be making their way into the next PvP season in...
Friday October 11
13:45
WeHadAMoment Helps Users Connect With People They Sh...
WeHadAMoment Helps Users Connect With People They Shared a Brief Moment With
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Ever run into a stranger you shared a “moment” with? Where you had a special connection but then went your separate ways, never to speak...
12:45
Halloween – Dementia Has Players Using Their Superna...
Halloween – Dementia Has Players Using Their Supernatural Powers as They Travel To Haunted Locations
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Hey, you, Mr Supernatural. In the new game, Dementia, you get to use your supernatural powers as you travel the world to find places...
11:45
Todoist: To-Do List | Task List Gets Updated in iOS...
Todoist: To-Do List | Task List Gets Updated in iOS 7 Style, Adds Background Syncing
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Todoist: To-Do List | Task List gets a brand new update that’s been optimized for iOS 7, giving it a fresh look and feel. It adds background syncing...
10:45
Dragon’s Lair 30th Anniversary Returns in High Defin...
Dragon’s Lair 30th Anniversary Returns in High Definition
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Dragon’s Lair 30th Anniversary is here, bringing back the classic game in high definition for all fans to enjoy. This version of the game still includes all...
10:30
Carter vs. the Developer: Impossible Road
I have a reputation for being able to go toe-to-toe with developers at their own games, beating their best times and high scores. This is Carter vs. the Developer.
Kevin Ng is the madman behind the high-flying Impossible Road, featuring a rolling ball on a difficult-to-survive course. I try to beat a pre-determined score of his, and then try to...
10:03
Toca Cars Review
Toca Cars Review
By Amy Solomon on October 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CREATIVE RACING AND BUILDINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Toca Cars creates an open-ended experience where children to drive freely, personalizing the track as well.
Developer: Toca Boca
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
App Reviewed on:...
09:45
F1 Challenge Comes Racing Onto the App Store, Offers...
F1 Challenge Comes Racing Onto the App Store, Offers 90 Different Events
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Codemasters recently released the latest title in its popular F1 series, F1 2014, and now brings a new challenge to the App Store. F1 Challenge gets racing fans...
09:02
Zaccaria Pinball Master Edition Review
Zaccaria Pinball Master Edition Review
By Blake Grundman on October 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FUN, YET MONEY-HUNGRYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A great core simulation is held back by a less than stellar micro-transaction model.
Developer: ASK Homework
Price: $4.99 (On sale for $0.99)
Version Reviewed: 1.1
App...
08:45
Don’t Shoot Yourself! in This Frantic Dodge-a-Thon
Don’t Shoot Yourself! in This Frantic Dodge-a-Thon
Posted by Rob Rich on October 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Don’t Shoot Yourself is a self-directed survival shooter coming to iOS from Silverware Games. Each level is a confined space, and your bullets will ricochet around (and fire) constantly, meaning that it only gets harder the longer you hold...
08:15
Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers is Getting Spruc...
Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers is Getting Spruced Up for its 20th Anniversary Edition in 2014
Posted by Rob Rich on October 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
As seems to be the trend these days, another point-and-click adventure game is getting the HD rerelease treatment. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition is currently in...
08:03
Office Story Review
Office Story Review
By Lucy Ingram on October 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BECOME THE NEXT ROVIOUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Lovers of Game Dev Story will love Office Story; a simulation management game where players can create games and apps to try to conquer the mobile market.
Developer: YAKOV ILIN
Price: $0.99...
07:02
Type:Rider Review
Type:Rider Review
By Rob Rich on October 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ONE GOOD KERN DESERVES ANOTHERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Even floaty physics and control issues can’t derail this absolutely stunning interactive history of typography/platformer.
Developer: ARTE
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1
App...
06:45
Dream Chamber is a Noir-Styled Adventure Coming Soon...
Dream Chamber is a Noir-Styled Adventure Coming Soon From Microids and Anuman Interactive
Posted by Rob Rich on October 11th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Charlie is something of a wannabe detective. And when I say “wannabe,” I mean he’s not even a rookie. He’s just some guy who likes to put on a trench coat and try to solve mysteries. But this amateur...
06:03
Perfect Shot Review
Perfect Shot Review
By Angela LaFollette on October 11th, 2013
Our Rating: :: PICTURE PERFECTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Perfect Shot automatically counts the number of people in the frame and detects smiles and blinking to ensure that photos are always perfect.
Developer: TapMedia, LLC
Price: FREE (Normally...
05:18
Sponsored Feature: Bad Piggies’ Rope Copter vs a kni...
Everything is about sharing nowadays.
Whether we’re expressing ourselves in 140 characters on Twitter or posting pictures of our cats on Facebook, we always seem to be searching for new ways to share our day-to-day experiences.
But what about sharing your gaming glory? Unless you shell out hundreds of pounds on recording software, how will...
Thursday October 10
13:45
Level Money Lets You Track Your Spending and Funds i...
Level Money Lets You Track Your Spending and Funds in Real Time
Posted by Rob Rich on October 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Level Money is a finance app, sure, but it’s a bit different than most. Rather than requiring users to add up their expenses manually and cross-reference...
13:02
Zombie Apocalift Review
Zombie Apocalift Review
By Campbell Bird on October 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DEAD RISINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Zombies are on the rise and players must kill them to reach the top in this elevator-based action game.
Developer: Battlesheep
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4S...
12:45
Halloween – Headless is a Bloody Runner That Has Pla...
Halloween – Headless is a Bloody Runner That Has Players Controlling a Headless Chicken
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
What helps get folks prepared most for Halloween? How about some headless chickens? And how about running with those headless chickens? Well...
