Captiona, Kite, Elk, and other apps to check out this weekend
April 15, 2017 by RSS Feed
Looking for new apps and games this weekend? iDB has you covered. In the latest edition of our Apps of the Week roundup, we have some great selections such as an app for creating unique Instagram captions, a newsletter manager, and a sharp currency converter. And as always, we have two great new games for you to check out.
Captiona
Here is a kind of fun, interesting app. Captiona aims to remove the stress of having to come up with the perfect caption for your Instagram posts. Simply type in a keyword related to your photo, such as food, coffee or Coachella, and the app will return a list of caption ideas. It even has a keyboard extension so you can do this from directly within the Instagram app. Now not all of the captions are winners, and I’ve entered several keywords that returned 0 results, but the developer says these things are being updated daily. Captiona is available for free.
Kite
There are a number of awesome newsletters out there that are excellent sources of entertainment and information. The problem is they can easily get lost in your inbox, or worse, clog it up. That’s where Kite comes in. With Kite, the newsletters you choose won’t show up in your inbox. Instead, you can read what matters from within the app, on your own time. It also allows you to manage your existing subscriptions and discover newsletters from a curated list of over 400+ publishers. Kite is available for free.
Elk
Elk is a fast and simple currency conversion app for iPhone. I know there are a ton of these on the App Store already, but this one seems worth checking out. It automatically detects where you are, and does away with cumbersome keypad entry by picking a suitable starting value and converting the next ten values to your local currency. Swipe left to increase these values, swipe right to decrease them. It’s fast, it’s clean, and it comes with an Apple Watch app. Elk is available for free (with some IAPs).
Footy Golf
Footy Golf is a wacky arcade game that combines street soccer with golf. Using your foot instead of a club, aim and free kick the ball through playful courses filled with lamp posts, trash cans, bouncy springs, fences and more. Complete each course by netting the ball in as few shots as possible. Features include 80 courses divided into 4 themes, 60 unique characters to collect, and unlockable balls and other content. Footy Golf is available for free.
Full of Stars
Full of Stars is a story-driven space journey game about humanity’s survival. When a galaxy-wide war destroys planet after planet, humanity finds itself on the brink of extinction. Scared refugees scatter across the stars looking for safety. Luckily, they find you – a daring space captain, willing to bring them to a safe haven. You’ll need to lead them through dark and unknown parts of the galaxy, remnants of long-dead galactic empires, and sectors overrun by alien life forms. Full of Stars is available for free (with some IAPs).
More apps to check out
- Apple's free app of the week: Hyperburner
- The best calendar apps for iPad
- Algoriddim's djay Pro is now on Windows 10 with Surface Studio & Dial integration
Apps updated this week
- Lara Croft GO gains new levels and iMessage sticker pack via Mirror of Spirits update
- Instagram launches new features for stickers as Stories daily active users surpass Snapchat
- Pokémon GO gains Easter-themed Eggstravaganza event
- Minecraft: Pocket Edition gains Chinese Mythology mashup pack & other goodies
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This Charming Word Game Will Have You Under a Spell
April 14, 2017 by RSS Feed
Under a Spell (Free) by Happymagenta UAB is an educational word game that will appeal to any linguist out there who is seeking a challenge. If you’re a fan of games like Spelltower, TypeShift, and Alpha Omega, then you’re in for a real treat with Under a Spell.
I’ve been under a bit of stress these days, but I am able to calm down by spending time with my boyfriend or playing video games, but a lot of the time it’s a mix of both since we’re both gamers. I’ve mentioned it a lot here at AppAdvice, but one of my favorite game genres on iOS are puzzles, especially when it involves words. This is because I write for a living, of course, and I enjoy expanding and putting my vocabulary to use. While I’ve tried plenty of word games on my iPhone in recent years, I’m always looking out for new ones that have their own unique spin on the genre, and Under a Spell is rather captivating. It’s also a bit different from the developer’s other offerings, which include classics like Tomb of the Mask and Into the Dim. However, after playing Under a Spell, it’s definitely a hit that will not disappoint.
Visually speaking, Under a Spell features super polished graphics that look stunning on Retina screens. It has a rather cartoonish art style to everything, but I thought that it adds a nice and refreshing touch to your typical word game fare. And Under a Spell also packs in an incredible amount of detail, from the book cover that contains the world map of levels, the drawings to represent each chapter, the letter tiles themselves, and even the transitions between stages — Happymagenta didn’t leave any stone unturned in terms of graphical attributes in this game. Under a Spell also has a bright and vibrant color palette that is sure to be eye-catching, and all animations are buttery smooth and fluid, so I had no issues with lag on my iPhone 7. In the background is a soothing atmospheric soundtrack that even has some nature sounds, which are bound to help you relax and focus on solving the word puzzles in Under a Spell. Needless to say, I think Happymagenta did a standup job with the visual and audio design of Under a Spell, making it stand out above the rest.
Under a Spell is a bit different from most word games, instead following the suit of traditional puzzle games. Players will find a book that has a map spread out across several pages, and the number represents the chapter, which has about 10 levels each. In each stage, the letter tiles are arranged differently, and will even contain numerous layers stacked on top of one another. To clear a level, players have to find a certain number of words contained in the mix of tiles, but there are specific words that you need to find, and the game does not tell you what they are, so you have to discover them on your own through trial-and-error. The game does give you some hints, though, such as the number of letters that the word contains, and if there are any special colored tiles in the word, you’ll see them in the clue area. Under a Spell starts off easy enough, but things do get more challenging once you get to the further levels, as new game elements, such as frozen and bomb tiles, begin to appear, as well as more tile layers and complex words.
Playing Under a Spell is rather simple thanks to the intuitive and responsive controls. Like other word games, you can only spell out words with tiles that are adjacent to each other, and this can be done horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. To spell words, you can either swipe across the ones you want to pick with your finger, or just tap on them one-at-a-time. Honestly, I found it to be more accurate if you tap, because sometimes the swipe would pick the wrong letter instead, leading to some frustrating moments. If the word you spell is correct, the game proceeds to the next word; if it’s wrong, nothing happens and you just try again. Sometimes you may get the right word, but in the wrong order — if that’s the case, the game lets you know and tells you to reset from that point.
The coolest thing about Under a Spell is the fact that the game dictionary is rather vast, as there’s a specially designed AI that has picked up on many words from books, movies, and other forms of media throughout time. Because of this, you can even learn some new terms here and there, and the game is also multilingual. What the multilingual part means is the fact that you earn a higher score if you play the game in different languages, and the more languages you do, the better. Your score is indicated by the “Magic Power” number at the top of the screen, which increases each time you spell a correct word. If you’re stuck, you can always use a hint (bottom right corner) to reveal a letter of the word that you are currently on.
To keep things fresh and interesting, Under a Spell also has a mission system, where you can earn rewards by completing goals, such as scoring a certain number of points, reaching a specific level, and more. There is also a Daily Puzzle Challenge that gives you a new puzzle to solve each day, and you can compete with other players for the best completion time. And for hints, the game is rather generous, giving players free gifts every couple of hours, or you can get more by watching ads. There is also an in-game slot machine that is another way to earn prizes, and you get one daily spin. If you desire more, you can get a 10 daily spin subscription for $9.99 a month, though I think the price point for that is a bit high, but hey, if that’s what you want, then it’s there.
For what it’s worth, Under a Spell is a great word game that I have been finding to be highly enjoyable. I love the exquisite graphics, the music is superb, and the fact that you must look for specific words that are unknown to you from the get-go makes things challenging. I’ve gone through my fair share of word games, but Under a Spell truly stands out from the rest due to the vast dictionary and multilingual support giving you an incentive to try other languages and learn something new.
I recommend giving Under a Spell a try if you’re into word games and want to expand your own vocabulary while having some fun. You can find Under a Spell on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for free. There are in-app purchases for more hints and a daily spin subscription.
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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 04/14/2017
April 14, 2017 by RSS Feed
Tweety Pro - Show Twitter Timeline on Lock Screen , Magic Launcher Pro - Launch anything Instantly , Peter Potato and more
iPhone:
Home Budget Plan ( $2.99 → Free ) MoneyBudgie Home Budget Plan helps ensure that you live within your means. Start off by customizing the groups and categories to match your lifestyle within the “Set Up” menu. Then add your monthly income and expenditures to each line, and you’ll be able to see if you’re staying within your budget or overspending. The app also provides in-depth analysis to identify areas where you need to cut back.Universal:
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.
Magic Launcher Pro - Launch anything Instantly ( $2.99 → Free ) Roxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited Magic Launcher has the ability to launch over 100,000 different apps and actions right from your lock screen. Upon launch it’ll need to determine which apps are supported. After it has finished you'll able to add quick access icons for your favorite apps, contacts, settings, and services to your lock screen. The app also includes 3D Touch support.
Peter Potato ( $1.99 → Free ) Philip Sinclair Peter Potato’s adventure will test your speed, skill, memory, rhythm, and intellect through 70 fast-paced mini-games. The charming and quirky story sets up each mini-game. The dialogue is not only amusing, it’s also loaded with more than 150 vegetable facts. Along the way you’ll be able to unlock new characters, clothes, and accessories.
Silverbeard - Kings of Pirate Ship Games & Risk ( $0.99 → Free ) Michael Fink Put on your pirate hat and dig for buried treasure. You’ll have to travel the island to look for tools that will help you reach the “X” that marks the spot. But watch out, because the island isn’t forgiving. You’ll come across all kinds of environmental hazards that you must find a way around.Source link: http://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free
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Apple’s free app of the week: Hyperburner
April 13, 2017 by RSS Feed
Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with the game Hyperburner. For the next 7 days you can pick up the hit arcade racer for free on both iPhone and iPad—a solid savings of $3.
For those unfamiliar with the title, Hyperburner is a high-speed space flier set in a distant solar system. Players must guide their ships through increasingly dangerous courses, striving for the high score.
From the App Store Editors’ Notes:
There sure is a lot of debris in space. So if you want to survive as an intergalactic pilot, you’ll need to think fast. Thankfully, dodging and weaving through Hyperburner’s gorgeous levels is pure exhilaration. We love how beating stages “rewards” us with faster ships—it means the better we get, the harder the game gets.
And here is a clip of the game in action:
Again, Hyperburner is available in the App Store for free.
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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 04/13/2017
April 13, 2017 by RSS Feed
Complete calendar, event planner & time tracker , Farm Story Maker Activity Game for Kids and Toddlers Premium , and more
Universal:
Complete calendar, event planner & time tracker ( $9.99 → Free ) HedgeHog CircleTime presents time in its most natural form. It allows you to traverse time by spinning its circular dials forward and backward instead of endlessly swiping vertically. The dials reflect the time between arbitrary days, and display events as colored arcs. Events are also listed at the bottom of the screen in a scrollable table view. CircleTime is able to sync your events and projects via iCloud, notify you of upcoming events, and and track time.
Farm Story Maker Activity Game for Kids and Toddlers Premium ( $2.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC There’s so much to do on Lily’s farm. Your child is able to choose from nine different base scenes and populate their favorites with over 100 fun and cuddly stickers. The stickers can be placed anywhere in the scene with a drag and drop, and they can be resized and rotated with common gestures. Tap on a sticker to bring it to life. Stickers are sorted be category, so it’s easy for your child to find exactly what they’re looking for.
Star Wars™ Pinball 5 ( $1.99 → Free ) ZEN Studios Ltd. You're able to join the Galactic Empire or the Rebel Alliance and battle with your friends for leaderboard dominance. Launch your ball onto the table by pulling back on and releasing your finger from the lightsaber. Tap each side of the screen to control your flippers. The table features multiple camera angles to choose from, and quotes and music pulled right from The Empire Strikes Back. Multiple additional themed tables are available via in-app purchase.
Open Bar! ( $2.99 → Free ) Gingear Studio Inc Open Bar will provide you with instant gratification. The moment you launch the app you’ll begin to appreciate its slick design and animations. The basic idea of the game is to drag and drop bars onto the board in order to create completed lines of the same color. The bars can be rotated with a tap, and merged when crossed over one another. Each puzzle can be completed in three moves or less, and you’re able to use a hint at any time in case you get stuck.Source link: http://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free
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