iPhone App Reviews

Wunderkit (3.5 mice)

Wed, 16 May 2012

Wunderkit - 'A New Way to Organize Your Life' Wunderkit is a place that lets you organize and accomplish all of life's projects, however big or small, with the help of your friends, family and colleagues. Whether it's a family reunion, a vacation or something for the office, Wunderkit will make it happen. It was built with you in mind... ★★ Key Benefits ☆ Organize all of life's projects in one place, and become more focused. ☆ Work with your friends and get social by commenting on and liking updates, tasks and notes. ☆ Stay up to date with your projects anywhere, anytime with cloud sync between the web and iPhone. ★★ Key Features ☆ Workspaces: Have a project? Create a workspace and begin working on it in seconds. ☆ Built-in apps: Brainstorm with Notes, organize with Tasks, and track team progress with Dashboard. ☆ Collaboration: Invite your friends from Facebook and Twitter, and work with them as a team. ☆ The stream: From status updates to recent activity, you'll always know the status of your projects. --------------------------------- Want to keep up with the latest Wunderkit info? Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/6Wunderkinder Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/6Wunderkinder Need some help or have some feedback? Direct your questions/comments to support@wunderkit.com (iTunes link)

Cubemen (3.5 mice)

Tue, 15 May 2012

Cubemen is a fast paced, action packed, original singled & Multi-player 3D TD / RTS hybrid! Get ready for some crazy Cubemen action! ■ iPad "Game of the Week" in the UK and France! ■ ■ Cubemen is for iPad2+ only. ■ ■ iPad Retina Ready .. Looks amazing! ■ Check out the trailer at.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydugeOVAHmQ It’s the age old struggle between Good vs Bad, Blue vs Red, Little men vs Little men. Use your own little Cubemen to defend your base from other little Cubemen that are trying to run it over. It’s the usual story, but with many very interesting twists. Play a purely Defense game in various modes on a sweet selection of levels, or go into Skirmish mode and play a new type of TD game against either the computer or another human opponent. That’s right.. Two way REAL-TIME TD against the computer or a real person! There are no static towers, just little men! Spawn your little Cubemen with orders to get to a certain location to attack or defend. You can move your Cubemen around the board at any time or click on an enemy to target them. Game Specs:- ■ 30 Defense Levels ■ 22 Skimish Levels (AI & Online Multiplayer) ■ 6 Defense Gameplay modes ■ 5 Cubemen colour choices ■ Individual score ladders for all Defense levels ■ Comprehensive stats and rank tracking for Skirmish levels ■ 27 Achievements to earn in game ■ GameCenter integration ■ Take a photo of your face and stick in on your Cubemen's faces ■ Cubemen Multi-Player games are cross platform, so you can play iPad v.s Steam or Steam v.s MAS or MAS v.s iPad... lots of Cubemen Multi-Player goodness! ■ ■ Cubemen is for iPad2+ only. ■ ■ iPad Retina Ready .. Looks amazing! Rated 9.5/10 on Desura! It’s TD like you’ve never seen or experienced before. Grab it now! Follow 3 Sprockets on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/3sprockets Become a fan on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/3Sprockets/165028644033 (iTunes link)

ChannelCaster Personalized News Mashup (3.0 mice)

Mon, 14 May 2012

Drowning in news & information overload? ChannelCaster organizes and curates the stuff YOU care about, solving this problem for good! “…ChannelCaster is a winner.” –CNET The iPhone and iPad are amazing for staying up-to-date. But there’s so much content that it’s nearly impossible to stay organized and and keep up. Other apps have attempted to cut through this clutter, but none of them nails it perfectly. That is, until ChannelCaster. ChannelCaster approaches the problem differently, giving you the perfect way to get information and be entertained. ChannelCaster offers access to dozens of leading news channels in categories like news, sports, & entertainment. And it presents them in a unique, beautiful way. But ChannelCaster does MUCH more. ★ Multimedia Mash – Other apps include feeds from the web or Twitter. ChannelCaster includes those and more. Our channels mash feeds from web sites, RSS, and Twitter, plus videos from YouTube, and photos from Flickr. The result is a multi-media experience that blows other apps away. ★ Customization – ChannelCaster’s “Build” functionality lets you create your own multimedia channels, super fast and easy. Keep these channels private or share them with the ChannelCaster community. ★ Community – Every ChannelCaster user has the ability to add content to the app. The result is a crowd-sourced, crowd-curated wealth of content that can’t be found anywhere else. ★ Breadth – Thanks to the ChannelCaster community, no one can match our breadth of content. Other apps have dozens or even hundreds of scources. ChannelCaster has thousands of channels and is growing every day. ★ Curation – Having this many choices is overwhelming. ChannelCaster’s editorial team constantly analyzes the thousands of channels, factors in user ratings, and promotes the best ones to “Tier 1”. While you have access to all channels, there is clear delineation of what is the best stuff. You can also save channels to your “Favorites”. More goodness: ★ Access your Facebook and Twitter feeds ★ Weather, stock, and horoscope information in ticker format, with the option to drill deeper ★ No creepy usage tracking analyzing your reading habits and serving cookie-cutter content. Don’t delay, get ChannelCaster now! Download. Discover. Mash. Share. (iTunes link)

Team Stream (3.5 mice)

Sat, 12 May 2012

Team Stream by Bleacher Report gives you all your favorite teams' breaking news from across the web as it happens. Just pick the teams or leagues you love and get real-time, hand-picked notifications for them so you're always the first to know big news. Open a stream anytime to find even more stories for your teams from local newspapers, websites, blogs, Twitter, and Bleacher Report. ★ Allow Push Notifications for team news alerts ★ Step 1: Pick the teams and leagues you care about Step 2: Find out your teams' news before your friends – get team notifications sent by B/R editors as news breaks Step 3: Open a team stream to find even more hand-picked stories from local newspapers, websites, blogs, Twitter, and B/R Step 4: Share the biggest news and best stories with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and more See what real fans have said in our 5-star app's reviews: ★★★★★ "Love it!!! - Delivers breaking news faster than ESPN. Good stuff." ★★★★★ “Wow - I'm just blown away by how good this is! The stream is awesome, and the breaking news is dead on. So much better than trying to follow multiple teams on ESPN. NICE JOB FELLAS!” ★★★★★ “SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!! - As soon as I got the app and added my local team, I got breaking news from my team before they broke the news on a local sports talk radio that I listen at work every day. From that moment I fell in love with the app!!! Awesome app, I recommend it to every sports fan!!!!!” ★★★★★ “Great app - Instead of having to go to multiple sites, I get a quick fix on my favorite teams with just this one.” ★★★★★ “Perfect - Get all your local teams big news in your notification center. How awesome!!!!!” ★★★★★ “Great App!! - This app is very useful for breaking news and interesting tidbits from my teams. Being separated from home sports city makes it tough to get a ton of info on just a couple teams I want to follow, better than twitter only sports related updates.” (iTunes link)

Backgammon NJ (4.5 mice)

Fri, 11 May 2012

*** Game Center enabled! Play matches online & chat. Invite a friend or be auto-matched with a random player. *** FAQ: http://gamecenter.njsoftware.com REVIEWS "[I] know strong bg play when I see it. This app is the strongest iPhone bg app I've played with by far. It does not cheat period. ...Analyzing these matches with eXtreme Gammon confirms a world class level of play with normal luck factors. If you are losing, get over it. So would 99.9% of the other backgammon players in the world. It is just that good. Learn from it." -Richard Munitz, Giant of Backgammon, #21 world ranking in 2009 "Backgammon NJ is without question the best backgammon program for the iPhone. It plays at a very high level and is such a good program that I often use it myself to practice." -Phil Simborg, Professional Backgammon Teacher and Player, www.thebackgammonlearningcenter.com "I've played over 500 games now; I've checked about 5% of these against World Class Desktop programs (GNU, BGBlitz); and I've actually used some of the competition. NJ has the best interface and has more useful functions than any other backgammon apps out there." "As someone who has played a lot online (FIBS, Gamesgrid, and others) and live, playing this app (on its hardest setting) is like playing a master player or like playing GNU." IS THIS GAME RIGHT FOR YOU? This game is best for people: - Who recognize the strength of neural network backgammon bots - Who want to improve their game by playing against a world-class level AI - Who are willing to use the in-depth, technical features included in the game to prove that it is honest (http://www.njsoftware.com/note.html) - Who have the technical knowledge required to understand the use of the above features - Who are willing to play lower skill levels if those levels are more suited for their playing skill - Who will not insist on only playing the higher skill levels & expect to win consistently against those levels If you fit all of the above, then this game is what you're looking for! If the above doesn't describe you, then this game isn't right for you, and you won’t be happy playing it. You’ll be much happier if you choose a different game with an easier AI. IMPORTANT Read our detailed responses to false reviews: http://response.njsoftware.com ABOUT Backgammon NJ is a full-featured game which uses an advanced, neural network-based, artificial intelligence. Play against a computer AI, another person in 2-player mode on one device, or online against friends & other players. Using Tutor Mode & Hints, Backgammon NJ can show you how to improve your game! Discriminating players will appreciate how well the AI plays. It uses a neural network trained on millions of positions, a bearoff database, & a match equity table to achieve strong gameplay that will challenge even expert players. FEATURES • Neural network-based AI • 2 game types: Standard or Nackgammon • 4 skill levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert • Customizable board design & checker colors • High-res graphics for the Retina display • Mersenne Twister algorithm for random number generation • Doubling cube • Single games or match play up to 25 pts • Crawford rule for match play • 1-player mode vs. computer (no internet req'd) • 2-player mode on one device (no internet req'd) • Game Center: Play online with friends & other players (requires internet & iOS 4.1 or later) • Chat with your online opponent • Online ELO leaderboard • User-friendly, tap-to-move interface • Highlighted checker movement options • Hint & Undo • Learn with Status Meter & Tutor Mode • Game & dice stats, including ELO rating & ER • Email .mat match files • Options to reverse board direction, resign, use one-tap moves, auto bearoff, auto finish, & much more (iTunes link)

BungeeAir ( mice)

Thu, 10 May 2012

This innovative security solution must be used with the Kensington BungeeAir Wireless Leash & Battery Case (sold separately).

Your first line of defense in keeping your iPhone 4 and data safe! Add the Kensington BungeeAir App to secure and protect your iPhone 4 against loss and unapproved use. The BungeeAir App alerts you when your phone is left behind and prevents others from seeing the screen or accessing files. In addition you can use the wireless leash function to find your iphone4 or BungeeAir fob.

The BungeeAir App integrates seamlessly with the Kensington BungeeAir Wireless Leash & Battery Case to turn your iPhone 4 into a secured device. See (BungeeAir url) for more information. And check out more innovative and productive accessories at www.kensington.com.

Features

- Wireless leash allows fob and iphone4 to communicate

- Fob alarms with sound and vibration when wireless leash is broken

- Case instantly invokes password security when wireless leash is broken

- Phone is secure and user can silence alarm

- Two-way wireless leash function lets you find your phone or BungeeAir fob

- Status shows communication between phone and fob

- 2.4 GHz wireless technology

(iTunes link)

PDFpen (4.0 mice)

Thu, 10 May 2012

★ Winner! Macworld Best of Show, Mac Observer Editors' Choice ★ Sign a contract, make corrections, fill out an application, make comments on a presentation and much more. PDFpen is the only PDF editor available for both iPad and Mac, with iCloud storage for seamless editing. "Groundbreaking... PDFpen is a powerhouse when it comes to both editing and marking up PDF documents, and it’s hard to believe that this high level of functionality comes from an iPad application." - iPad AppStorm Get the PDF editing power you need in a beautifully-designed, easy-to-use application! * Add text, images and signatures, comments and more Take control of your PDF documents. Comment on drafts. Scribble layout changes. Highlight important text. Add page numbers… and more. * Make changes, fix typos, resize and delete images--easily With a couple of taps in PDFpen, change the price in a catalog or correct a misspelling without needing to go back to your computer and edit the original document. Move, resize and even delete images too. * Sign a lease or contract--and turn it around quickly Easily add your signature to a PDF, and then email it directly from PDFpen. No printer or fax machine necessary! * Fill out an application--and submit it right from your iPad Fill out a PDF form with ease. Add your signature and return it quickly. FEATURES - Read and edit PDF documents on your iPad - Store documents in iCloud for sharing between devices - Optimized for Retina display - Add text, images and signatures to PDFs - Correct text in original PDF with editable text blocks - Move, resize, copy and delete images in original PDF - Import images from iPad Photo Library - Save frequently-used images, signatures, objects and text for reuse - Fill out PDF forms - Add notes, comments, and freehand scribbles - Draw lines, arrows, rectangles, ellipses and polygons - Mark up documents with highlighting, underscoring and strikethrough; proofreading symbol collection included - Duplicate and rotate pages - Copy, combine, rename and delete documents - Organize your documents using Folders - Thumbnail view sidebar for easy skimming - Retrieve and save PDFs directly with Dropbox, Evernote and Google Docs; share PDFs with a computer via Wi-Fi; transfer documents using iTunes, FTP, WebDAV, and iDisk. SUPPORT Smile offers fast and friendly support. If you have any questions or feedback we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at support@smilesoftware.com. (iTunes link)

Adventure Bar Story (3.0 mice)

Wed, 09 May 2012

Own a Bar Inside an RPG! -Simulation Management Meets Full Scale RPG- #1 RPG in 18 countries! Slice Up Monsters For Your Main Dish! “I'm so high on this because it's the best of every world. I'm not spending hours and hours senselessly grinding, and I'm not cooking fake food until my eyes bleed. The mix of action and simulation feels right. The pacing is good.” -toucharcade.com “It's a massive game, with a seriously smart idea that has been executed well. If you're hooked by RPGs and find simulations addictive, this game might just eliminate your free time altogether.” -Pocket Gamer “We spent way more time than we bargained for with a near-final build as we got sucked into its intricacies, but we’ve managed to tear our thumbs away from the touchscreen long enough to write up some impressions.” -iFanzine.com Your sister's shabby tavern is facing a takeover by a rich restaurant owner, Gustav. The only way to save it is to become the most popular place in town! -Adventure the World to Find Ingredients! -Slice Up Monsters For Your Main Dish! -Fish & Farm for Exotic Produce! -Grow your revenue, complete quests, and win contests to rank up your bar! ★★Story★★ Kamerina's Bar is a typical tavern in the world of an RPG where adventurers gather to share information. YOU are the owner. Gustav, the rich neighborhood restaurant owner, is trying to buyout your tavern. Gustav is a powerful man, if you don't do anything, he will drive you out of business and force you to sell the bar! Best way to defend the take over? WIN THE CROWD! Become the most popular bar in town, so even Gustav can't touch you! ★★Game Play★★ - Slice Up Monsters for Your Main Dish! Battles are the best way to get exotic ingredients. Slice up a dragon, and bring back its meat to cook dragon steak! Steal its eggs to make dragon omelets! - Rank up Your Bar! Cook with the ingredients gathered in your adventure. Serve customers and win contests to Rank up Your Bar and trigger RPG events. Do you have what it takes to analyze seasonal demand changes and combos? -Eat to Level Up! Unlike most RPGs, the characters in this game do not level up by fighting monsters. EXP is gained only through eating! Make enough food for your customers and party members. The better the food, the stronger they get. - 400 Recipes There are over 400 recipes in the game! Completing the recipe book will be a tough challenge. Lead your party members to over 10 dungeons in the game to look for rare ingredients! ※iAPs are absolutely unnecessary for the full completion of the game. Only 50-70 hours of your time is! There is also no waiting time in the game. It’s NOT a pay or wait game. ※To all iPad users! This game is NOT universal. Although it is playable on the iPad, you will need to use the 2x zoom option to play it at full screen. (iTunes link)

Bobsled Calling - unlimited free calling (3.5 mice)

Tue, 08 May 2012

****Thanks to our great users for making us the #1 Social Networking App in 22 countries.**** ****No need to log in with Facebook with this update**** Bobsled Calling gives you UNLIMITED FREE CALLING to all your friends and family - talk to any of your Facebook friends and make free calls to any phone in US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. With a universal way to communicate, Bobsled users can easily message or call for free across devices, countries, social networks, operating system - and all mobile carriers. Concerned about going over your monthly minutes? With Bobsled, you'll never need to worry about that. No calling plan with your iPhone, iPod, or iPad? No problem. Bobsled lets you make calls from any iOS devices. Bobsled is a new way to communicate, centered around your social circle. Today, that means one-touch calls with or without phone numbers. Simply tap on a friend to call them. Bobsled will find them on Facebook or their iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, and connect the call. If they are not there, send chat messages right from the app. Always stay connected with your friends. Your friends can reach you anywhere with Bobsled, in your browser or on your phone or tablet. Expect great things in future releases, including video calling, inbound calls from any phones, calls to additional countries, and much more! Jump on FEATURES - Works over Wi-Fi and 3G/4G - Log in with either email or Facebook to make free calls - Free calls to to any landlines and mobile phones in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Facebook friends - Receive calls from your Facebook friends - Chat with your Facebook friends - Leave Voice Messages - Create Favorites - Keep a history of conversations with your friends We love to hear from our users. Drop us a note to weloveourusers@bobsled.com. Don’t forget to check out Bobsled on the web - http://www.bobsled.com Please note: Data rates may apply. Each call is limited to 75 minutes. (iTunes link)

Kinectimals (3.5 mice)

Mon, 07 May 2012

This irresistible mobile experience gives you the chance to use your phone to visit the island of Lemuria and play with, care for and fall in love with your very own cub. Bring your pet with you wherever you go! If you’ve already experienced Kinectimals on Kinect for Xbox 360, your phone becomes the key to unlocking five new cubs on your console. Stand-alone mobile game features Kinectimals’ signature visual quality, delightful animation and brand new ways to play with your cub! To learn more, go to www.xbox.com/Kinectimals, http://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=6 Some functionality not available in all regions. (iTunes link)