Tuesday July 30
09:02
Kelley Armstrong’s Cainsville Files Review
Kelley Armstrong’s Cainsville Files Review
By Jennifer Allen on July 30th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SHORT BUT GRIPPINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
With a Hound of the Baskervilles style storyline, Kelley Armstrong’s Cainsville Files is a pretty appealing interactive story.
Developer: Penguin Group
Price: $3.99...
08:51
Venerable Zagat Restaurant Guide Now An App From Goo...
Venerable Zagat Restaurant Guide Now An App From Google
Posted by Rob LeFebvre on July 30th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Zagat is the first name in restaurant rating, having started in 1975 to cover just New York eateries and growing to over 70 cities in 2005. Now, Google brings Zagat to the mobile era with Zagat, a free app for your iPhone that...
08:03
TurtleStrike Review
TurtleStrike Review
By Carter Dotson on July 30th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FAST TURTLEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Get ready to fight turtle armies in this fast-paced online turn-based strategy game.
Developer: eeGon
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.3
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of...
07:20
App Annie Releases Analytics App
App Annie Releases Analytics App
Posted by Jeff Scott on July 30th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
App Annie has long been a company indispensable to the serious app publisher. Their service tracks app download, in-app purchases, rankings, and ratings. Aimed at allowing app publishers...
07:02
Unpuzzled Review
Unpuzzled Review
By Jennifer Allen on July 30th, 2013
Our Rating: :: NUMBER FOCUSEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Solve the number puzzles in this simplistic yet entertaining logic puzzler.
Developer: NetDevo
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.1
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5...
06:03
VISUALARM Review
VISUALARM Review
By Angela LaFollette on July 30th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ALARMINGLY SIMPLEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
VISUALARM makes it possible to set and manage multiple alarms thanks to its simple and well-designed interface.
Developer: WOW inc.
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on...
Monday July 29
15:45
Quick Preview: Supernauts, a Minecraft/Clash of Clan...
What is it with the water in Finland? Do they pipe in creativity-enhancing drugs along with the fluoride? From the same country that brought us Angry Birds and Clash of Clans comes Supernauts.
Supernauts is an interesting mashup of games, a cross between a building game like Minecraft and an simulation game like Clash of Clans. Supernauts will...
13:03
Prehistorik Review
Prehistorik Review
By Lee Hamlet on July 29th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CLUNKY CONTROLSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Originally from the Stone Age of console games, this update of a classic platformer doesn’t quite hit the mark due to haphazard controls.
Developer: Microids
Price: $2.99
Version: 1....
12:45
Fuel Monitor Wants to Help You Save Money at the Pum...
Fuel Monitor Wants to Help You Save Money at the Pump
Posted by Rob Rich on July 29th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Driving can be stressful, but paying for gas can be even worse. Fuel Monitor, a free app from Adir Genish, is meant to ease some of that pain.
Fuel Monitor runs in the...
12:02
Coffeetopia Review
Coffeetopia Review
By Angela LaFollette on July 29th, 2013
Our Rating: :: COFFEE JUNKIES UNITEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Coffeetopia allows users to easily find, rate, and share great coffee with friends and other coffee lovers.
Developer: SellanApp
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0.0
App Reviewed...
11:30
How To: Enable and Manage Google’s 2-Step Verificati...
Many people use Google accounts to get their email, contacts, and calendars on iOS. If these accounts were compromised, it’d be a bad situation. However, there’s one way to ensure account safety: by setting up two-factor authentication. Google supports it for accounts, and iOS can use it, but there are some special things to know for iOS users.
To...
11:03
Super Juice Master 5000 Review
Super Juice Master 5000 Review
By Rob Rich on July 29th, 2013
Our Rating: :: JUICE IT OR LOSE ITUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Make juice or die in this wacky fight for human survival.
Developer: Metaversal Studios
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars...
10:30
Mighty Rabbits with Guns – The Story of Breach &...
There’s been a fair amount of buzz surrounding Breach & Clear even before it was released on the App Store last week. And with good reason: it’s pretty awesome. However, there’s a bit more to the story of this mish-mash of genres and themes, including some rather unexpected sources of inspiration. Josh Fairhurst (president of Mighty Rabbit)...
10:03
Caveman Feast Review
Caveman Feast Review
By Jennifer Allen on July 29th, 2013
Our Rating: :: TASTY AND PURE MEALSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Plenty of recipes abound in this Paleo diet focused cookery app.
Developer: Fat-Burning Man
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
iPhone Integration Rating: 3.75...
09:30
Freak Tower, From Puzzles and Dragons’ Developer, Gu...
Freak Tower, From Puzzles and Dragons’ Developer, GungHo, Mixes Building With Defense
Posted by Rob LeFebvre on July 29th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
GungHo, the developer behind incredibly successful free-to-play game, Puzzles and Dragons, has a new game out. Titled Freak Tower, it is also a free-to-...
09:30
Five Of The Most Recommended Apps This Week: July 22...
Each and every week, we take a look at the top twenty apps as recommended on Powerslyde. Once installed on your iOS device, Powerslyde detects the apps you have installed, then recommends apps you may like and may not be aware of. Think of it as a way to get App recommendations from somewhere other than the App Store itself.
This week, five of...
09:15
Teslapunk Offers Artsy Arcade Action In This New Shm...
Teslapunk Offers Artsy Arcade Action In This New Shmup
Posted by Rob LeFebvre on July 29th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Honestly, I just wanted to use the word, “shmup,” in a headline.
Also, this game is by Thorsten Fleisch. an artist who makes visually interesting short films, like Energie!, which...
09:02
Splyce Review
Splyce Review
By Carter Dotson on July 29th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DJ MADE EASYiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Want to make some super sweet party mixes with little effort? Splyce is here.
Developer: InQBarna
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
iOS Integration Rating:...
08:38
Konami’s MLB Live Challenge Aims For The Bleachers
Konami’s MLB Live Challenge Aims For The Bleachers
Posted by Rob LeFebvre on July 29th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Ever wanted to run your own baseball team? Well, the time is nigh, with the recent release of MLB Live Challenge, an interesting mix of fantasy sports and team management sim using real results from Major League Baseball.
Build your...
08:03
PAC-MAN DASH! Review
PAC-MAN DASH! Review
By Ruairi O'Gallchoir on July 29th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DASHING FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A fun and inspired endless running game, putting a fresh twist on the classic Pac-Man game.
Developer: NamcoBandai Games Inc.
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5...
07:02
Prince of Persia The Shadow and the Flame Review
Prince of Persia The Shadow and the Flame Review
By Rob Rich on July 29th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SEQUELICIOUSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Prince of Persia series gets yet another modernized port, and the App Store is all the better for it.
Developer: Ubisoft
Price: $2.99
Version: 1.0.4
App Reviewed on:...
06:03
Blitz Block Robo Review
Blitz Block Robo Review
By Jennifer Allen on July 29th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FRANTIC BLOCK BUSTINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Offering frantic Match-3 style gaming, albeit with an unique twist or two, Blitz Block Robo is a fun way to score chase.
Developer: Nexus Game Studio
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0...
Saturday July 27
16:12
This Week at 148Apps: July 22-26, 2013
Your App Experts
Week-in and week-out, the 148Apps reviewers search through the 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 just a little bit more to offer. Want to see what we’ve been up to this week? Take a look...
Friday July 26
13:03
Moon Track Racing Review
Moon Track Racing Review
By Jordan Minor on July 26th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CHEESE WHEELSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Moon Track racing is kind of broken, but it’s broken in the best ways.
Developer: Night Vision
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5...
12:02
Chillaxian Review
Chillaxian Review
By Carter Dotson on July 26th, 2013
Our Rating: :: RADICALUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Prepare for chillaxing while busting aliens in Chillaxian.
Developer: Madgarden
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Controls Rating: 4.5...
11:45
Temple Run: Oz Runs To Emerald City, Offers More Tha...
Temple Run: Oz Runs To Emerald City, Offers More Than 100 New Challenges
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 26th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Temple Run: Oz takes a trip to the Emerald City, having players run high above the city while participating in Team Challenges and over 100 new Emerald City...
11:30
iRig HD and Amplitube for iPad Review
Developer: IK Multimedia
Price: $4.99 for Amplitube, $99.99 for iRig HD
Version Reviewed: 3.0.2
iPad Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars
IK Multimedia just keeps getting better, improving its products with each iteration...
11:02
Riptide GP2 Review
Riptide GP2 Review
By Andrew Stevens on July 26th, 2013
Our Rating: :: HARSHER WATERSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Riptide GP 2 improves on the fast-paced hydro jet racing action of its predecessor, adding new tracks, vehicles, and tricks for players to splash around with.
Developer: Vector Unit
Price: $2.99...
10:30
Developer Spotlight: Hyperbolic Magnetism
With Lums being the latest title to gain an esteemed Editor’s Choice award, we took some time to get to know more about its developer, Hyperbolic Magnetism, and find out exactly what makes the team tick.
Who is Hyperbolic Magnetism?
Primarily a team of two in terms of the development side of things, the team is based in Prague, Czech Republic,...
10:15
The Manischewitz Recipe & Holiday Guide Gets Peo...
The Manischewitz Recipe & Holiday Guide Gets People Ready To Cook For The Holidays
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 26th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Manischewitz Recipe & Holiday Guide is a free app that comes just in time for the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The app...
10:03
Sky Gamblers: Cold War Review
Sky Gamblers: Cold War Review
By Carter Dotson on July 26th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ACES HIGHUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Get ready to shoot down some online opponents in Sky Gamblers: Cold War.
Developer: Atypical Games
Price: $4.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4....
09:45
DietBet Update Improves On Its Social Sharing and Ac...
DietBet Update Improves On Its Social Sharing and Activities
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 26th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Dieting app DietBet gets a new update that allows you to like and reply to activities and cheerboard messages. You can also use Facebook and Twitter to share...
09:30
Action Mobile Games Sets Sights on Co-op with 2013:...
Whenever zombies and/or mutants have overrun the Earth, iOS gamers are always more than happy to take to the streets and start blasting. However, they haven’t had many opportunities to do so with friends. That’s why James Petty, president of Action Mobile Games, and the rest of the development team have been working on 2013: Infected Wars. They’re...
09:02
Cafe Murder Review
Cafe Murder Review
By Rob Rich on July 26th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DEATH-DEFYING DININGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
There’s a bit more to this time-management murder-fest than meets the eye.
Developer: Beaver Toad Software
Price: $1.99
Version: 1.2.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound...
08:30
Smithsonian Channel for iPad Adds Image Galleries, V...
Smithsonian Channel for iPad Adds Image Galleries, Videos, and More In Latest Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 26th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Smithsonian Channel for iPad adds a new way to create your own channel in the latest update. The update lets you browse image galleries, save your favorite...
08:03
Red Bull Kart Fighter 3 – Unbeaten Tracks Review
Red Bull Kart Fighter 3 – Unbeaten Tracks Review
By Lee Hamlet on July 26th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CRAZY KARTINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The newest addition to the popular racing series, Kart Fighter 3 is more of the same mad go-karting action, with a few new surprises thrown in.
Developer: Red Bull
Price:...
07:30
Yahoo! Fantasy Sports – Football Improves Performanc...
Yahoo! Fantasy Sports – Football Improves Performance, Lets Players Draft Fantasy Teams In Latest Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 26th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Yahoo! Fantasy Sports – Football is getting ready for the new season as it is now faster and easier to use thanks to the latest...
07:02
Cannon Crasha Review
Cannon Crasha Review
By Carter Dotson on July 26th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DON'T CRASHUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Cannon Crasha features plenty of cannons, but not enough fun.
Developer: Gangogames LLC
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars...
06:30
Starbucks Selects Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure For Its Pi...
Starbucks Selects Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure For Its Pick of the Week, Offers Free Codes At 15,000 Locations
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 26th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Enjoy a nice cup of coffee this week, along with a free code for Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure when visiting your local Starbucks coffee...
06:03
A Ride into the Mountains Review
A Ride into the Mountains Review
By Rob Rich on July 26th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A LONELY, BEAUTIFUL JOURNEYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
As understated as just about every aspect of A Ride into the Mountains might be, everything comes together to craft a truly impressive experience.
Developer: Lee-Kuo Chen
Price...
Thursday July 25
13:02
Depixelate Review
Depixelate Review
By Campbell Bird on July 25th, 2013
Our Rating: :: PIXELATED SCRAMBLEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Decipher pixelated pictures and fill in the blank in this new word game.
Developer: PixlBot Studios
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4s
Graphics / Sound Rating: Rating: 2 out of...
12:03
End Of Aspiration Review
End Of Aspiration Review
By Jennifer Allen on July 25th, 2013
Our Rating: :: COMFORT JRPGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Playing it safe, End of Aspiration might lack inspiration at times, but it’s still a kind of comfort gaming for JRPG fans.
Developer: Kotobuki Solution
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2...
11:30
MapleStory Live Deluxe Deals Out Massive Damage With...
MapleStory Live Deluxe Deals Out Massive Damage With New Demon Avenger Character
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 25th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
There is a new addition to the side-scrolling MMORPG, MapleStory, as Nexon has revealed a new character. Continuing the MapleStory unleashed content,...
11:15
Bzzt! Bird Zapper: Seasons Is Now Unleashing Attack...
Bzzt! Bird Zapper: Seasons Is Now Unleashing Attack Combos
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 25th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Bird Zapper: Seasons is here, the sequel to the original action/puzzle title. It’s time to join up with our hero once more to zap, tap, freeze, and whack those who have...
11:02
KRE-O CityVille Invasion Review
KRE-O CityVille Invasion Review
By Campbell Bird on July 25th, 2013
Our Rating: :: LEGGO MY KRE-OUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
KRE-O CityVille Invasion is a Lego-like city management game that asks players to defend their creations from criminal mastermind, Dr. Mayhem
Developer: Zynga
Price: FREE
Version: 1.1.1...
10:30
Fish Out Of Water! Launches Huge Update With Costume...
Fish Out Of Water! Launches Huge Update With Costumes For Each Fish
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 25th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Fish Out Of Water! gets its biggest update yet, as Halfbrick Studios adds two new costumes to collect for each fish which changes the in-game physics and abilities. You...
10:15
Angry Birds Rio Adds 15 New Summertime Levels For A...
Angry Birds Rio Adds 15 New Summertime Levels For A Total Of 250
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 25th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Pocket Gamer reports that Angry Birds Rio added 15 new summer-themed levels in its latest update. There are also new bonus levels to unlock and new items to enjoy, including...
10:03
BLOODMASQUE Review
BLOODMASQUE Review
By Rob Rich on July 25th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A VAMPIRIC FACE-OFFUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The option to add a custom photo face to the main character in BLOODMASQUE is a total gimmick, but the game said gimmick is attached to is actually pretty cool.
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
Price: $6.99...
09:45
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol Adds 60 New Missions, Lets Yo...
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol Adds 60 New Missions, Lets You Pilot Bombers, Recon Planes
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 25th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A new update has landed on Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol, adding over 60 new missions and new mission types. However, the biggest and most noteworthy addition to...
09:30
djay 2 Arrives With A Complete New Redesign
djay 2 Arrives With A Complete New Redesign
Posted by Andrew Stevens on July 25th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
djay 2 has arrived, bringing a complete redesign to the popular DJ software. djay 2 turns your iPad into an on-the-go DJ system with integrated music, allowing you to perform live, record mixes, or...
