Thursday May 9
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...
11:30
Hello Games Discuss Joe Danger Touch’s Success And F...
With eight billion coins having been collected in-game since Joe Danger Touch’s release in January 2013, the adventures of the daredevil stuntman have proved to be quite the hit. We managed to drag Hello Games’s managing director, Sean Murray, away from work on the latest game update, in order to learn a little more about the game and its future...
11:15
End of Aspiration Offers A Fantasy RPG Full of Belie...
End of Aspiration Offers A Fantasy RPG Full of Belief
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
KEMCO releases the English version of End of Aspiration, a fantasy RPG title that features five characters with their own beliefs that drive the story forward. To celebrate the release...
11:03
Dash & Bash Review
Dash & Bash Review
By Campbell Bird on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: DUCKING BEAVERSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Race against the clock and the dastardly Bash Beaver in this free to try 2D runner.
Developer: Touch.Play.Repeat
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4s
Graphics / Sound Rating:...
10:45
Chef Feed Update Adds Community Tab and Camera With...
Chef Feed Update Adds Community Tab and Camera With New Photo Filters For Your Best Creations
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Chefs Feed is an app that supplies users with restaurant ideas and dish recommendations throughout 16 cities. The app has...
10:30
The Portable Podcast, Episode 184
Once upon a time…
On This Episode:
Carter talks about the mobile version of Shoot Many Robots with two of the people who are working on it at original creator Demiurge Studios and mobile developer Owlchemy Labs.
Carter talks to the creator of The Golden Arrow about being a one-woman studio, and the challenge of making an endless runner with a...
10:18
Bastion Now Available For $0.99 Cents For Limited Ti...
Bastion Now Available For $0.99 Cents For Limited Time Only
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Bastion drops its price for a limited time only as it’s currently available for $0.99 cents. If you haven’t experienced this title yet, you’re missing out on beautiful artwork...
10:03
The Legend of Holy Archer Review
The Legend of Holy Archer Review
By Jordan Minor on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: YEAR OF THE BOWUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Mastering the bow is all that matters.
Developer: Summer Time Studio
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Controls...
07:04
Leviathan: Warships Review
Leviathan: Warships Review
By Rob Rich on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BLOW SHIP UPiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
This naval strategy game’s nuances are borderline inaccessible but with enough patience it can be fun. Sort of.
Developer: Paradox Interactive
Price: $4.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 3
Graphics /...
06:30
Adobe Working On iPad Stylus and Ruler
Adobe Working On iPad Stylus and Ruler
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iMore reports that Adobe is in the creation process of two hardware projects, Project Mighty and Project Napoleon.
Project Mighty is a Bluetooth LE-equipped stylus that allows you to draw objects on your iPad and features cloud connectivity that...
06:03
Haunted Hollow Review
Haunted Hollow Review
By Andrew Stevens on May 7th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SPOOKEY STRATEGYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Haunted Hollow has two mansions battling for complete control of the town below. Players send ghosts, vampires, mummies, zombies, werewolves, reapers and more into action to seize control of the...
Monday May 6
14:50
Topple 2 Now Live On The App Store – Classic iOS Gam...
Topple 2 Now Live On The App Store – Classic iOS Gaming Returns!
Posted by Rob LeFebvre on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
In case you missed it earlier, Topple 2 is coming back to the app store, this time via Mobage. The ngmoco:) classic block stacking game is a classic in the...
14:40
Star Wars Video Games To Be Developed and Published...
Star Wars Video Games To Be Developed and Published By Electronic Arts, Disney
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Electronic Arts and The Walt Disney Company announces an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement that allows EA to develop and publish Star Wars video games. EA will develop and publish Star Wars titles for...
13:04
Emily in Darkness Review
Emily in Darkness Review
By Rob Rich on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A LITTLE DIMiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Emily in Darkness looks like a dark and disturbing adventure, but some bad translation ruins a lot of the mystique.
Developer: Daniel Halat
Price: $1.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on:...
12:30
Plants Vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time To Launch In Ju...
Plants Vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time To Launch In July
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
It’s been announced that Plants vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time will launch this July, though still no decision on what exact day. Pocket Gamer also mentions, while there isn’t a lot of detail, that Plants vs Zombies 2 will feature a “...
12:04
AfterLight Review
AfterLight Review
By Michael Carattini on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ROBUST PHOTO EDITINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
AfterLight is a simple yet powerful photo editing app with an intuitive user interface and a ton of great features.
Developer: Simon Filip
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.6
App...
11:55
Leviathan: Warships Returns To The App Store, Fixes...
Leviathan: Warships Returns To The App Store, Fixes Multiplayer Issue
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Leviathan: Warships returns to the oceans of the App Store after being summoned back to shore due to multiplayer issues, last week. The issues are no more as the game has been...
11:04
Star Command Review
Star Command Review
By Campbell Bird on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: TREKKIES REJOICEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Command your crew of space cadets to explore the unknown in this lovingly crafted sci-fi simulation game.
Developer: Star Command, LLC
Price: $2.99
Version: 1.0.0
App Reviewed on: iPad
Graphics /...
10:30
How To: Use Calendar Reminders and Recurring Events...
Recently, I saw someone tweet that they had forgotten their anniversary. Now, with some people, I could understand this, but this person, who shall remain nameless so as to not immortalize their indiscretion, is very tech-savvy. Really, there should be no excuse! But sometimes you just don’t know how to use technology to your benefit in certain...
10:15
Google Updates Gmail With Direct Links To YouTube, G...
Google Updates Gmail With Direct Links To YouTube, Google Maps, and Chrome
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 6th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Next Web reports that Google released an update to its Gmail app, guiding users towards the use of other apps by Google. Now when you receive an email with...
10:03
Farm Heroes Review
Farm Heroes Review
By David Rabinowitz on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SAVE THE DAYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Farm Heroes is a casual arcade game where players launch exploding animals out of a slingshot at enemies.
Developer: Greatest Games
Price: Free
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5...
09:30
Favorite 4: Audio Recording Apps
Make your voice be heard! Or perhaps your music as well. Whatever sounds you need to record, there’s an app to make that happen. Here are four of our favorites.
iSaidWhat?!: I’ve used probably 6 different iOS devices over the past 3 years, and the list of apps that I’ve installed on all of them is short; iSaidWhat?! is on all of them. This audio...
09:03
iPlan for iPad Review
iPlan for iPad Review
By Angela LaFollette on May 6th, 2013
Our Rating: :: CLEAN CALENDARiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
iPlan syncs perfectly with Google Calendar and iCal, and it has many features that make it a worthy candidate for replacing both.
Developer: GKproject
Price: $0.99
Version: 4.0
App Reviewed on: iPad...
