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WELCOME
WELCOME TO APPS MAGAZINE Your essential apps guide every issue
The team recommends…
NICK JONES
JACK PARSONS
The sequel to iA Writer, Writer Pro (page 34) offers an exciting new way to write and edit your work without cluttering your touchscreen with ugly buttons or drop-down menus.
Stealth thriller Republique (page 41), from the makers of Metal Gear Solid, proves that smartphones and tablets are more than capable of competing with console games.
MARTYN LANDI
VICTORIA RICHARDS
A podcast app might not sound like the most riveting UX, but Castro (page 28) is changing that. The polished interface will have you listening to even more downloads than before.
With so many interactive books on the App Store, Lochfoot (page 28) does a great job standing out. With its charming story and graphics, this is perfect bedtime reading.
Editor in Chief
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“They can just use their desktop computer to do that.” This is a persistent misconception about apps that ignores the fact tablet sales have overtaken PC purchases. However, massive tech firms such as Facebook (page 6) and small start-ups like Jelly (page 23) are both producing services that are ‘mobile-only’. This issue we celebrate the 50 best apps ever (page 16) that have innovated ways to get the most out of your device. We also compare the games that make the most of touchscreen controls (page 38) and review apps like Freesat (page 24) and The Walk (page 31) that push the boundaries of what mobile can do. Fancy downloading any of the apps we’ve reviewed? Just tap the web address at the end of full-page and half-page reviews to open it in the App Store or Google Play Store automatically.
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OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.1
CASTRO - HIGH FIDELITY PODCASTS OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | £1.99/ $2.99 | v1.0.6
LOCHFOOT
OiPad | iOS 5.1 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.0
WRITER PRO
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £13.99/$19.99 | v1.0
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CONTENTS 290 APP REVIEWS FREE
19 APPS
022 Enjoy a big night out
WORK
14 APPS
034 Writer Pro
Have a top night on the town
Improve your writing workflow and avoid being distracted
035 Screens VNC
023 Jelly This new social network is off to a wobbly start
024 Freesat Control your Freesat box from your iOS device
024 Can You Escape 2 The long-awaited puzzle sequel has finally arrived
ENTERTAINMENT 19 APPS 026 Top apps to tee off Get better on the green
Stream your PC to your iPhone or iPad for remote working
035 Peek Calendar Intuitive on-the-go appointment-making
GAMES
Interact with extinct animals
028 Castro Podcasts that look as good as they sound
028 Lochfoot
038 Gesture-driven games Making the most of the mobile experience
039 Cut the Rope 2 Om Nom returns New stealth thriller gaming series
040 Danger Joe Infinity Dexterous daredevil fun
Part Bigfoot, part Nessie, lots of fun
EVERYDAY
19 APPS
030 Be a mobile mechanic The best auto repair apps
031 The Walk Every step counts in this unique fitness tracker
032 Horizon Say goodbye to vertical videos
032 Primrose Cupcake Recipes Tasty recipes, but is it half-baked?
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19 APPS
040 Republique
027 NHM Alive
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A BIG 22 ENJOY NIGHT OUT
CONTENTS
006 Facebook Paper Can this new iPhone app save the iconic social network?
008 Q&A Find out how to get in shape with the Spotify of slimming
009 How to play guitar Master chords and scales before recording a hit track
010 Win! Mobi SD card Connect your digital camera to your smartphone with Wi-Fi
011 My home screen The essential downloads for the TV addict
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012 Gear roundup
THE ESSENTIAL DOWNLOADS FOR iPHONE, iPAD & ANDROID
TOP APPS TO TEE OFF
This month’s must-have accessories for your smartphone and tablet
BE A MOBILE 30 MECHANIC
PLUS
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LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR APPS!
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GESTURE-DRIVEN GAMES
042 Compress data with Onavo Extend Save mobile data and get up to five times more from your monthly data plan with one free download for iPhone
HOW WE REVIEW OPERATING SYSTEM
Certain apps only work on specific operating systems, check your device meets the specifications here.
FORMAT
Some apps are very specific to iPhone or iPad, however if listed with a plus symbol, apps will work on both devices.
PRICE
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v4.5.2 O Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v4.6.3
VERSION
We always review the latest versions of apps when going to press, but bear in mind issues we outline maybe fixed in updated versions.
We list the most up-to-date price possible, but check the App Store before purchasing. Free apps may still include in-app purchases.
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FACEBOOK LAUNCHES RADICAL NEW READER APP Coinciding with its tenth anniversary, social networking giant Facebook has launched a new app called Facebook Paper. The iPhone download is a departure from Facebook’s traditional role with a new look and a focus on reading news stories rather than connecting with friends. Paper has an immersive design with fullscreen, distraction-free layouts, notably excluding the adverts that were recently added to their main mobile app. Being Facebook, you can still use the app to view your friends’ status updates and photos, however its principal purpose is for discovering news stories from around the world. Similar to other news aggregators, Paper presents users with a choice of different sections, such as Headlines, Tech or Planet. Each section contains various news stories that have been picked by Facebook’s in-house editors, and users can choose which sections they’re most interested in to appear on the app’s start screen. The first product from Facebook’s new Creative Labs offshoot, Facebook Paper is exclusive to iPhone and only available in the United States for now. However, international users can still download it if they create a new iTunes log-in and register it as a US account. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said that ‘fragmenting’ the social network’s services into different apps, such as Paper and the incredibly popular Facebook Messenger app, is the future of the company. However,
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not all of their mobile spin-offs have been successful. Facebook Poke, a Snapchat-like service that allowed you to send messages that vanished after a few seconds, launched in December 2012 and was roundly derided. Facebook Home, a launcher that displayed status updates on the homescreen of Android phones was also a flop last year. These high-profile failures have also been followed by claims that the social network as a whole is losing popularity. Researchers at Princeton University have speculated Facebook will lose 80 per cent of its users by 2017, going the same way as MySpace and Bebo. Another report that was published at the same time by University of London claimed the site is already ‘basically dead and buried’ among 16-18-year-olds. Still, early reviews for Paper suggest that Facebook may have opened a new chapter. Customer ratings at the time of writing – based on over 5,000 downloads within a week of its release – are positive, averaging at four-and-a-half stars. Critics have also praised its intuitive interface and compared its magazine-like design to Flipboard.
FACEBOOK PAPER – STORIES FROM FACEBOOK OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | v1.0
IN TOUCH STAY IN TOUCH
TOP STORIES
Though Paper is aimed at reading the news, you can still respond to Friend Requests, read your Messages, and check Notifications.
In a design that has drawn comparisons to Flipboard, Facebook Paper imitates a magazine with headline stories and large images. Tap on an article and it will ‘unfold’ like an envelope.
SLIDE DOWN SETTTINGS
Swipe downwards from the centre of the screen on any page, whether on the start page or in an article, to access Settings to manage the app.
CATEGORIES CAROUSEL
Swipe sideways on the main Headline image to quickly move between Categories, such as tech news or sports scores, and update the newsreel with related stories.
INTUITIVE NEWSREEL
Swipe sideways to view an endlessly refreshing reel of stories within a category. You only need to flick upwards to view an article in fullscreen mode.
PANORAMIC PHOTOS
When viewing horizontal images, simply tilt the screen left or right and the image will move side to side as though you’re looking through a window.
LIKE SOCIAL NETWORKING? CHECK OUT Q&A APP JELLY ON PAGE
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PERSONALISE YOUR PAPER
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SECTIONS Pick the sort of stories you want to read by swiping down from the start screen to open Settings, then tap Edit Sections. Here you can scroll through a range of topics, such as Enterprise, Family Matters and Tech. Flick up to add topics to your newsreel and drag and drop Sections to rearrange their order.
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LIKE PAGES You can’t influence the news stories that appear in Paper because the app’s editors curate them, but if you tap the Search bar in Settings you can look up Pages for your favourite news outlets and Like them. They will then get the Paper experience when viewed in the Facebook section of the app.
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TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS In order to stay up to date on comments, posts, and other items that take place on Facebook, you will need to turn on notifications. The first item at the top of the Settings is Facebook Notifications. Turn it on and your notifications will start coming through Paper instead of the Facebook app.
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READ LATER Before you leave settings, there’s one more thing you should turn on. Paper gives you the option to read articles later via a variety of services. Paper works with Pocket, Instapaper and more – all you have to do is log in and start saving items to enjoy those longer reads at a time of your choosing.
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GET IN SHAPE WITH NUTRACHECK
This virtual weightwatching group gets real life results, says Nutracheck MD Tim Vryenhoef
CALORIE COUNTER + Scan barcodes for quick calorie counting and track your weight loss in-app. Additional features are available by subscription. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium | v3.1.2 http://bit.ly/calcountios O Android | OS 2.2 | Freemium | v2.2.148 http://bit.ly/calcountand
Like Spotify for slimming, Nutracheck offers a variety of ways to track your eating habits – dependent on how much you want to spend. The free download Calorie Counter + for iOS and Android includes a barcode scanner to find out what’s in your meal, but a subscription grants you access to nutritionists and fitness experts, plus a community of users for emotional support – even a live mobile weigh-in. With the launch of a new iPad version of Calorie Counter +, we chatted with Nutracheck.co.uk’s managing director Tim Vryenhoef. How does Nutracheck distinguish itself from other calorie counting apps? We seek to distinguish ourselves by being the easiest calorie counter and food diary out there. We have unique features like our food database, which is the UK’s largest with over 140,000 foods, all with UK weights and servings. We use picture search in the food diary as photos make it faster to find what you ate. There’s the option to keep a picture food diary, which some users find more visually engaging. Plus we have a unique feature called Live Club Weigh-in – it’s the traditional slimming class weigh-in, only online. You choose an avatar and queue up with other members to jump on the virtual scales. What do users get from a Nutracheck subscription? There are two options – App-only membership (£3.99 for 30 days) or Complete membership, which includes website and app (£8.99 for 30 days). Users have unlimited access for five days to try it. After this, the app is free to use, but you’re restricted to five food diary entries a day. As well as picture food and exercise diary, a subscription includes a live club weigh-in, food swap tool, an option to contact our nutritionists and fitness expert and get a personal response, emotional eating support – including access to our UK call centre – and eating guides. We also promise that your data is never passed on and a service that is free of advertising.
ABOVE Users can find support from the active Nutracheck forums Can you tell us how the app works in relation to the desktop service? The app can be used successfully on its own, but we encourage users to choose the complete Nutracheck membership (with website) if they are serious about their weight loss. The app is ideal for use throughout the day to keep your diet on track, but for weighing in, joining the community, getting expert advice and reviewing your weekly progress, the website offers a much richer experience. How much input do the nutritionists and fitness experts have into the app? We have worked with Dr Ian Campbell, National Obesity Forum Founder for the past nine years and his input helped to shape the proposition from the start, when we launched the UK’s first diet mobile app in 2005. Our nutritionists and fitness continue to influence development of new features. In the weight loss sector, credibility is everything as there are so many fad diets and unsubstantiated claims. For us, using an evidence-based approach was essential – there are lots of studies to show keeping a food diary works. We differentiate ourselves by offering fad-free, sensible advice. Nutracheck has updated to support iPad. What’s the advantage of a tablet version? It’s a native app so we’ve made the best use of the extra screen space. It enabled us to add picture search results – like our online diary – so it’s faster to find what you ate in the food database. Photos of the food is one of our USPs. Does the Android app also work on tablet? Not yet. We’re currently working on an app for Android tablets that’ll be available later this year.
“WE SEEK TO DISTINGUISH OURSELVES BY BEING THE EASIEST CALORIE COUNTER AND FOOD DIARY OUT THERE”
05 APPS TO LOSE WEIGHT
NHS BMI HEALTHY CALORIE COUNTER WEIGHT CALCULATOR AND DIET TRACKER Measure your body index indicator to work out if you’re officially deemed obese and then use the app to help you set diet goals. O iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free
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Similar to Nutracheck, manage your weight loss with this mobile app and FitnessPal.co.uk on desktop. O iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free O Android | Varies | Free
FITNESSBUDDY FREE NOOMFormWEIGHT Packed with over 1700 small groups of
CARROT FIT If you gain weight, this
exercises to help you burn off that excess weight, this app also comes complete with instructional videos and graphs. O iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free O Android | OS 2.2 | Free
tongue-in-cheek sadistic app will punish you with insults. The app does all the number crunching for you, so you can view your progress on an attractive graph. O iPhone | iOS 7.0 | £1.49/$1.99
other users that will offer emotional support and reminders to eat healthily. Subscriptions are available for access to even more features. O iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Freemium O Android | OS 2.3 | Freemium
IN TOUCH
MASTER CHORDS AND SCALES BEFORE RECORDING A HIT TRACK 01 The basics There are quite a few teaching apps available, but we opted for Guitar Lessons by Howcast. Amiable tutor Ivan Max stars in a range of video lessons, starting with how to hold the guitar and plectrum properly, plus stringing and tuning.
02 Get strumming You can play the lessons in any order, so we skip ahead to open chords and basic playing and are soon strumming away – and it doesn’t actually sound too bad. We’d need a lot more practice to master scales and advanced techniques, though.
03 Play a song Now that we’ve learned a few chords and strums, we decide to have a go at playing a real song. Ultimate Guitar Tabs offers lists of chords and tabs for around 800,000 tunes. You can auto-scroll them and even play along to music on your device.
04 Start riffing The main riff in You Really Got Me by The Kinks seems a good place to start. We’re soon sliding our left hand up and down the fretboard for the F5 and G5 chords and it’s sounding good, although our fingers hurt!
05 On the record When it comes to recording our playing, we stick with the familiar GarageBand. We can either record via the mic (good for acoustic guitars) or plug in an electric model via one of many adaptors to use the app’s amps and effects pedals. 06 Start a band Having laid down our first track of chords, we loop it in the Tracks view so it plays continuously. We then use this as an accompaniment while we attempt to play a solo. We can also add drums, bass etc to make it sound like a full band.
FINAL THOUGHT
While it takes years of practice to become a top guitarist, you can get off to a good start using apps. The Howcast videos are great for beginners and cover all the essentials for getting started. Using tab sheets to play along to songs you know is also good way to improve your technique and build up your song repertoire – but don’t forget to record your efforts so you can analyse your performance. Apps can help you with all of these aspects, so you’ll be making music in no time.
GUITAR LESSONS ULTIMATE GUITAR TABS GARAGEBAND A vast amount of songs Still the king of the FROMRegardless HOWCAST and you can download music studio apps, this of your skill level, these video lessons will help you to brush up on your technique. O iPad+ | iOS 4.1 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.3
tabs to play offline. Extra tools and features can be unlocked. O iPhone | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v2.2.3 O Android | OS 2.0 | £1.82/$2.99 | v2.1.2
extensive app enables you to record your playing, as well as add in effects and loop riffs to accompany yourself. O iPad+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium | v2.0
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CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH WI-FI If you’re one of the many people not ready to surrender your digital camera to the iPhoneography revolution, Eye-Fi may well provide just the solution you’re after. The Eye-Fi Mobi SD card beats the iPhone at its own game, making your digital camera smarter by enabling it with Wi-Fi. With a wireless connection, you can ditch the clumsy cables and transfer all of your photos instantly to your iOS or Android device, making it easy to upload your camera’s photos straight to Flickr or Instagram – or even just touch it up with one of the many available photo-editing apps. The Mobi SD card will also boost the memory of your digital camera, ranging from 8 to 32 gigabytes. This will give your camera exceptional performance, as well as the option to capture HD video, low light and fast action shots. To set up your Mobi, you will need to download the Eye-Fi app from the App Store or Google Play and enter an activation code, but after that you can connect it to as many gadgets as you like. Because the Mobi is a hotspot unto itself, your gear doesn’t even need to be on the same network, or even in range of a router. Mobi Wi-Fi cards normally start at £41.99/$49.99, but we have three 8GB Wi-Fi-enabled Mobi SD smart cards to give away. To get your hands on one, just head to our website and answer the following question.
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THE WALKING DEAD: DEAD YOURSELF
TV is no longer restricted to the living room. Thanks to social networking, advances in wireless streaming technology and the app revolution, you can now enjoy your favourite shows anywhere and share your love for them with the world from the palm of your hand. Whatever you’re into – be it daft DJs, decomposing flesh or the endless drama of soaps – these are the ten apps you need to ensure that you stay switched on to all things television.
ZEEBOX
ALTERNATIVE TO: TWITTER
ALTERNATIVE TO: CAMERA One of the best zombifying apps available. Take a picture or import one, line up the template and the app fills in the gory details. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v2.1.0 O Android | OS 4.0.3 | Free | v2.0.13
Follow your favourite shows on Zeebox for the latest gossip, reviews and videos. You can also join the TV Rooms forums and discuss your favourite shows with several other like-minded users. O iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v3.9.0 O Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v3.7.1
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TVTAG
ALTERNATIVE TO: MAIL Email is a rather clumsy way to communicate about TV, especially when you’re watching it. tvtag (formerly GetGlue) enables you to comment on clips, find out what people are watching and strike up a conversation while a programme is being aired. O iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v6.0
NETFLIX
ALTERNATIVE TO: VIDEOS Have you got a long journey ahead of you? Then download Netflix and break out the boxsets. Top shows and movies, including exclusive series like House Of Cards, are all available in-app with a Netflix subscription. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v5.1.2 O Android | Varies | Free | Varies
TVGUIDE.CO.UK TV GUIDE
ALTERNATIVE TO: CALENDAR This app gives you listings for UK networks and specialty channels. Add show times to your calendar and watch live TV from the BBC, ITV and Channels 4 and 5. O iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v5.0.1 O Android | OS 2.3 | Free | v3.0
“THANKS TO ADVANCES IN WIRELESS STREAMING TECHNOLOGY, YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR FAVOURITE SHOWS ANYWHERE”
DHARMA CLOCK
BBC iPLAYER
TVCATCHUP LIVE TV STEVIE ALTERNATIVE TO: VIDEOS
ALTERNATIVE TO: MESSAGES
INSIDE SOAP UK
Inspired by the Dharma Initiative’s clock in Lost, this simple but nicely designed app includes both alarm and timer functions. It also helps you wake up by giving you a number puzzle to solve in order to disable the alert. Fans who love the show will enjoy this novelty app. O iPhone+ | iOS 4.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v2.0.1
Download and watch programmes from all of the BBC’s many channels and their expansive back catalogue with their dedicated mobile app. Since this is the Beeb, all the content is 100 per cent free, so enjoy! O iPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | Free | v3.1.1 O Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v2.0.2.8
Watch over 50 live TV channels on your iPhone or iPad. The service is entirely free, but it will impact on your data usage. The app covers UK channels so may not work in all every country, but British users can also enjoy regional content from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v2.65
This app takes messages distributed on your Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as curated feeds and turns them into video streams. Beamed to an HDTV using AirPlay, it becomes your own personal TV channel. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v2.0.3 O Android | OS 4.0 | Free | v1.2.1
Soap operas thrive on drama, which is why we can never wait to find out what’s going to happen next in the fictional lives of the people populating them. This weekly magazine is essential reading if you want the latest word with what’s going on across all your favourite soaps. O iPhone+ | iOS 4.0 | Freemium | v2.5.8
ALTERNATIVE TO: CLOCK
ALTERNATIVE TO: VIDEOS
ALTERNATIVE TO: NEWSSTAND
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STELLE THE PILLAR WIRELESS SPEAKER An understated design available in many colours, The Pillar fits easily with any room decor. The main speaker sits on top, firing upwards to disperse the deep, bassy sound it produces, and does a good job of doing so. On the subject of bass, the subwoofers are down at the bottom of the speaker, so the vibrations fire out through the surface it’s stood on, adding to the listening experience. The Pillar uses Bluetooth, which has its moments when it comes to connections, but overall this is an impressive piece of audio equipment.
+++++ £299/$349 | Stelle | stelleaudio.com
GOO.EY iPAD CASE
A piece of genius design that will have you scratching your head as to how exactly it works. In short, this is a grip that enables you to stick your iPad to a glossy surface for viewing and use purposes. Think sticking it to the train window on the commute home so you can watch a video, or on the kitchen fridge while you’re cooking. Impressively, it does this without leaving any sort of residue on your device. Whether you really need it is debateable, but it’s a clever piece of creativity.
+++++ £17.99/$21.99 | Goo.ey | gooeyskins.com
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SCOSCHE RH656MD HEADPHONES Lightweight and comfortable, these Scosche headphones also pack a solid audio punch. The noise cancelling is very good, and there’s an in-line control to handle volume as well as any incoming calls that might interrupt your music. Design-wise perhaps there is more to be desired; they feel quite flimsy and plastic, which might see you taking extra care. When turned on though, there is plenty to be happy about thanks to good audio with little distortion in the middle ranges.
+++++ £89.99/$129.99 | Scosche | scosche.com
GRIFFIN MOTO TC RALLY
A remote control car that doesn’t just look very cool, it packs in some seriously great features. The Moto TC Rally has a clever game mode where the car can detect impact and damage, changing handling accordingly. There’s a free app you can download to steer your car, with a connection established via Bluetooth. Yes, the outer body is a flimsy plastic that doesn’t look or feel great, but the collision technology game mode makes up for its aesthetic shortcomings.
+++++ £69.99/$99.99 | Griffin | griffintechnology.com
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50 BEST EVER APPS
DUOLINGO
HOPSTOP TRANSIT
Have you ever wanted to learn a second language? Duolingo for iPhone, iPad and Android will help you master the vocabulary and subtleties in a fun and engaging way. Resembling a light-hearted memory game setup, you can learn one of five languages through multiple-choice questions and interactive quizzes. As well as typing out correct spellings, you improve your pronunciation by speaking into your device’s microphone. However, as this language app is designed for mobile use, it lets you toggle these options on and off if you’re working hands-free or on a crowded bus. To make it feel even more like a videogame, you can compete against your Facebook friends and see who scores the most points by completing tutorials. Adding an element of jeopardy, you have a limited number of lives, so you do have to focus on a test – if you fail too many times, you’ll have to resit a module. It will guide you through basic grammar and teach you key phrases until you’re ready to try your hand at translating an entire website. Perhaps best of all, Duolingo really is free – there are no in-app purchases or subscriptions anywhere to be seen, just fun, free learning. OiPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free OAndroid | OS 2.2 | Free
Use Seene to effortlessly capture your life in three dimensions
SEENE
Give your friends and family a three-dimensional look at your life with Seene, an iPhone app that allows you to capture stunning 3D photos and share them with the world. Launch the app and capture a moment using different angles to create your 3D ‘seene’, before easily sharing your image with other users or across your social networks with just one tap. It can seem tricky to get to grips with at first, but soon you’ll be snapping in 3D all the time. OiPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free
“There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions, just fun, free learning”
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CALL OF DUTY: STRIKE TEAM
An original mobile game from the PlayStation and Xbox favourite, Call Of Duty: Strike Team mixes first-person shooting with bird’s-eye-view strategy. Take control and customise a team to take down an unknown terrorist menace in impressive 3D battlegrounds around the world. Sadly this game lacks online multiplayer battles, but you can compete against friends to top scoreboards. O iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £4.99/$6.99 O Android | OS 4.0 | £4.25/$6.99
“Take control and customise a team” EBAY
If you’re a fan of the online auction, the eBay app is much easier to use than the mobile website. The streamlined design makes it easy to track items that you’re watching, buying and selling and you can set up push notifications so that you never miss a deal. There is also a separate eBay for iPad app that makes the most of displaying images on the big screen. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free O Android | Varies | Free
KINDLE
HopStop Transit covers every form of public transport as well as walking to bring you all the directions you could possibly need. More detailed than ever, the app can give walking directions to the nearest bus stop before telling you when to get off and use the subway in order to complete a journey. It’s synced across transport methods and incredibly fast at generating routes. OiPhone | iOS 6.0 | Freemium
While Amazon has its own range of Kindle tablets to read books, they also make their extensive library of books available for iOS and Android users through the Kindle app. Preferably to either Apple’s iBooks or Google Play Books, Kindle has a larger collection of eBooks on offer than either, a customisable layout and a built-in dictionary for looking up unfamiliar words. O iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free O Android | Varies | Free
RUNKEEPER
Using your smartphone’s GPS, Runkeeper offers detailed stats of your pace, distance and time when jogging – though it works equally well for hikers and cyclists too. Working with headphones, you can also control your workout playlist and intersperse the music with words of encouragement and notifications of hitting your personal best. A great motivator. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium O Android | Varies | Freemium
Plex removes the limits of your device’s storage space by streaming media from a computer. It can convert formats on the fly and provide access to your files wherever you are via the myPlex service. Simply install the Plex Media Server to your home computer, point it to your media and get going. It’s an excellent app for users with large media libraries. OiPad+ | iOS 5.1.1 | £2.99/$4.99 OAndroid | Varies | £3.05/$4.99
DROPBOX
Add an extra 3GB of memory to your device with Dropbox. This app will automatically back up your photos and videos to the Cloud and can also be used to share files between your mobile and desktop computer. As well as sorting content into easy-tonavigate folders, the image gallery makes it simple to view pictures as thumbnails and read PDFs in fullscreen. O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Free O Android | Varies | Free
SNAPGUIDE
Full of step-by-step guides, Snapguide features everyday tips on subjects as diverse as DIY instructions, cooking recipes and gadget hacks. Searching for a solution to your problem is simple, with filterable categories, and instructions are displayed with fullscreen-size images so that you don’t miss any important details. You can also share your own top tips with the community. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free
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50 BEST EVER APPS
VSCO CAM
RYMDKAPSEL With a stripped-backed design and equally simplistic gameplay, Rymdkapsel is a real-time strategy game perfectly suited to mobile gaming. The challenge is to build a space station in 45 minutes, however you’re hampered by the increasingly difficult attacks from alien invaders and demands of managing your engineers. A deceptively complicated puzzle. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £2.49/$3.99 O Android | OS 2.3.3 | £3.29/$3.99
LIFT – DAILY MOTIVATION
This app is like carrying a life coach in your pocket. Select from a list of goals you would like to achieve, from reading more books to working out, or add your own. Lift will then offer daily activities that take only a few minutes to help you build up a habit and achieve the goal you want, with a chart to help you mark your progress. O iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free O Android | OS 3.0 | Free
The best alternative to your native camera app, VSCO Cam is a truly great option if you want to take high-quality photos before going on to edit them. VSCO Cam gives you better control over shooting photos with the option to lock focus and exposure of an image by moving circles around the screen. Toggling the flash on and off and adding a grid to centralise the image are also much more simply done than in the iPhone’s native Camera app. After that, VSCO Cam lets you edit basic elements such as the temperature, exposure, contrast, cropping, and rotating natively. Along with that, you can apply a selection of gorgeous filters. If the ones that come for free aren’t enough, you can also buy packs or individual filters to add to your library. While VSCO Cam has no network of its own, it will let you share pictures via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and email. You can also interact with a community of other users with the hashtag #VSCOCam. OiPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium OAndroid | OS 4.0 | Freemium
“A great option if you want to take high-quality photos”
SOUNDWAVE MUSIC DISCOVERY
NIKE+A fitness MOVEapp for people that don’t particularly enjoy exercise, Nike+ Move monitors your movements and encourages you to be more active. Designed for use with the iPhone 5s’ M7 motiondetection chip and GPS, the app rewards you with NikeFuel points for everyday activities, such as walking, then encourages you to try and beat your daily high score. O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Free
PROCREATE The ultimate canvas for painting on iPad, Procreate features tools artists love, from true-to-life sets of pencils, inks and brushes, through to advanced layer compositing, 64-bit performance and an array of digital tools. Recently updated to paint in 4K ultra-high definition on the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina Display, this app puts the performance of a professional designer in a highly desirable and portable package. O iPad | iOS 7.0 | £3.99/$4.99
RIGHT Get in shape and be motivated by Nike+ Move every day
HAILO
There is now no need to flag a taxi down on the side of the street or get stuck in phone queues waiting. With a tap of your smartphone, Hailo will send a licensed taxi to your location. Even more handy, you can pay by credit card through the app if you’re short of cash. At the moment Hailo is limited to capital cities such as London and New York, but is constantly expanding. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free O Android | OS 2.2 | Free
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SNAPCHAT
Distinct from other social networks, Snapchat photos and videos are sent one-to-one and only appear for ten seconds before they self-destruct. Quicker than typing a text message and more rough-andready than Instagram, Snapchat is a great way of communicating with friends in a hurry without worrying about pictures being posted on Facebook. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free O Android | Varies | Free
Find out what your friends are listening to with Soundwave Music Discovery. This social network instantly shares what you’re streaming on Spotify or Rdio with other users and in turn you can follow users that you have shared interests with to discover new sounds. Better still, draw a circle on the Music Map to find nearby users and live gigs in your area. OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free OAndroid | OS 2.2 | Free
GOOGLE TRANSLATE FEEDLY READER Translate text to more than 70 languages as varied as Arabic and Welsh. Google Translate puts the power of the popular search engine behind finding translations for individual words and phrases to provide you with quick results. You can also search by spoken phrases and if you’re trying to translate a nonWestern alphabet, you are also able to draw characters. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | Free O Android | Varies | Free
Rather than trawl news sites and blogs for the latest articles, Feedly Reader will pull them in using the RSS feed and display them in a mobile-friendly interface. The dominant replacement for Google Reader, Feedly also works with the desktop version so you can seamlessly move between reading on different screens. You can also mark articles for offline browsing. O iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | Free O Android | OS 2.2 | Free
REDSHIFT – ASTRONOMY
Explore the galaxy with Redshift – Astronomy, which will identify the constellations in the sky. The app also includes 3D tours of the solar system and if you’re curious about the position of the stars during an eclipse or the moon landing, you can wind back time backwards and forwards through the 20th and 21st Centuries. O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £7.49/$10.99
50 BEST EVER APPS
YAHOO WEATHER
FACEBOOK MESSENGER There are many free messaging apps out there, notably WhatsApp, Viber and Line. However, Facebook has the advantage of already knowing who your friends are, so if you have the social network on your phone, it takes seconds to set up. Stripping out the status updates, this minimal messenger lets you ping friends, send stickers, and start group chats. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free O Android | Varies | Free
Yahoo has long powered the iPhone’s Weather app, but for a more detailed forecast we recommend going straight to the source. Where the native app only offers a six-day forecast, Yahoo Weather offers radar and satellite images. An especially nice touch is that the background matches photos from Flickr of your location and current weather conditions. OiPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free OAndroid | OS 2.3 | Free
LOOKOUT SECURITY A cross-platform alternative to Find My iPhone, Lookout Security enables users to track the location of their missing device from any other smartphone, tablet or laptop. GPS tracking, protection from spyware and backing up of contacts are services that are available for free, but users will need to pay extra to be able to remotely wipe their stolen smartphone. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free O Android | Varies | Free
“The background matches photos from Flickr of your location”
GOOGLE DRIVE
A combination of fully featured office suite and cloud storage, Google Drive is one of the most useful apps around. As well as being able to create Word documents and spreadsheets in the app, you also have 5GB free to back up your photos and videos. Designed for both smartphone and tablet, Google Drive’s interface can be switched with a tap between a long list of document names and a grid of thumbnails. Finding documents is easy with a search bar at the top or options to filter by recently opened or starred favourites. Creating documents is easy, with the essential formatting you would expect from a text documents and ability to use basic formulas, though not to create charts, in spreadsheets. Unfortunately, you can’t create Google’s other office product, presentations, within the app but you can view any you’ve created in Google Drive’s desktop counterpart. Uploading images and videos is simple and you can also collaborate on documents with other users in Google Drive or share them via email. ABOVE Keep your documents organised in neat, logical folders with Google Drive
OiPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium OAndroid | Varies | Freemum
CANOPENER
Ensure that you get the best audio experience from your headphones using CanOpener. This simple app makes your headphones behave more like speakers, with crossfade between left and right ears. Intuitive controls make it easy to fine-tune the equaliser and dosimeter for personal taste, without requiring a degree in sound engineering to get it all done. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.99/$2.99
MONEYWIZ
Keeping track of your money is important, so make life a little easier by using MoneyWiz. The app can help you plan for bills on an attractive calendar, manage multiple budgets and view detailed, fullscreen reports of your finances. As well as being able to import bank statements and set up alerts, you can sync it across your iPhone, iPad and desktop computer. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99
LOOM
A third-party alternative to your native Photos app and Photo Stream, Loom provides cloud storage for images and video. However, Loom ensures that all of your files are still available on and offline, uploading your originals before creating multiple smaller copies that will only take up a fraction of your device’s memory and can be used in other apps. There is also the option to add a passcode lock for added security. O iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium
IFTTT
Back up your photos to Dropbox whenever you’re tagged on Facebook, or send a message to loved ones when you’re within a mile of home with IFTTT. This unique app allows you to create connections between your favourite online services and automate tasks, transforming your iPhone into the sort of personal assistant you always wanted Siri to be. An Android app is in the works. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free
TWEETBOT 3
Recently updated for iOS 7, Tweetbot 3 adds all the features you didn’t even realise you were missing from Twitter. With just a quick tap you can temporarily mute an unwanted hashtag or irritating person, never lose your place in the timeline and also save longer articles to Instapaper and other readers. All of these features and more are packed into an easy-to-use interface that will keep you coming back. O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Free
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EVERNOTE A staple of the App Store, Evernote allows you to quickly record notes for later. Whether it’s a written note, a to-do list, a photo or an audio recording, you can jot down information in this app and then sort it using a series of tags. Premium features include taking notebooks offline and adding a PIN code for security. O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium O Android | Varies | Freemium
LIMBOHighly stylised like a
GARAGEBAND
German Expressionist movie, this 2D platformer with sombre black and greyscale graphics set the trend for dark and moody mobile games last year. However, its touch controls are its defining feature. Rather than fiddle with onscreen buttons, you drag your finger to make the hero run faster and a flick will make him jump. O iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99
Apple’s own music-making app has recently been made available for free, making the fully featured recording studio available to all iOS users. Multi-touch gestures make it easy to play instrument such as the piano, guitar and drums with just a few taps or, for a more authentic approach, you can record real instruments through your device’s microphone. The excellent editing suite also allows you to give your recordings a pro polish before you share them online. OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium
“Pick and choose your favourite articles from around the web”
FLIPBOARD
Enjoy all the benefits of a glossy magazine with the speed and interactivity of online news with Flipboard. This digital reader aggregates content from your favourite publications and social networks, displaying the most popular stories as a beautifully arranged magazine for your tablet. As well as large fullbleed photos, you can even turn the pages with a gentle swipe to refresh the news. Somewhere between a fanzine and a blog, you can even create and share your own magazine on Flipboard. Pick and choose your favourite articles, videos and gifs from around the web and select how they appear in the app. Flipboard’s community of 90 million users can then subscribe to your magazine and comment on stories. You can also share it with friends via Facebook, Twitter and email. Facebook’s new Paper app seems to be attempting to muscle in on Flipboard’s territory, but limited to the iPhone, Paper doesn’t compete with the original in terms of enjoying immersive news and pictures on tablet.
OiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free OAndroid | Varies | Free
ZOMBIES, RUN! Bored with the bog-
PEEKSTER Peekster is a bridge
AIRDISPLAY 2 SONGDROP APPZILLA 3 While many might baulk Songdrop is a great way Appzilla 3 contains
standard fitness apps? Zombies, Run! gives you the motivation to jog by setting the undead hot on your heals. Part fitness tracker, part game, plug in your headphones and hear the sounds of zombies and instructions on missions to complete. Like this? See our review of The Walk on page 31. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £2.49/$3.99 O Android | OS 4.0 | £2.99/$3.99
between printed media and the internet. With a simple scan of a newspaper or magazine article you can get the complete story in digital form on your smartphone. The article will then be fully customised and rendered for the best mobile reading experience. This is a great and simple way to share stories that only appear in print with your friends and followers across social networks. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.1 | Free
at the price of this app, AirDisplay 2 works out cheaper than buying an extra computer monitor. Acting as a mirror for your desktop screen, the app can give you more room to work by relegating essential but in-the-way menu bars to your iPad screen. The system also works in reverse, allowing you to control your desktop via gesture controls. O iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £6.99/$9.99
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to share and discover music, for free or without adverts. Pulling in tunes and music videos from legitimate sources such as YouTube and Soundcloud, you can create playlists of your favourite tracks, interact with other users and follow particular artists. This is like Spotify without the subscription, but with the especially handy addition of video as well. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free
everything from apps and games to customisation tools that will help you tweak the look of your iPhone. This includes photo filters, a heart rate monitor, blackjack and well-known products such as Google Tasks. Packed with over 150 features, Appzilla may well gobble up memory space, but it offers alternatives to many apps. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99
ABOVE Boost your brain with Khan Academy’s free video tutorials
BADLAND
While this beautiful-looking platformer has been available on iOS for the best part of a year, picking up an Apple Design Award along the way, Badland is now on Android. Set in a world of cogs, circular saws and exploding plants, and backdropped with stunning vistas, you must navigate these threats to complete the side-scrolling levels. The physics-based puzzles are complicated by the fact your character, a black blob with wings, can change shape and even multiply
so that you are often leading dozens of critters at once. However, this only adds to the fun and the controls are so simple it never gets overly complicated – just drag your finger where you want to go. There are 80 single-player levels to enjoy and 21 you can play with up to four players on the same device. Multiplayer is a race for survival with no rules, so feel free to push your rivals into spinning circular saws to win. OiPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £2.49/£3.99 OAndroid | Varies | Free
KHANForget ACADEMY iTunes U, Khan Academy is the ultimate resource for iPhone and iPad to improve your knowledge for absolutely no fee. Watch over 4,200 videos – all of which can be saved for offline use – to brush up on subjects as diverse as biology, finance and computer programming. To keep track of your progress, you can even earn credits for every video you watch. O iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free
DISNEY ANIMATED One of the best examples of what an interactive book can offer, this history of how Disney brought their movies to life includes multiple animated workshops to enjoy and an interactive timeline of Disney’s movies. Activities include adjusting the joints of a CGI model and enriching the experience so that the app reinforces the text. O iPad | iOS 6.0 | £6.99/$9.99
“You must navigate these threats to complete the side-scrolling levels” SUNRISE CALENDER The calendar
CLEAR+ SNAPSEED This gesture-controlled app from Google is great for tuning up pictures before posting them online. With tools as varied as cropping and adding filters, it’s amazing that they are almost all controlled with a simple swipe left to right. The Auto Correct feature only requires one tap to adjust your photo for perfect colour and exposure. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | Free O Android | OS 4.0 | Free
DAY ONE
Record your life as you live it with this journal app for the Twitter era. Day One is entirely private, but places the same emphasis on brevity as a 140-character tweet, documenting your day in one-line nuggets when you have a free moment. For added context, Day One also keeps track of your location, the weather, and even what music you’re listening to. O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99
PAPER BY FIFTY THREE
Where other to-do lists have calendars, geo-location reminders, and a mass of on-screen buttons, Clear+ bucks the trend. It offers only a single screen with items listed from urgent red to low priority yellow, with the option to swipe right to tick items off when completed. A simple task manager for people who just want to focus on getting things done. OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99
This sketchpad attempts to live up to its namesake, with realistic effects and no buttons getting in the way. An entirely blank canvas, Paper can be used for jotting notes or drawing diagrams, but its hyperrealistic paint effects lend themselves best to creative projects. This app is free to download, but additional art tools require in-app purchases. O iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium
SPLASHTOP REMOTE DESKTOP
Put your PC in your pocket with Splashtop Remote Desktop, which gives you access to all the files and folders on your computer. Minimal set up and easy controls make it ideal for when you forget a vital document or simply want to watch a movie. O iPhone+ | iOS 3.2 | £4.99/$6.99 O Android | OS 2.2 | £3.23/$4.99
app perfect for the social networking society, Sunrise Calendar pulls in your Facebook Events, LinkedIn photo and info for the people you’re meeting, and generates Google Maps for directions to locations. Designed for smooth use with iCloud or Google Calendar, it syncs quickly and inputting new events is easy thanks to predictive text. O iPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free
FANTASTICAL 2
Its speed and flexibility make Fantastical 2 one of the best mobile calendar apps to date. It is packed with features from setting reminders, to creating a map for event locations and sending birthday messages in-app. However, inputting all of this information into the app doesn’t require lots of effort. Just say, “Remind me tomorrow at 3pm” and it will. O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £1.99/$2.99
INSIDE.COM BREAKING NEWS
Inside brings you a continuous stream of the most important and fascinating stories of the day, summarised in short updates. Created with the limited space of the mobile screen in mind, updates are limited to 400 characters and only link to the most relevant and original sources – and you can pick and choose the topics you follow. O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Free
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10 AMAZING BODY APPS
10 AMAZING BODY APPS EXPLORE YOUR INSIDES WITH THESE MEDICAL MARVELS
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10 AMAZING BODY APPS
SLEEP CYCLE ALARM CLOCK
Believe it or not, Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock will automatically wake you up at the most opportune time to ensure that you start each day as refreshed as possible. It analyses your sleep patterns in great detail and will consequently sound an alarm as close as possible to your preferred wake up time, or within a range you set, and at a moment when you are in a light sleep phase – so waking is as painless as can be. To do this, the accelerometer is utilised by placing the iPhone on your bed, at which point movements are sensed throughout the night to offer detailed statistics on how well you sleep. Over time, you can analyse how certain stimulants such as coffee or alcohol affect your sleepiing pattern. That groggy morning feeling could soon become a thing of the past and you will not lose valuable day time either because the app will never sound an alarm late. The fact that it is also a flexible and impressive alarm clock is just another added benefit. Not many apps have the wow factor and even fewer have the ability to amaze every day, but Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock surely does.
OiPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99
BRAIN WAVE™
To relax the mind you will often need to do more than just shut your eyes and think of puppies. Brain Wave™ uses binaural tones to force your brain into a specific state that offers many benefits in all sorts of situations, from helping with anxiety reduction to increasing concentration. Whether you are stressed with work or just feeling a little down, this app really can have a positive effect on your outlook. O iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99
LEFT Monitor your heart rate in a flash with Instant Heart Rate Pro
INSTANT HEART RATE PRO
HOW WELL DO YOU SEE COLOR?
Those who suffer from colour blindness do not always know which colours they struggle to see, so this app lets anyone complete a series of quick tests and get the information needed to then go for a professional check. A simple app solution that could genuinely help. O iPad+ | iOS 3.0 | £1.49/$1.99
It’s hard to believe that you can monitor your heart rate by holding your finger over a smartphone camera lens, but you can with this app. The flash is used to detect pulses in the end of your finger and this is then translated into a series of statistics that could make a huge difference to how you manage your health. OiPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99 OAndroid | OS 2.3 | £1.24/$1.99
“Few apps have the ability to amaze every day, but Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock does ” THE HUMAN BODY BY TINYBOP A great way to introduce children to biology, The Human Body by Tinybop allows you to peel back layers of the body and play with interactive organs. The digestive, circulatory and respiratory systems can be viewed together or individually and the child-friendly interface uses your camera, microphone and iTunes library to show how your eyes, ears and brain all work. A brilliant and accessible app with a wide appeal. O iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99
LIFE IN THE WOMB
Knowledge is a good cure for dealing with stressful situations and for some people pregnancy can be one of the most anxietyinducing experiences going. Life in the Womb offers all of the information any couple could want and does so in a way that is visually stunning, effortlessly informative and simply beautiful to look at and use. One of the most impressive medical apps ever. O iPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99
UHEAR
Worried that you might be going deaf? uHear will help you assess your hearing. Tests include finding out what the quietest noise you can hear is, how well you understand speech in a noisy environment and a short questionnaire. This is a quick general tool that obviously doesn’t compare to a clinical audiologist exam, but it could help you catch a hearing problem early on. O iPhone+ | iOS 2.2.1 | Free
MOVES
MUSCLE & BONE ANATOMY 3D
For medics or anyone else who wants to understand the working of the human body, this app will provide an impressive introduction into the most complex of species. The 3D modelling is stunning and the included quizzes will help anyone quickly check to see how well they understand the content. OiPad+ | iOS 5.1 | £2.99/$4.99 OAndroid | OS 2.2 | £3.10/$4.99
Moves can replace dedicated tracking devices for very little cost and in many cases offer more features. Every step you take is recorded and so are the locations you visit. The calories you burn are calculated and everything is plotted on a map. It is functional, reliable and doesn’t massively impact on battery performance. O iPhone + | iOS 6.0 | £1.99/$2.99 O Android | OS 4.0 | Free
SLEEP TALK RECORDER
Do you talk in your sleep? The old argument where we say “No I don’t!” because we can’t hear ourselves can now be settled by an app. Put your phone by your bed, turn it on and let Sleep Talk Recorder record your sounds throughout the night in near-perfect quality. It even monitors your sleep patterns just for good measure. O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 O Android | OS 2.1 | Free
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FREE
ENJOY A BIG NIGHT OUT
HAVE A TOP NIGHT ON THE TOWN WITH THESE FREE DOWNLOADS YPLAN
This app offers a curated list of events taking place today, tomorrow or coming up soon in London and New York. Its geographical coverage is limited, but its content encompasses a wide range of genres and is presented in an informative layout. You can also purchase tickets directly through the app. Not extensive but its good looks might just make you want to dress up. O iPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v3.0 O Android | OS 2.2.3 | Free | v2.27.1
RUFFL
This restaurant-finding app only works in London but if you are in that city alone or with friends, it will make it easy for you to find a table nearby. Tell the app how many people will be eating and what their budget is and it will then suggest restaurants in your vicinity that fit the bill. An easy way to find good food close by but unfortunately you can’t search elsewhere. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | Free | v1.2.2 O Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v1.2.0
ZOMATO
With this app you select one of several major cities in the world and search for a restaurant by dish, distance or specific location. Establishments that satisfy your criteria are displayed in a bold, classy interface that suggests you won’t be directed to any dives. Tapping on alternatives brings up the menu, reviews, and the estimated cost. Makes it fun to find good food in the world’s major cities. O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v3.5 O Android | Varies | Free | Varies
TIMEThisOUT LONDON app does an impressive job of making Time Out magazine’s comprehensive guide of things to do more accessible from mobile devices. The Flipboardlike layout shows bold images of the hottest tickets in town within categories that include food, film and theatre. There’s also dedicated section just for nightlife that gives you ample choices when it comes to deciding what to do after dark. A cool and comprehensive offering that’s also available for many other major cities. O iPad | iOS 5.0 | Free | v1.4 O Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v2.1
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DRINKEDIN
Use this app to access information on over 150,000 bars around the world so you can easily find somewhere to wet your whistle. Search by current location or enter a place name and the app will display a map showing all the bars in the area with links to details including the address and a Google Street View image. Plan the ultimate pub crawl with very little effort. O iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v3.0.1 O Android | OS 4.0 | Free | v3.0.1
FREE
JELLY
TWITTER CO-FOUNDER’S NEW NETWORK IS OFF TO A WOBBLY START Wobbling its way onto the iPhone and Android is this new social app by Twitter co-founder Biz Stone. With Jelly you can share images, perform internet searches and ask other users for answers to questions that can be difficult to find via Google. Rivalling popular app Quora, this Q&A-based search engine taps into your social networks but doesn’t lend itself as well to discussion. Jelly wants you to ask a question, get an answer and move on – and it works well to a degree. To get started, you point your phone’s camera at an object (or choose an image from your Camera Roll or Google Images) and use it within a post. For instance, you may take a photo of a T-shirt and want to know its brand. A traditional search could be difficult but by posting the image to Jelly, someone in cyberspace may know the answer and tell you. On top of cropping and editing images, you can draw on photos, highlighting specific aspects for the purpose of your search. We were able to jump to features in an instant and found it easy to answer other people’s questions too.
PROS/CONS
V It lets you search for
things that would be difficult otherwise V The app is easy to navigate and use W Sometimes you don’t get any answers W Occasionally the replies can be abusive
But we did find that not all of our questions were answered. Given that we often post questions to Facebook and Twitter and get quick answers from friends and followers, there is little reason, we surmised, to involve a third party when we can just as easily use existing social media apps and our own established networks. We also saw elements of abuse in the answers to questions posed by other users. Such incidents can be reported and this is something that comes with the territory of social networks but it is unwelcome nonetheless. Still, with a bigger community, Jelly could be the next big thing. Potentially the next social networking sensation. It is well designed, fun and it can be quick. It does need more users, but that will surely come with time. OiPhone | iOS 6.1 | Free | v1.0.1 http://bit.ly/jellyios OAndroid | OS 4.0 | Free | v1.0.27 http://bit.ly/jellyand
ABOVE Questions appear in the main window. Drag it away to see the next one
ABOVE Connect to either Facebook and Twitter through Jelly
HOW TO…
Get some answers from the Jelly community
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Take a picture Position an object you want to know about and press the shutter button to take a shot.
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Make edits Decide what to do with your image. You can crop it if you wish or simply use it as is.
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Draw on It is possible to draw on the object to make the image clearer and clarify your question.
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Ask a question Now write your question in the box. Keep it concise so it’s clear what you’re asking.
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Add attachments You can also perform a web search and then attach a link for added clarity.
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FREE LEFT This is the main interface; tap one of the sections to view it fullscreen BELOW Use the app as a remote control via a gesture pad and buttons
FREESAT
CONTROL YOUR FREESAT BOX FROM YOUR iOS DEVICE This official app offers remote control and recording for Freesat and Freetime set-top boxes once they are paired. This involves creating a Freesat ID on the website and entering the six-digit code from your box there (oddly, it won’t let you do this in-app). You can then use the app – via Wi-Fi or 3G/4G – to set recordings and play existing ones on the TV.
To record a show, either find it in the TV Guide or search for it, tap ‘Record This’ and the information is sent to the box. It works even if the box is in standby mode, although then you need to allow up to 30 minutes for it to register. While it usually offers a choice of recording one episode or the whole series, we found it a bit hit and miss. You can access all the recordings on your box from the Saved Items section.
The TV Guide could be improved, though. It shows Now & Next, while swiping left brings up later shows for a single channel at a time, so it’s difficult to plan your viewing. Swiping right, however, reveals earlier shows on certain channels that you can watch on demand. A more handy feature is the gesturecontrolled playback; tap to pause, swipe left and right to rewind and fast-forward, or up and down to change channel. Or, if you prefer, use the remote-style buttons provided. A handy remote/recording app that works well, although there are still a few issues that need ironing out. OiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.0.1 http://bit.ly/Freesatios
CAN YOU ESCAPE 2
THE LONG-AWAITED PUZZLE SEQUEL HAS FINALLY ARRIVED Can You Escape 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to Can You Escape, the popular puzzle game. The objective is simple: find the hidden objects to reach the next level. Logic is the main skill required here, so if you struggle with these types of puzzles, you
might find this game tests your patience. As a bonus (or a hindrance, depending on the type of gamer you are) the app doesn’t allow you to skip levels, meaning you have to work through the game methodically in order to complete it. A big letdown for the app at this stage is that only the first eight levels are available
“You may find the game comes to a shuddering halt for a few months until the next few levels are released”
ABOVE Can You Escape 2 is free but does contain adverts
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ABOVE Find objects to escape the room to play – the other seven are still currently in development, so you may find that the game comes to a shuddering halt for a few months until the next few levels are released. Can You Escape 2 is free but by default has advertisements. You can remove these for just £0.69/$0.99 in-app, and it’s well worth doing so as you gain some extra screen real-estate for gameplay and it prevents video adverts from appearing sporadically when you press either the Help or Settings icon. This is a fun and challenging way to spend some time – but it falls short of being a truly great game until all levels are available to play. An addictive app where logic is the name of the game – but it is worth investing in the ad-free version for better gameplay. OiPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Freemium | v1.0.1 http://bit.ly/escape2ios OAndroid | OS 2.2 | Freemium | v1.0.2 http://bit.ly/escape2and
FREE
WORLD OF CHEESE HD
LIFESUM
This game looks like it has been designed for children thanks to the cute characters and colourful graphics, but when you start the first level and begin to scratch your head immediately, realisation dawns. You have to find hidden cheese in each location and it’s very easy to get immersed. A surprisingly intriguing game. A challenging puzzle game that will definitely tax your brain.
Lifesum is a solution designed around what you eat and do. It includes a huge number of areas for you to manage such as barcode scanning food before you eat it, exercise tracking and a personal weight plan. Parts are automated and some areas are manually controlled, but it is pleasingly designed and does what it needs to. A subscription plan is required. A complete solution for those who want to track their food intake as well as exercise.
OiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium | v1.1 OAndroid | OS 2.2 | Freemium | v1.6
OiPhone | iOS 5.1 | Freemium | v4.0.71 OAndroid | OS 2.2 | Freemium | v2.0.16
MINDLY
Mindly attempts to bring visual sense to your thoughts and the things that you want to do using mind maps. With a simple set-up process and the ability to create objects in mere seconds, you really can understand what is ahead without lists and task items. It is a truly lovely looking app, our only complaint is that the end result can be a little bit fiddly to manage and that it doesn’t suit the smaller phone screen all that well. A clever mind map solution with some unusual interface and navigation choices. OiPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Freemium | v1.0.3
CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY
01 IRISH CULTURE Create personalised eCards to send to friends and families, try out suspiciously green-themed cocktail recipes and discover a list of St. Patrick’s Day events going on all over the world to join in the Irish festival.
+++++ O iPhone | iOS 3.0 | Free | v1.6
02 CLOUD RUNNER This side-scroller stars an 8-bit leprechaun, but the gameplay remind us of classic Mario fun. It offers enough that you might even keep playing after 17 March.
+++++ O iPhone | iOS 3.0 | Free | v1.1
YALO
CIRCLEME
MAKR
Yalo is taking a new approach to cheap mobile calling by doing away with the need for calling cards. Through a monthly subscription, you can call abroad very cheaply and if you need to make lots of these calls, the savings could be immense. Handily, the person you’re calling doesn’t need to be a Yalo user. It’s likely that most users will have little need for this service, but it is easy to use and the call quality is good, although not all of the time. Call quality can be low at times, but the potential savings here are huge. Worth a try.
Niche social networks are common, but most fail to deliver an experience that is both wide-ranging and enjoyable to use. CircleMe, however, will connect you with other people who have similar interests immediately and the result is an experience that is fulfilling, fun and, at times, quite surprising in how effectively it works. With its beautiful interface that is made for exploring, there is a lot to gain from the CircleMe app. A brilliant app for connecting with likeminded people.
Makr offers a unique approach to creating new things and learning. There are many design templates included and you can gain inspiration in almost every corner, making it an interesting and educational experience. However, some of the designs can be quite difficult to fathom and making the transition to the real world is not always as easy as it may seem on an iPad. Some tweaks are needed for this to be a real contender but the potential is definitely there. Lots of design potential here, but the implementation could be a little more logical.
OiPhone | iOS 6.0 | Freemium | v1.0.3
OiPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free | v1.27 OAndroid | OS 2.3 | Free | v1.2
OiPad | iOS 6.0 | Freemium | v1.1
03 ST PATRICK’S DAY PHOTO FREE Give your selfies a festive makeover by inserting four-leaf clovers and leprechauns. The developers claim this is number one in the Photo section of Ireland’s App Store, but that may be a load of old blarney…
+++++ O iPhone | iOS 3.0 | Free | v1.2
04 GUINNESS STOREPutHOUSE the bright green jelly shot down. Explore the taste of Ireland with this history of Guinness. You can also discover recipes and panoramic views of Dublin.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 3.0 | Free | v1.2 O Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v1.1
05 JAMES JOYCE – THE DEAD
For a more high-brow experience, enjoy this short story from one of Ireland’s most famous authors. Including an audiobook reading, expert commentary, photos of Joyce’s Dublin and folk music recordings.
+++++ O iPad | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.0.3
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TOP APPS TO TEE OFF
MOBILE GUIDES TO HELP YOU GET BETTER ON THE GREEN iSWING GOLF With this app you can
GOLF FOR BEGINNERS Anyone new to golf
GOLF FIX
video your golf swing and play back the recording to see exactly how your technique looks. Guides can also be superimposed onto the video and you can split the screen to watch your latest swing next to another that you’ve previously saved on your device. Alternatively, you can compare yourself to the Pro videos you can purchase in-app. A particularly handy tool to install if you’d like to assess your arm action.
should get something out of this tutorial app, which is basically a portal to over 200 instructional videos on YouTube. Within the app you can rate and add comments but there is no way to download videos, so you’ll need to have internet access. Still, they are short so won’t eat up your data. If you’re just starting out, there’s plenty here to get you into the swing of things.
Like Golf for Beginners, this app offers access to short instructional videos. In this case, however, they are aimed at various different skill levels. The videos are broken down into a series of drills and training aids and cover a wide range of techniques. Unfortunately, they will only play in portrait mode, which means it can be hard to make out some of the finer details. Neatly organised but it’s a pity you can’t play the videos in landscape orientation.
O iPhone | iOS 4.1 | £1.99/$2.99 | v2.5 O Android | OS 2.2 | £3.62/$4.99 | v1.0
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | £1.99/$2.99 | v2.0 O Android | OS 2.3.3 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.0
O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 | v2.21 O Android | OS 2.2 | £1.99/$0.99 | v1.0
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FREECADDIE PRO GOLF GPS Not as comprehensive as
MOBITEE GOLF GPS RANGEFINDER This app is expensive
Mobitee but it provides some of the same features for a cheaper price. Download information on over 26,000 courses and display distances to the front, back and centre of the green and major obstacles. When it’s game over, you can upload your scores to the developer’s website. A decent alternative to Mobitee’s app if you are golfing on a budget.
but you get a lot for your money. The GPS notes your position and determines the distance to various points on the green. You can also download information on over 35,000 courses across the world and see aerial views of each hole. Plus, you get a scorecard, shot tracking and a virtual coach. It’s not cheap but you definitely get what you pay for.
O iPhone | iOS 6.0 | £3.99/$5.99 | v2.11.0 O Android | OS 2.2 | £2.66/$3.95 | v3.2.2
O iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £17.49/$24.99 | v3.05 O Android | OS 2.2 | £17.50/$24.99 | v1.3.2
ENTERTAINMENT
ABOVE Shine the torch in night mode to reveal the CGI animal and start an audio commentary
NHM ALIVE PROS/CONS
V Night mode is eerie
and brings the animals to life V Plenty of info and some nice 3D animated models W A few more exhibits would have added more value W Only two panoramic views, which don’t reveal that much
LEFT Day mode offers interesting textbook-style information about the ten featured exhibits
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO EXTINCT ANIMALS
A spin-off from David Attenborough’s recent Sky TV programme set in the National History Museum, this app lacks the wow factor of that show’s stereoscopic 3D, yet offers its own educative excitement. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much going on as you swipe between static photos of the fossilised exhibits of ten extinct animals, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover a treasure trove of information complemented by some CGI to bring the beasts back to life. In the default day mode, with its static photos, a pullout menu lets you view information on the current exhibit, including how and where it was discovered – interesting, if a little dry. A timeline option shows you when all ten animals became extinct. You can also bring up a rotatable 3D map of the museum, where you can input symbol codes – found in the real museum when you go and visit – for six of the exhibits to unlock extra video clips. However, it’s when you swipe down the screen to move into night mode that things become a bit more exciting – and rather eerie, reminding us of the Night At The Museum movies. Each exhibit starts off shrouded in darkness until you hold your finger on the screen to shine a torch around, thereby revealing a CGI animation of the animal and starting an audio commentary about it by Attenborough. There are also different options in the sidebar menu for night mode, including a view of the security camera room. The second option brings up bite-size facts and figures about the
BELOW The security office view spookily offers fleeting glimpses of the animals on the monitors
animal, such as the diplodocus being the height of three double-decker buses, which should appeal to children. The final option reveals a media library for the animal; along with stills and clips from the TV show, this includes 3D models that you can swipe to rotate and see the animated CGI animal walk or fly – giving you a better idea of how it moved. A highly educational app whose spooky night mode and CGI animations make it more exciting and engaging for children. OiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.0.1 http://bit.ly/NHMios
SHOWCASE
Different ways to get up close with the extinct animals
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Day mode The default view offers various facts and figures about the selected animal exhibit.
02
Night mode Simply hold a finger on the screen to shine a torch and see the exhibit come to life.
03
Panoramic view Some exhibits have an option to view their museum room an a 360-degree panorama.
04
The timeline This scrolling timeline gives some perspective on when the animals lived and died.
05
3D animation Swipe to rotate a CGI animated model of the animal to get a good idea how it moved.
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CASTRO – HIGH FIDELITY PODCASTS PODCASTS THAT LOOK AS GOOD AS THEY SOUND
ABOVE You can tell from the interface the app has been designed specifically for iOS 7
LOCHFOOT
The developers of Castro are keen to point out that this was an app designed for iOS 7. In truth they didn’t have to say anything at all; just taking a tour of this app tells you all you need to know. The opacity and layering that is a hallmark of Apple’s new look is clear to see, as are some of the features that Castro offers. Taking advantage of background updates, your podcast list is constantly being refreshed, and the app also has a News section where all the latest episodes of the most popular shows are kept. It’s such a clean and tidy interface that Castro makes you want to explore, subscribing and listening to even more podcasts – and surely that can only be a good thing given the subject matter it is supporting. You can listen to episodes without having to subscribe to get a flavour of the show, and you can also mark an episode as ‘Listened’ to maintain your housekeeping and save yourself checking where you got up to. Crucially, as well as streaming podcasts, Castro supports offline playback, meaning you can listen to your episodes regardless of where you are.
ABOVE Use gestures to navigate and subscribe to podcasts
ABOVE The home screen is a list of shows you have subscribed to
Driven by gestures and a great interface, there aren’t many better looking ways to organise a podcast library on your iPhone that feel as good as this. Give it a try over the service you’re currently using; the chances are you won’t go back afterwards. It may be a little pricey, but Castro’s user-friendly nature makes it a worthy investment. OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.0.5 http://bit.ly/castroios
PART BIGFOOT, PART NESSIE, LOTS OF FUN There is no shortage of imagination in the App Store these days, thanks to the power of the devices that developers have to work with. Now, every single story and children’s book can be brought to life and made more vivid than ever before. Lochfoot is the perfect example of this; it’s a fresh, new story that is given life as an interactive story, telling the tale of two youngsters who come across the son of the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot when they wander from their parents’ campsite.
Though there isn’t a huge amount of interactivity to speak of – other than being able to tap speech bubbles to hear characters repeat what they said on that page – the colourful art style really does stand out and makes up for it. There is a narration to go along with the text, which is kept to short bursts, and this keeps the story accessible to readers of all ages. However, the narrator lacks any real passion or animation in their tone, which negates the story and action on screen and makes things feel a little monotonous. You can’t help but feel it detracts from the story, which in itself is a lot of fun for younger readers. Because of the short attention span of its audience, Lochfoot isn’t overly long, but readers should still find plenty to love about this story. Not over-complicated but still offering plenty of fun, this makes for a fun and endearing bedtime story.
ABOVE Lochfoot is the son of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster and befriends two children
OiPad | iOS 5.1 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.0 http://bit.ly/lochfootios
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ABOVE Speech bubbles that appear on screen can be tapped and interacted with
ENTERTAINMENT
HIP HOP HEN: ABC JIGSAW
The alphabet is tricky for young children, but this app aims to simplify learning it by letting children use pieces to build each letter and to then hear the associated sound. All the way through the meanings are clarified – and the cute characters and informal interface only add to the fun. It is perfectly set up to help teach the youngest of tiny minds. A brilliant and engaging way to teach young children. OiPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.0
TUBEBOX SPOTIFINDER YOUTUBE PLAYER FOR SPOTIFY (PREMIUM)
Despite the rather dated and busy interface, TubeBox offers a huge amount of functionality for those who enjoy watching online videos. Clips can be saved offline and then stored in categories, and the end result is a library of entertainment to carry around with you. It offers most features that people will want and does the job very well. Search for any online media in seconds and carry offline videos with you everywhere. OiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v3.3 OAndroid | OS 2.2 | Free | v1.0.1
If you pay for Spotify, you are likely always on the hunt for new music to explore and this app will be a useful tool to aid you. It will search the Spotify database once you have input any part of a lyric and immediately give you the chance to open it in Spotify, YouTube or iTunes. Shazam is more advanced, however, for quiet environments. A quick and easy searching solution ideal for Spotify users. OiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v2.0
OWN A VIRTUAL PET
01 HATCH A next-gen Tamagotchi, Hatch is highly interactive. Not only does your Fugu respond to your touch, it dances to your music and will pose in your photos as well.
+++++ O iPhone | iOS 6.1 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.2.2
02 TOPIA WORLD BUILDER Rather than care for one pet, create a planet and fill it with animals, then sit back and watch them frolic. To pass the time, sculpt mountains and keep the predator numbers in check.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.5
SONG WRITER
TILLY AND FRIENDS
ADD MUSIC TO VIDEO
For musicians, the idea of being able to create and save chords on the go is a tempting one, and being able to add lyrics into the equation is even better. However, the way this app works is a bit of a disappointment, as it can be clunky and at times quite confusing. It needs to offer more instructions and, more importantly, offer users the ability to manage what they have created better. More work is needed in order to provide a real benefit. A good idea, but the interface is quite confusing. It could use a few improvements.
Tilly and Friends is a popular TV show and the experience has been transferred well to an app with all of the personality and fun intact. There are many different games to play and most children will have no problem understanding what to do, but it does work better on a tablet screen. The simple games will keep kids happy and educated for hours. A selection of games that are both educational and fun. It’s also very well presented.
The way this app helps you to quickly add music to any video on your phone or tablet is impressively efficient and there is no doubt that it works well. For those who only require this task it is ideal, but for others it may feel bereft of flexibility and the features they need to create videos to share with others. Extra features would be useful here. This app does one thing very well, but is that going to be enough for most people?
OiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.0.0
OiPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.1
OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £0.99/$0.99 | v1.2
03 HATCHI Hatchi looks like the Tamagotchi you had in the Nineties. Feed it, clean it and play with it and Hatchi will reward you with mini-games.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £0.99/$0.99 | v6.6.1 O Android | OS 2.2 | £0.99/$0.99 | v4.0
04 CARROT TO-DO This virtual pet takes care of you. Rather than feed it, you complete tasks to keep it happy and it rewards you with gifts and minigames. Fail to complete a job though, and Carrot will get very angry.
+++++ O iPhone | iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v4.1.2
05 CHIBI PET SPICE Like Hatchi, this app offers a pixelated pet for a dose of nostalgia. Connect with users on Game Center to trade items, gain achievements and unlock other pets.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 | v2.5.4
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EVERYDAY
BE A MOBILE MECHANIC
THE BEST DOWNLOADS FOR THOSE EMERGENCY REPAIRS AUTO REPAIR GLOSSARY This comprehensive
TIRE SIZE CALCULATOR Intended as a tool for
guide to motor vehicle jargon would be a particularly useful tool for anyone who doesn’t know a tachometer from a transaxle. It includes a long list of engineand bodywork-related terms that are accompanied by short definitions. This app won’t show you how to fix something particularly, but it might help you figure out exactly which parts have gone wrong. A good start for anyone who wants to avoid spending money on mechanics.
anyone who is looking to upgrade their tyres and wheels, all users have to do is enter details such as the desired rim diameter and circumference and the app will provide a list of the recommended tyres. It is then possible to tweak a variety of specifications and see the effect this will have on various factors such as overall diameter and speed in either metric and imperial weights. Not for novices, this app has jargon and numbers that will make your head spin.
O iPad+ | iOS 3.0 | £1.49/$1.99 O Android | OS 1.6 | £1.02/$0.99
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99 O Android | OS 1.6 | £0.99/$1.49
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ASEThisAUTO REPAIR app has been
GARAGE BUDDY If you are adding
primarily designed as a study aid for anyone taking the Automotive Service Technician Certificate. Even so, the short, easy-to-follow videos provided could potentially be helpful guides for anyone who feels ready to tackle basic repairs and maintenance tasks themselves. It only covers relatively simple projects, from engine performance to suspension and steering, but that could be enough to get you confident about handling the more involved mechanical problems on your own. Doesn’t cover some basic maintenance tasks but there’s enough to get your hands dirty.
upgrades to your automobile, making modifications to its engine or simply gearing up to do a few repairs, you are likely going to find yourself having to do some maths. Garage Buddy will make that process a lot easier with its range of pre-programmed converters and calculators geared specifically towards mechanics. On top of that, the app also has a racy ruler that makes taking measurements a little more risqué. Designed mostly for hot rod conversions, but has features worth having in any toolbox.
While this colourful app doesn’t necessarily tell you how to fix your car, it could well reduce how often you end up taking it to the garage. Simply enter information about your vehicle(s) and then record notes such as when you last filled up your tank or bought parts such as filters, tyres and engine components. Autocare will then send you alerts when things might need redoing or replacing. With iCloud syncing as well, you can be assured that you always have the right info. Prevention is better than cure,and this app offers answers.
O iPhone+ | iOS 3.0 | £0.69/$0.99 O Android | OS 1.5 | £1.24/$1.99
O iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99 O Android | OS 2.2 | £1.29/$1.99
O iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99
AUTOCARE
EVERYDAY
THE WALK
EVERY STEP COUNTS IN THIS UNIQUE FITNESS TRACKER Some of us find trekking around towns and cities trudging from A to B rather boring. At the same time, we know that walking is good for our bodies so anything that can motivate us to get on our way has got to be a good thing, right? New from Six to Start, the developers behind Zombies, Run!, The Walk – Fitness Tracker is an ingenious app that merges a pedometer with a story-driven game. As you hit targets such as walking a certain number of steps or for a certain time, the app will reward you with audio clips. Playing the part of a courier who has to deliver a parcel that will save the world after a terrorist attack, you walk the length of the UK, evading capture from the police and enemy agents. As well as unlocking episodes of the story, you are rewarded with clues, such as scraps of newspaper, so that you can piece together who caused the explosion. The thriller plotline and the achievements to unlock turn walking into an adventure and keeps you motivated in order to find out what happens next. To spur you on, a progress
PROS/CONS
V It forces you to leave
your chair and do some exercise V The stories are intriguing and hint towards danger W It’s shame it’s a paidfor app, which may discourage some W You have to activate the audio yourself at each interval
chart tells you how far you have gone in terms of episodes completed, landscape features scanned and collectibles found. You can also find out how many adventures you completed in a day (great for the particularly fit). It is possible to cheat the system – you could jump in a car and drive – but that does rather defeat the purpose of playing. There are 65 episodes and 800 minutes of audio with hundreds of miles to cover, so The Walk will get you inspired to keep exercising. If you’re worried that you’re not fit enough, The Walk adjusts its difficulty based on individual fitness levels and becomes more challenging as you improve. Gamifying health is not a new concept but The Walk is simple and incredibly effective at keeping you motivated. OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | £2.49/$3.99 | v1.0.2 http://bit.ly/walkios OAndroid | OS 4.0 | £2.59/$3.99 | v1.0.7 http://bit.ly/walkand
ABOVE The app gives specific instructions about what you need to do
ABOVE Location services must be switched on in order to play the game
SHOWCASE
Get fit and start your walking adventure
01
Get started Follow the initial instructions and start walking. Listen to the audio at a checkpoint.
02
Chart progress See how long you have walked for, the steps taken and the episode you are at.
03
Dive deeper More statistics are available when you swipe down. You can even log inactivity.
04
Unlock secrets Reach a checkpoint and get a notification on your phone showing new unlocked segments.
05
Stay motivated Continue the story. More instructions, more walking and lots of audio are available to explore.
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HORIZON
A SMART SOLUTION TO BANISH VERTICAL VIDEOS FOREVER
Fed up with shooting videos in the wrong orientation? The clever chaps over at Evil Window Dog have conjured up a magic solution in the form of Horizon. No matter which way your iPhone camera is angled when you’re shooting video, the end result will always be horizontal for optimum viewing. Horizon’s user interface is extremely easy to use – all the functions you need are accessible via icons that are positioned around the main app screen. There are lots of features on offer within
the app, including filters, social sharing, HD video capture and also a brilliant feature called Rotate & Scale, which detects the subject of your video and will zoom in or out accordingly. Horizon allows you full control over the quality your video is captured in, offering you a wide range of resolutions for both the front and back cameras and the option of shooting in Low, Medium or High Quality. It’s really easy to switch, so you can quickly change the quality of videos without too much hassle. If you don’t want to take advantage of Horizon’s automatic horizontal videos, you can always disable it and just shoot video as normal. But why would you want to do that? For such a low price, Horizon provides an easy-to-use and hassle-free video capture app that approaches the process in a unique and intuitive way, proving it’s worth the investment. Horizon is an easy-touse video app with a great angle that makes it stand out against the competition. OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0 http://bit.ly/horizonios
PRIMROSE BAKERY
LEFT Quickly and easily switch between video resolutions
SOME TASTY RECIPES, BUT IS THIS APP HALF-BAKED? Frequented by the likes of Nigella Lawson and Jools Oliver, the Primrose Bakery is a trendy establishment that specialises in bespoke cupcakes and layer cakes. Some info on its origins is included in this fully revamped recipe app, along with a rather stilted video welcome from the joint founders. Once it has taken a few minutes to download the recipes – it’s not clear why this is necessary – they are arranged in a grid of untitled photos and, although the shots are mouthwatering, it would be nice to have a standard index
option too. Still, you can filter the 81 recipes by type – including no less than 22 variations of icing/ buttercream – and search for them by title, but not ingredient. Upon opening a recipe, you’re presented with a simple list of text steps, unaccompanied by any pictures. Tap a step to enlarge it, with the relevant ingredients shown handily underneath, and swipe between steps – unfortunately, the ability to do so without touching the screen with floury fingers, as in the previous version of the app, has been removed. The new Quick Pin feature could prove useful if you’re baking multiple items, though, enabling you to pin the relevant recipes to a sidebar for easy access. There are also three nameable timers as well as a shopping list facility. The recipes are very appetising, but we’d like some step-by-step photos and the return of non-touch swiping.
ABOVE The main recipe ‘index’ comprises a grid of untitled photos
OiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £2.49/$3.99 | v2.2 http://bit.ly/primroseios
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ABOVE There are some helpful tips on cake icing and decorating are included
EVERYDAY
REPS & SETS – SUBSTITUTIONS A CAR FINDER GYM LOGGING
This fitness app is presented works perfectly on iOS 7 devices thanks to the clean interface and simple navigation options. It is incredibly comprehensive and offers a huge database of exercises with clear instructions and imagery that suit the tasks perfectly. The method used to help you understand your progress over time is also extremely impressive. For focused exercise you need look no further than this app.
Substitutions is not a classic recipe app, but rather an add-on that you can use if you feel a potential kitchen disaster may be looming. It offers a variety of ingredients that can be used if you find you are missing something crucial, and the interface makes finding what you need as easy as possible. While it cannot possibly cover everything, the list is as complete as can be. With iCloud support and sharing options too, this is a well-rounded app. A clever tool to use when cooking. It could prevent a culinary disaster occurring.
If you regularly park your car in hard-tofind locations or very large car parks, apps like this will ensure that you can find it when you need to. Included is GPS monitoring, ticket timing and helpful directions back to your car. Unfortunately, the interface is not the most appealing – especially up against some stiff competition in the App Store – and it would be nice to see the presentation spruced up a little to make it feel a little more professional. Potentially useful, but similar to many other apps and the interface is limited.
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.8.1
OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v4.1
OiPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0
PERFECT YOUR PHOTOS
01 MEXTURES Because not every picture suits Instagram’s Earlybird filter, create your own tailor-made textures to apply to your photos in seconds with Mextures. Save your customised filters to reuse them later.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 6.1 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.6
02 FACETUNE FOR iPAD Bringing new meaning to ‘touch up’, use this app to whiten teeth and hide blemishes with a tap or a swipe. Airbrushing is now effortless.
+++++ O iPad | iOS 6.0 | £2.49/$3.99 | v2.1.2
LANDMARK TRUST
8MM VINTAGE CAMERA
LULLABY BABY – SOUNDS TO HELP YOUR CHILD SLEEP
There is no doubting the quality of the presentation and the efficient way this app details all of the available Landmark Trust locations. It almost feels like a high-quality magazine in use, but we have a slight concern about the price, if only because this is a promotional app and we wonder if apps like this would be downloaded more often if they were free. Still, it is impressively produced. A professional way to sell a service, but the price is probably a little high for most.
To call this app a novelty would be to ignore the clever way it reproduces the classic 8mm camera effect. With seven lenses and ten film types to play with, it is a real joy to capture a quick clip in this well-made interface. Additional features include a jitter effect, giving you the authentic skipping of images as well as a projector sound effect. Even better, you can apply these effects and add music to existing clips, which may be one of the best uses of all. A very clever app. A very accurate representation of the traditional 8mm cameras. It’s useful and good fun to use.
At first glance Lullaby Baby is quite similar to many other apps that are designed to send your child off to sleep, but the quality and soothing nature of the sounds included here are exceptional. They can be set to fade out after a specified period and the best bit is the app will fade the sounds back in if it detects your child waking up. It has one task to do and it does it supremely well using surprising features. A priceless app for the parents of younger children.
OiPad | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.0
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v2.0
OiPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0
03 OVER
Add text to your pictures with Over’s fantastic hand-drawn fonts. The app includes a range of styles to match your photo. Pro users can even upload their own fonts.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v2.2.2
04 ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TOUCH The biggest name in photo editing, Photoshop for mobile includes pro adjustment tools and supports images up to 12 megapixels. It also includes tutorials.
+++++ O iPad | iOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99 | v1.5.1 O Android | OS 3.1 | £6.99/$9.99 | v1.5.1
05 PICLAB HD In addition to textures, text and general editing tools, PicLabHD boasts impressive artwork, ribbons and banners to guarantee you a Like on Instagram. A free Lite version is available on both iOS and Android.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.07
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WORK
ABOVE The interface is minimal and yet organised
ABOVE Easily print your work directly from the app
WRITER PRO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING WORKFLOW AND AVOID BEING DISTRACTED
At around the time of the iPad’s inception, an app arrived that caught the imagination of writers. Called iA Writer, it was, some would say, akin to the ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’. In stripping away the various elements of distraction that tend to clutter a typical word processor (formatting buttons, sharing options and so on), iA Writer was a simple editor. It was making a feature out of lacking features, so to speak. But it worked. We found ourselves focusing much more on the words rather than how they were presented on the screen. It became an iPad classic. So we look at Writer Pro with some skepticism. Pro? Doesn’t that complicate things? Actually, it doesn’t. At the bottom of the main screen there are five options that help create a sense of workflow. You are able to view your most recent documents, make notes, write, edit and read. Functionally, each of these options is identical but you go through these stages and expand upon your work until it’s in the final stage. In some respects though, Writer Pro is not strictly without distraction. The keyboard has a fair amount on it besides the important Qwerty keys. You can use the iPad’s microphone to dictate your words and call up a selection of Emojis. You can add punctuation, skip from word to word
PROS/CONS
V It does well at
improving your writing workflow V It is easy to use and lets you concentrate on the words W It costs too much for what it aims to do W It’s a departure from the original aim of a distraction-free writing tool
and swipe across to see character and word counts. Tapping the screen gives cut, copy and paste options and you can also define words. The app then allows you to print, share your work across social networks or email and even open the text in another app entirely. For the privilege, you do have to stump up lots of money. In a world where Pages is free on newer iDevices, the cost is mind-boggling for what, dare we say, is a rather pretentious offering when all is said and done. Yet, it has proven to be useful. It’s great that it syncs between other iOS devices and it’s good to have the writing process laid bare and yet feel somewhat more organised. Still, you’ll likely have to be a very keen writer to justify the asking price. A very good expansion on the original but remains expensive for what is, ultimately, a fresh spin on a text editor. Nevertheless, it will work well for some. OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £13.99/£19.99 | v1.0 http://bit.ly/writerproios
SHOWCASE Five essential features to make use of in Writer Pro
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Emojis As well as straight text, you can add emojis to your documents from the usual large range.
02
Social media Easily share your words on Facebook and Twitter with just the touch of a button.
03
Voice control As well as typing, you can also use the power of voice via the built-in iPad function.
04
Use other apps Your work can be opened in other apps too, including Pages, iA Writer and Evernote.
05
Copy and paste Move words on the screen and define them with copy, cut, paste and define features.
WORK
PEEK CALENDAR
MAKE YOUR DAY MANAGEABLE WITH THIS SIMPLE CALENDAR
Square Mountain’s Peek Calendar is designed to turn the stressful chore of managing your calendar into an enjoyable experience. Leading with a minimalist design, the emphasis is on being hands-on with your calendar – literally. Swipe, press, hold and tap for a unique calendar management experience. Peek is extremely easy to set up and use. When you launch the app for the first time, Peek offers you the opportunity to import any existing calendars on your iPhone into the app and then you’re all set to go. It’s worth mentioning here that Peek is not designed for power users – so if you juggle a high volume of appointments, this isn’t the app for you. The main interface displays four days with a week view running across the bottom of the screen. The interface is designed to behave like an accordion – tap on a day and the appointments for that day will unfold on the
screen. Swipe left from the right-hand side to access a pop-out menu with a list of gestures and fully customisable settings for the app. Overall, Peek is a sleek-looking app, which has clearly been carefully designed with the casual calendar user in mind. If time management sends a chill down your spine, give Peek a try. Peek brings a sense of intuition and style to the task of managing your diary, so keeping on top of everything is as simple as can be.
LEFT Tap and hold on a day to create a new calendar event
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.0.5 http://bit.ly/peekcalios
ABOVE Only see the calendar information that’s important to you
ABOVE Swipe left to view and manage Peek’s settings
“This is a sleek-looking app which has clearly been carefully designed with the casual user in mind ”
SCREENS VNC
CONTROL AND VIEW YOUR DESKTOP VIA YOUR DEVICE Being able to access your PC from your iPhone or iPad may sound like the stuff of sci-fi legend, but Screens VNC is one of a few apps that allows you to do just that. It takes a bit of fiddling to get it to work – you’ll need to download an app available from the developer’s website that enables you to access a Mac – but once that’s done, you’re ready to go. The app displays your full desktop within the screen of the iPhone or iPad and you are able
to zoom in and out. If there is a text entry box, then you can tap on it and call up a keyboard to input words. You can also take screenshots and create shortcuts that you can use from the toolbar within the app, making life easier. The ability to paste items, send text to your computer and utilise the AirPlay mirroring so that your computer’s display can be sent to a television makes this a rather versatile app. You could use it for presentations, for example, without having to cart your computer around. And that’s the advantage: carrying just a laptop around can be cumbersome, so it’s great to have a neat, albeit expensive, solution such as this. With it you are able to keep an eye on your desktop, open programs and make amendments from any location in the world, which more than justifies the money. Compatible with Macs, Windows and Linux, Screens VNC can revolutionise your workflow and is worth the investment. OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £13.99/$19.99 | v3.1.7 http://bit.ly/screensios
ABOVE Desktop icons can all be seen and used via your iPhone
ABOVE Call up a keyboard and make text entries on screen
RIGHT The app automatically picks up computers that are activated for your account
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BRAINSTORM A PROJECT
01 MINDNODE Drag and drop new connections of your mental map with a simple swipe and your ideas will appear as a professional-looking graph. You can also export, share and back up your mind maps to other services too.
+++++ O iPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £6.99/$9.99 | v3.0.2
FILE HUB
File Hub includes myriad features for managing files on your mobile device. With support for all of the popular cloud services, the ability to open varied file formats, including both Microsoft Office and Apple iWork, apply passcodes to particular files and a super smooth photo viewer, this app can encompass many tasks that may have previously been out of reach. A flexible and compelling solution that will be appreciated by many users. This app could greatly expand your mobile usage. OiPad+ | iOS 5.1 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.9.0
SAFE IN CLOUD PASSWORD MANAGER
Safe In Cloud stores all of your important passwords safely while simultaneously letting you sync and access them on multiple devices. The integration with the free Windows app is impressive, but we would perhaps like to see more direct web functionality on the mobile side. Still, if you need strong password security, it is well worth a look. A simple and secure solution to password management that works on multiple platforms. OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.0 OAndroid | OS 3.2 | £2.99/$4.91 | v4.7
CV GENERATOR
Writing a CV is never easy and this app attempts to complete most of the hard work for you by utilising information you provide on your Facebook and LinkedIn profiles. The main problem with this approach is that the end result can appear a little on the formulaic side and some of the features did not work when we tried to customise it more. A successful CV requires personality to distinguish itself from others, so more flexibility is needed here. A good idea, but the implementation is restrictive and at times does not work. OiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0.1
02 BIG MIND PRO As well as being able to pick and choose the colour of your mind map’s tentacles, you are also able to select from a range of Emoji icons to use as further illustration when coming up with your ideas.
+++++ O iPad | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.2
03 THE DECISION APP Struggling to pick a winning idea? As well as being a great resource for planning, this app also includes several management tools that should help you considerably when making a decision.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.0.3
04 iTHOUGHTS Draw brainstorms freehand during planning or use templates to create presentation-quality displays. This app also integrates with the desktop product of the same name.
+++++ O iPhone | iOS 5.1 | £5.49/$7.99 | v7.17
05 MINDO It’s easy to manage multiple mind maps simultaneously with Mindo. Import and export documents through Dropbox before sending them on to colleagues as PDFs for easy collaboration.
+++++ O iPad | iOS 4.3 | £5.49/$7.99 | v1.3.2
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MY NOTEBOOK
GOODNOTES 4 – NOTES & PDF CHORE-INATOR
This app’s ability to deal with all types of media – including photos, sketches and recordings – is impressive, and it will enable you to keep all of the important information that you require together. The interface is clean enough to let the data shine through and, best of all, there is also a very small learning curve. It would be nice, however, for the app to have a bit more of a professional finish to its design. A flexible note-taking app that is particularly well suited to the larger iPad screen.
We are used to seeing apps that allow annotations on PDFs and images on tablets, but few pull off the trick on smaller-screened phones. GoodNotes 4, however, manages both types of device perfectly and enables you to organise all of your documents and add handwritten annotations while making it all feel completely natural. Choose from a number of different papers and back up your data to the supported services. This is one of the best mobile document apps available. Precise document editing has finally been perfected.
Chore-inator is a very useful tool for parents who have to battle with their children to get household chores done. The app allows users to build in rewards for completed chores to provide more incentive and also use photos and a visually stimulating schedule to make the entire process feel less like hard work. Some may think it to be too rigid, but if users stick to it, the results will be good and should make life easier for everyone. A visual way to keep children focused on completing their chores that actually works.
OiPad | iOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0.1
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v4.0.4
OiPad | iOS 6.1 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.0.2
GAMES
GESTURE-DRIVEN GAMES
CHALLENGING GAMES THAT MAKE THE MOST OF THE MOBILE EXPERIENCE HUNDREDS
Behind the minimalist icon for this app is an addictive puzzle game that relies on excellent handeye co-ordination. The game screen features several circles that move around and bump into each other. When you tap them they grow, increasing the points count. The aim is to reach 100 points in order to complete each round – it’s much harder than it sounds, so this should keep you occupied. A neat touchscreen tapping workout that demands nimble fingers and persistence. O iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 O Android | OS 2.2 | £3.25/$4.99
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DARKLINGS From the slightly creepy background music to the grim black-and-white graphics, this game is suggestive of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Like that movie, it’s also harmless freaky fun. You play a customisable spirit called Lum on a quest to purge the Darklings from various realms. Swiping in specific patterns is essential for victory and you can also grab points by dragging down stars. A lovely offering with plenty of atmosphere. Swiping with a dark twist makes this a bright light of a game. O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99
THE This LAST CONTACT SLINGSHOT RACING first-person shooter The simple use of the
CRAZY LABYRINTH 3D That classic game in
positions you as the target, albeit a stationary one. Your mobile device becomes a window onto a hostile alien world and allows you to view your surroundings through a full 360 degrees. The app’s impressive use of the accelerometer is matched by the need for rapid tapping as the enemy closes in from all sides, including the sky. A cool concept that has been executed well and is particularly suited to mobile.
touchscreen interface is enough to make this game a visually impressive challenge. You pick a steampunk cart and a track configuration and then race against three opponents locally or online. To negotiate twists and turns you must tap one corner of the screen to activate your slingshot long enough to avoid veering off course. Great fun. Easy to play but hard to win, like all great touchscreen games.
which you have to tilt a board in different directions to get a marble in a hole is ideally suited to mobile devices that have an accelerometer. This version doesn’t have the smoothest animation but the detailed graphics and a choice of levels and difficulty that make up for it. An impressive twist on an infuriating old favourite.
O iPhone+ | iOS 4.0 | £1.49/$1.99 O Android | Varies | £1.53/$2.33
O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 O Android | OS 2.2 | £0.69/$0.99
O iPhone+ | iOS 4.0 | £2.49/$3.99 O Android | OS 2.2 | £1.49/$1.99
GAMES PROS/CONS
V Om Nom moving
is a nice change in gameplay perspective V The new platform structure suits the game well W The difficulty curve has been noticeably flattened W There is a lack of explanation for new players
FAR LEFT The star collection system from the first game is still in play second time around
CUT THE ROPE 2
OM NOM RETURNS WITH NEW FRIENDS
“Things have been tweaked for the better, with a little more logic to the levels as well as plenty of new elements to get excited about ” Cut the Rope has already taken its place among the most popular iOS games of all time thanks to the hard-to-perfect formula of simple gameplay combined with teasing puzzles. A follow-up to the original game was never in doubt and, following a minor reboot in the shape of Cut the Rope: Time Travel, we now have this full sequel. Things have been tweaked for the better, with a little more logic to the levels as well as plenty of new elements to get excited about. Level design now much more closely resembles that of a platform game, with Om Nom always sat on a level of some kind; in early levels slopes towards him ensure that any candy that drops in the vicinity will roll towards him. This does make gameplay easier as it brings an end to timing the cut of a swinging candy from a rope to perfection in order to get it to drop into Om Nom’s mouth. This feels more accessible and, as a result, more fun. Another change in perspective that has helped to refresh the gameplay is the ability to move Om Nom to the candy, as the little monster becomes mobile for the first time. Use Om Nom’s new friends – whose own introduction is a source of excitement for franchise fans – and their special skills to help transport Om Nom to the candy. Players can now also drop elements such as balloons into levels in order to help reach a solution, and there are now Level Solutions that will walk you through, step-by-step everything you need to do in order to complete a level you’re stuck on. The star collection system is still in place, but watch out for the new clovers to collect in some levels as well. For the more light-hearted player there are also outfits, namely hats, to adorn Om Nom with to customise your play a little more. All the character that made the original app such a success is still here, and it seems that has been built upon, with a few gameplay tweaks to make the sequel a worthy step-up. A nice upgrade on the original, with new characters and perspectives to try out. OiPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0.1 http://bit.ly/cuttherope2ios
ABOVE There is more emphasis on slopes, platforms and gravity to complete puzzles
“Level design resembles that of a platform game”
SHOWCASE
Discover the sweetest parts of Cut the Rope 2
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New friends Om Nom now has some friends whose special skills can be used to help complete levels.
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New layout More reminiscent of a platform game, be sure to use slopes to your advantage.
03
Solutions If you’re struggling with a level you can use the Level Solutions to help you along the way.
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Customise Why not make Om Nom stand out by giving him a special outfit to wear as you play?
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Extras Use balloons and candy showers as extra assets to help you complete each level.
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REPUBLIQUE
KEEP HOPE ALIVE IN THIS NEW STEALTH THRILLER Republique has been hotly anticipated by gamers for over two years. It was a Kickstarter success story with a twist as it was pitched by a team that has worked on some of the biggest console franchises – Metal Gear Solid and Halo among them – but they’re now striking out on their own as an indie developer. This mix of creative experience and freedom shines through in this unique stelath thriller. The player takes the role of a hacker who has managed to break into a repressive regime’s surveillance system, and the aim is to
guide Hope, an escaped political prisoner, to freedom. The gameplay setup really thrives here, as you use the network of CCTV cameras to see the route ahead and plan Hope’s path safely. The entire game is a constantly changing puzzle as guards patrol and doors require hacks to open. It sounds complicated, but the one-touch tap-to-animate controls make it easy enough once you get going. It could be argued that sometimes things get a little heavy – having to check five cameras every time you go around a corner can get tedious, for example. Taking the lead from other console-quality mobile games like The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us, £2.99/$4.99 will only buy you the first episode. A full season pass is priced £10.49/$14.99. Intense, gorgeous and a stepup from anything else on iOS; Republique was worth the wait.
ABOVE Use CCTV to guide Hope to safety by avoiding enemies and solving puzzles
OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.1 http://bit.ly/republiqueios
ABOVE Republique’s touch controls are as elegant as its stunning visuals
JOE DANGER INFINITY DEXTEROUS DAREDEVIL FUN
Joe Danger Touch, the previous instalment in this series, provided great fun for something so effortlessly simple. Fortunately the sequel is following the exact same model, but ups the wacky factor for an extra dash of entertainment. For our hero Joe has been
shrunk down to the size of an action figure, but that won’t stop him from carrying out his death-defying runs on his trusty motorcycle. As the player, you have to guide Joe through using the simple touch controls to time jumps over obstacles in order to score points and collect coins. There are extra letters and stars
“Following the exact same model of the original, this sequel ups the wacky factor for an extra dash of entertainment ”
ABOVE The aim of each level is to avoid the obstacles and gather as many coins as you can
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ABOVE Players tap the screen in order to make Joe jump, with points awarded for air time to gather along the way, as well as traps to open using a second finger, and this makes the game feel just a bit less casual as it suddenly requires two hands to play. This is not a bad thing – it draws you in and blurs the outside world the way a good mobile game should. Having said that, the brightly coloured 3D world of a child’s bedroom that is the setting for the game will have already grabbed your attention, and playing this game on Retina devices is a fulfilling experience for the senses. In short, there are not too many better ways to zone out of the rainy commute home. In fact, Joe Danger Infinity is enjoyable enough to make you want that journey last a little longer. Bright, fun and just so easy to get on with; it’s everything a time-killer game should be. OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £0.99/$0.99 | v1.0.5 http://bit.ly/joeios
GAMES
SONIC & ALLSTARS RACING TRANSFORMED
KAMI
COLOSSATRON: MASSIVE WORLD THREAT DEFEND YOUR
Racing games that have a cartoon theme are common, but the graphics and the way this one plays aren’t. It is a sublime experience that will keep you hooked thanks to the consolequality build. Featuring your favourite Sonic stars, it doesn’t feel like your average racer. There is the occasional bug present, however, which needs to be sorted to make it a five-star app. A brilliant mobile racing game with the occasional quirk.
Kami is unusual in that it is a game that will have you scratching your head right away but without you ever feeling stressed. You do have to think hard about each level, but the animations and soothing sounds help to create an atmosphere you will want to revisit time and time again. Rarely has a simple game felt so challenging and immersive at the same time. It is superb. Feel both enchanted and challenged at the same by Kami.
This is a difficult game to explain, which only serves to highlight how original it is. In essence, you have to control a giant robotic snake and smash and fight your way through cities. It is great fun at first, but unfortunately over a fairly short space of time it can be difficult to progress without having to spend money through in-app purchases. An unusual gaming experience that works well but pushes the in-app purchases a lot.
OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.2 OAndroid | OS 4.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | Varies
OiPad+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.2.3 OAndroid | OS 2.2 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0.11
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.0 OAndroid | OS 4.0.3 | £0.58/$0.99 | v1.0.0
TOWER
01 KINGDOM RUSH FRONTIERS
Fight off dragons, giants, aliens and waves of other armies in this addictive defence game. The cartoon graphics add intricate detail to the epic battle scenes.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.4.1 O Android | OS 4.0 | £0.60/$0.99 | v1.2.1
02 ANOMALY 2 The exception to rule, Anomaly 2 reverses the concept so you have to attack towers. It also includes multiplayer mode to fight friends.
+++++ O iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 | v1.3 O Android | Varies | £3.69/$4.99 | Varies
THE OWLMAN OF CONSTRUCTION BEN 10 MAWNAN SMITH SIMULATOR 2014 CAVERN RUN
There is an obvious retro element to this game, which is highlighted by the dark interface and subtly scary and atmospheric music that plays in the background. You have to crack a series of puzzles to progress and some thought is needed as the answers are rarely obvious – but the end result is a challenge that feels deep enough to keep you playing until you finish it. An intriguing gaming experience. A quirky adventure game bolstered by a series of challenging puzzles.
There are some games that should logically sit on consoles and desktop computers and this is one of them. Nevertheless, the developer has somehow managed to make it perfectly playable on the smaller screen and given us a raft of construction features to play with. Everything on offer here, from the graphics and controls to the longterm playability, is up there with the very best. Brilliant. A highly ambitious game that pulls it all off with aplomb.
Any game based around Ben 10 is obviously aimed at children, but if you chose to ignore it completely you would be missing out on a fun experience. The controls are surprisingly original because you have to draw lines (platforms) on screen for Ben to run over, which helps make the game interesting to play. Still, as a platformer it can get a little repetitive after extended periods of play. An original game with unusual controls, but it can get quite repetitive over time.
OiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.2 OAndroid | OS 2.3 | £0.69/$0.99 | v1.1
OiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.02 OAndroid | OS 4.0.3 | £2.25/$2.99 | Varies
OiPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.1.4 OAndroid | OS 1.5 | £1.55/$2.07 | v1.1.4
03 TOWER MADNESS 2 Protect a herd of sheep from alien abduction. It’s prettier than the popular tower strategy original and just as fun, but the need to buy weapons can be quite frustrating.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.99/$2.99 | v1.0 O Android | OS 2.3 | £1.81 /$4.99 | v1.0
04 TOY DEFENSE 3: FANTASY Moving away from the toy green soldiers of previous games in the series, you still compete or co-operate with friends to keep developing your fighting force.
+++++ O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.0.1 O Android | OS 2.3.3 | £1.20/$1.99 | v1.0
05 PIRATE LEGENDS TD Set on the Seven Seas, it’s absolutely packed full of imaginative touches but it is rather reliant on in-app purchases.
+++++ O iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.0.5
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Keep it simple You can use Onavo Extend simply as a data usage breakdown app if you don’t want to compress data. Just head over to your Settings menu and Set the Savings feature to Off.
COMPRESS DATA USAGE WITH ONAVO EXTEND
Get up to five times more from your monthly data plan without changing the way you use your phone The advent of 4G-compatible smartphones was a big leap forward for mobile use. Superfast download speeds boosted productivity and made media consumption on smartphones a breeze – but 4G also came at a price in the form of expensive monthly deals. Now, however, there’s no need to compromise. With Onavo Extend, big phone bills – along with slow internet speeds – could well be a thing of the past. Onavo Extend compresses any data you use over 4G, 3G, Edge and LTE networks, so you get a staggering five times more out of your monthly data plan. Working with text, images and video, Onavo even promises to save on the amount of data you use when you’re abroad – perfect if you’re worried about those over-the-top roaming charges. The way Onavo Extend works is by setting up its own virtual private network (VPN), automatically configuring a profile with your permission so that any data you receive from the internet is sent to Onavo’s cloudbased compression service first. Following that, the compressed data is sent back to your device, resulting in you using a much leaner, faster and more efficient version of the internet. In this tutorial we’re going to show you just how easy it is to set up Onavo Extend. You know how to download an app, so head off to the App Store and we’ll get started. You’ll need to agree to Onavo’s terms and conditions first, and it’s well worth a read through. The developer says it takes privacy seriously, so make sure you’re happy with exactly what the app does before you decide to commit.
SESSION DETAILS
> Explore the Session Details screen for a closer look at your data savings In this session… The big number at the top is the amount of megabytes you’ve saved in your current session of data use. We reckon this number might end up surprising a few of you!
As a percentage Underneath will be the percentage total that you’ve saved. In this image we’re midway through a session, so expect this number to keep rising – and remember that every little helps.
App details You also get access to a break down of individual app details. This provides a great insight into how much data each app uses and, more importantly, how much you’re saving.
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ONAVO EXTEND
Make the most of your monthly data with this top download OiPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.8.7 OAndroid | iOS 4.0 | Free | v1.4.1 -1ex
This is an app that could genuinely save you money. If you use it correctly, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t consider moving to a drastically cheaper monthly deal. Onavo gives you all the tools you could possibly need to combat heavy usage, compressing your data very effectively. We did, however, see clear evidence that the app gobbles up your battery life and we’d like to see a few more network providers jump on board – users in the UK are currently restricted to just Orange and Vodafone. Say a final goodbye to costly data packages with this great service – but it’ll cost you some battery life.
“Compressing any data you use over 4G, 3G, Edge and LTE, Onavo will help you get a staggering five times more out of your monthly data plan”
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ONAVO EXTEND > Set up the app and get the most out of your monthly data allowance
1 SET UP VPN
2 SILENT WORKER
3 IMAGE QUALITY
4 REPORT TIME
5 IN MORE DETAIL
6 ONAVO COUNT
During the set up process you’ll be diverted to an Install Profile page. Tap Install and then Install Now. Next, type in your iPhone’s security passcode before tapping Done in the top-right to finish the installation.
You’ll want to use Onavo for a week to really be impressed by how much data you’ve saved. However, you can keep tabs by hitting Reports in the bottom-right. Your monthly usage is displayed in a simple chart.
You’ll notice a VPN icon has appeared somewhere in your phone’s menu bar. This icon tells you that Onavo is working on compressing your data. Other than that, you shouldn’t notice anything out of the ordinary.
If you’re feeling really curious, head down and hit Session Breakdown to find out even more detailed information about how much Onavo is saving you. We’ve taken a closer look at this screen in our annotated image.
That is unless you’re surfing the web and come across some pixelated images. That’s Onavo cutting corners, but you can change the Image Quality feature in the app’s Settings menu to improve the visuals if you like.
If you’ve been impressed you’ll want to get Onavo Count from the App Store, which breaks down savings on a per-app basis. It’s colourful and very easy to use. Keeping an eye on your data has never been easier.
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BOOKS iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/Android
For functionality and design we would take Kobo every time. Free books and cool reading stats.
Scan business cards for easy storage and import contact details directly into your address book.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
OiOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 OOS 2.0 | £1.90/$2.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone
KOBO
iBOOKS
Apple’s own native bookstore comes with iCloud features, as well as the ability to change reading settings to suit you.
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium iPhone/ iPad/ Android
GOODREADS
A great app for book recommendations, Goodreads also has wishlists and social links.
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 1.5 | Free iPhone/ iPad
CHOPSTICKS NOVEL
Recently updated, Quora is a unique reference app. Say goodbye to search engine algorithms, Quora finds the answers to your problems through people power. Ask a question and people with the answers will respond. The new bottom bar now makes it even easier to navigate and ask questions. OiPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free | v3.2 OAndroid | OS 2.2 | Free | v1.3.5
Temple Run meets the Large Hadron Collider in Boson X. More than just another endless runner, Boson X involves hopping from surface to surface as the world around you rotates. A much-needed jolt of life to the mobile gaming genre, Boson X doesn’t have any hidden costs or pointless power ups, it just offers hours of fun. OiPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.0.26 OAndroid | iOS 2.3.3 | £1.49/$1.99 | v1.0.26
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SECRET FOLDER & VIDEO VAULT
Securely store private files on your smartphone with passwords and decoy folders.
OiOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 iPhone/iPad
LOGMEIN
Remotely access your desktop PC or Mac, so you can take your business along with you wherever you are going.
OiOS 4.3 | Freemium iPhone
SAYHI TRANSLATE
OiOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99
THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR MORRIS LESSMORE
Breathtaking visuals and a heartwarming story. Essential.
iPad
THE ELEMENTS: A VISUAL EXPLORATION
View hi-res images of every element in the periodic table.
OiOS 7.0 | £9.99/$13.99
STAR WALK
This augmented reality app lets you explore the stars, planets and constellations in the night sky in real-time.
OiOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 iPhone/ iPad
KHAN ACADEMY
A library of over 3,000 videos enables users to learn pretty much anything they want, no matter what their interests.
OiOS 6.0 | Free iPhone/ iPad
OiOS 4.0 | £4.99/$6.99 iPad
EDUCATION
iPhone
Speak into this app and have your words translated into 40 languages, either spoken back to you or sent as a message.
iTUNES U
One of the most powerful educational tools around, with full university courses available directly on your device.
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Create a stunning CV with this step-bystep app that creates a polished final product that can be easily exported.
Regular programming with remarkable speakers and lectures for free via this app.
CV EXPRESS
TED
OiOS 5.1 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99
OiOS 6.1 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
iPad
iPad
iPad
Discover TS Eliot’s epic and revolutionary poem, view interactive notes, and watch related videos.
Visualise seating plans, schedule meetings, save notes and record audio for taking minutes in this business app.
Takes you deep into the human body, with video content and annotated graphics. A fine app on the iPad.
OiOS 5.0 | £9.99/$13.99
OiOS 5.0 | £2.99/$5.99
OiOS 4.0 | £4.99/$6.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
THE WASTE LAND
iPOE 2
Interactive illustrations and music bring the macabre magic of Edgar Allen Poe’s haunting poetry to life.
MEETING MINUTES
JAMES CAAN BUSINESS SECRETS
Find out about hiring staff, raising money, and more in this app.
OiOS 5.1 | £2.49/$3.99
OiOS 4.0 | Free OOS 2.1 | Free
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ Android
COMICS
Essentially a portal to read over 12,000 comics, and over 500 of them are free.
SPLASHTOP – REMOTE DESKTOP
Gain remote access to your computer from anywhere.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
OiOS 3.2 | £4.99/$6.99 OOS 2.2 | £3.23/$4.99
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
The classic horror story is brought back to life in this interactive adaptation.
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In this novel experience you are given bits of people’s lives as you weave the story together in your own mind.
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BUSINESS
OiOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99 OOS 4.0 | £2.99/$4.99 iPhone/ Android
AUDIOBOOKS FROM AUDIBLE
Part of the Amazon family, so you have plenty of choice.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
HOW TO TIE A TIE ANIMATED 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Top tips and AR projection for tying 30 knots – perfect for any occasion.
DK THE HUMAN BODY APP
HENRI LE WORM
Top chef Raymond Blanc and actor Simon Pegg teach children about food and cooking. Includes recipes.
ENTERTAINMENT iPhone/ iPad/ Android
NETFLIX
Cross-device viewing thanks to the cloud. An absolute must for subscribers to the service.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS 2.2 | Freemium iPhone/ iPad/ Android
PLEX
Stream music and video from your desktop, and enjoy content from Plex’s channels.
OiOS 5.1 | £2.99/$4.99 OOS Varies | £3.21/$4.99 iPad
PROCREATE
Paints, inks and abstract shapes are all readily available, so you can achieve just the effect you’re looking for.
OiOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99 iPhone/ iPad
SNEAK
In this game you literally have to sneak up on your phone from a distance to capture photos of the shy monsters.
OiOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99 iPhone/ Android
iPLAYER RADIO
So much more than an extension of the iPlayer catch-up service, with a great interface.
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 4.0 | Free iPhone/ iPad
REMOTE
This handy app lets you connect to iTunes wirelessly and play music and movies that are on your Mac or PC.
OiOS 7.0 | Free iPhone/ iPad/ Android
SKY GO
Keep up with your favourite shows anywhere; just sign in with your Sky ID.
OiOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99
OiOS 5.1 | Freemium OOS 2.2 | Freemium
iPad
iPhone/ iPad
NHM EVOLUTION
Explore 600 million years of evolution with a fossil timeline and multimedia treatments that explain the science.
OiOS 4.3 | £9.99/$13.99
ACTION MOVIE FX
Give your home videos some truly epic Hollywood effects with this brilliant free app for your iOS device.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Learn a new language for free, from grammar basics to translating entire websites.
The streaming service allows you to share media from your desktop to your device.
DUOLINGO
VLC STREAMER
OiOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
This app instantly translates the spoken word into text. Send notes and reminders to yourself, and so much more.
Everything NASA in one place, including news on missions and stunning imagery.
Make talking 3D masks of absolutely anyone with this clever, customisable app. Then share the results via email.
DRAGON DICTATION
OiOS 4.0 | Free
NASA APP
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.1 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99 OOS 2.2 | £1.35/$1.99
MORFO 3D FACE BOOTH
OiOS 3.0 | £0.69/$0.99
THE TOP 200 GREATEST APPS EVER FINANCE
FOOD & DRINK
GAMES
HEALTH
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
The price you pay for this app is fully justified, thanks to its superior functionality and the useful tips it divulges.
Step-by-step photo recipes, plus extra kitchen tips such as how to sharpen knives.
Gem-matching and settlement management have been neatly fused together.
OiOS 4.3 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 3.1.2 | £4.99/$6.99 OOS 2.0 | £4.99/$7.69
OiOS 4.1 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Check your current balance, view your account and send money via 16 currencies.
Find and book a restaurant table in just a few taps, if it’s last minute or planned.
Perform high-octane aerial stunts to get the edge on other racers in this arcade game.
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | Free OOS 2.3.3 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | 0.69/$0.99 OOS Varies | £0.69/$0.99
iPhone
iPhone
iPhone/ iPad
This is one of the best finance managers around, with easy-to-use functions.
An absolute must for all foodies, this app features mouthwatering fullscreen photos and some clever features.
Spooky game set in 19th Century Sweden. Solve puzzles using logic, touch and sound. Contains adult themes.
OiOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
The app that’s perfect for any level of experience, from oven wizards to toast burners.
of troops and attack alien invaders in this top-down strategy game.
POCKETMONEY
PAYPAL
MONEYWIZ – PERSONAL FINANCE FOR iPAD
iPhone/ Android
BLOOMBERG
Bloomberg is a must for City traders and anyone who is interested in the stock market.
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS 1.6 | Free iPhone/ iPad
DEBT MANAGER
Offers a clean, simple interface so you can visualise your debt, organise your incomings and outgoings, and pay it off.
JAMIE’S 20 MINUTE MEALS TRIPLE TOWN
TOPTABLE
OTTOLENGHI
ASPHALT 8: AIRBORNE
YEAR WALK
HOW TO COOK EVERYTHING ANOMALY KOREA Protect your convoy ESSENTIALS
OiOS 6.1 | Freemium
OiOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99 OOS 2.2 | £2.99/$4.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
THE PHOTO COOKBOOK – QUICK & EASY
With images of every ingredient and steps to each recipe, it couldn’t be easier to follow.
ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II
Play as 30 avian versions of characters from the films.
iPhone/ Android
ENDOMONDO SPORTS TRACKER
Endomondo is the most social fitness experience around.
LIFESTYLE
MEDICAL
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
This communitydriven guidebook is a wonderful resource. Browse its many topics and get all sorts of handy tips.
View rotatable 3D images from Gray’s Anatomy of selected organs or regions of the body.
SNAPGUIDE
VISUAL ANATOMY
OiOS 6.0 | Free
OiOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 OOS Varies | £1.60/$2.49
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Run to stay alive in a world infested with zombies in this immersive AR workout.
Record your life with this magazinelike app for your memories, ideas and photos. Share online or keep private.
This app tests your vision through a series of exams, and includes an optician finder.
ZOMBIES, RUN!
DAY ONE JOURNAL
VISION TEST
OiOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 4.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone
iPad
Simply hold your thumb over your device’s camera lens to monitor and track your heart rate.
Minimalist, gesturedriven alarm clock and stopwatch that will launch your favourite apps for when you wake up.
This dissection of the human skeleton goes into incredible detail with plenty of room for adding your own notes.
OiOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99
OiOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99
OiOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone
Your ultimate calorie guide with a massive database as well as exercises and social links.
Searching and sharing items on Fancy is all about becoming a curator of cool.
Monitor your baby’s development week by week with 3D visualisation, plus a log to record doctor’s appointments.
OiOS 6.0 | £2.49/$3.99 OOS 4.0 | £2.79/$3.99
CARDIOGRAPH
START BY TACK
CALORIE COUNTER
FANCY
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS Varies | Free
OiOS 6.1 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
This app requires a pair of Nike shoes that have an insert for the Nike+ sensor.
This is a handy app to use in an unfamiliar place when you need to find local amenities.
NIKE+ RUNNING
AROUNDME
SKELETON SYSTEM PRO III
PREGNANCY+
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium iPhone
SNORELAB
Worried about how much you snore? Find out how loud you sound with this app, then get tips on how to reduce it.
OiOS 6.1 | Free OOS 2.3.3 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 6.0 | £2.49/$4.99
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone
An essential destination for when you want something different and great to eat.
A mix of fast-paced fun and subatomic style makes this endless runner very addictive.
Military-grade workout app that requires no fitness equipment bar your device.
OiOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99
OiOS 7.0 | Free OOS Varies | Free
OiOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99 OOS 2.2 | £1.49/$1.99
OiOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 OOS Varies | £1.99/$2.99
Create your own bespoke icons for your apps either by painting a design in-app or by uploading an image.
iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone
Keep track of your incomings and outgoings with this app that filters paid, planned, and overdue payments.
File away your favourite web recipes in this dedicated cooking database.
OiOS 4.0 | £0.69/$0.99
OiOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99
OiOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 OOS 2.2 | £0.79/$0.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iSPREADSHEET
Compatible with Excel, Google Docs and Open Office – manage all of your finances on the go with this app.
BILLS FOR iPAD
FOODSPOTTING
PAPRIKA RECIPE MANAGER
BOSON X
GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS
Control the criminal underworld in this epic mobile version.
YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM
7 MINUTE WORKOUT CHALLENGE
A fast-paced work out with 12 exercises, instructional videos and health and weight tracker.
OiOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99
OiOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99 OOS 2.2 | £3.11/$4.99
OiOS 4.3 | £4.99/$6.99 OOS 3.0 | £4.99/$6.99
iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
Monitor your spending and ultimately save money thanks to the charts, graphs and stats that are provided for you here.
A stylish interface and inspiring recipes prove healthy eating doesn’t need to be bland.
Part puzzle, part stealth, all rhythm action. Tap your screen to the beat of the music to navigate levels.
Moves automatically tracks your everyday exercise to motivate you to do more and set goals.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium
OiOS 6.0 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 3.1.3 | £1.99/$2.99
OiOS 6.0 | £1.99/$2.99 OOS 4.0 | Free
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
SPENDING TRACKER
BARCLAYS PINGIT
Send money between accounts, using just a mobile number, from your device.
GREEN KITCHEN – HEALTHY VEGETARIAN RECIPES
EPICURIOUS RECIPES & SHOPPING LIST
An absolute must for culinary masters and budding chefs alike.
BEAT SNEAK BANDIT
MINECRAFT – POCKET EDITON
Create your own personal Minecraft world, block by block.
OiOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99
MOVES
ICONICAL
uHEAR
As hearing loss usually happens over a period of time, uHear is a good app for monitoring your hearing.
OiOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99
OiOS 2.2.1 | Free
iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
eBAY FOR iPAD
This app is not only great to keep up with your shopping, but also a wonderful place to browse for bargains.
PROGNOSIS: YOUR DIAGNOSIS
Uses case studies for better diagnosis in patients by doctors.
OiOS 5.1 | Free
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS 2.3.3 | Free
iPad
iPhone/ Android
MARTHA STEWART CRAFTSTUDIO
Create decorative cards in-app with hints and tips provided by Martha herself.
BREATHING ZONE
Reduce stress and see your breathing patterns displayed in colourful graphics.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium
OiOS 3.2 | £2.49/$3.99 OOS 2.2 | £2.49/$3.99
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPad
iPad
Plan your workout in this stylish app and receive motivation from the voice coach.
Plan everything, from your big day’s budget to the colour scheme and the seating plan with this detailed wedding app.
Life-like depictions of the heart and circulatory system that can be rotated 360° to appreciate its complexity.
OiOS 5.1 | £6.99/$9.99
OiOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99
RUNTASTIC PUSH-UPS PRO
WEDDING PLANNER FOR iPAD HEART PRO III
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | Free OOS 1.5 | Free
OiOS 4.3 | £4.99/$6.99 OOS Varies | £4.99/$6.99
OiOS 6.0 | £1.49/$1.99 OOS 2.2 | £1.49/$1.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
Compare mortgages side-by-side, work out what the true price would be and manage all of your payments.
Create your own recipe book, complete with customisable colours and fonts, then share it with your friends online.
Escape from a prison in this stealth-action adventure. Avoid guards and solve puzzles to earn your freedom.
Post your concern and a qualified doctor will respond with a diagnosis fairly swiftly.
Aspiring novelist? This is the perfect space to express yourself in a clean, distractionfree environment.
Keep a digital diary of your family’s shots, vaccinations, medicines, illnesses and more.
OiOS 4.0 | £1.49/$1.99
OiOS 7.0 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 3.1.3 | £1.49/$1.99
MORTGAGE MENTOR
COOK
REPUBLIQUE
HEALTHTAP
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS Varies | Free
iA WRITER
FAMILY ILLNESS AND SHOT TRACKER
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MUSIC
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Use simple gestures to play piano, organ, guitar and drums. Upload tracks to YouTube, Soundcloud and more.
Back on iOS and still the undisputed king of the mapping world. This app is all you need.
It’s not only one of the best news apps around; it’s also great fun to use on your device.
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS Varies | Free
Stream videos from the popular website, now with voice search and picture to picture.
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
Make music in minutes with this easy-to-use interface. Export results to iTunes Audio Sharing.
View near real-time air traffic maps that let you track the paths of aircraft above you.
This app allows you to watch live news feeds over Wi-Fi, so you can always stay current.
OiOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99
OiOS 7.0 | £2.99/$3.99 OOS 2.2 | £1.99/$1.99
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS Varies | Free
OiOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99
iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPad/ Android
Take tracks from your iTunes library and start mixing them together on this brilliant fullfeatured turntable app.
Join the world’s biggest treasure hunt by becoming a Geocacher. It’s great fun.
Stay up to date with all the latest podcasts with one easy-to-use cross-platform download.
OiOS 6.0 | £6.99/$9.99
OiOS 5.0 | £6.99/$9.99 OOS Varies | £6.99/$9.99
OiOS 7.0 | £2.49/$3.99 OOS 2.3 | £2.70/$3.99
iPad
iPhone
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
DJAY 2
THE ORCHESTRA
OiOS 7.0 | Free O OS 1.5 | Free
FL STUDIO MOBILE
Create multi-track music using 133 different instruments.
OiOS 5.1 | £10.49/$14.99 O OS 4.0 | £12.95/$19.99
SPENDING TRACKER
Record your day-to-day expenses and view them as a pie chart.
OiOS 6.0 | £9.99/$13.99 iPhone/ iPad/ Android
SPOTIFY
Build customised playlists from millions of tracks and share them with the world.
OiOS 6.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium iPhone/ iPad/ Android
SOUNDHOUND
Hum a tune or sing a lyric and SoundHound will give you the full name of the song and artist.
PLANE FINDER
GEOCACHING
HOPSTOP TRANSIT DIRECTIONS
Get real-time subway, bus, train, taxi, walking and biking directions in an instant.
FLIPBOARD
BBC NEWS
POCKET CASTS
POCKET
Pocket lets you save any article, image or video you find online for you to read it later.
OiOS 6.0 | Freemium
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone
iPhone/ iPad
Ideal for the mountains, view 3D maps and aerial images and plan your route.
Download and listen to your favourite podcasts directly from your iPhone or iPad without the need to sync with iTunes.
OiOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99
OiOS 5.0 | £1.49/$1.99
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
MAPS 3D – GPS TRACKS FOR BIKE, HIKE, SKI & OUTDOOR
NAVFREE GPS LIVE UK & ROI
Voice directions and no data connection needed. Great stuff.
DOWNCAST
LINKEDIN PULSE
With a focus on business news, tailor this reader to follow all of your favourite RSS feeds.
OiOS 4.3 | Freemium OOS 2.3 | Freemium
OiOS 7.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
O iOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
TWEETBOT 3
Discover new music with this running feed of what everyone is listening to.
Augmented reality navigator and compass that lets you track your location and work out bearings in real-time.
Save feature articles and blog posts for later offline reading in this paper-like reader.
SOUNDWAVE
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
SPYGLASS
INSTAPAPER
OiOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99
OiOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99 OOS 2.3.3 | £1.93/$2.99
YOUTUBE
iPHOTO
Apple’s official app for iPhoneographers, iPhoto comes with an astonishing suite of editing tools to tweak images.
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TOUCH
Edit images on the go with a range of touch-control tools using this essential software.
OiOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99 OOS 3.1 | £6.99/$9.99 iPhone/Android
INSTAGRAM
With a wide range of cool filters and a great community you can create amazing photos.
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free iPhone/ iPad
HALFTONE 2
Create a comic book starring your friends and family by applying speech bubbles and borders to images.
OiOS 7.0 | £1.49/$1.99 iPhone/ iPad/ Android
CAMERA ZOOM FX
Take up to ten shots per second with this high-speed snapper, then apply filters to photos.
OiOS 6.0 | £2.49/$3.99 OOS 1.6 | £1.79/$2.99 iPhone/ iPad/ Android
SNAPSEED
This app has quite simply become the go-to image editing app across all devices.
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 4.0 | Free
O iOS 7.0 | £1.99/$2.99
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/iPad
iPad
YEAR WALK
An extraordinary app, Shazam can identify songs by listening to them for a few seconds.
Provides geographical details for highland, hilltop and mountain walks across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Watch live streams from the TV station in the palm of your hands. Feature-rich, brimming with content and totally free.
OiOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99
OiOS 5.1 | Freemium
OiOS 6.1 | £1.49/$1.99
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPad
iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Create multi-track music projects. Works with a desktop program for advanced features.
All-in-one compass, GPS, map, zoom camera (photo and movie), range finder and twoaxis inclinometer for iPad.
Newspaper skin for reading your favourite new media news sites in an old-fashioned but intuitive interface.
Offering 1TB of online storage, this app is great for showcasing and sharing your best photos.
Scare yourself silly with this psychological thriller set in the deep dark woods of 19th Century Sweden. O iOS 7.0 | £2.49/$3.99
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@Knowyourapps
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Explore three centuries of classical music with this interactive mix of music as well as video content.
GOOGLE MAPS
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
Silence annoying tweets and hashtags with this Twitter client.
PHOTO & VIDEO
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
FIGURE
Save all of your favourite online recipes to one place with Epicurious’ Recipe Box.
NEWS
iPhone/iPad
GARAGEBAND
EPICURIOUS
NAVIGATION
SHAZAM
OiOS 6.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
FL MUSIC STUDIO
OiOS 5.1 | £10.49/$14.99 OOS2.3.3 | £12.95/$19.99
HILL LISTS
THEODOLITE HD
OiOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99
iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Quite literally a wall of sound for users to interact with, as each ‘brick’ hosts an artist, their music and cool photos.
Get off the beaten track with this map app, ideal for planning and tracking hikes.
AWEDITORIUM
OiOS 3.2 | Free
VIEWRANGER OUTDOOR GPS & MAPS
OiOS 5.1 | £9.99/$19.99 OOS 1.6 | Free
SKY NEWS FOR iPAD
PULP
iPhone
MEXTURES
Create and combine your own filters and textures for truly individual Instagram photos.
FLICKR
OiOS 5.0 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS 2.3.3 | Free
iPhone
iPhone
Scan articles in select newspapers to create a digital version on your iPhone, which you can save for later or share online.
Capture 3D photos with this unique photo app. Share them online or embed them on your website.
OiOS 6.1 | Freemium
OiOS 6.0 | Free
PEEKSTER
SEENE
THE TOP 200 GREATEST APPS EVER PRODUCTIVITY
REFERENCE
SOCIAL
SPORTS
WEATHER iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone
With wonderful images, animations and video content, it’s a must-have for any stargazer.
Perfect for heavy Twitter users, it includes multiple timelines and smart gestures.
OiOS 5.0 | £3.99/$5.99
OiOS 7.0 | £1.99/$2.99
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 5.1 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Access your images, documents or any other type of digital file you like, anywhere.
Translate to and from 64 languages, speech from 17 languages, and listen in 24.
The ultimate social networking tool has regular updates. Easy to use and fairly foolproof.
OiOS 3.0 | Free OOS Varies | Free
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS Varies | Free
Sets the standard and changes the way people order taxis on iOS or Android.
Create your own weather station with customisable features and great graphics.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS 2.2 | Freemium
Pennant displays stats in a brilliantly animated way, and one that is simultaneously cool and traditional in feel.
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99 OOS Varies | £1.29/$1.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/iPad
This spreadsheet was designed for your touchscreen, allowing you to calculate figures and create graphs with ease.
Find essential information that is well-presented and easy to use in this clever app.
A simple and satisfying interface that Facebook and Twitter can only dream about.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
This is one of those definitive apps, giving you access to pretty much anywhere on the globe.
Vivid, real-time animated radar images of weather across the United States, with storm alerts and bookmarks.
OiOS 7.0 | £6.99/$9.99
OiOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99 OOS 2.1 | £1.86/$2.99
All the latest football news, transfer gossip, confirmed transfers and tweets from sports journalists.
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
EVERNOTE
Create a note on your device and save it to the cloud, where it can be picked up and edited.
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
DROPBOX
NUMBERS
CLEAR+
This purely gesturebased app has one of the most innovative and intuitive interfaces of virtually any app around.
BRIAN COX’S WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE
GOOGLE TRANSLATE
WOLFRAMALPHA
SCRIBD – THE WORD’S LARGEST ONLINE LIBRARY All the reference books you’ll need, available offline.
TWEETBOT 3 FOR TWITTER (iPHONE & iPOD TOUCH)
FACEBOOK
PATH
iPhone/ Android
TRAVEL
BBC SPORT
Covering a wide range of sports, the app brings you news, videos and stats in one place.
TOPPS PENNANT
OiOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99
TRANSFER WINDOW
Hotel and restaurant reviews, cheap flights and virtual tours.
HAILO
GOOGLE EARTH
BBC WEATHER
Simple and clear design with onetouch controls for easy navigation of forecasts.
WEATHER LIVE
NOAA RADAR PRO
OiOS 4.3 | Free OOS Varies | Free
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Bring your loved ones closer to you with the free video and audio calls of the Skype service.
View maps and track your position on golf courses across the world with this GPS app.
Master the London Underground with the digital edition of the iconic Tube map. Also includes live travel updates.
This stunning app backdrops the forecast with photos of conditions in your location.
SKYPE
GOLFSHOT: GOLF GPS
OiOS 6.0 | Freemium OOS 2.2 | Freemium
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS Varies | Freemium
OiOS 4.3 | £20.99/$29.99 OOS 2.2 | £18.57/$29.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
REDSHIFT – ASTRONOMY
TRIPADVISOR HOTELS FLIGHTS RESTAURANTS
O iOS 5.0 | £0.69/$0.99
OiOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99
PAGES
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
TUBE MAP PRO
OiOS 5.0 | £2.49/$3.99
YAHOO WEATHER
OiOS 4.3 | £2.49/$3.99
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS 2.3 | Free
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ Android
This growing community is a great way to discover new things, and a hell of a timesink.
For the amount of info at your fingertips, this app is a must for every sports fan.
Book last-minute trips and holiday lets in over 34,000 cities around the world.
A slick UI with a wealth of useful data, you get weather info for over 58,000 cities.
PINTEREST
YAHOO! SPORTS
AIRBNB
FIZZ WEATHER
This versatile app allows you to create, edit and view documents as well as create attractive, customised pages.
This exquisite app brings the night sky to your device, with all major planets and constellations displayed.
OiOS 7.0 | £6.99/$9.99
OiOS 4.3 | £7.99/$11.99
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS 2.2 | Freemium
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPad
iPhone/iPad
An endlessly large canvas for simple sketching that you can export as PDFs.
Interactive 3D globe for children, beautifully rendered with details of all the countries of the world.
Enjoy lively group conversations with this video chatroom app – or just sit back and watch.
Improve your team’s performance with video analysis and draw directly onto images.
Discover exciting destinations or share your experiences with this vivid, photo-driven network for jet-setters.
Simple and accurate seven-day forecast for UK tidal times. Scroll through hundreds of locations on the coastline.
SYNCSPACE: INFINITE SHARED WHITEBOARD
BAREFOOT WORLD ATLAS
TINYCHAT
COACH’S EYE
TRIPTEASE
OiOS 7.0 | £13.99/$19.99
OiOS 7.0 | £2.99/$4.99
OiOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 6.1 | £2.99/$4.99 OOS 4.0.3 | £3.30/$4.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
Create a world-class presentation with this top app. Including a range of impressive themes and customisable features.
Browse Wikipedia using this excellent reader, which offers great formatting and customisation options.
Create and manage a profile and instantmessage new people near you or around the world.
Watch the hottest action live with this streaming app (monthly subscription fee).
A list-making app specially designed for your holiday packing, with a detailed pre-departure to-do list with over 100 tasks.
KEYNOTE
ARTICLES
SKOUT
EUROSPORT PLAYER
OiOS 7.0 | £6.99/$9.99
OiOS 6.1 | £0.99/$1.99
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS 2.0 | Freemium
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS 3.2 | Freemium
iPhone
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone
The place to go with your burning questions, with the community providing answers.
Meet new people who live near you with this locationbased chatroom app.
OiOS 5.0 | Free OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | Freeium OOS 2.1 | Freemium
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Write a list and sync it between devices so that you and your flatmates can all keep track of who’s buying what.
Clear, accurate and occasionally witty definitions, plus a detailed thesaurus.
CURRENCY - SIMPLE CONVERTER FOR iOS 7
Convert multiple currencies at once with this simple, minimalist download.
OiOS 7.0 | £0.69/$0.99
GROCERY LIST
QUORA
CHAMBERS DELUXE
BADOO
THE MASTER TACTICIAN PRO (MOBILE)
Create winning football strategies with this great animated playbook app.
OiOS 6.0 | Free
PACKING PRO
OiOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 OOS 2.1 | £0.99/$1.62
TIDE TIMES
OiOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99 iPhone/ Android
THE WEATHER CHANNEL
A solid and professionally produced app, it offers very detailed info.
OiOS 5.0 | £1.99/$2.99
OiOS 6.0 | Free OOS Varies | Free
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
Download full city guides, plus maps, for over 60 of the most exciting destinations.
Fill your screen with some great themes to accompany your weather forecast.
GUIDEPAL CITY GUIDES
WEATHERWISE
OiOS 4.0 | £1.49/$1.99
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium OOS 2.1 | Freemium
iPhone/ iPad
iPad
iPhone/iPad
iPad
View all of your social networks in one place with StatNut and display them in a simple, colour-coded interface.
The Sky Sports channels on your device, as well as some impressive in-game stat screens and graphics.
Discover great adventures around the world, then create your own wish list of places you want to visit.
View animated hourly and weekly weather forecasts for up to nine different places around the world simultaneously.
STATNUT
SKY SPORTS FOR iPAD
SULLIVAN’S LIST
OiOS 4.3 | Freemium OOS 2.2 | Freemium
MAGICAL WEATHER
OiOS 5.0 | £1.49/$2.99
OiOS 4.3 | £6.99/$9.99 OOS 2.2 | £6.13/$9.99
OiOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99
OiOS 5.1 | Freemium
OiOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99
iPad
iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone
A wonderfully character-filled sketching and creative app where users can purchase other themed tools.
Explore 2,000 years of one of the world’s greatest cities with articles, photos and video.
Keep your username, followers and direct messages, but delete your tweets with this social network spring-clean app.
The rules to 74 major sports from golf to Greco-Roman wrestling, with illustrations.
Turn your device into a radar dish and see what air traffic looks like in real-time.
Forecasting with a difference as this app is truly social, allowing users to share their climate and what they’re doing in it.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium
OiOS 5.0 | £9.99/$13.99
OiOS 5.0 | £1.99/$1.99
OiOS 4.3 | £0.69/$0.99
PAPER BY FIFTYTHREE
LONDON – A CITY THROUGH TIME
TWEETICIDE
CURLY’S POCKET GUIDE TO SPORT
FLIGHTRADAR24 PRO
OiOS 4.3 | £1.99/$2.99 OOS Varies | £1.99/$2.99
OiOS 5.1 | £1.49/$1.99
WEATHERMOB
OiOS 6.1 | Free
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