Monday May 20
10:30
How To: Enable a Passcode to Protect Your Device’s C...
Think about all the important information and communication methods that you have available on your phone. Now think that it’s probably all unprotected if someone nabs your phone. Thankfully, it’s possible to set a passcode lock in order to help protect your device. Here’s how to do it and to keep it from being too much of a hassle to use your...
10:10
Video Filters Features Over 100 Customizable Video E...
Video Filters Features Over 100 Customizable Video Effects
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Video Filters is a new app from i4software that features 100 fully customizable real-time video filters. The app allows you to record live video with a pause and resume feature...
10:03
Manuganu Review
Manuganu Review
By Rob Rich on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A REAL FUN RUNNERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The name might be a mouthful but the incredibly well made runner it’s attached to makes up for it.
Developer: Alper Sarikaya
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0.5
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating...
09:45
Chef Sleeve Keeps Your iPad or iPhone Clean While Co...
Chef Sleeve Keeps Your iPad or iPhone Clean While Cooking In The Kitchen
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
The Chef Sleeve provides all you masters of the kitchen the tools you need to keep your iPhone or iPad safe while cooking. Because cooking with an iOS device can get messy.
Chef Sleeve offers disposable protective...
09:30
Desti Uses AI To Find The Right Hotels and Vacation...
Desti Uses AI To Find The Right Hotels and Vacation Activities
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Desti – Hotel & Activities Vacation Planner (Hawaii and West Coast Only) is an app that plans your vacations by using artificial intelligence to sift through thousands of...
09:03
ERA Deluxe Review
ERA Deluxe Review
By Rob Rich on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: JACK OF ALL TRADESiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
ERA Defense offers a little something for everybody, so long as they like tower defense.
Developer: Josh Presseisen
Price: FREE
Version: 1.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound...
08:45
Light & Easy Magazine – Easily Cook Recipes From...
Light & Easy Magazine – Easily Cook Recipes From Bon Appetit, Self, and Gourmet
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Light & Easy Magazine is a new, special edition magazine that features recipes from popular cooking magazines like Bon Appetit, Self, and Gourmet. The...
08:30
Our Favorites Update: Life Hacker
When we introduced a new feature here at 148Apps, Our Favorites, we promised that more was coming down the pike (whatever *that* means). Well, that day has arrived with a new addition: Life Hacker.
These are the apps that we use to push the boundaries of our schedules, our minds, our bodies, and our working lives. Life Hacking is all about...
08:04
Frozen Synapse Review
Frozen Synapse Review
By Rob Rich on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A GOOD DUST-UPiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
The slightly weird PC strategy game has crept onto the iPad and made itself right at home.
Developer: Mode 7
Price: $6.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 3
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
User...
07:04
2020: My Country Review
2020: My Country Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BE PATIENTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
One of the more satisfying freemium city building games out there.
Developer: Game Insight
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.04
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.75 out of 5...
06:30
instaPress – Create Your Own Books From Web Pages, P...
instaPress – Create Your Own Books From Web Pages, PDFs, or Word Docs
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
instaPress allows you to create your own books from word docs, PDF files, and web pages. Once created, books can be ordered through the app in...
06:03
Odd Squad Review
Odd Squad Review
By Campbell Bird on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ODDLY STRATEGICiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Odd Squad is a multiplayer strategy game that forces players to think differently.
Developer: FIRESTICK GAMES LLC
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4s
Graphics / Sound...
Saturday May 18
13:47
This Week at 148Apps: May 13-17, 2013
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Need to know the latest and greatest apps each and every week? Look no further than 148Apps. Our reviewers comb through the vast numbers of new apps out there, find the good ones, and write about them in depth. The ones we love become Editor’s Choice, standing out above the many good apps and games with something...
Friday May 17
13:30
Second Home – Xbox Live Indie Developers on the Shif...
The indie game development scene has been around for an incredibly long time; pretty much ever since people had the opportunity to program for themselves. However it wasn’t until shareware became a common method of distribution the 90s that it began to catch the notice of the masses, and even so, it took another decade to really take off....
13:15
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Adds New Character and Loca...
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Adds New Character and Locations In Latest Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Simpsons: Tapped Out has been updated with new locations and a familiar face, says Pocket Gamer. Agnes Skinner is now available in the game with a quest that...
13:03
Fast & Furious 6: The Game Review
Fast & Furious 6: The Game Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SPEEDY YET SLOW PACEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
It’s not that Fast & Furious 6 isn’t a fun drag racer, it’s just that its slow recharging mechanic puts one off getting drawn in.
Developer: Kabam
Price: FREE
Version...
12:43
N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance Is Free Fo...
N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance Is Free For Today Only
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance is free for today only. In our review, Carter Dotson said, “N.O.V.A. 3‘s audience is clear: it’s for the FPS fan who wants a big,...
12:15
Turbo Racing League Is Now Available, Provides Playe...
Turbo Racing League Is Now Available, Provides Players A Chance To Win Cash Prizes
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Turbo Racing League is now available on the App Store, letting players race, drift, slide, and jump their way to the top of the leaderboards, as well as...
12:03
Running with Friends Review
Running with Friends Review
By Blake Grundman on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FAMILIAR, YET FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A game may look and play identically to other titles on the market, but this is one that manages to somehow charm it’s way past that.
Developer: Zynga Inc.
Price: Free
Version: 1.51
App...
11:45
Festival de Cannes Lets You Experience The Festival...
Festival de Cannes Lets You Experience The Festival In Real Time
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Festival de Cannes – Official mobile app allows you to experience the festival as it happens with access to articles, photos, and videos. It provides hour-by-hour coverage...
11:30
Sonic the Hedgehog’s Remastered Version Finally Rele...
The original Sonic the Hedgehog has been remastered for iOS, a la Sonic CD. Under the care of Christian Whitehead and his Retro Engine, the team at Sega who helped guide the port along, and Simon Thomley, aka “Stealth,” who helped put Knuckles into a Sonic 1 ROM, the original Sonic game is now even better, with tons of new extras for long-time...
11:15
tenXer Tracks All Your Activities And Reports Them F...
tenXer Tracks All Your Activities And Reports Them For You
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
tenXer provides you with a way to track all that you do, with location, service, and manual tracking. It allows you to know how often you are doing something...
11:03
Redline Rush Review
Redline Rush Review
By Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: TAKEDOWNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Redline Rush puts players in the driver’s seat of endless racing action as they swerve to avoid traffic and roadblocks, all while outrunning the police.
Developer: Dogbyte Games
Price: $0.99
Version...
10:45
GateGuru Adds Ability To Rent Cards With Two Quick T...
GateGuru Adds Ability To Rent Cards With Two Quick Taps
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
GateGuru, Airport Info & Flight Status is an app that lets you add a flight and receive full flight tracking, wait times, and airport information. The app...
10:15
Consumr Reviews Lets You Browse Product Ratings and...
Consumr Reviews Lets You Browse Product Ratings and Reviews from Thousands of People
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Consumr Reviews – Barcode Scanner is a product guide that allows you to browse ratings and reviews by thousands of consumers. The app...
10:03
Scaredy Squirrel: Look Out Review
Scaredy Squirrel: Look Out Review
By Jordan Minor on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: IT'S NUTSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
This licensed platformer brings a little too much cartoon insanity.
Developer: Watch More TV Interactive
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound...
09:45
Temple Run 2 Update Rushes Through New Landscape and...
Temple Run 2 Update Rushes Through New Landscape and Obstacles
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
New terrain and obstacles makes their way into the latest Temple Run 2 update. There’s a new landscape called The Narrows that brings forth treacherous terrain to run through...
09:45
iKlip 2 Stand for iPad and iPad mini Now Available F...
iKlip 2 Stand for iPad and iPad mini Now Available From IK Multimedia
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
New iPad holders for musicians and presenters are now available from IK Multimedia, the leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories. The iKlip 2 for iPad and iPad mini is an enhanced version of the most popular...
09:30
Favorite Four: Freemium City/Village Builders
Freemium city-building games have been hugely popular on the App Store for nearly as long as the App Store has been around. With their trickle feeding approach to progress, and that temptation to spend real money to expand one’s virtual empire, it’s no wonder that everyone ends up intrigued. Like any genre, though, there are good and bad examples...
09:03
Bombcats Review
Bombcats Review
By Rob Rich on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: KITTY KABOOMUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
It might just be time for the birds to make way for the cats.
Developer: Chillingo
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 4.5 out of 5...
08:03
Space Agency Review
Space Agency Review
By Rob Rich on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: TO THE HEAVENSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
This unassuming little space program sim has all the right stuff.
Developer: Nooleus
Price: FREE
Version: 1.2.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 4.5...
07:03
Star Trek Rivals Review
Star Trek Rivals Review
By Rob Rich on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SET PHASERS TO TRASH-TALKUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Star Trek Rivals is a card game many have seen before, but it’s still a heck of a lot of fun regardless.
Developer: Elephant Mouse LLC
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5...
06:30
PayPal Here for iPad Lets You Charge Credit Cards Fr...
PayPal Here for iPad Lets You Charge Credit Cards From Anywhere
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
PayPal Here for iPad accepts credit cards from anywhere with the app and free credit card reader, with the intent to simplify a point-of-sale system for small business using an...
06:03
Rebel Hero HD Review
Rebel Hero HD Review
By Michael Carattini on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BUTTON SMASHING FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Rebel Hero HD is a classic button-smashing arcade shooter with polished cartoon graphics and addictive gameplay.
Developer: BarbaricCo
Price: Free
Version: 2.1.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5...
Thursday May 16
14:45
Tunetrace Transforms Your Drawings Into Music
Tunetrace Transforms Your Drawings Into Music
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Tunetrace is an interesting new app as it takes photos of your drawings and turns them into music. The Next Web reports that the app translates your photos into a skeleton of line endings and...
14:15
Nikko RC Racer Drives Out The RC Cars For Arcade Rac...
Nikko RC Racer Drives Out The RC Cars For Arcade Racing
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Nikko RC Racer gives users the opportunity to race 10 actual Nikko RC cars, each with their own attributes, on 9 different off-road tracks. Players can challenge their Facebook...
13:45
World War Z Game Being Developed By Phosphor Games S...
World War Z Game Being Developed By Phosphor Games Studio
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Paramount Digital Entertainment teams up with Phosphor Games Studio to bring you World War Z, which will release on May 30th. The game offers a first-person experience with 28 action-packed levels that are full of combat and...
13:15
Haunting Melissa Brings Episodic Content To The App...
Haunting Melissa Brings Episodic Content To The App Store
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Haunting Melissa, from the producer of The Ring and Mulholland Drive, is a mysterious ghost story that changes the way stories are told. Neal Edelstein, who is a vetern...
13:03
A Beautiful Mess Review
A Beautiful Mess Review
By Angela LaFollette on May 16th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ARTSYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Create fabulous photos with this app inspired by the award-winning lifestyle blog with the same name, but be prepared for the in-app purchases lurking in the shadows.
Developer: Red Velvet Art LLC...
12:03
Jawfish Poker Review
Jawfish Poker Review
By Carter Dotson on May 16th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ALL INUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Jawfish Poker takes Texas hold ‘em poker and turns it into a fast-paced, high-risk game with online multiplayer against dozens of players.
Developer: Jawfish Games
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.1
Device...
11:45
Pudding Monsters Is Free, Adds 25 New Levels
Pudding Monsters Is Free, Adds 25 New Levels
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Pudding Monsters has been updated and is now available for free. In the Sky View update, it’s your job to help the monsters climb mountains and reach the sky as you play...
11:30
Where’s My Water? Adds 40 New Levels With Allie’s Ch...
Where’s My Water? Adds 40 New Levels With Allie’s Chapter
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Where’s My Water? says hello to Allie, a creative and sassy alligator that brings a new chapter to the game. Pocket Gamer reports that there are 40 new levels available in the...
11:15
Angry Birds Seasons Adds Portals In Abra-Ca-Bacon Up...
Angry Birds Seasons Adds Portals In Abra-Ca-Bacon Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
The Abra-Ca-Bacon update is now available for Rovio’s Angry Birds Seasons, bringing portals and 30 new levels of gaming to your devices. Pocket Gamer reports that the levels are carnival...
11:03
Zerg Must Die! Review
Zerg Must Die! Review
By Rob Rich on May 16th, 2013
Our Rating: :: NOT WITHOUT MERITUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Take away the shameless cry for attention, and Zerg Must Die! is actually a fairly solid tower defense game.
Developer: Yongcheng Qi
Price: $2.99
Version: 1.0.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics /...
10:44
The Walking Dead Now Supports The iPhone 5
The Walking Dead Now Supports The iPhone 5
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Walking Dead fans with the iPhone 5 will be happy to learn that The Walking Dead: The Game has been updated, adding support for the iPhone 5. “The Walking Dead: The Game is one of the finer...
10:03
Fixie Joe Review
Fixie Joe Review
By Rob Rich on May 16th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FIXIT FIXIT FIXIT FIXIT!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Running around a decimated factory overrun with crazy robots sounds like a fun time, but Fixie Joe’s controls completely get in the way.
Developer: Retromade Games Studio LLC
Price: $0.99
Version...
09:45
Fast & Furious 6: The Game Brings Speed To The S...
Fast & Furious 6: The Game Brings Speed To The Streets Of London
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Fast & Furious 6: The Game has launched on the App Store, giving you the ability to drift and drag your way through the streets of London. You’ll be taking on a...
09:30
Clashot Gives You The Opportunity To Sell Your Photo...
Clashot Gives You The Opportunity To Sell Your Photographs
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Clashot offers the chance to make a little profit for the photos you take, earning commission for each image sold. All you need to do is take a few photographs...
09:16
Star Trek Rivals Warps Onto The App Store
Star Trek Rivals Warps Onto The App Store
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 16th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Star Trek Rivals is a strategic card battle game that is now available in the App Store, giving Star Trek fans the ability to challenge friends in turn-based gameplay. The game has over 100 cards...
09:03
Ninja Wrath Review
Ninja Wrath Review
By Rob Rich on May 16th, 2013
Our Rating: :: I AM NINJAUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
It may not look like it at first glance, but Ninja Wrath is actually one incredibly slick iOS action game.
Developer: Xlush
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0.14
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4...
