January 22nd, 2009 — Games, Puzzle
Update – this game appears to have been pulled from the App Store.September 28th, 2008 — Arcade, Games
Critter Crunch's graphics, animation, and sound really set the bar high.
Who needs another Bejeweled knockoff? Not me, that’s for sure. In fact, I passed Critter Crunch up when it first arrived in the App Store for that very reason. So why even bother with it? Well, as it turns out, this game offers so much more to the genre than matching similar shapes and colors. Critter Crunch really steps it up a notch by bringing character and original (not to mention addicting) gameplay to the table.
Capybara Games is no lightweight. A quick glance through their website reveals an impressive portfolio of mobile games. But this is their first foray into the iPhone scene. And with Critter Crunch tipping the scales at $7.99, it’s not an easy sell — especially with the App Store’s economy leveling out from the initial high prices. With all the other quality games in the App Store to choose from, is Critter Crunch’s overweight price tag worth it?
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September 26th, 2008 — Computer Control, Utilities
It would seem that the idea to create an app for controlling your computer using your iPhone or iPod Touch is a popular one among App Store developers. Only three months after the App Store launch, there are already no less than 8 apps that do this. With so much competition for such a specific utility, it’s hard to find one that really stands out against the rest. Today I’m taking a look at iTap, one such app.
iTap's screen looks very much like a MacBook Pro track pad.
So what makes iTap so special? Admittedly, it’s the only “track pad” app I’ve tried. But there’s good reason for that. You see, iTap is the only track pad app that supports both Windows and Mac operating systems. This was a major requirement for me, since I spend plenty of time on both sides of the OS wars every day. With pricing for this type of app ranging from $0.99 – $5.99, iTap hits the sweet spot at a reasonable $1.99. But does it live up to its promises?
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September 25th, 2008 — Bibles, Reference
Verses in BibleReader are formatted well and include links to footnotes.
Olive Tree Bible Software already has several Bible apps and bundles, including one that’s free in the App Store [links open in iTunes]. With so many offerings in the App Store, you would think iPhone development is their primary business. But you would be wrong. The Spokane, WA company has been in the Bible software business for 20 years, and they have over 280 handheld Bible resources under their belt. With the reputation they’ve earned, you know their BibleReader app for iPhone and iPod Touch is going to be good.
I had been scouring the App Store for a good Bible app since it launched. Having used BibleReader on Windows Mobile, I had hopes for seeing it in the App Store. The moment I noticed the ESV Study Bundle, I bought it. It proved to be an excellent app (better than the other Bible apps I had tried), and eventually I managed to land a beta version of their upcoming release. Read on for the entire rundown
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