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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/30/2018

January 30, 2018 by RSS Feed

Custom Notch , Geography Duel - Two Player Split Screen World Trivia Game for Kids and Adults , Intraboom Teamwork & Projects and more

iPhone:

Custom Notch ( $0.99 → Free ) BRIJIT SHEELIA The notch on the iPhone X has divided Apple fans ever since it was first teased. Now’s the time to have your own say on the matter. Custom Notch allows you to either highlight or hide the notch once and for all with custom wallpaper designs. It includes 66 notch styles in total, all of which can be customized with your own photo or pattern. The app also includes a preview mode and the ability to share wallpapers.

Intraboom Teamwork & Projects ( $0.99 → Free ) Intraboom, Inc. Intraboom is an all-in-one solution for businesses around the globe. It allows you to organize your business around groups, which can be created for teams, projects, and even your entire staff. All you really have to do is invite those you want to each group. Then you can start discussing topics, sharing files, storing documents, posting deadlines, and assigning tasks as need be. Intraboom’s free plan provides support for one group and up to five users. Subscription plans to increase limits are available through the developer’s website.

Universal:

Geography Duel - Two Player Split Screen World Trivia Game for Kids and Adults ( $2.99 → Free ) Ellie's Games, LLC What really makes Geography Duel great is that anyone can join in on the fun, even adults! You’re able to adjust the settings to ensure that the game is fair and balanced. For example, if you’re an adult playing against a child, you can enable capitals or countries to make it more difficult for you to find your location before your opponent. The duel part of the game can be played in split screen mode on the same iPad, but you can also hone your skills in the single player mode. The game also includes the ability to change the map design.

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Get Thumpin' in Thumper: Pocket Edition

January 29, 2018 by RSS Feed

Thumper: Pocket Edition ($4.99) by Drool is a mix of rhythm and action in a single game. It's an interesting mashup of genres, and makes for a truly unique experience. If you enjoyed recent games like Cytus II but want some rhythm violence mixed in, then Thumper is the game for you.

Even though I'm not the best at them, I like rhythm games because they usually have good tunes, and they're just fun to play. I remember stumbling on Thumper while browsing the Nintendo Switch eShop a few months ago, but I never bit the bullet on it. I was intrigued by the game, but not sure it would have been something I liked, especially with the eShop price. But when I saw Thumper was hitting iOS with a more reasonable price point, I knew it was my chance to check it out. Needless to say, I'm glad I finally gave it a try.

$1.99

Cytus II

Rayark International Limited

Thumper's visuals are stunningly beautiful. The game has some psychedelic graphics that feel incredibly futuristic, and everything is rendered in gorgeous 3D. Thumper's dark background is excellently contrasted by the bright and vivid neon lights of the track and sparks, and the space beetle is super shiny and glassy. Explosions are high-octane and fun to watch while being highly satisfying. Thumper runs at a smooth 60 frames per second, even on my iPhone 8 Plus, so there's zero lag.

The ambient soundtrack is an entirely original work by Brian Gibson, and it's delightful to hear as you play. I thought the music would be a bit more metal because of the "rhythm violence" description of the game, so it's a bit surprising and caught me off guard.

In Thumper, players will find nine epic levels awaiting them. While this doesn't sound like a lot, each level's broken up into multiple stages. These also serve as checkpoints once you clear that part, so you restart from the last checkpoint rather than the beginning of the level. The levels consist of about 15 sections, and you get graded on each one based on your performance. There's also boss battles to face off against, which test everything you've learned so far.

Since I didn't play Thumper on other platforms, I'm not familiar with how the game works with physical controls, but I think the touch controls work okay for the most part. When you see a square node coming up on the track, tap the screen right as your space beetle is over it for it to count. When facing off against boss battles, you'll want to get the timing right so you can throw those projectiles back at the boss to damage it.

There are also curved walls that require you to turn on the track. When you come up to these, just swipe left or right to turn. Longer walls need you to swipe-and-hold to make it. Some light beams also appear, and you must tap-and-hold the screen to have your space beetle dash and break through them. There's also a jumping mechanic, which I assume has you swiping upwards, but I haven't reached it yet. The game introduces new game mechanics as you go.

Again, while I haven't played Thumper on other platforms, I do hear that the controls are great. But the touch controls, while they work for the beginning, get more iffy as you go. This is because the game seems to not be as responsive after certain actions, such as turning, so it may have a delay when trying to register a tap or long press right after. I also experienced unresponsiveness after breaking through the barriers and then having to turn right after, resulting in untimely deaths. For a game that's all about timing and precision, the controls need to be better optimized.

For those who manage to beat Thumper, the Play+ mode gets unlocked. This is basically "New Game+" and features increased challenge and speed. Because you know, the regular mode isn't hard enough.

Thumper is incredibly challenging, but you'll find yourself getting better over time. You're bound to die a lot (you can only make one mistake before you end up dead on the next error), but you'll keep coming back to do better. And once you overcome that hurdle, it's immensely gratifying.

A high speed journey through psychedelic landscapes with rhythmic overtones.

The Good

Thumper is definitely an interesting game, and one that shouldn't be overlooked. It's a rhythm violence game so it requires precise timing and reflexes to survive, and it's super challenging. Plus, the graphics are great and the music is pretty good, though a bit mismatched. While it may not seem like a lot of levels, the length of each one, as well as the difficulty, mean a lot of time is required.

The Bad

The mobile port of Thumper is great, but the controls do need some work. Since fast reflexes and timing are a must here, the responsiveness of the controls must be improved. Hopefully this can be fixed sooner rather than later.

The verdict

Despite the flawed control scheme on the mobile port, Thumper: Pocket Edition is a good way to introduce the game to those who haven't tried it before. The psychedelic visuals are rather mesmerizing, the music is soothing, and the challenge is there. It may not be the best game for those who get frustrated easily, but the sense of overcoming a level you've been stuck on is pleasing.

Thumper: Pocket Edition is on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for $4.99.

7.9

OVERALL

Replayability 8.5

Graphics 8.5

Gameplay 8

Game Controls 7

Sound/Music 7.5

$4.99

Thumper: Pocket Edition

Drool LLC

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/29/2018

January 29, 2018 by RSS Feed

Riddlord: The Consequence , V Creator - MLM , Star Scales Pro For Guitar and more

iPhone:

Star Scales Pro For Guitar ( $2.99 → Free ) JoyApps s.r.o. Learning how to play guitar doesn’t have to be difficult, at least not with Star Scales Pro. The app throws out the idea of using complicated charts and instead has you practicing scale patterns. Each scale features fingering and note names in all positions on the fretboard, making it remarkably easy to master a specific pattern. Since each scale and all its patterns are taught one at a time, you won't become overwhelmed. The app includes all blues, rock, and jazz guitar scales, zoom, a random scale pattern generator, and the ability to share scales via email or social networks.

Universal:

Riddlord: The Consequence ( $2.99 → Free ) Amrita Studio The fate of Jack Reed and his son Spark lies in your hands. Jack’s son has been kidnapped, and the person of interest has sent a mysterious package with an object contained within that’s like no other. Utilize the clues hidden in plain sight in order to break it down to its very core and save Jack’s son. The game features a story littered with mystical elements, complicated puzzles, and fantastic 3-D graphics.

V Creator - MLM ( $3.99 → Free ) JoyApps s.r.o. V Creator takes the fear and disappointment out of multi-level marketing. You’ll want to start by creating a contact list. You’re able to import contacts from your address book or create new ones manually. Each contact can be categorized, prioritized, and filtered in a variety of ways. Rejections in V Creator have a positive spin to them, as they are represented as smiles which help remind you that you are ever closer to achieving your dreams. Milestones can be shared via Facebook and Twitter.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/28/2018

January 28, 2018 by RSS Feed

Seek - Explore a New Reality , Ruler - tape measure length , Battleship Online X and more

Universal:

Seek - Explore a New Reality ( $0.99 → Free ) Seek Seek will show you a new reality. It provides access to a wide variety of AR experiences from the world’s best and most talented creators. New content is uploaded on a daily basis, and you’re able to share and discuss it with the Seek community. Seek even provides ways to earn prizes via AR like competing in photo contests or hunting down loot. Prizes range from gift cards to gear.

Ruler - tape measure length ( $0.99 → Free ) Dmitriy Pushkarev Ruler allows you to measure anything on the fly. Just point your iPhone or iPad at an object and Ruler will measure it in AR. Ruler features single, chain, and perimeter measurements.

Battleship Online X ( $0.99 → Free ) Leonid Grebenyuk Battleship Online breaths new life into the classic board game. Before the battle begins, drag and drop four different ship types onto the grid in your preferred formation. You’re able to rotate ships with a double-tap, but keep in mind that ships can’t be placed adjacent to each other. Then hit start and take turns with your opponent firing away at a blank grid. Your missed shots appear as dots, and hits will appear as Xs. If you hit a ship, you get to keep firing. The player who sinks all of their opponent’s ships first is declared the winner. The game includes local and online play.

LightEaters! ( $3.99 → Free ) BrightLocker, Inc. In LightEaters, it’s up to you to explore the darkness. Every level has a key to be found and an exit to be reached. You’re able to move your character around the pitch black environments with taps and swipes. If you come across a LightEater, you must disable your flashlight to avoid confrontation. Passing by LightEaters will eat way at your nerve meter, and if it gives out, you’ll have to start all over. The game includes 35 levels, power-ups, and a variety of secrets to discover.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/27/2018

January 27, 2018 by RSS Feed

Time 2: Beat Procrastination , Do.List: To Do List Organizer , Color Query Pro and more

iPhone:

Time 2: Beat Procrastination ( $1.99 → Free ) Blue Cocoa, Inc. Time 2 will help you work harder and smarter throughout the day. Simply create separate entries for all of the tasks that need to be accomplished today and into the future. Then when it’s time to work, tap on a task to begin the countdown timer. If you leave the app while the task is running, Time 2 will send a notification to keep you focused. A progress bar at the top of the screen and stats at the bottom will push you even further.

Do.List: To Do List Organizer ( $2.99 → Free ) David Getman Do.List covers every facet of your life from home to work. It allows you to create task lists for today, tomorrow, or at some point in the future. Tasks within lists can be prioritized with a drag and drop. Where Do.List differs from other productivity apps is with its life lists. It includes 30 tailored life lists that will help you organize everything from yard and house work to grocery and movie lists. The app also includes stat tracking, a widget, Apple Watch support, and iCloud support.

Color Query Pro ( $1.99 → Free ) Alan Meyers Color Query puts you in the know. Just point your iPhone at a wall or other object and snap a photo. Color Query will analyze the photo to determine its name and properties like RGB, CMYK, HSB, and HEX. You’re also able to compare colors to five standard pallets, adjust colors, view variations, and save up to five samples.

Universal:

Number Games Match Game Free Games for Kids Math ( $2.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC The app is loaded with fun and colorful items to count and match. Depending on their ability level, your child can either play with cards face down or face up to make things easier. Hints are also available if need be. The game includes professional narration for every included item, positive reinforcement, and parental controls.

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