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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 11/08/2017

November 08, 2017 by RSS Feed

Tap Tap Evil Mastermind , Shape Game & Colors App Preschool Games for Kids , RunCadence Mobile and more

iPhone:

RunCadence Mobile ( $2.99 → Free ) RunCadence, LLC. You may not realize it, but your cadence could be having an adverse effect on your running. But don’t worry, RunCadence is here to help! First, you’ll want to learn your cadence by running at a consistent, moderate intensity for one full minute. The app will then provide you with a cadence summary, which will help improve your running by reducing shock impact. The next time you go for a run, set your target cadence and monitor to the best of your ability. You’ll see results in no time.

Tape ( $0.99 → Free ) Alexander Rutkowskij Tape will liven up any party. It’s a cassette player emulator that features 16 cassette styles to choose from along with four fonts. The controls are entirely gesture-driven, allowing you to pause, go to the next song, go to the previous song, and change cassettes with swipes.

Universal:

Tap Tap Evil Mastermind ( $1.99 → Free ) PIXIO LIMITED In Tap Tap Evil Mastermind, hard work pays off. You’ve been recruited into the ranks of The League of Evil in order to be molded into their latest evil mastermind. Use your tapping skills to acquire wealth and invest it in the dark and seedy black market. The more massive your bank account becomes, the more henchmen you can employ and upgrades you can make to your secret headquarters. Be greedy. Be ruthless. Be an evil mastermind.

Shape Game & Colors App Preschool Games for Kids ( $2.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC Various amounts of cards will appear on the screen face down. Your child can tap on them to reveal what’s on the flip side. They must then find all of the matching pairs of shapes and colors to complete each game. When tapped on, your child is able to hear the object or color pronounced. The app also includes a Show Me mode where the cards are all face up, making it easier to play.

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Afterlight 2 Emphasizes Ease of Use Photo Editing

November 07, 2017 by RSS Feed

Afterlight 2 ($2.99) by Afterlight Collective is an all-in-one photo editing experience. If you enjoyed using the original Afterlight, but wished it could be improved, then Afterlight 2 is for you. It's similar to other apps, such as the original Enlight and Halide.

Ever since I got my original iPhone back in 2008, I grew a strong passion for mobile photography. Even though the cameras back then were crap compared to what we have now, I just loved having a camera in my pocket with me everywhere I go. When the iPhone 4 came out, the cameras started to show huge signs of improvement and they just continued to improve each and every year after that. Now we have the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, and our pocket cameras are almost comparable to DSLRs at this point. Throughout the years, I've tried pretty much every big photo editing app, and I hit a point where I needed a break for a while. But when I saw Afterlight 2 on the App Store, I had to grab it and give it a spin. It does not disappoint.

$2.99

Afterlight 2

Afterlight Collective, Inc

Free

Afterlight

Afterlight Collective, Inc

$3.99

Enlight

Lightricks Ltd.

Free

Enlight Photofox

Lightricks Ltd.

$4.99

Halide - RAW Manual Camera

Chroma Noir LLC

Afterlight 2 features a simple and clean design that makes it incredibly intuitive to use. The app utilizes a dark theme so that all of the focus is placed on your photos during the editing process, and all of the tools you may need are laid out in an organized fashion. The icons for all of the various settings are iconic and recognizable at a glance, even though it's all labeled as well. For those on newer devices, Afterlight 2 provides haptic feedback once you finalize an edit, which is nice. If you are looking for a powerful photo editor without a complicated interface, then Afterlight 2 fits the bill.

When you launch Afterlight 2, the app displays your Camera Roll images by default, with the newest images at the bottom. You can scroll up to go through older photos, and tapping on one lets you see the image in full resolution. You can change it to an album at any time as well. At the bottom, it also tells you what number that photo is out of the total images in your Camera Roll, which can be rather useful. To edit the selected image, just tap on "Use."

Along the bottom is the toolbar with your five categories of editing tools: Crop & Rotate, Adjustments, Filters, Art, and Double Exposure.

Crop & Rotate has your basic cropping tools with various aspect ratios (including Golden). Afterlight 2 also tells you the dimensions of the photo if the crop is applied (Golden is 3872x2398 for example), which is helpful in case you need to know the pixel size. The sliders for precise adjustments, such as the Straighten tool, give you exact numbers and don't move too much once you release your finger from the screen, which can be an annoying issue with some photo editing apps.

In Adjustments, you'll find all of the necessities, such as Curve levels, Brightness, Contrast, Vignette, Saturation, and more. But there are some new things, like Selective Saturation, where you can increase or decrease the saturation levels of eight different colors. Doing this can create unique looks in your images, if that's what you're going for. There's also Gradients that can alter the tone of the image too, which I like. No matter what you're trying to go for, Afterlight 2's Adjustment tools will help you get the perfect look.

The Filters in Afterlight 2 are a bit different from the original app. While there are some default filters available, the magic is in the collection of filters that are submitted by other photographers. To check out what's available to download, just tap on the "Collection" tab and then hit "Browse." From here, you can check out what filter collections are available to download, and the best part is that they're all free. You can tap on a collection to preview the filters.

At the moment, there are only five filter packs available to users. However, the developers plan to update the content every month, and it will always be free to download. If your filter collection is a bit too unwieldy, you can remove filter packs.

When you find a filter you want to use, just tap on it to apply the effect to the photo. A slider at the bottom allows you to adjust the intensity of the filter, so you have full control over how your images come out.

If you want to add some artwork to your image, you have two options in Afterlight 2: Add Text or Artwork. Text is pretty straightforward — just type what you want to say, and then choose the alignment. Then you can change the opacity, color, adjustments, and font. The Artwork option includes adding quotes, stickers, and botanicals. These have the same options as text when it comes to colors and other fine tweaks.

The final tool that Afterlight 2 includes is the Double Exposure effect. This is when you blend two photos together, and you can adjust the opacity and blending options to create a more subtle effect if you want.

As you make multiple edits to an image, you may start to lose track of what you've done. At the top of the screen is a History button, where you can view all of the changes you've made since importing the photo. You can go back however much you want and make new edits.

When you're done, just tap on the "Done" button to apply finishing touches like frames. You can choose the image quality (small 800x495, medium 1600x991, or max 3872x2398 on my iPhone 8 Plus), and then tap where you want to save or send to. It's an easy and seamless process and again, gives you full control over how the final product comes out.

A powerful, full-featured photo editing experience

The Good

Afterlight 2 is a good follow-up to an already great photo editing app. In this version, the process feels more streamlined than its predecessor, and there's many more tools to use to create stunning images. I also like the fact that there will be free content added each month, because it helps keep the app fresh and gives you more reason to keep using it.

The Bad

I think Afterlight 2 is an excellent app, but I'm not sure if it's completely necessary for those who are satisfied with the original version. It also doesn't include everything that the original had, such as round borders and certain filters. If you're a fan of those, then perhaps sticking with the original Afterlight is enough. Hopefully the developers bring back some classic tools and frames from the original to satisfy those who miss them.

The verdict

As a mobile photographer, I'm appreciating all of the tools that Afterlight 2 offers. It has a nice, simple design that is easy and intuitive to use. The process of choosing your photo and then jumping into the editing process is seamless and edits render quickly. I just hope that the developers bring back some things that are missing from the original app, and I look forward to new filter packs in the future.

I recommend Afterlight 2 if you want a fast and powerful photo editor that anyone can use. You can find Afterlight 2 on the App Store for your iPhone for $2.99.

9.5

OVERALL

User Interface 10

Lasting appeal 9.5

iPhone Integration 9.5

Is engaging 9

Does it well 9.5

$2.99

Afterlight 2

Afterlight Collective, Inc

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 11/07/2017

November 07, 2017 by RSS Feed

No More Socks , Fonta , Little Food Truck and more

iPhone:

No More Socks ( $1.99 → Free ) Fat Cigar Productions Ltd No More Socks takes the guesswork out of holiday shopping. Start off by creating events for all of your shopping occasions. You’re able to add people to each event by either entering them manually or importing them from contacts. Each entry for people in your life can include a birthday reminder, personal traits, a list of past gifts, and a list of gift ideas. Gift ideas can include notes, images, and even links to retailers. When it’s time to shop, pull up your list and get to work. The app also includes passcode protection and the ability to export gift lists.

Fonta ( $0.99 → Free ) ThirtyFive Inc. Fonta has a ridiculous amount of text options, allowing you to stand out from the crowd. Before you get to that point, however, you can edit your original photo by cropping, rotating, framing, filtering, and blurring it. Then come up with a message you want to drive home, and place it wherever you like on your photo. You’re able to select from a wide variety of fonts, colors, opacity levels, and even layer your text. There are also loads of frame and artwork options to choose from. Fonta allows you to share your creations via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Universal:

Little Food Truck ( $2.99 → Free ) Anastasiia Markacheva Little Food Truck is certified child friendly. You won’t find any outside links or in-app purchases here. Just pure entertainment. Your child must choose from four different characters before hitting the streets to dish up tasty treats. When the window opens, it’s time to serve. Your child will be tasked with completing orders for picky customers and unlocking new menu items with the money earned. Everything from donuts and waffles to chicken wings and hot dogs will need to be served.

Notas - take notes ( $2.99 → Free ) AppSequence Notas provides a fast and intuitive way to get things off your mind. Each note must include a basic title. The body of the note may include bold text, quotes, bullet points, numbered lists, and even images. Notes can be organized within color-coded folders, sorted, and shared. Notas also includes TouchID support.

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Be a Champion Dwarf in the Hack-n-Slash Action of Runic Rampage

November 06, 2017 by RSS Feed

Runic Rampage ($3.99) by Crescent Moon Games is an over-the-top action adventure game featuring angry dwarfs who are ready to kick some butt. If you enjoyed games like ICEY and Kick Ass Commandos, then Runic Rampage is a good fit for you.

When life gets stressful and frustrating, I take my anger out in video games. I mean, causing mayhem and destruction in a digital world is much better than doing so in reality, right? I usually prefer relaxing games, but sometimes I just have to start bashing stuff in with a giant hammer. When I saw Runic Rampage on the App Store, I was intrigued, as it has a top-down dungeon crawler feel to it (think Diablo III, which I put in way too many hours for), so I had to check it out. If you feel the same way as I do, then Runic Rampage is definitely a fun way to pass the time.

$2.99

ICEY

X.D. Network Inc.

$2.99

Kick Ass Commandos

Anarchy Enterprises

Visually, Runic Rampage has a rough-and-gruff aesthetic to it, which is fitting considering you're smashing things up as a big, tough dwarf. The game is rendered in 3D with some fairly detailed graphics that remind me a bit of older computer games. Runic Rampage has a top-down perspective that's similar to games like Diablo III, so players can see a big area at once, and prepare for incoming waves of enemies. The character models for your dwarf and the various monsters you'll encounter are distinctive and full of detail. The environments range from dry and dusty deserts to lush forests to frosty tundras, and the color palette matches the themes well.

Animations in Runic Rampage are smooth and fluid on my iPhone 8 Plus, so there's no issues with lag or choppiness. However, sometimes I feel the game moves a bit slowly, with the way your dwarf moves and attacks. But this may be due to the fact that I'm used to much faster-paced games like Diablo III, so I digress. The original soundtrack is just as medieval as you'd expect for an action adventure game involving dwarves and monsters, and the sound effects are fun to hear. The best part about Runic Rampage though, is the over-the-top comical violence. We're talking about fake cartoon blood splashing all over the place while you smash your foes in with a hammer.

While Runic Rampage is an action adventure game, everything is level-based and also procedurally generated. With Runic Rampage, players take on the role of Grimbard, who is the last champion of dwarfs. He must embark on a quest to find the missing rune stone fragments. Once the fragments are put together, you'll uncover the truth behind the kingdom's downfall and Grimbard has the power to change the destiny of his nation.

When you start the game, there's a tutorial stage that shows you all of the basics behind the game, including controls and how to find your objective. The goal in each stage varies, but it usually involves objectives such as defeating all enemies, getting to the treasure chest at the end, or defeat challenging bosses. The game also has a bit of exploration involved, with secret areas to find and discover on your own. Depending on your performance, up to three medals can be earned on each stage.

Controls in Runic Rampage are simple enough, but take some time and practice to get used to and master. In the bottom left is your virtual, fixed joystick for movement. This allows Grimbard to move freely on the screen. The compass at the bottom indicates where your objective is, so it's best that you follow it (unless you don't mind exploring every nook and cranny). The buttons in the bottom right allow you to dash and attack.

The magic behind Runic Rampage are in the combo of buttons to perform various types of attacks. For example, if you tap on the hammer and then the dash button, you'll do an uppercut. Tapping the hammer button twice and then the dash does a spin attack. You can also long-press the hammer to do a charged heavy attack that dishes out much more damage, but leaves you vulnerable for a brief amount of time.

Eventually, some enemies can drop certain runes that you can use to add elements to your attacks. For example, I found the fire element from the tall red goblins in the beginning of the game. To activate these spells, just tap on the button above the hammer, and then that elemental spell gets added to your melee weapon. These only last for a short amount of time, though, so you'll want to save them for worthwhile battles if possible.

In the top left corner will be your health bar. If this is fully depleted, then it's game over and you'll have to try the stage again. Below the red health bar is your orange experience bar, which tells you how much experience is needed to reach the next level. Each time you level up, you gain a skill point that can be spent to upgrade your attack (damage), defense, agility, or greed (money drops). Like typical RPGs, experience points are earned by defeating enemies, and money can be acquired from fallen foes and breakable objects in the environment.

The money you earn can be spent on various upgrades for Grimbard. These include new weapons, weapon upgrades to make them more potent, spell upgrades, and more. In typical fashion, the stronger the upgrade, the more expensive it will be. But earning money in the game is not too hard, just a tad grindy.

A hack 'n' slash RPG with over the top action combat.

The Good

Runic Rampage is packed with a lot of good stuff that should satisfy anyone seeking an action adventure dungeon crawling game. The visuals look good and have a lot of fine details and textures, while the soundtrack is original, fun, and fitting for the theme. The controls work out well enough, and the button combos can lead up to some awesome and powerful attacks. The different objectives and bosses add variety to the game, and with plenty of upgrades for Grimbard, there's a lot of reason to keep coming back to this game.

The Bad

My only issue with Runic Rampage is the fact that it feels like the movement and action can be a tad slower than I'd like, when compared with games like Diablo III. They may not be the same thing, but that's just what I'm used to with top-down dungeon crawlers. It would also be nice if the controls were customizable, in case players prefer certain spots for button touch zones. Also, the joystick is fixed, and it won't follow your thumb around, so you're stuck in that spot for movement. Hopefully these can be fixed in the future.

The verdict

Runic Rampage is an excellent little hack-n-slash dungeon crawler experience that's worth picking up if you're a fan. The graphics are a tad rougher than I would like, but it works out well enough. The music is fun, controls work decently enough, and the gameplay is challenging with a lot of upgrades to unlock. I just hope to see the addition of customizable controls in the future, as I think that would help out a lot of players.

You can find Runic Rampage on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $3.99. There are no in-app purchases.

8.3

OVERALL

Replayability 9

Game Controls 8

Sound/Music 8.5

Gameplay 8.5

Graphics 7.5

$3.99

Runic Rampage

Crescent Moon Games

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 11/06/2017

November 06, 2017 by RSS Feed

Mealviser – your AI dietitian , PirTie , Pennies Mini - Share budgets with your friends and more

iPhone:

Mealviser – your AI dietitian ( $9.99 → Free ) Apex Nutrition Calculation Mealviser is like having a professional dietician in your pocket. You’ll first need to enter some basic information like height and weight so Mealviser can determine your nutrition targets. Then throughout the day record your water intake, diet, and fitness activities. If at any time you need a recommendation, Mealviser will be there to help. It can provide recommendations for eating out or entire recipes based on your needs. You’re also able to filter the ingredients, ensuring diets from vegan to high-protein are covered.

Change - Currency Converter ( $0.99 → Free ) Sigalit Amsalem Change adds a bit of a style to a normally dull app category. You’re able to choose the currencies you’re converting from and to by swiping across the fields at the top of the screen. As you swipe, you’ll see the conversions instantly performed. You’re also able to reorder, activate, and deactivate currencies by tapping on the “+” button at the bottom of the screen. Change includes a total of 85 currencies.

Universal:

PirTie ( $0.99 → Free ) Complexity Visions PirTie is a color explosion mapped onto a sphere. You’re able to swipe to move the sphere and pinch to zoom in and out. A single tap will change the colors. A double tap will change the pattern. A triple tap will capture a photo. PirTie also supports TV-out.

Pennies Mini - Share budgets with your friends ( $1.99 → Free ) Emile Bennett Pennies Mini is the iMessage version of the popular budgeting app by the same name. It allows you to create simple budgets in a matter of seconds and share them with family and friends. While in iMessage, you’re able to create a new budget with a tap. Then name the budget, set its currency, set its amount, and send it off to friends and family. Whenever a purchase is made, whoever made it can add their name along with a description and the amount will be deducted from everyone’s budget. The app also allows you to create as many budgets as you like.

Tweety Pro - Show Twitter Timeline on Lock Screen ( $2.99 → Free ) Roxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited Before you do anything, you’ll have to link your Twitter accounts with Tweety. You can then customize the widget in order to fit how you use Twitter. Tweety allows you to adjust which accounts are showing tweets, how often they update, how much information is displayed, and whether or not you want quick actions. Tweety is also able to open tweets in Safari, the Twitter app, Tweetbot, or Twitterrific.

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