Tuesday May 21
13:02
Blitz Brigade Review
Blitz Brigade Review
By Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013
Our Rating: :: CHAMPION KILLERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Blitz Brigade is an enjoyable first-person shooter where players fight online in multiple gameplay modes, taunting their way to victory.
Developer: Gameloft
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2...
12:03
gMusic Submits Update To Bring Google’s All Access S...
gMusic Submits Update To Bring Google’s All Access Streaming Music Service To iOS
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 [ permalink ]
gMusic: A Google Music player is in the process of being updated to support Google’s All Access streaming music service. The All Access subscription service isn’t currently available on iOS through any app,...
12:02
CandyMeleon Review
CandyMeleon Review
By Blake Grundman on May 21st, 2013
Our Rating: :: SWEETLY ADDICTIVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Who could say no to a Chameleon that is this cute? Feed his sweet tooth and you will see just how fun it can be!
Developer: BulkyPix
Price: Free
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 2
Graphics /...
11:02
Fire & Forget: The Final Assault Review
Fire & Forget: The Final Assault Review
By Rob Rich on May 21st, 2013
Our Rating: :: MY CAR IS FIGHTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Fire & Forget: The Final Assault is one crazy post-apocalyptic ride.
Developer: Microids
Price: $1.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of...
10:45
Appy Geek Updates With Enhanced Design and Customiza...
Appy Geek Updates With Enhanced Design and Customizable Home Screen
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A new update is available for Appy Geek – tech news, which adds fully optimized viewing for the iPad along with an enhanced design. Users can now customize the app,...
10:30
What’s the Deal with rymdkapsel?
rymdkapsel made a bit of a splash when it was released on the PlayStation Vita a few weeks ago. And in another couple of months this excessively minimal and abstract strategic base building “sim” will be making its way on to the App Store for everyone’s enjoyment. Martin Jonasson, rymdkapsel’s creator, was kind enough to tell us a bit about where...
10:15
Star Command Getting Exploding Ships, Spreading Fire...
Star Command Getting Exploding Ships, Spreading Fires, and Away Teams In Future Updates
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 [ permalink ]
Pocket Gamer reports that War Balloon has revealed plans for future updates to it’s space sim, Star Command. There will be a new hull indicator that keeps the player aware of the possibility of their...
10:02
Catch a Ninja Review
Catch a Ninja Review
By Jordan Minor on May 21st, 2013
Our Rating: :: CATCH AND RELEASEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
It turns out ninjas aren’t that much tougher than fruit.
Developer: Penguin Spot Games
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.00
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3...
09:50
The Portable Podcast, Episode 186
On This Episode:
Carter and Kurt Bieg of Simple Machine talk about his studio’s new release, Tomb Breaker, how it spawned from a nearly-complete prototype of another game, and how it fits in with his other titles, Circadia and Twirdie.
Break into those tombs!
Episode Cast:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Kurt Bieg, Simple Machine
Music:
“Beatnes7 (...
09:45
Flickr Upgrades Its Free Users To 1 Terabyte Of Phot...
Flickr Upgrades Its Free Users To 1 Terabyte Of Photo And Video Storage
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Flickr made a major change to its service, now offerings a terabyte of free space for you to try and fill, for free. Flickr’s blog mentions that...
09:02
NonoCube Review
NonoCube Review
By Rob Rich on May 21st, 2013
Our Rating: :: CUBE LOVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Nonograms in 3D are just as awesome as they are in 2D.
Developer: Graycode Software
Price: $1.99
Version: 1.0.1226
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 3.5...
08:02
Khan Academy Review
Khan Academy Review
By David Rabinowitz on May 21st, 2013
Our Rating: :: LEARN ANYTHINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Khan Academy is a popular and free online collection of education videos. The app is a quick and easy way to watch any of its thousands of videos.
Developer: Khan Academy
Price: Free
Version...
07:30
Street Fighter IV Is Part Of Capcom’s Summer Kickoff...
Street Fighter IV Is Part Of Capcom’s Summer Kickoff Sale, Now Only $0.99 Cents
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Pocket Gamer reports that Street Fighter IV is currently available to download for only $0.99 cents as part of Capcom’s summer kickoff sale...
07:02
PhotoNova+ 2 Review
PhotoNova+ 2 Review
By Angela LaFollette on May 21st, 2013
Our Rating: :: ALMOST PICTURE PERFECTiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
A free powerful photo editing app that offers plenty of impressive tools to help users create beautiful photographs.
Developer: loran dyrmishi
Price: Free
Version: 1.0...
06:30
Slice Can Track Your Shipments On A Single Map
Slice Can Track Your Shipments On A Single Map
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Slice – Save Money & Track Your Packages lets you follow the shipping process of your online orders on a single map and alerts you when a package has shipped, is out...
06:02
Caveman Golf Review
Caveman Golf Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 21st, 2013
Our Rating: :: BOGEYiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Flawed and a little rough and ready, Caveman Golf still has enough going for it to intrigue.
Developer: Hello Simpson
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5...
Monday May 20
13:04
Tomb Breaker Review
Tomb Breaker Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SIMPLE MATCHINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Tomb Breaker keeps it simple with gameplay just a matter of matching up gems and nothing more. It’s fun for a time, but pretty forgettable.
Developer: Simple Machine
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed...
12:04
Jacob Jones And The Bigfoot Mystery Review
Jacob Jones And The Bigfoot Mystery Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Charming and cute, Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery also offers some fun puzzles and mysteries to solve.
Developer: Lucid Games
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1
Device Reviewed On:...
11:04
Equilibrium Review
Equilibrium Review
By David Rabinowitz on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: PARTICLE PHYSICSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Equilibrium is a physics-based puzzler with a unique and innovative story element.
Developer: Club House Studios
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5...
11:04
Gravity Guy 2 Review
Gravity Guy 2 Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: STEADY RUNNINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
With not much in common with its predecessor, Gravity Guy 2 is a fairly run of the mill Endless Runner.
Developer: Mini Clip
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5...
10:30
How To: Enable a Passcode to Protect Your Device’s C...
Think about all the important information and communication methods that you have available on your phone. Now think that it’s probably all unprotected if someone nabs your phone. Thankfully, it’s possible to set a passcode lock in order to help protect your device. Here’s how to do it and to keep it from being too much of a hassle to use your...
10:10
Video Filters Features Over 100 Customizable Video E...
Video Filters Features Over 100 Customizable Video Effects
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Video Filters is a new app from i4software that features 100 fully customizable real-time video filters. The app allows you to record live video with a pause and resume feature...
10:03
Manuganu Review
Manuganu Review
By Rob Rich on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A REAL FUN RUNNERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The name might be a mouthful but the incredibly well made runner it’s attached to makes up for it.
Developer: Alper Sarikaya
Price: $0.99
Version: 1.0.5
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating...
09:45
Chef Sleeve Keeps Your iPad or iPhone Clean While Co...
Chef Sleeve Keeps Your iPad or iPhone Clean While Cooking In The Kitchen
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
The Chef Sleeve provides all you masters of the kitchen the tools you need to keep your iPhone or iPad safe while cooking. Because cooking with an iOS device can get messy.
Chef Sleeve offers disposable protective...
09:30
Desti Uses AI To Find The Right Hotels and Vacation...
Desti Uses AI To Find The Right Hotels and Vacation Activities
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Desti – Hotel & Activities Vacation Planner (Hawaii and West Coast Only) is an app that plans your vacations by using artificial intelligence to sift through thousands of...
09:03
ERA Deluxe Review
ERA Deluxe Review
By Rob Rich on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: JACK OF ALL TRADESiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
ERA Defense offers a little something for everybody, so long as they like tower defense.
Developer: Josh Presseisen
Price: FREE
Version: 1.1
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound...
08:45
Light & Easy Magazine – Easily Cook Recipes From...
Light & Easy Magazine – Easily Cook Recipes From Bon Appetit, Self, and Gourmet
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Light & Easy Magazine is a new, special edition magazine that features recipes from popular cooking magazines like Bon Appetit, Self, and Gourmet. The...
08:30
Our Favorites Update: Life Hacker
When we introduced a new feature here at 148Apps, Our Favorites, we promised that more was coming down the pike (whatever *that* means). Well, that day has arrived with a new addition: Life Hacker.
These are the apps that we use to push the boundaries of our schedules, our minds, our bodies, and our working lives. Life Hacking is all about...
08:04
Frozen Synapse Review
Frozen Synapse Review
By Rob Rich on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: A GOOD DUST-UPiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
The slightly weird PC strategy game has crept onto the iPad and made itself right at home.
Developer: Mode 7
Price: $6.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad 3
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
User...
07:04
2020: My Country Review
2020: My Country Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: BE PATIENTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
One of the more satisfying freemium city building games out there.
Developer: Game Insight
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.04
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.75 out of 5...
06:30
instaPress – Create Your Own Books From Web Pages, P...
instaPress – Create Your Own Books From Web Pages, PDFs, or Word Docs
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 20th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
instaPress allows you to create your own books from word docs, PDF files, and web pages. Once created, books can be ordered through the app in...
06:03
Odd Squad Review
Odd Squad Review
By Campbell Bird on May 20th, 2013
Our Rating: :: ODDLY STRATEGICiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Odd Squad is a multiplayer strategy game that forces players to think differently.
Developer: FIRESTICK GAMES LLC
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4s
Graphics / Sound...
Saturday May 18
13:47
This Week at 148Apps: May 13-17, 2013
We Are Your App Review Source
Need to know the latest and greatest apps each and every week? Look no further than 148Apps. Our reviewers comb through the vast numbers of 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...
Friday May 17
13:30
Second Home – Xbox Live Indie Developers on the Shif...
The indie game development scene has been around for an incredibly long time; pretty much ever since people had the opportunity to program for themselves. However it wasn’t until shareware became a common method of distribution the 90s that it began to catch the notice of the masses, and even so, it took another decade to really take off....
13:15
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Adds New Character and Loca...
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Adds New Character and Locations In Latest Update
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
The Simpsons: Tapped Out has been updated with new locations and a familiar face, says Pocket Gamer. Agnes Skinner is now available in the game with a quest that...
13:03
Fast & Furious 6: The Game Review
Fast & Furious 6: The Game Review
By Jennifer Allen on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: SPEEDY YET SLOW PACEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
It’s not that Fast & Furious 6 isn’t a fun drag racer, it’s just that its slow recharging mechanic puts one off getting drawn in.
Developer: Kabam
Price: FREE
Version...
12:43
N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance Is Free Fo...
N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance Is Free For Today Only
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance is free for today only. In our review, Carter Dotson said, “N.O.V.A. 3‘s audience is clear: it’s for the FPS fan who wants a big,...
12:15
Turbo Racing League Is Now Available, Provides Playe...
Turbo Racing League Is Now Available, Provides Players A Chance To Win Cash Prizes
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Turbo Racing League is now available on the App Store, letting players race, drift, slide, and jump their way to the top of the leaderboards, as well as...
12:03
Running with Friends Review
Running with Friends Review
By Blake Grundman on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: FAMILIAR, YET FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
A game may look and play identically to other titles on the market, but this is one that manages to somehow charm it’s way past that.
Developer: Zynga Inc.
Price: Free
Version: 1.51
App...
11:45
Festival de Cannes Lets You Experience The Festival...
Festival de Cannes Lets You Experience The Festival In Real Time
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Festival de Cannes – Official mobile app allows you to experience the festival as it happens with access to articles, photos, and videos. It provides hour-by-hour coverage...
11:30
Sonic the Hedgehog’s Remastered Version Finally Rele...
The original Sonic the Hedgehog has been remastered for iOS, a la Sonic CD. Under the care of Christian Whitehead and his Retro Engine, the team at Sega who helped guide the port along, and Simon Thomley, aka “Stealth,” who helped put Knuckles into a Sonic 1 ROM, the original Sonic game is now even better, with tons of new extras for long-time...
11:15
tenXer Tracks All Your Activities And Reports Them F...
tenXer Tracks All Your Activities And Reports Them For You
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
tenXer provides you with a way to track all that you do, with location, service, and manual tracking. It allows you to know how often you are doing something...
11:03
Redline Rush Review
Redline Rush Review
By Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: TAKEDOWNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Redline Rush puts players in the driver’s seat of endless racing action as they swerve to avoid traffic and roadblocks, all while outrunning the police.
Developer: Dogbyte Games
Price: $0.99
Version...
10:45
GateGuru Adds Ability To Rent Cards With Two Quick T...
GateGuru Adds Ability To Rent Cards With Two Quick Taps
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
GateGuru, Airport Info & Flight Status is an app that lets you add a flight and receive full flight tracking, wait times, and airport information. The app...
10:15
Consumr Reviews Lets You Browse Product Ratings and...
Consumr Reviews Lets You Browse Product Ratings and Reviews from Thousands of People
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Consumr Reviews – Barcode Scanner is a product guide that allows you to browse ratings and reviews by thousands of consumers. The app...
10:03
Scaredy Squirrel: Look Out Review
Scaredy Squirrel: Look Out Review
By Jordan Minor on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: IT'S NUTSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
This licensed platformer brings a little too much cartoon insanity.
Developer: Watch More TV Interactive
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 4S
Graphics / Sound...
09:45
Temple Run 2 Update Rushes Through New Landscape and...
Temple Run 2 Update Rushes Through New Landscape and Obstacles
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
New terrain and obstacles makes their way into the latest Temple Run 2 update. There’s a new landscape called The Narrows that brings forth treacherous terrain to run through...
09:45
iKlip 2 Stand for iPad and iPad mini Now Available F...
iKlip 2 Stand for iPad and iPad mini Now Available From IK Multimedia
Posted by Andrew Stevens on May 17th, 2013 [ permalink ]
New iPad holders for musicians and presenters are now available from IK Multimedia, the leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories. The iKlip 2 for iPad and iPad mini is an enhanced version of the most popular...
09:30
Favorite Four: Freemium City/Village Builders
Freemium city-building games have been hugely popular on the App Store for nearly as long as the App Store has been around. With their trickle feeding approach to progress, and that temptation to spend real money to expand one’s virtual empire, it’s no wonder that everyone ends up intrigued. Like any genre, though, there are good and bad examples...
09:03
Bombcats Review
Bombcats Review
By Rob Rich on May 17th, 2013
Our Rating: :: KITTY KABOOMUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
It might just be time for the birds to make way for the cats.
Developer: Chillingo
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 4.5 out of 5...
