I can't believe no-one has mentioned SimStapler!
just one word......SPLENDID!
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mate, you've got one of the best app selections. as soon as i saw the aqua forest, i purchased it in a snap. cheers for the youtube links.
Starmap
Since I haven't seen it mentioned, I'll add Starmap to the list of quality iPhone apps. Next time you're away from the permaglow of the city, gazing into the night sky, wondering what's what, whip out your iPhone and fire up Starmap. On one of my recent backpacking trips I was telling a friend how cool it would be if there were a device that, using time/date/GPS info, would draw the night sky. And now here it is...on my iPhone!
Since I haven't seen it mentioned, I'll add Starmap to the list of quality iPhone apps. Next time you're away from the permaglow of the city, gazing into the night sky, wondering what's what, whip out your iPhone and fire up Starmap. On one of my recent backpacking trips I was telling a friend how cool it would be if there were a device that, using time/date/GPS info, would draw the night sky. And now here it is...on my iPhone!
all my reviews are here:
http://theapprater.blogspot.com/
I only have 3 at the moment, but more are coming
http://theapprater.blogspot.com/
I only have 3 at the moment, but more are coming
outside of your issue with finding your theaters, I have found box office and movies to be good. They both find my theaters in Austin and work well. I have not found a single movie app that does everything. I have the following on my iphone:
box office: best interface, schedules, buying, can rank by rotten tomatoes score
movies.app; adds trailers and stuff
tomatoes; quick search for rotten tomatoes reviews
box office: best interface, schedules, buying, can rank by rotten tomatoes score
movies.app; adds trailers and stuff
tomatoes; quick search for rotten tomatoes reviews
My main problem with the apps is the ones that use the locate me feature. For some reason the darn thing says i am in Hong kong even though i am in NJ. Don't know where to find a restaurant here but found some boss Steakhouses in Hong kong.
Aqua Forest
Here are some screens and a review of Aqua Forest.
Overall Score: 4.5/5
It is a puzzle/free form game, which uses elements and other objects. The game also uses the accelerometer to its advantage.
The graphics, game play, and overall coolness of this game are it's strengths, basically it is awesome. There are a total of 50 puzzles, 10 in each of the 5 categories, providing for lots of fun and value. The only disadvantage is the game lags somewhat when there is a lot going on the screen. Hopefully this will be fixed in an update, but even still, this game is certainly worth the price!
Some screenshots:
Home Screen Icon
Home Screen (The tree grows as you finish more puzzles)
Puzzle Menu
Sample Puzzle (object is to get the water into the gray area)
Free Background (with some water splashing around)
Drawing Tools
Elements
So, in conclusion, if you haven't purchased this app already, do it now! It is great, and will only get better when it is updated to allow for better optimization.
Here are some screens and a review of Aqua Forest.
Overall Score: 4.5/5
It is a puzzle/free form game, which uses elements and other objects. The game also uses the accelerometer to its advantage.
The graphics, game play, and overall coolness of this game are it's strengths, basically it is awesome. There are a total of 50 puzzles, 10 in each of the 5 categories, providing for lots of fun and value. The only disadvantage is the game lags somewhat when there is a lot going on the screen. Hopefully this will be fixed in an update, but even still, this game is certainly worth the price!
Some screenshots:
Home Screen Icon
Home Screen (The tree grows as you finish more puzzles)
Puzzle Menu
Sample Puzzle (object is to get the water into the gray area)
Free Background (with some water splashing around)
Drawing Tools
Elements
So, in conclusion, if you haven't purchased this app already, do it now! It is great, and will only get better when it is updated to allow for better optimization.
Super Monkey Ball - 8/10
It has excellent graphics, smooth gameplay, and a variety of levels. However, the controls are a bit finicky and it is often frustrating. It could also do better with some minigames AND A SAVE FEATURE!
Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D - 7/10
This game also has good graphics. However, racing is not the smoothest. It is a bit choppy and could use some work. Collecting items is also difficult, because they are so darn small! The music is pretty bad as well, but this game has plenty of modes and tracks.
It has excellent graphics, smooth gameplay, and a variety of levels. However, the controls are a bit finicky and it is often frustrating. It could also do better with some minigames AND A SAVE FEATURE!
Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D - 7/10
This game also has good graphics. However, racing is not the smoothest. It is a bit choppy and could use some work. Collecting items is also difficult, because they are so darn small! The music is pretty bad as well, but this game has plenty of modes and tracks.
MotionX Poker: 4/5
Awesome app, only $4.99 Its a dice poker game that I never thought I'd play as much as I do but I find myself playing this more than Texas Hold Em app. It's very addicting so beware before buying it cause it'll consume your time.
Very enjoyable App good job on this one to whoever made it.
Awesome app, only $4.99 Its a dice poker game that I never thought I'd play as much as I do but I find myself playing this more than Texas Hold Em app. It's very addicting so beware before buying it cause it'll consume your time.
Very enjoyable App good job on this one to whoever made it.
Here are some screens and a review of Aqua Forest.
Overall Score: 4.5/5
It is a puzzle/free form game, which uses elements and other objects. The game also uses the accelerometer to its advantage.
The graphics, game play, and overall coolness of this game are it's strengths, basically it is awesome. There are a total of 50 puzzles, 10 in each of the 5 categories, providing for lots of fun and value. The only disadvantage is the game lags somewhat when there is a lot going on the screen. Hopefully this will be fixed in an update, but even still, this game is certainly worth the price!
Some screenshots:
Home Screen Icon
Home Screen (The tree grows as you finish more puzzles)
Puzzle Menu
Sample Puzzle (object is to get the water into the gray area)
Free Background (with some water splashing around)
Drawing Tools
Elements
So, in conclusion, if you haven't purchased this app already, do it now! It is great, and will only get better when it is updated to allow for better optimization.
Looks awesome! What other games have you played and how would they compare to AquaForest? I'm trying to give myself a 25 dollar limit and this may make me spend closer to $30
Motion X Poker
4.99
9
Very simple but very well made game. uses the accelerometer to detect shakes and rolls the dice with either numbers 1-6 or 9-A like cards. The 3D graphics are done very well for the iphone. One of the main aspects is the level of achievment throughout the game. You move up onto different tables to make more money, you unlock gems by doing special things (i.e 2 same exact hands in a row), and you unlock new dice(although i am unsure how they are unlocked, it seems to unlock randomly on good hands). It's a very fun game and one of the best in my opinion for the iphone.
4.99
9
Very simple but very well made game. uses the accelerometer to detect shakes and rolls the dice with either numbers 1-6 or 9-A like cards. The 3D graphics are done very well for the iphone. One of the main aspects is the level of achievment throughout the game. You move up onto different tables to make more money, you unlock gems by doing special things (i.e 2 same exact hands in a row), and you unlock new dice(although i am unsure how they are unlocked, it seems to unlock randomly on good hands). It's a very fun game and one of the best in my opinion for the iphone.
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Aurora Feint
TTR
Bubbles
AIM
Light
All of my reviews are too long to post in this forum so thats why I keep re-routing to my blog
VAY
I believe that this game just arrived at the app store in the last day or two, but it is an absolutely phenomenal iPhone game. This is exactly what I had in mind when I first thought of iPhone games.
I believe (and could be wrong here) that it is a port of an old Sega CD game. It is an RPG very much in the style of the Final Fantasy series (read: turn based combat).
The graphics and sound serve the game well, and the overall feel of the game is good. I am at the very beginning, so I can't speak too much of the story, but it is standard RPG fare.
What I love most about this game is the brilliant implementation of touch controls. Tap on a spot to walk to it, double tap to run in a straight direction. It sounds very simple, but when you actually use it, it really shines.
Overall, this app is definitely worth the $4.99 asking price. I paid $9.99 for both Super Monkey Ball (pretty good) and Crash Bandicoot (slightly better than Monkey Ball), and I think that this game is more entertaining than both.
If you like RPGs, definitely check this one out. To find it, just search for Vay in the app store.... otherwise you have to go through pages upon pages upon pages upon pages of apps.
Overall Score: 4.7/5.0
I believe that this game just arrived at the app store in the last day or two, but it is an absolutely phenomenal iPhone game. This is exactly what I had in mind when I first thought of iPhone games.
I believe (and could be wrong here) that it is a port of an old Sega CD game. It is an RPG very much in the style of the Final Fantasy series (read: turn based combat).
The graphics and sound serve the game well, and the overall feel of the game is good. I am at the very beginning, so I can't speak too much of the story, but it is standard RPG fare.
What I love most about this game is the brilliant implementation of touch controls. Tap on a spot to walk to it, double tap to run in a straight direction. It sounds very simple, but when you actually use it, it really shines.
Overall, this app is definitely worth the $4.99 asking price. I paid $9.99 for both Super Monkey Ball (pretty good) and Crash Bandicoot (slightly better than Monkey Ball), and I think that this game is more entertaining than both.
If you like RPGs, definitely check this one out. To find it, just search for Vay in the app store.... otherwise you have to go through pages upon pages upon pages upon pages of apps.
Overall Score: 4.7/5.0
Looks awesome! What other games have you played and how would they compare to AquaForest? I'm trying to give myself a 25 dollar limit and this may make me spend closer to $30
I only have bought Super Monkey Ball, so in comparison, they are two completely different games. But both are great, and SMB will probably drive you crazy at first, but it gets to be a lot easier once you learn the controls.
How about putting a link to your blog in your footer and summarizing your reviews. Otherwise, you're just spamming.
App review
Splash ID - 7/10. I like it it. Keeps my passwords safe and sound. Does a much better job than notes.
Voice Notes. 6/10. Paid about £6 if I remember. Probably overpriced but was a necessary addition.
OmniFocus. 6/10 Paid about £12. Again overpriced and until it links to calendar I think it will be of limited value.
Evernote. Free. 7/10 I like it a lot. I think as I get used to it will be of even more value.
Shazam. Free. 10/10 Amazing. I now officially feel old. You know when you showed your gran your ipod and she said "Aw isn't that amazing; all your records in that little box" I now know how she feels. I technically understand it; I'm just amazed that it works.
File Magnet 3/10. Paid £3. A bit of a waste of time. Have to be on wifi so if I want the file I'll look on my mac.
Salesforce. 6/10. Free. A lot of potential here. A bit complicated to set up but will be great for work.
Sketches. 7/10. About £6. good fun drawing application. Worth a punt.
Near Pics. 2/10 Not much use really
Snap my Life 2/10 Ditto
Birthdays. 6/10. £4 I think. OK but would be much better if it back fed into my calendar.
Where 4/10 prefer Prefer Maps I think. Have not got 3G so that may make if more useful. Painfully slow to render..
Itip 3/10. A bit of a waste of time
BA Flights. 7/10 Good to have UK Specific app but I really want the BBC iPlayer. Come on Apple and BBC - Do the deal.
Pinball 6/10 Good fun although a bit small to follow.
MonkeyBall, Crash Bandicoot, Ms Pacman, Cro Mag: Not a massive gamer but quite good fun if I'm bored on the train. There are more comprehensive reviews here than mine.
Facebook 5/10 - No wall, No tagging. Sort it out Facebook
AIM. 4/10 Not enough of my friends use often enough to make it useful
Enigmo 9/10 £5.99. great game. Absolutley doing my nut in. Very addictive be careful. Also quite hard. I'm stuck on level 8!
Splash ID - 7/10. I like it it. Keeps my passwords safe and sound. Does a much better job than notes.
Voice Notes. 6/10. Paid about £6 if I remember. Probably overpriced but was a necessary addition.
OmniFocus. 6/10 Paid about £12. Again overpriced and until it links to calendar I think it will be of limited value.
Evernote. Free. 7/10 I like it a lot. I think as I get used to it will be of even more value.
Shazam. Free. 10/10 Amazing. I now officially feel old. You know when you showed your gran your ipod and she said "Aw isn't that amazing; all your records in that little box" I now know how she feels. I technically understand it; I'm just amazed that it works.
File Magnet 3/10. Paid £3. A bit of a waste of time. Have to be on wifi so if I want the file I'll look on my mac.
Salesforce. 6/10. Free. A lot of potential here. A bit complicated to set up but will be great for work.
Sketches. 7/10. About £6. good fun drawing application. Worth a punt.
Near Pics. 2/10 Not much use really
Snap my Life 2/10 Ditto
Birthdays. 6/10. £4 I think. OK but would be much better if it back fed into my calendar.
Where 4/10 prefer Prefer Maps I think. Have not got 3G so that may make if more useful. Painfully slow to render..
Itip 3/10. A bit of a waste of time
BA Flights. 7/10 Good to have UK Specific app but I really want the BBC iPlayer. Come on Apple and BBC - Do the deal.
Pinball 6/10 Good fun although a bit small to follow.
MonkeyBall, Crash Bandicoot, Ms Pacman, Cro Mag: Not a massive gamer but quite good fun if I'm bored on the train. There are more comprehensive reviews here than mine.
Facebook 5/10 - No wall, No tagging. Sort it out Facebook
AIM. 4/10 Not enough of my friends use often enough to make it useful
Enigmo 9/10 £5.99. great game. Absolutley doing my nut in. Very addictive be careful. Also quite hard. I'm stuck on level 8!
Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D
$9.99
http://www.appstoreapps.com/2008/07/19/crash-bandicoot-nitro-kart-3d/
$9.99
http://www.appstoreapps.com/2008/07/19/crash-bandicoot-nitro-kart-3d/
Ok, so here are the apps I have and my impressions of each:
Facebook: this was the first app I downloaded and I love it. with the update it's even better. I really didn't understand why people didn't like it so much at launch - I figured it was good for the first day and it was updated pretty quickly, should get even better.
Myspace: Once again, I have to go against the grain with this one. This app is terribly disappointing, much like the actual site. It is slow, unresponsive, and doesn't even display the correct bulletins most of the time. The Facebook app takes you straight to your home - this one makes you wait while it signs you in EVERY time. I was actually excited about this app, because I don't go to Myspace very often and I wanted to keep up with it. Hope this one updates quickly.
Google: just starting to dig into this one, but just what you'd expect.
WeatherBug: Not as great as I was hoping, but loads better than the Weather that the iPhone came with (which is NEVER accurate in my hometown). It's not quite as good as the Weather.com webapp, but it loads much quicker.
SportsTap: Awesome to have all those scores in one place. Not very fond of the interface (kinda boring), but very useful. Definite keeper, especially when futbol season rolls around.
MLB.com: this one just feels cool. It doesn't have everything I'd like (Like a "Gameday" option), but I'm not gonna complain. The video highlights are gold. Does have a little trouble updating occasionally.
Pandora: Wow. But those of us who love the website knew that. Still cool.
HolyBible: I chose this app because it's from LifeChurch.tv, and I've only needed it once so far (I forgot my Bible and was teaching a class - whoops!). Worked really well, and I like that it has multiple versions. Very handy for people like me who like 3 different ones. The app kinda needs a home page.
BoxOffice: I've been keeping an eye on the movies.app one, but this one's free. I hear movies.app has the trailers, but usually I've already seen those. This has Rotten Tomatoes ratings next to the movies, but I don't use that a lot. What was really cool was that it found my location, found my theater, and then showed me showtimes very quickly. Links to Fandango. At free, pretty unbeatable.
Shazam: Another wow. absolutely amazing. Cool just to play with.
I just got two others, but haven't used them yet. I'm hoping there's enough people in my area to make Grafitio cool.
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Facebook: this was the first app I downloaded and I love it. with the update it's even better. I really didn't understand why people didn't like it so much at launch - I figured it was good for the first day and it was updated pretty quickly, should get even better.
Myspace: Once again, I have to go against the grain with this one. This app is terribly disappointing, much like the actual site. It is slow, unresponsive, and doesn't even display the correct bulletins most of the time. The Facebook app takes you straight to your home - this one makes you wait while it signs you in EVERY time. I was actually excited about this app, because I don't go to Myspace very often and I wanted to keep up with it. Hope this one updates quickly.
Google: just starting to dig into this one, but just what you'd expect.
WeatherBug: Not as great as I was hoping, but loads better than the Weather that the iPhone came with (which is NEVER accurate in my hometown). It's not quite as good as the Weather.com webapp, but it loads much quicker.
SportsTap: Awesome to have all those scores in one place. Not very fond of the interface (kinda boring), but very useful. Definite keeper, especially when futbol season rolls around.
MLB.com: this one just feels cool. It doesn't have everything I'd like (Like a "Gameday" option), but I'm not gonna complain. The video highlights are gold. Does have a little trouble updating occasionally.
Pandora: Wow. But those of us who love the website knew that. Still cool.
HolyBible: I chose this app because it's from LifeChurch.tv, and I've only needed it once so far (I forgot my Bible and was teaching a class - whoops!). Worked really well, and I like that it has multiple versions. Very handy for people like me who like 3 different ones. The app kinda needs a home page.
BoxOffice: I've been keeping an eye on the movies.app one, but this one's free. I hear movies.app has the trailers, but usually I've already seen those. This has Rotten Tomatoes ratings next to the movies, but I don't use that a lot. What was really cool was that it found my location, found my theater, and then showed me showtimes very quickly. Links to Fandango. At free, pretty unbeatable.
Shazam: Another wow. absolutely amazing. Cool just to play with.
I just got two others, but haven't used them yet. I'm hoping there's enough people in my area to make Grafitio cool.
Peace
Scott
Wine Snob - Waste of Money!
I am a wine fan and purchased both Wine Log and Wine Snob. I have a palm pda and had purchased Wine Enthuisast and really liked it, so I thought these apps would be cool. Wine Log does as it says, no problem. But Wine Snob does nothing! It is just terminology that any wine fan already knows. Not worth the money! Would love to see Wine Enthusiast come up with an iphone app!
I am a wine fan and purchased both Wine Log and Wine Snob. I have a palm pda and had purchased Wine Enthuisast and really liked it, so I thought these apps would be cool. Wine Log does as it says, no problem. But Wine Snob does nothing! It is just terminology that any wine fan already knows. Not worth the money! Would love to see Wine Enthusiast come up with an iphone app!
Hmmm... unless I'm mistaken, you just have to transfer the file from your mac onto your phone and then it's yours to take with you.
I've got a bunch of PDFs and Word docs on my iPhone in FileMagnet that I can access anywhere.
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