Thursday October 10
12:03
Ring Run Circus Review
Ring Run Circus Review
By Carter Dotson on October 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A GOOD SHOWUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Ring Run Circus has an ingenious and well-executed concept and structure, but there’s just something about the mechanic that keeps it from being an excellent game.
Developer: Kalio
Price: $3.99...
11:45
Dropcam Has Been Optimized for iOS 7 and Has Added a...
Dropcam Has Been Optimized for iOS 7 and Has Added a Few New Features
Posted by Rob Rich on October 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Everyone’s favorite cloud-based video monitoring service (note: not necessarily everyone’s favorite cloud-based video monitoring service, but certainly a popular one)...
11:02
Duet Review
Duet Review
By Carter Dotson on October 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SWEET MUSICUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Duet is yet another stellar entry into the pantheon of challenging minimalist survival games on iOS.
Developer: Kumobius
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound...
10:45
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Has Finally Been Updated With Mu...
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Has Finally Been Updated With Multiplayer, Plus a Price Drop!
Posted by Rob Rich on October 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
I think it’s safe to assume that most iOS strategy gamers rather enjoyed XCOM: Enemy Unknown when it was released back in June. I know we certainly did. But...
10:03
Escape From Doom Review
Escape From Doom Review
By Mike Deneen on October 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: RUNNER WITH WEAPONSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The one thing every runner lacks is a way to retaliate. Escape From Doom gives the player that armed advantage.
Developer: Trigger Happy Games
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.03
App...
09:45
Dragon Realms, GREE’s New Freemium Fantasy RPG, Sets...
Dragon Realms, GREE’s New Freemium Fantasy RPG, Sets Fire to the App Store Today
Posted by Rob Rich on October 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
GREE’s latest free-to-play fantasy game, Dragon Realms puts players in charge of their own party of heroes as they rid the land of evil, build a powerful and...
09:10
Fitbit Force Announced – The Next Big Activity Monit...
Fitbit Force Announced – The Next Big Activity Monitor
Posted by Jeff Scott on October 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Today, Fitbit announced the Force, an evolution in their excellent line of activity monitors. The Force builds on their previous wristband monitor, the Flex. The Force adds an accelerometer and OLED display. This allows the Force to...
09:02
Edge of the World Review
Edge of the World Review
By Carter Dotson on October 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: HIGH SEAS SHUFFLEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Edge of the World is high seas shuffleboard with online multiplayer, and much like shuffleboard it’s entertaining, if inessential.
Developer: Central Core Studios
Price: Free
Version...
08:45
Read and Watch Macbeth at the Same Time With WordPla...
Read and Watch Macbeth at the Same Time With WordPlay’s Latest eBook
Posted by Rob Rich on October 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Shakespeare is pretty much synonymous with literary masterpieces these days, which is great. However, in all honesty one can only read the same plays so many times before the need for something “different” sets in. Hence...
08:11
Dropcam Pro – Network Connected Camera Review
Made by: Dropcam
Price: $199 for the 1080p Camera, live viewing included
An additional $9.95-29.95/month for optional cloud recording service
Hardware/iOS Integration Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars
Usability Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Reuse Value Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Build Quality Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.81 out of 5 stars...
08:03
Space Qube Review
Space Qube Review
By Carter Dotson on October 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: HALF AND HALFUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Space Qube makes it easy and fun to build spaceships. Playing with them is kind of disappointing, though.
Developer: Playground Publishing
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1.2
Device Reviewed On:...
07:45
MindSnacks Turns Their Edutainment Sights on U.S. Ge...
MindSnacks Turns Their Edutainment Sights on U.S. Geography With Their Newest App
Posted by Rob Rich on October 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
MindSnacks has been filling the App Store with knowledge for a while now, and U.S. Geography by MindSnacks is the developer’s first non language-based...
07:02
NASCAR: Redline Review
NASCAR: Redline Review
By Mike Deneen on October 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: QUICK TIME WRECKUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Possibly because NASCAR games don’t enjoy the same popularity as other sports games, this title attempts to mix things up by turning a racing game into a simulation. But is that a good thing...
06:45
The Blockheads Adds Electricity, Trains, Transportat...
The Blockheads Adds Electricity, Trains, Transportation, and a Whole Lot More in This New Update
Posted by Rob Rich on October 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The expansive 2D Minecraft-like that is The Blockheads has just received another major update, bringing the list of features into the realm of...
06:03
Monster Adventures Review
Monster Adventures Review
By Rob Rich on October 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ALL OF MY YESUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
When Foursaken Media decides to create a combination of RPG, Roguelike, action-adventure, and monster-collection, everybody wins.
Developer: Foursaken Media
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1...
Wednesday October 9
13:45
Call of Duty: Strike Team Updated to Improve the Exp...
Call of Duty: Strike Team Updated to Improve the Experience Across All Devices
Posted by Rob Rich on October 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The combination third and first-person shooting in Call of Duty: Strike Team is an interesting one, as we’ve mentioned. And that combo has been recently enhanced...
12:45
Halloween – Voodoo Runners Has Players Controlling a...
Halloween – Voodoo Runners Has Players Controlling a Blindfolded Character as They Run Down Busy Streets
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Voodoo Runners is a creepy runner which has players taking part in an illegal event. You control a blindfolded character with...
11:45
Candy Crush Saga Updated With a Bunch of New Levels....
Candy Crush Saga Updated With a Bunch of New Levels. No, Really, There Are a TON of Them Now
Posted by Rob Rich on October 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
People have been going nuts for Candy Crush Saga. I mean nuts. And yet, it’s still growing.
The latest update adds a new episode, titled Rainbow...
11:02
Folder Lock Review
Folder Lock Review
By Angela LaFollette on October 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: PEACE OF MINDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Folder Lock discreetly protects secret media and information and comes with an advanced security system to keep prying eyes from uncovering private information.
Developer: i-App Creation Co.,...
10:45
Yahoo Mail Hits Sweet 16 and Adds Conversations, Eff...
Yahoo Mail Hits Sweet 16 and Adds Conversations, Efficiency, New Themes, and Frees Up Plus Features
Posted by Rob Rich on October 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Yahoo Mail is turning 16! But instead of blowing tons of cash on a ridiculously elaborate party – and then showing it off on national...
10:03
Pogo Connect Stylus Tips Review
Made by: Ten One Design
Price: $9.99 to $24.95 for sets of two
Hardware/iOS Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Useability Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Reuse Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Build Quality Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3.63 out of 5 stars
Bottom Line: These new tips for the Ten One Design Pogo Connect stylus are more than...
09:45
Readdle’s All Like, “Calendars 5? More Like Calendar...
Readdle’s All Like, “Calendars 5? More Like Calendars 5.1! “
Posted by Rob Rich on October 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Readdle’s Calendars 5 app has recently been updated to 5.1; resulting in a fair number of changes to the Task Manager as well as the addition of something users have apparently...
09:02
Bamba Toys Review
Bamba Toys Review
By Amy Solomon on October 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ACTION FIGURE BUILDER Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Bamba Toys is a fun interactive roleplaying app allowing children to create their own action figures.
Developer: Mezmedia
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 3...
08:45
GeoPalz is Making Going Outside to Play Cool Again W...
GeoPalz is Making Going Outside to Play Cool Again With iBitz PowerKey
Posted by Rob Rich on October 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
It can be somewhat of a struggle to get kids to leave the couch and go outside to play these days. Hopefully iBitz PowerKey in conjunction with the iBitz wireless...
08:03
Level 22: Gary’s Misadventures Review
Level 22: Gary’s Misadventures Review
By Lucy Ingram on October 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: COMEDIC STEALTH FUN!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A stealth game with a unique difference, Level 22 is a funny, smart, and enjoyable experience let down slightly by the smallest of flaws.
Developer: Noego
Price: $3.99...
07:45
Lords of Discord Launches its Kickstarter Campaign f...
Lords of Discord Launches its Kickstarter Campaign for a Turned-Based Strategy Game of Humans vs Demons
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Lords of Discord is a new turn-based strategy game that just began its Kickstarter campaign. It takes place in a fantasy world where Humans and Demons battle it out. There are also...
07:02
Samurise Review
Developer: Sebastian Borggrewe
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
App Reviewed On: iPhone5
iPhone Integration Rating: 4.45 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Re-use/Replay Value Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3.73 out of 5 stars
Samurise is on the right track, albeit, for a small target audience. Most people...
06:45
Bloomberg Gets Updated for the First Time in 5 Years
Bloomberg Gets Updated for the First Time in 5 Years
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Bloomberg receives an update for the first time in five years, so you can imagine that it’s probably pretty significant. With all the current changes going on with...
06:03
OmniPlan 2 for iPad Review
Developer: The Omni Group
Price: $59.99
Version Reviewed: 1.6.5
App Reviewed on: iPad 2
iPad Integration Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars
The Omni Group is known for their quality Mac programs and awesome iOS apps. OmniPlan 2...
Tuesday October 8
13:45
Bright Kid Lite Helps Children Develop Their Brain a...
Bright Kid Lite Helps Children Develop Their Brain at an Early Age
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Bright Kid Lite is all about making sure kids get the education they need early on in life. It’s always best for young children to start learning at an early age and...
12:45
Halloween – The Walking Dead: Dead Yourself Adds New...
Halloween – The Walking Dead: Dead Yourself Adds New Parts, Filters, and Camera Types for Over a Million New Combinations
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
The Walking Dead: Dead Yourself gets an updated experience for the new season of The Walking...
11:45
myGolfstats + GPS Lets You See Course Information an...
myGolfstats + GPS Lets You See Course Information and Amount of Yards to the Hole
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
myGolfstats + GPS is a new way for all golf course navigators to track their stats, taking away from the usual method of pen and paper...
11:02
Barrr Review
Barrr Review
By Stacy Barnes on October 8th, 2013
Our Rating: :: NO TREASURE, BUT...Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Cutesy comic strip pirates land at the local Barrr with their beer-swilling, tattoo-inking, video-gaming demands. Keep pace with their needs or, arrrgh, they may just pee on the floor of this classy...
10:45
DriftMania: Street Outlaws to Bring 21 Vehicles and...
DriftMania: Street Outlaws to Bring 21 Vehicles and 13 Tracks to Slide Across
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
DriftMania: Street Outlaws is set to slide onto the App Store this Thursday, October 10th, bringing 21 street vehicles to drift with on 13 tracks from around the world. So get ready to race on some hazardous...
10:30
The Portable Podcast, Episode 204
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes!
On This Episode:
Carter talks to Colin and Sarah Northway, the married traveling independent developers. They discuss their development process, how Incredipede was Colin’s idea produced with Sarah’s assistance, and how Rebuild is Sarah’s idea and project with some assistance from Colin. The mobile version of...
10:03
iFrogz Coda Forte Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Revi...
Made by: iFrogz, a division of Zagg
Price: $99.99 available in 4 colors
Hardware/iOS Integration Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Useability Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Reuse Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Build Quality Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.13 out of 5 stars
Bottom Line: a nice, affordable pair of Bluetooth stereo over-the-ear...
09:45
Q (kyoo) Lets Users Navigate Their To Do List in a C...
Q (kyoo) Lets Users Navigate Their To Do List in a Clean and Simple Interface
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Q (kyoo) was designed out of frustration for the lack of any real clean and simple To-Do list apps, so the developers took their shot at...
09:30
Hands-On Preview: Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the...
Hands-On Preview: Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force
Posted by Blake Grundman on October 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Zen Studios have been at this pinball thing for quite some time now. Between the console and iOS platforms they have become the undisputed champion of the digitalized steel ball. Their most recent offering, Star Wars Pinball,...
09:02
Transport Tycoon Review
Transport Tycoon Review
By Rob Rich on October 8th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ROUND, ROUND, GET AROUNDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The classic PC sim makes its way to iOS, complete with rewarding gameplay and a convoluted interface.
Developer: 31x Limited
Price: $6.99
Version Reviewed: 0.1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone...
08:45
Craneballs is Bringing Their Stleath-Action Line-Dra...
Craneballs is Bringing Their Stleath-Action Line-Drawer, 33rd Division, Back to the App Store
Posted by Rob Rich on October 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
A lot of people really liked 33rd Division and its World War II-themed line-drawing, yet it suddenly disappeared from the App Store back in 2009 for reasons unknown. It was gone, but certainly not...
08:03
Machines at War 3 Review
Machines at War 3 Review
By Phil Bickle on October 8th, 2013
Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
It may not be for everyone, but Machines at War 3 is easily one of the smoothest playing RTS experiences that can be had on the iPhone
Developer: isotope 244
Price: $6.99
Version Reviewed: 1.01
App Reviewed on...
07:45
Skype Update Gets a Fresh iOS 7 Look and VoiceOver I...
Skype Update Gets a Fresh iOS 7 Look and VoiceOver Improvements
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
9 to 5 Mac reports that Skype has received a fresh and cleaner feel for iOS 7, along with additional improvements and fixes. The new user interface is...
07:02
Buddy & Me Review
Buddy & Me Review
By Lucy Ingram on October 8th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DARE TO DREAMUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A 2D platform endless runner game, Buddy & Me falls short of expectation despite its beautiful graphics and an enchanting dream-like premise.
Developer: Sunbreak Games
Price: $2.99
Version: 1....
06:45
SkyView Satellite Guide Lets Users Track and Spot Sa...
SkyView Satellite Guide Lets Users Track and Spot Satellites in the Sky
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
SkyView Satellite Guide is a new space app that is centered around satellites. You’ll be able to spot satellites instantly when using the app....
06:03
Pandemic: The Board Game Review
Pandemic: The Board Game Review
By Campbell Bird on October 8th, 2013
Our Rating: :: PANDEMONIUMiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Work together to cure the world of disease in this cooperative translation of a popular board game.
Developer: F2Z Digital Media
Price: $6.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2
App Reviewed on: iPad...
Monday October 7
13:45
Skimmin Brings You the Most Important News From the...
Skimmin Brings You the Most Important News From the Day in Short Summaries
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
There is a new app for all of us very busy people, called Skimmin, that brings us the latest news in the fastest way possible. The app is...
12:45
Duet Offers a Hex-Like Gaming Experience to Test You...
Duet Offers a Hex-Like Gaming Experience to Test Your Reflexes This Fall
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Duet is a new “hex-like” mobile action game from Kumobius, which will be available for iOS in Q4 of 2013. It’s the player’s job to navigate two orbiting spheres past a maze of falling obstacles that increases with...
11:45
Bird Mania Dashes Through Birds and Scores Bigs Poin...
Bird Mania Dashes Through Birds and Scores Bigs Points for Free
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Get ready to freely dash through birds, build up a multiplier, and collect stars for big points in Bird Mania. The aerial runner is now available for free for a limited...
11:15
Matt Morris – iPhone 5S Adventure Goes Diving Off a...
Matt Morris – iPhone 5S Adventure Goes Diving Off a Cliff With the New iPhone 5S
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
“Matt Morris – iPhone 5S Adventure” is a short film that was shot completely on the iPhone 5S, showcasing the new camera and other features of the phone. With that, why not create some fun and entertaining...
11:02
Pic Scanner Review
Pic Scanner Review
By Angela LaFollette on October 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: EASY PEASYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Pic Scanner allows users to scan up to three photos at a time, and it’s loaded with many great features like special effects, photo albums, and automatic cropping.
Developer: Arvind Nangia
Price...
