"If there is an app for that"

Stop Crushing Candy and Give Glass Balls a Shot

May 03, 2016 by macjeff

In the sea of match 3 games such as Candy Crush and Bejeweled, Glass Balls stands out from the crowd. This game from ZF Digital differs from all of the similar games with the unique background and graphics, even if it isn’t too revolutionary.

Glass Balls is great for users that love match 3 puzzle games and are looking for a fun new challenge. It is great for new users too and it is obvious that the developers put in a lot of work to create a spectacular game.

Concept and Gameplay

The concept is well-known, but in this game there are adjustments to make things look more interesting and unique. You need to connect at least 3 game colored glass balls to destroy them.

The gameplay is thus familiar and it is truly functional going at just about the perfect pace. Glass Balls can really be a great past time as it is smartly thought out and wonderfully implemented.

In addition to its polished looks, this game is using a great physics engine so the gameplay is terrific. There aren’t any grids (like in 90% of the other match 3 puzzle games) and you can connect the balls in any direction and they can go anywhere.

Of course, the more you connect, the more points you will get. They’ve done a great job with the graphics and sound, because the effects are indeed amazing and highly enjoyable.

Features

Whereas you need to connect three balls to eliminate them, connecting more will earn you more points and there are “special bombs” that will triple or seriously boost your score.

This game also features 3 different game modes including Classic, which is fantastic. You need to race against the timer and that makes things really exciting, especially as you progress.

In the Rush mode the glass balls will come up to you continuously and they will speed up gradually. You need to be fast and effective because when the bowl fills up, you will lose the game.

The Infinite Mode is far more relaxing. You can finish your game and post your score whenever you want.

This great feature of choosing a game mode depending on your mood is nice. If you think you have achieved a good high score, you can compare it with other players or your friends on the leaderboard where you will find tons of Achievements.

Conclusion

Great graphics, unique set ups, cool sound effects, beautiful typography and 3 different game modes are enough to make this one of the best match 3 games for your iOS device. With the additional challenges available in the Game Center, it gets even more entertaining.

This is definitely not one of those low quality match 3 game reskins; it is a cool, professional and enjoyable game.

Glass Balls requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. A small expedited fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 05/02/2016

May 02, 2016 by macjeff

Breathing Zone - Relaxing Breathing Exercises , Zen Sketch - The Art of Drawing and Sketching , Nightmares from the Deep™: The Cursed Heart, Collector’s Edition HD (Full) and more

iPhone:

Nightmares from the Deep™: The Cursed Heart, Collector’s Edition (Full) ( $4.99 → FREE )

The undead pirate has plans to resurrect his mistress with your child’s life force. With little time to spare, you must travel through the haunting seas and ruined fortresses to uncover the secrets of the far past. The game is loaded with 45 locations to explore, 39 hidden objects scenes, 16 mini-games, an in-depth strategy guide, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Universal:

Breathing Zone - Relaxing Breathing Exercises ( $3.99 → FREE )

Breathing Zone comes highly recommended today because it won’t chew up a lot of your time. All you need is five minutes. Set your target breathing rate and let Breathing Zone guide you through the process. You're able to follow along with six different guide sounds and either a female or male voice. You can also choose from six different visual guides. Before you know it, you'll be in a perfectly relaxed state! The app includes landscape support, a breath analyzer that utilizes your microphone, timed sessions from five to 60 minutes, and weekly targets to achieve.

Zen Sketch - The Art of Drawing and Sketching ( $1.99 → FREE )

Zen Sketch allows you to quickly sketch out your ideas and jot down your thoughts without getting in the way. You’re able to create multiple notebooks and organize them however you wish. A toolbar rests at the top of the screen, which can be hidden with a tap. The toolbar allows you to select from nine different drawing tools and a huge variety of colors, and it allows you to undo and redo your strokes. Your creations can be exported as images or as PDF files.

Suee and the Shadow Pt 1 ( $4.99 → FREE )

The story begins with Suee, a sixth-grader on her first day of school at Outskirts Elementary. Suee is not your everyday sixth-grader, as she goes by her own set of rules. On her first day she is approached by a shadow that insists it is stuck to her feet. Suee attempts to ignore the shadow, but once it starts meddling with her life, she must finally do something about it. The app includes four episodes, 110 pages, and an eerie original soundtrack.

Nightmares from the Deep™: The Cursed Heart, Collector’s Edition HD (Full) ( $6.99 → FREE )

The undead pirate has plans to resurrect his mistress with your child’s life force. With little time to spare, you must travel through the haunting seas and ruined fortresses to uncover the secrets of the far past. The game is loaded with 45 locations to explore, 39 hidden objects scenes, 16 mini-games, an in-depth strategy guide, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

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Draw the Line: Wils Adventure Is an Amazing iOS Puzzle Game

May 02, 2016 by macjeff

If you’re like me, you enjoy puzzle games because they allow you to immerse yourself in something other than the real world for just a little while.

However, there’s nothing worse than picking up a new game and finishing it within a matter of hours because the puzzles were too easy or there were too few of them.

Draw the Line: Wils Adventure is a fun puzzle game that’s definitely challenging for hours on end.

It’s rare to find a puzzle game that’s both fun and challenging and this one is worth every penny.

Concept and Gameplay:

If you’re not familiar with “draw the line” games, the overall goal is to draw lines on the screen in order to help complete a puzzle. In the case of Draw the Line: Wils Adventure, from Andrey Krasnov, the goal is to reunite the main character with his sidekick, Amy.

One of the first things I noticed about Draw the Line: Wils Adventure is the fact that it definitely features better graphics than the most games in the genre. Generally these kinds of games are cartoony and are almost always designed to look like the player is drawing on a piece of paper and making doodles come alive.

Draw the Line: Wils Adventure takes a different approach by adding an actual storyline to the game, which means that it’s truly immersing the player in the world of Wils and Amy.

Features:

Currently Draw the Line: Wils Adventure only offers single player content, but the developer notes that multiplayer functionality is due to be released shortly in an upcoming update.

It looks like multiplayer mode will be cooperative, which will certainly make the game more exciting.

Achievements are another feature that the developer is working on, and users can see this by tapping on the faded achievements button on the main screen.

Value:

Draw the Line: Wils Adventure is available to download from the App Store for $0.99 and is universally compatible with iPhone and iPad. Everything that’s available within the game can be accessed right away, meaning that Draw the Line: Wils Adventure is truly a “pay once and play” type of game.

Personally I think Draw the Line: Wils Adventure is worth every penny and anyone who is a fan of puzzle games should consider giving it a try. The game offers hours of fun and players can always improve their score.

Draw the Line: Wils Adventure requires iOS 8.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Tilemetry for iOS Offers over One Thousand Puzzles to Solve

May 02, 2016 by macjeff

Tilemetry is a free game for iPhone and iPad that’s similar to puzzles like 2048 and Sudoku; it is a game that’s definitely worth trying if you enjoy challenging math puzzles.

Concept and Gameplay:

Tilemetry by Theodore Neustaedter is incredibly easy to learn, but difficult to master. There’s a very handy tutorial in the first level of the game that does a great job of showing new players the basics. As you progress, puzzles become harder to complete.

The goal of Tilemetry is to flip number tiles to solve equations. The fewer flips you use to complete the puzzle, the higher your score will be. Scores are tracked by stars and the ultimate goal is to solve every puzzle with three stars.

The interface of this game is very simple and free of distractions. This is definitely a puzzle game at heart and the focus is totally on gameplay, not fluff and other graphical nonsense. This is great news for anyone who just wants to sit and solve puzzles without extras.

Features:

The harsh truth about most games is that they’re often limited by levels. Once you finish all of the provided levels, you either have to spend money to unlock more or wait for the developer to release an update.

Luckily this isn’t the case with Tilemetry. There are different puzzle board sizes ranging from 2×2 to 9×9, and each board size includes 35 puzzles to solve.

For example, you can solve puzzles on a 2×3 board, 7×4 board, 9×8, and so on. I counted a total of 36 boards, meaning there are over 1200 puzzles to solve. You definitely won’t be able to blast through this game in a matter of a few hours.

Value:

Tilemetry is available to download from the App Store for free and is universally compatible with iPhone and iPad. You don’t have to worry about in-app purchases or unlocking extras to enjoy every feature of the game- there aren’t even ads to disturb you while you’re playing.

Tilemetry is a great puzzle game that offers countless hours of challenging gameplay. The number of puzzles to solve is astounding and the fact that it’s totally free makes it an impossible game to pass up.

Tilemetry requires iOS 8.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. A small expedited fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 05/01/2016

May 01, 2016 by macjeff

Diana Photo , Audio Notebook: All-Day Sound Recorder, Widescreen Notepad, and Color Coded Note Organizer , Kids Card Matching Educational Shapes and Color Learning Game for Toddlers and more

iPhone:

Tower of Fortune ( $0.99 → FREE )

Play as a retired hero who is forced to draw his sword once again when his daughter is taken by an unknown power. Spin the wheel to battle opponents, earn gold, and obtain special items. The game includes 39 different enemies, 37 types of equipment, 39 combat quests, 12 tavern quests, and three different endings.

Universal:

Diana Photo ( $1.99 → FREE )

The best part about Diana Photo is that it’s relatively hands-off. All you have to do is take a bunch of great photos to populate your camera roll. Then shake your iDevice and see what Diana Photo is able to come up with. The app will layer two randomly chosen photos to create a composition and apply a random filter. You can also manually select your photos and a filter if you have something in mind. Text can be placed over the top of your final creation before sharing it via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Messages, or email.

Kids Card Matching Educational Shapes and Color Learning Game for Toddlers ( $2.99 → FREE )

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.

Raildale - Railroad & Railway Building Game ( $2.99 → FREE )

Raildale requires you to design intricate rail systems in order to connect cities. Simply drag your finger across the terrain to map out your rail system. Trains will depart from one city and head to another at random, and you have to make sure they’re going to their correct destinations by controlling switches and lights. Trains will break down and new cities will appear, so you’ll have to stay on your toes. Keep in mind that you have a limited amount of cash to build your rails with. The game includes iCloud synchronization, so you can play on multiple iDevices without losing your progress.

Audio Notebook: All-Day Sound Recorder, Widescreen Notepad, and Color Coded Note Organizer ( $4.99 → FREE )

Audio Notebook is able to capture a whole day’s worth of audio while you take thorough notes. When creating a new note, you’re able to title and color code it. Then tap record and start typing. The app features a large, legible font and automatic spellcheck, making it supremely easy to blast out notes. You’re also able to take notes in portrait or landscape orientation. When playing back audio, you’re able to seek and choose various speeds. The app includes unlimited audio recording, customizable categories, the ability to filter notes, and the ability to share notes and recordings via email.

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