All Entries in the "Reviews" Category

Crazy Hedgy Review for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Feb 03, 2012 | 0

One rolling hedgehog sure packs a punch. If you haven’t already heard of Crazy Hedgy by cybertime, it’s a 3D platformer that’s just about as good as they get, with stellar graphics and great physics.

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OrganiDoc Review for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Jan 19, 2012 | 2

Not many file managers can handle non-iOS-compatible video formats. One exception is OrganiDoc by Wenjoy Technology, which is able to convert otherwise incompatible videos such as .flv, .mkv, .rmvb, etc. At this moment, however, the app basically functions similarly to a usb-storage solution, meaning the most you can do is view your files.

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Wikipanion Plus Review for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Jan 13, 2012 | 1

For years now, Wikipedia has been the top source of information for a vast and growing range of topics. A dedicated wiki app is thus a must-have on practically every iOS device. Wikipanion Plus by Robert Chin is one of the best you can find. Many of you may have already tried the free lite version, Wikipanion.

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Chasing Fireflies Review for iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Jan 09, 2012 | 1

Life is a continuous cycle of light and dark, night and day, from water to snow, winter to spring. Chasing Fireflies: A Haiku Collection by Honeybee Labs illustrates the spirit of the life cycle in this animated book of short poems by celebrated Japanese masters.

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Compass Eye Review for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Jan 04, 2012 | 2

Have you ever felt dissatisfied with the native iOS compass? Electric Pocket’s Compass Eye – Marine Navigation and Bearings AR Compass does a good job of showing you where you’re facing at land, sea, or air. Hold up your device, and you’ve got a directional window to the world; hold it flat, and you’ll have a compass overlaying a map.

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NoteLedge Review for iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Dec 28, 2011 | 3

Numerous notebook apps available for the iPad, but they aren’t all alike. Some let you scribble by hand, while others let you type. Not so many let you engage in a combination of note-taking activity. NoteLedge by Kdan Mobile has almost everything covered, from scribbling and typing to making voice memos and recording videos.

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iVigilo Video Suite Review for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Dec 22, 2011 | 3

If you love shooting videos on your iOS device, you’ll probably wish you could do more with your videos than the native camera app allows. iVigilo Video Suite by Naboo BV is many steps up from most video recording apps, for it offers real-time video processing as well as live broadcasting and time-lapse recordings.

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Tiny Places HD Review for iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Dec 20, 2011 | 0

A cute chameleon named Napoleon is stuck in a box. Though he’s really quite small, his best asset is his sticky stretchy tongue, which is great for catching grub and propelling him to leaps and bounds. Can you help Napoleon find freedom in Tiny Places by Big Fish Games?

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Sonic CD Review for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Dec 19, 2011 | 1

I’m sure by now all true Sonic fans know SEGA has released Sonic CD as a universal app. This app has itself been designed by a fan, Christian Whitehead, and it’s about the best port iOS has seen so far of a SEGA game. If you’ve always loved Sonic the blue hedgehog, this is the game to get.

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PDF Connoisseur Review for iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Dec 16, 2011 | 2

There are number of great file manager and reader apps available for the iPad, and PDF Connoisseur by Kdan Mobile Software is yet another new arrival. While it serves many similar functions as other apps, PDF Connoisseur stands out for its text-to-speech option and ability to save various files to PDF.

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GoCal for Google Calendar HD Review for iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Dec 15, 2011 | 0

Are you a Google Calendar user? If so, GoCal by Light Room is one app you might like to add to your iPad. Unlike the native Calendar app, GoCal can help you arrange reminders of approaching events by email and SMS, in addition to regular local device alerts.

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Inspire Pro Review for iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Dec 07, 2011 | 1

There are numerous art apps around, but not too many do a great job of simulating the experience of painting on paper. Inspire Pro – Paint, Draw & Sketch by KiwiPixel comes close. As a bonus, this app is easy to use. It is also more convenient and mess free than dabbling with real brushes and oil paints.

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Infinity Blade II Review for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Dec 02, 2011 | 1

About one year later … We’re back to Infinity Blade … II by Chair Entertainment Group. The overall game is very much in keeping with the original release, but this sequel boasts several enhancements that make the game a lot more fun, and it also feels considerably less repetitive.

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Splashtop Review for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Posted by Gwen Phua | Nov 21, 2011 | 5

Compared to iOS devices, laptops are not so very portable, while desktop computers are practically rooted to the table. With Splashtop Remote Desktop by Splashtop, you can now access and use your computer no matter where you are, including to stream music and videos, etc.

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