Friday May 10
11:04
Tasty Tadpoles Review
Tasty Tadpoles Review
By David Rabinowitz on May 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: TRICKY PUZZELSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Tasty Tadpoles is casual game that is part puzzler and part arcade game.
Developer: Mark White
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out...
10:45
The Pocket Scavenger Gets You Interacting With The R...
The Pocket Scavenger Gets You Interacting With The Real World And Hunting Up Photos
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Pocket Scavenger is a new app that encourages people to use their phone or tablet to interact with their surroundings. The app asks users to find and...
10:15
Running With Friends Wants You To Outrun Bulls With...
Running With Friends Wants You To Outrun Bulls With Buddies
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Zynga just released a new app called Running with Friends. In this game, it’s the players’ job to outrun and outscore their friends while remaining one step...
10:04
Sink Review
Sink Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: PURE CHALLENGEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
A physics puzzler with no bells and whistles, Sink is quite the challenge but quite satisfying with it.
Developer: Adrian Johnston
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.2
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound...
09:45
Pixbits Crafts Junk Jack X, Adds New Worlds, Customi...
Pixbits Crafts Junk Jack X, Adds New Worlds, Customizable Characters, And Multiplayer
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Pixbits announces new title, Junk Jack X, which is currently scheduled for release in Q3 or Q4 of 2013, depending on the development process. The adventure begins on the same planet as the original Junk...
09:30
Favorite Four: Apps to Make Mom Smile
With the arrival of Mothers Day, children everywhere will be scrambling to show their appreciation. Perhaps consider one of these iOS options as well. Not that they’d replace quality time, of course. By all means go and treat your mom to a nice dinner, give her a call, or whatever else you were planning to do. We just ask you to consider adding...
09:15
Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders Flies In New Planes, Add...
Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders Flies In New Planes, Adds Weapons Hanger
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Three new planes (Horten Ho 229, Yakovlev Yak-9, Aichi D3A) are now available to take to the skies in the latest Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders update. There is also a new...
09:03
Kontacts Review
Kontacts Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FLEXIBLE CONTACTSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Bring together all your friends’s contact details and social networking information, to make it easy to get in touch.
Developer: Felipe Tumonis
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0...
08:45
DragonVale Update Adds New Giant Habitats For Your D...
DragonVale Update Adds New Giant Habitats For Your Dragons
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
New additions have been added to DragonVale, including new giant habitats that are available to raise your dragons in. The update also adds the ability to place egg pedestals in...
08:30
Airport Scanner Game Helps A Duke University Study O...
Airport Scanner Game Helps A Duke University Study On Real-Life Baggage Screening
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Kedlin’s popular luggage scanning game, Airport Scanner, powers a TSA study at Duke University. Airport Scanner is a casual game where players take the role of a TSA baggage screener and operate a life-like...
08:03
Briefs for Mac and Briefscase for iOS Review
Briefs for Mac and Briefscase for iOS Review
By Chris Kirby on May 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BREVITY IS THE SOUL OF WIT
Price aside, Briefs may well revolutionize the way apps are conceptualized.
Developer: Briefs LC
Price: $199.99 for Briefs for Mac OSX and FREE for Briefscase for iOS
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
Device Reviewed...
07:30
Asphalt 7: Heat Is Apple’s App Of The Week
Asphalt 7: Heat Is Apple’s App Of The Week
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Asphalt 7: Heat is Apple’s App of the Week, making the game free for the next 7 days. Now there’s no excuse not to get your hands on this racing title that’s full of speed and fun. It recently...
07:03
Special Enquiry Detail: Engaged To Kill Review
Special Enquiry Detail: Engaged To Kill Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CSI-STYLEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Offering quite the murder mystery, Special Enquiry Detail: Engaged to Kill is a great example of the Hidden Object genre.
Developer: G5 Entertainment
Price: $4.99 (to unlock full...
06:30
Epic Video Game To Be Released By Gameloft
Epic Video Game To Be Released By Gameloft
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 10th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Gameloft and Fox Digital Entertainment team up to release the official video game for the upcoming animated movie, Epic. The gameplay will have players building their own forest kingdom and fighting in action-packed battles filled with acrobatic...
06:03
Lonely Ship Review
Lonely Ship Review
By Rob Rich on May 10th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DARK SPACEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Despite the lack of light this endless flyer most definitely does *not* stumble around in the dark.
Developer: Inkling Games
Price: $2.99
Version: 1.2
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics /...
Thursday May 9
13:15
123D Creature – Create Your Own Monsters, Now Free
123D Creature – Create Your Own Monsters, Now Free
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Autodesk announces that 123D Creature is now available for free. This opens the door for even more artists to create and share their monstrous ideas in real life with the 123D Creature app....
13:03
Fort Defense Review
Fort Defense Review
By Blake Grundman on May 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: STAYS THE COURSEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Setting sail in the name of tower defense just ends up feeling like more of the same.
Developer: 8Floor LTD
Price: $2.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 2
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5...
12:45
The Loop Magazine Launched, Publishing Bi-Weekly Wit...
The Loop Magazine Launched, Publishing Bi-Weekly With Long-Form Journalism
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Jim Dalrymple of The Loop just launched The Loop Magazine, which will serve as an enhanced extension to the kind of great topical curation as on The Loop website....
12:30
Netflix Update Automatically Plays The Next Episode...
Netflix Update Automatically Plays The Next Episode In A Series
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Netflix app receives an update and makes it easier to watch episodes of your favorite TV shows, back-to-back, without having to manually start the next episode. The app...
12:30
Gameloft’s Blitz Brigade Shoots Its Way Onto The App...
Gameloft’s Blitz Brigade Shoots Its Way Onto The App Store
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Blitz Brigade – Online multiplayer shooting action! released today on iOS bringing forth first-person shooter action. Players choose between 5 classes with over 100 different...
12:03
TestRun Review
TestRun Review
By Ruairi O'Gallchoir on May 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: USEFULiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
A useful and potentially money saving app, TestRun lets users see how specific apps perform on their older iOS devices.
Developer: NeedBee
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
Device...
11:15
OK Go’s Say the Same Thing Connects Friends Who Gues...
OK Go’s Say the Same Thing Connects Friends Who Guess The Same Words
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
There is a new type of word game available on the App Store where friends win together by guessing the same word. From the band OK Go, Say the Same...
11:03
Strip Music Box Review
Strip Music Box Review
By Michael Carattini on May 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: AWKWARD CONTROLSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
In Strip Music Box players perform music by tapping on the screen using a trackpad and number grid. It’s an interesting yet awkward take on the genre.
Developer: Illkill...
10:30
iOS Games My Mom Doesn’t Hate
Moms and video games. I know there are always exceptions, but, at least for my generation, more often than not the two just don’t mix. I’ve spent over 25 of my 31 years playing them, and my mom has spent almost as much time expressing her distaste for them, specifically, she said, “all that bloody, gory, gooey violence.” I decided to take the time...
10:03
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol Review
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol Review
By Andrew Stevens on May 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: AIR SUPERIORITYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Ace Patrol flies players into turn-based aerial combat during World War I. Having a strategy for the skies is the challenge as players partake in multiple single player missions, each with...
09:37
Kevo Lock Uses Your iPhone As A Key
Kevo Lock Uses Your iPhone As A Key
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
As TUAW reports, Kevo by Kwikset is a new lock that recognizes your iPhone as a key and lets you unlock the door just by touching the lock. There is no need to pull out your keys to unlock it, though it does come with one as well. Instead of letting...
09:03
iOOTP Baseball 2013 Review
iOOTP Baseball 2013 Review
By Carter Dotson on May 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: OFF-SPEEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
iOOTP Baseball 2013 is still fun, but there’s definite issues with the series that remain unaddressed in its third incarnation.
Developer: Out of the Park Developments
Price: $4.99
Version Reviewed...
08:03
Las Vegas! Review
Las Vegas! Review
By Rob Rich on May 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: HIGH ROLLERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Roll some dice, place some bets, and hopefully come out on top in this iOS adaptation of a family-friendly board game.
Developer: Ravensburger Digital
Price: $2.99
Version: 1.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5...
07:30
Mushroom Wars Celebrates Online Multiplayer Update,...
Mushroom Wars Celebrates Online Multiplayer Update, Now Free For Limited Time
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 9th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Mushroom Wars is now available for free, for a limited time only. This comes alongside the new update, also now available. The update includes an online multiplayer...
07:03
Mosaique Review
Mosaique Review
By Rob Rich on May 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A REAL BRICK-BREAKERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Line ‘em up and clear ‘em out in this topsy-turvy tile matching puzzle game.
Developer: Winning Blimp
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
User...
06:30
It Came From Canada: A Preview of Fast & Furious...
Ah, Canada. The land where poutine is the national dish, ham is called bacon, and they worship hockey players as gods. They also seem to get many iOS games early. Since it’s a smaller country at about 10% of the population of the US, it makes a good test market. Every once in a while we like to pop in to the Canadian App Store and see what’s new...
06:03
Yam Yam: Puzzle Guardians Review
Yam Yam: Puzzle Guardians Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 9th, 2013
Our Rating: :: NOT QUITE GRIPPINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Yam Yam: Puzzle Guardians is cute to look at but quite underwhelming in terms of gameplay.
Developer: Honey Tribe Studios
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On:...
Wednesday May 8
12:45
Cyto Flings Forth A New World Of Puzzles
Cyto Flings Forth A New World Of Puzzles
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure receives an update and adds a new unlocked fourth world that provides even more flinging puzzle fun. There’s also a new trailer for the game which you can check out below...
12:30
Carmageddon Runs Down Its Price, Now Free
Carmageddon Runs Down Its Price, Now Free
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
For one day only, today, Carmageddon is available for free. In our review, Rob Rich mentioned, “Carmageddon is an older game, and it shows even on a mobile device, but people don’t always love old...
11:56
PDF Expert Adds New Editing Annotations Features
PDF Expert Adds New Editing Annotations Features
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
CultofMac reports, PDF Expert – Fill forms, annotate PDFs gets a new update and adds many new features, including the ability to copy, paste, move, resize, and change the properties of annotations...
11:03
Moldiv Review
Moldiv Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 8th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CREATIVE COLLAGESUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Collage tools are nothing new, but Moldiv makes things more interesting with a huge variety of different options and free-collage making tools.
Developer: JellyBus Inc
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1....
10:45
Rise and Swine, Bad Piggies, With 15 New Levels And...
Rise and Swine, Bad Piggies, With 15 New Levels And Replay Recording
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Bad Piggies receives an update and adds new tools to use in a quest to find chocolate cake. The Rise and Swine update adds new suction-cup tires and...
10:30
Me, My Mum And Our Mutual Love Of Apps And Games
When I was growing up, my friends’ parents never really got gaming. Some might have appreciated that their kids loved playing games, and would still buy them the relevant equipment, but they never really understood why it excited us so much. I happened to be part of a, then, very select group. I had parents who figured it out perfectly. My Dad was...
10:15
Disney Interactive’s Story Builds A Narrative Using...
Disney Interactive’s Story Builds A Narrative Using Your Photos and Videos
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Disney Interactive announces a new digital storytelling platform that turns photography and video into personal narratives. Story gathers your photos and videos and automatically assembles them into stories that are...
10:03
Infuse Review
Infuse Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 8th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SMART AND BEAUTIFULUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Offering plenty of options, Infuse makes it simple to view videos regardless of their format, all within an attractive outer shell.
Developer: Firecore
Price: $4.99
Version Reviewed: 1.2.1
Device...
09:52
Real Boxing Update Adds The Roman Colosseum As A New...
Real Boxing Update Adds The Roman Colosseum As A New Arena
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A new arena has been added in an update for Real Boxing. Players are now able to enjoy the scenic location of the Colosseum in Rome which is available through in-app purchase for...
09:30
Favorite Four: Vacation Planning Apps
In the midst of planning a vacation for the near-future? You lucky person, you. There are plenty of apps keen to help people along their way, but I take a look at four of my favorites for taking some of the effort out of the experience. In exchange, all I ask is to be able to sneak into someone’s suitcase for the trip. No? OK then, just enjoy the...
06:30
CookWizMe Bakes Up A Social Network For Cooks To Sha...
CookWizMe Bakes Up A Social Network For Cooks To Share Recipes
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 8th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
CookWizMe: cooking made easy with step-by-step photo recipes is a new app that allows people to visually share their favorite foods with other cooks. Users...
06:03
Nameless: The Hackers Review
Nameless: The Hackers Review
By Rob Rich on May 8th, 2013
Our Rating: :: HACK THE PLANETiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Nameless: The Hackers offers a legitimately interesting story and puts a unique spin on its RPG mechanics that actually works.
Developer: BoxCat LLC
Price: $3.99
Version: 1.1....
06:00
Hipstamatic Developers Announce oggl, Their Social P...
Hipstamatic has been a bit of an odd duck on the App Store. While it was one of the first photo apps to gain a strong following, it has already been used to take over two billion photos. But, it has been somewhat forgotten now that social sharing has taken center stage. Don’t get me wrong, it still has a large and very vocal following, and also a...
Tuesday May 7
13:03
iMech Online Review
iMech Online Review
By Rob Rich on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: NOT AN AMBI-TURNERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
I’m as anxious to blow up giant robots from inside a giant robot as the next person, but iMech could have handled it a lot better.
Developer: Mobula
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0.98
App Reviewed on: iPhone...
12:45
The Doors App Brings Fans Closer To The Band
The Doors App Brings Fans Closer To The Band
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
The Doors app tells the story of the band and provides a deeper look into their career with a unique way to view insider information. Fans will enjoy videos, audio, and photos while looking at the...
12:15
Puzzlejuice Spells Out A New Update
Puzzlejuice Spells Out A New Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A new update is now available for Puzzlejuice, a puzzle game with falling blocks and letters to spell words. The new update adds iPhone 5 support, achievements, a new power-up menu, and purchasable...
12:03
Heads Up! Review
Heads Up! Review
By Michael Carattini on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FUN PARTY GAMEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
In Heads Up! players take turns trying to get their teammates to guess the word that’s on the screen. It’s a fantastic party game suitable for the entire family.
Developer: Warner...
11:45
Kickstarter Funded Evilot To Launch May 15th On iOS
Kickstarter Funded Evilot To Launch May 15th On iOS
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Evilot, a Kickstarter funded puzzle-defense game, will launch May 15th on iOS. Featuring 50 levels in 5 unique territories, players must defend their castle from armies bent on taking all the loot. Players have 15 playable units that can...
