Monday October 7
10:45
Tanto Cuore Has Players Reaching the Goal of Being K...
Tanto Cuore Has Players Reaching the Goal of Being King of Maids in This Anime-Style Card Game
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Tanto Cuore is a Japanese anime-style deck-building card game where players take of the role of a master of a mansion full of serving maids...
10:30
How To: Block Contacts in iOS 7 and Configure Contac...
iOS 7 contains two new options for managing contacts: blocked contacts and short names.
Blocking a contact will prevent that contact from calling, messaging, or FaceTiming you. Blocked contacts can be added in two ways: You can do it from a message by tapping the Contact text in the upper-right corner, and then tapping the (i). From Phone or from ...
10:03
Intuos Creative Stylus by Wacom Review
Made by: Wacom
Price: $99.99 in all black or black/blue with case and battery.
Hardware/iOS Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Usability Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Reuse Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Build Quality Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Bottom Line: The Intuos Creative Stylus is a fantastic stylus for...
09:45
Real Boxing Enhances its Multiplayer, Lets Friends F...
Real Boxing Enhances its Multiplayer, Lets Friends Fight Through Game Center
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Real Boxing gets a new enhanced multiplayer mode that brings realtime multiplayer to the ring, providing gamers with the ability to fight friends online...
09:02
The Cave Review
The Cave Review
By Blake Grundman on October 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: UNCONTROLLABLE CREATIVITYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A sad example of not all platforms being equal, especially when poor touch controls are in the mix.
Developer: Double Fine Productions, Inc
Price: $4.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad...
08:45
SteerList Helps Users Remember the Little Things By...
SteerList Helps Users Remember the Little Things By Notifying Them at the Correct Times
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
SteerList is a smart list app that helps you get things done by reminding you of the little things as you drive or walk near a...
08:03
Gunner Z Review
Gunner Z Review
By Carter Dotson on October 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DEAD GAME WALKINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Gunner Z has plenty of zombie-killing action, but does it ever get to be fun?
Developer: BitMonster
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out...
07:45
Earbits Free Radio Connects Music Fans With Independ...
Earbits Free Radio Connects Music Fans With Independent Music From All Around the World
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Earbits Free Radio is a new free online radio app that helps artists and music fans discover each other. It provides independent music from all around the world, and it analyzes the user’s phone to...
07:02
The Mud Monster Review
The Mud Monster Review
By Amy Solomon on October 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: EXQUISITE ILLUSTRATIONS
A picture book for art lovers old and young, The Mud Monster is a lovingly illustrated application.
Developer: Tizio BV
Price: $1.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 3
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars
Storytelling/...
06:45
Rdio Makes its Stations Available for Free, Update A...
Rdio Makes its Stations Available for Free, Update Adds New Station Sharing Feature
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Rdio invites all to listen to its personalized streaming stations for free. No longer do you need a subscription to get access to all of Rdio’s...
06:03
Pocket Casts Review
Pocket Casts Review
By Lee Hamlet on October 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: STYLISH AND USER-FRIENDLYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Browse, subscribe, and play podcasts in style with the feature-packed Pocket Casts.
Developer: Shifty Jelly
Price: $3.99
Version Reviewed: 4.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4S
iPhone...
Sunday October 6
08:31
This Week at 148Apps: September 30-October 4, 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 Reviews Archive for every single review we’ve ever written.
Shadowrun Returns
What was old...
Friday October 4
13:01
Stars Savior Review
Stars Savior Review
By Campbell Bird on October 4th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FLOAT ONiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Use gravity to guide the stars savior and save the universe in this casual arcade game.
Developer: Tarek Mongy
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.00
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4S
Graphics...
12:01
Battlehorn Review
Battlehorn Review
By Phil Bickle on October 4th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SPAWN UNITS, DEFENDiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Battlehorn tries to ride the line between being simplistic without being a unit spam game. It doesn’t quite succeed, but is still fun.
Developer: iosoftware
Price: FREE
Version...
11:30
It Came From Canada: GT Racing 2
GT Racing 2 is Gameloft’s first concerted take at entering the free-to-play racing simulation market, one notably established by Real Racing 3 earlier this year. Much like EA and Firemonkeys’ title, Gameloft is currently doing a limited-region test for the game. I practiced my “ehs” and “aboots” and got my hands on this game before its worldwide...
11:01
Buddy Vampire Review
Buddy Vampire Review
By Jennifer Allen on October 4th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SPOOKY CREATURE REARINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Offering a slightly different take on the virtual pet genre, Buddy Vampire bundles in some mini-games and more, in this fairly hands-off simulation.
Developer: Drew Rogers
Price: FREE...
10:31
Dodo Leather Wallet for iPhone 5/5s Review
Made by: DodoCase in San Francisco, CA
Price: $69.95 in Tan or Black
Usability Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Durability Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Build Quality Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars
Bottom Line: The Leather Wallet case for iPhone 5/5S from Dodo is a very sturdy portfolio style case with an extra insert on the...
10:01
Dragon Academy Review
Dragon Academy Review
By Jennifer Allen on October 4th, 2013
Our Rating: :: PLAYING IT SAFEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Sticking very close to some familiar source material, it’s not so much that Dragon Academy is a poor Match-3 game, more that it offers nothing new.
Developer: Team Chaos
Price: FREE
Version...
09:30
Pocket Titans & The Art Of Combining X-Com With...
Candy Crush Saga meets X-Com meets Game of Thrones? It’s an impressive mix of genres and ideas, and it forms the basis for a new title called Pocket Titans. A turn based RPG puzzle adventure game, Pocket Titans certainly sounds pretty exciting. Its origins are quite something too, having been conceived by veteran developers, John Payne & Ian...
09:14
Star Wars Tiny Death Star – What Happens When the Em...
Star Wars Tiny Death Star – What Happens When the Empire Takes Over Tiny Tower
Posted by Jeff Scott on October 4th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Disney today announced Star Wars: Tiny Death Star for release very soon. It’s a version of Tiny Tower based in the Star Wars universe. It’s about time Disney started putting out Star Wars games! Though I don’t...
09:01
Nakama Review
Nakama Review
By Carter Dotson on October 4th, 2013
Our Rating: :: GRAB YOUR FRIENDSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Nakama throws plenty of fast-paced ninja action at players in a blocky 2D landscape.
Developer: Chi Trung Tran and Crescent Moon Games
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.03
Device Reviewed On: iPhone...
07:45
Duolingo Goes All The Way In Its iOS 7 Redesign Upda...
Duolingo Goes All The Way In Its iOS 7 Redesign Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 4th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Duolingo gets a new update that goes all the way in redesigning its app for iOS 7. It features a completely new look and has different end screens that shows off your progress for...
07:15
NASCAR: Redline Brings All The Pacing and Progressio...
NASCAR: Redline Brings All The Pacing and Progression of NASCAR to iOS
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 4th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Hey, all you loop zoomers! Eutechnyx has driven its NASCAR series to mobile, bringing NASCAR: Redline to your favorite iOS devices. This is the first officially licensed NASCAR game for iOS, which can be downloaded...
07:01
Projector Up! Review
Projector Up! Review
By Angela LaFollette on October 4th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SIMPLIFIED ACCOUNTINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Designed for freelancers and small businesses, Projector Up! helps make managing finances a less daunting task.
Developer: Moslight LLC
Price: Free
Version: 1.0
App...
06:43
Sponsored Feature: Falling off your Bike Baron vs Fl...
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 the...
06:33
Sponsored Feature: Pull on your running shoes and sp...
There are lots of running titles on the App Store, you see, but only Kahala’s Blimpie Run gives you the opportunity to win free delicious subs for a year from Blimpie – America’s oldest and continually operating sandwich chain.
In Blimpie Run, you take control of a young sub called Del E. Fresh, and take off across California, Arizona, and Georgia...
06:15
Epocrates Bugs + Drugs Informs Users About Different...
Epocrates Bugs + Drugs Informs Users About Different Types of Bacteria
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 4th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Epocrates Bugs + Drugs is a free app that tells users about different types of bacteria and the resistance patters that are seen in communities...
06:01
Gappy’s Mystery Letters Review
Gappy’s Mystery Letters Review
By Amy Solomon on October 4th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CHARMING LETTER PRACTICE Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Gappy’s Mystery Letters is a charming letter drawing app with a fun mystery theme and coloring pages.
Developer: Spinlight Studio
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.1
App Reviewed on:...
Thursday October 3
13:01
Pocket Mine Review
Pocket Mine Review
By Campbell Bird on October 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: DIG DEEPUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Manically dig for treasures and explore the underground in this fast-paced mining-themed arcade game.
Developer: Roofdog Games
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.2.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4S
Graphics /...
12:15
Kingdom Rush Updates With Two News Stages and Heroes...
Kingdom Rush Updates With Two News Stages and Heroes, Five New Enemies and a Boss
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Ready for some more action defense gameplay? Kingdom Rush just unleashed two new stages to face-off against the demon hordes and five...
12:01
Trace 2 Review
Trace 2 Review
By Lucy Ingram on October 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: A LONG DRAWN-OUT SEQUELUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Five years after it’s predecessor, Trace 2 ticks all the boxes for a beautifully drawn sequel, but will fans of the original agree?
Developer: Kevin Calderone
Price: $2.99
Version: 1.0
App...
11:45
Netflix Update Adds AirPlay Streaming For iOS 7
Netflix Update Adds AirPlay Streaming For iOS 7
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Netflix gets an update that adds Netflix HD and AirPlay streaming for iOS 7 users. I guess that means I should start up my subscription again and see what Michael Westen has been up to!...
11:22
Circa News Gets Redesigned for iOS 7 In Its Latest U...
Circa News Gets Redesigned for iOS 7 In Its Latest Update, Adds Breaking News Alert Feature
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Circa News gets a brand-new update that adds support for iOS 7, receiving an optimized and beautiful new redesign. It also...
11:01
Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel HD Review
Brightstone Mysteries: Paranormal Hotel HD Review
By Jennifer Allen on October 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: TYPICAL ADVENTURINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
An entertaining enough if unremarkable adventure gaming experience for the casual player.
Developer: G5 Entertainment
Price: FREE ($6.99 to unlock full game)
Version...
10:15
Spin Provides High Quality Video Communication With...
Spin Provides High Quality Video Communication With Up To 10 Friends
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Spin: The New Together for iPhone and iPad is a new video communication app that focuses on quality in audio, video, image, and interactivity. The real-time together...
10:01
Kickstarting Captain Casual: An Epic Sci-Fi Adventur...
One of the consistently most positive things about the rise of the App Store is the ability for one-person developers to get somewhere and release their own titles, under their own steam and hard work. Sacrifices might need to be made but it’s encouraging to see so many creative spirits work so hard at achieving their dreams.
One such person is...
09:15
Transport Tycoon Has Players Managing Their Own Tran...
Transport Tycoon Has Players Managing Their Own Transport Company
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Transport Tycoon gives players involved in their very own simulation management game on iOS. The game offers plenty of depth with over 49 scenarios for players to...
09:01
SpellGrid+ Review
SpellGrid+ Review
By Jennifer Allen on October 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: FLEXIBLE WORD CREATIONUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Create as many words as possible from one larger word, in this open ended and enjoyable word game.
Developer: Song San Hong
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone...
08:45
Beyond the Dead Brings A Survival RPG To Mobile Devi...
Beyond the Dead Brings A Survival RPG To Mobile Devices This Fall, Features 100 Unique Survivors and Over 400 Weapons
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Who’s ready to go beyond the dead in a new RPG from GREE’s Vancouver studio? Well, Beyond the Dead goes beyond the dead in a game that has over 100 unique survivors...
08:31
earHero Headphones Review
Made by: earHero
Price: $149 for earphones and case
Hardware/iOS Integration Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Usability Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Reuse Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Build Quality Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3.13 out of 5 stars
Bottom Line: When safe earphone use is a concern, and it probably should be in more instances...
07:01
Apple Dash HD Review
Apple Dash HD Review
By Jennifer Allen on October 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: RETRO PLATFORMING DELIGHTSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A nostalgic trip for many, Apple Dash HD is a highly enjoyable and challenging vertical platformer.
Developer: Strange Flavour
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On...
06:45
Roadee Music Notifies You As Soon As New Music Relea...
Roadee Music Notifies You As Soon As New Music Releases From Your Favorite Artists
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Are you always finding a way to miss a new album release from your favorite artists? Roadee Music is a new app that will alert you...
06:15
Rebuild: Gangs of Deadsville Gets A Kickstarter Camp...
Rebuild: Gangs of Deadsville Gets A Kickstarter Campaign To Bring An Even Deeper Rebuild Experience To iOS
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Remember that popular and hard to put down simulation title, Rebuild? The developer has started a new Kickstarter campaign to bring a sequel to iOS, Rebuild: Gangs of Deadsville...
06:01
gMusic 2 Review
gMusic 2 Review
By Angela LaFollette on October 3rd, 2013
Our Rating: :: FEATURE PACKEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Designed with iOS7 in mind, gMusic 2 allows users to listen to their entire Google music collection without using any space on their iOS device.
Developer: IIS
Price: $1.99
Version: 1.0
App...
Wednesday October 2
13:03
T.E.C 3001 Review
T.E.C 3001 Review
By Rob Rich on October 2nd, 2013
Our Rating: :: CALL T.E.C SUPPORTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
T.E.C 3001 is a good looking runner with plenty of content to enjoy, but it’s saddled with a control scheme that gets in the way of actual enjoyment.
Developer: Bulkypix
Price: $2.99
Version...
12:45
Warhammer Quest Adds 9 New Settlements, 14 New Story...
Warhammer Quest Adds 9 New Settlements, 14 New Story Quests, and 3 New Characters In Latest Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 2nd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Warhammer Quest gets a new expansion pack, The Brutal Tribe, that costs $4.99 and adds a new region with 9 new settlements and 14 new...
12:15
Scribd Gets A New Monthly Service Plan For Users To...
Scribd Gets A New Monthly Service Plan For Users To Access Over 40 Million Books and Written Works
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 2nd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Scribd – The World’s Digital Library has launched a new book subscription service for a monthly rate of $8.99. Scribd has more than 40...
12:03
Pocket Yoga Review
Pocket Yoga Review
By Jennifer Allen on October 2nd, 2013
Our Rating: :: INFORMATIVE & CALMINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Find a few moments of peace and calm while learning to be more flexible, courtesy of Pocket Yoga.
Developer: Rainfrog
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 3.1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5...
11:45
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Gets A New Halloween Update...
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Gets A New Halloween Update That Adds Spooky New Characters and Quests
Posted by Andrew Stevens on October 2nd, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Ghosts have made their way to Springfield in the latest Halloween themed update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out. This brings even more spooky...
11:02
Fitlist Review
Fitlist Review
By Jennifer Allen on October 2nd, 2013
Our Rating: :: SIMPLY CONVENIENTiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Sick of using Notes or pen and paper to track workouts? Fitlist has simplified the entire process.
Developer: Alex Papanicholas
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed...
