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      Joe White
      November 26, 2020

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      November 20, 2020

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      November 27, 2020
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    • iPhone Photo School – massive Black Friday sale now liveiPhone Photo School90% off the online course this weekend

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      November 27, 2020

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      November 27, 2020
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      OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

      Andy Price
      November 26, 2020
    • 4.5

      LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

      Andy Price
      November 25, 2020
    • 4.0

      Mapstr – track your fave places and plansMapstrTrack your fave places and plans

      Andy Price
      November 22, 2020
    • 4.5

      SleepTown – a fun way to build a better sleep habitSleepTown A fun way to build a better sleep habit

      Joe White
      November 19, 2020
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      FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

      Andy Price
      November 28, 2020
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      FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

      Andy Price
      November 28, 2020
    • 4.5

      Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      November 25, 2020
    • 4.0

      Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

      Andy Price
      November 21, 2020

    • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

      Craig Grannell
      November 19, 2020

    • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

      Tom Rolfe
      November 19, 2020
    • 4.5

      Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

      Andy Price
      November 14, 2020
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      November 27, 2020
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      Tom Rolfe
      November 27, 2020

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      November 24, 2020

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      Joe White
      November 24, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      November 22, 2020

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      November 20, 2020

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Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

Andy Price
May 14, 2019
Apps, Books, Reviews
Move over books, there's a new storytelling medium in town Price: Free Version: 1.5 Size: 172.7 MB Developer: Semyon Polyakovskiy Platform:...
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4.0

Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

Andy Price
March 6, 2019
Apps, Books, Entertainment, Reviews
Uniquely told thrillers for your iPhone Price: Free (IAP) Version 3.15.3 Size: 80.7 MB Developer: Telepathic Platform: iPhone / iPad Hooked Love horror...
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3.5

Bookful – bring books to life with ARBookfulBring books to life with AR

Andy Price
December 2, 2018
Apps, AR Apps, Books, Reviews
Explore and interact with books using augmented reality Price: Free Version: 1.0.3 Size: 163.1 MB Seller: Inception VR Platform: iPhone / iPad Get...
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4.0

Bookmate: is this really Netflix for books?BookmateIs this really Netflix for books?

Joe White
November 26, 2018
Apps, Books
Could Bookmate be the "Netflix for books" that we've all been waiting for? ...
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Beyond paperback: books that work better as appsBeyond paperbackBooks that work best as an app

Craig Grannell
June 6, 2018
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Entertainment, Features, Games, Puzzle
Freed from the limitations of paper and ink, digital books can be so much more You might consider...
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Kindle update: eBook app adds magazines and moreKindle updateeBook app adds magazines and more

Tom Rolfe
April 24, 2018
Apps, Books
Amazon's Kindle app for iPhone and iPad has just been updated, adding support for magazines and making it...
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Halloween roundup: 12 of the best apps and gamesHalloween roundup12 of the best apps and games

Craig Grannell
October 27, 2017
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Education, Entertainment, Games, Kids & Family, Photo & Video, Puzzle
Whether you want to make a spooky costume or scare yourself witless, these are the apps and games...
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3.5

Blinkist – can you read books faster?BlinkistCan you read books faster?

Andy Price
October 15, 2017
Apps, Books, Reviews
New update to app that wants you to read books faster Price: Free (IAPs) Version: 4.5 Size: 122 MB Developer: Blink Labs...
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Educate yourself: 10 great apps for learning new thingsEducate yourself10 great apps for learning new things

Craig Grannell
September 24, 2017
Apps, Books, Education, Food & Drink, Resource & Knowledge
From coding to exploring our world, it’s never too late to discover new things – and iOS can...
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Reading apps: best for ebooks, PDF, comics, and web pagesReading appsBest for ebooks, PDF, comics, and web pages

Craig Grannell
July 30, 2017
Apps, Books, Entertainment, News & Magazines
Whatever your preferred reading matter, these are the reading apps that matter When it comes to traditional media,...
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4.0

Bookout – Gamification comes to readingBookoutHelps make reading that little bit more enjoyable

Andy Price
May 2, 2017
Apps, Books, Reviews
Gamification comes to reading. Ready, set, go! Price: Free (one-off IAP of $4.99 for Pro) Version: 1.5 Size: 51.9 MB Platform: iPhone...
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How Apple has transformed music, television and books forever through the iPhone and iPadApple revolutionHow Apple changed media with the iPhone & iPad

Craig Grannell
March 5, 2017
Apps, Books, Education, Entertainment, Features, Music Apps, Resource & Knowledge
From endless ambient Eno to Hawking in your pocket, iOS devices have dramatically changed how we interact with...
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Manage the Holiday Season on your iPhone – the ultimate app guideChristmas appsThe best apps and games for the holidays

Craig Grannell
December 7, 2016
Apps, Books, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Maps & Finders, Reviews, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Whether you’re getting ready for the holidays or trying not to burn the sprouts, get these apps on...
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4.0

Review: Hardbound – short, informative visual stories say a surprising amountHardboundA free app providing visual learning and storytelling

Andy Price
December 5, 2016
Apps, Books, Reviews
A great story app enabling curious minds to engage in speedy learning Price: Free Version: 0.2.1 Size: 11.6 MB Platform: iPhone / iPad...
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Audiobooks 101: start listening to books on your iOS deviceAudiobooks 101Start listening to books on your iOS device

Tom Rolfe
May 4, 2016
Apps, Books, Features
The best ways to buy, organize and listen to audiobooks on your iPhone Audiobooks are a great way to...
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20 great iPhone & iPad apps for school, university or learning at home20 apps for learningGreat for school, university, or home

Craig Grannell
September 17, 2015
Apps, Books, Education, Games, Productivity, Puzzle, Resource & Knowledge, Reviews, Utilities
Whether you’re donning your school uniform, immersed in university, or just like learning new things, there’s an iPhone...
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2.5

Review: Sol Invictus – gamebook app is Sol CrushingSol Invictus reviewSol Crushing

Mike Hayward
January 23, 2015
Apps, Books, Games
Sol Invictus is the sequel to the gamebook Heavy Metal Thunder. It features a great narrative, stylish artwork...
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23 essential Today view widgets for Notification Center in iOS 824 essential widgetsFor the Today view in iOS 8

Craig Grannell
October 17, 2014
Apps, Books, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Maps & Finders, News & Magazines, Productivity, Reviews, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Widgets are new in iOS 8 and places information from various apps in the Notification Center, meaning they’re...
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3.8

Heavy Metal Thunder – The Gamebook review: Great storytelling, but lacks instructionHeavy Metal ThunderGame book review

Andy Price
September 29, 2014
Action & Adventure, Apps, Books, Games, Reviews
A great addition to the storytelling game genre which hits in a number of places, but falls down...
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4.2Well-traveled

80 Days Review: Phileas Fogg’s adventure gains new life80 DaysReviewed: great storytelling with strategy

Andy Price
August 8, 2014
Apps, Books, Games, Reviews, Strategy, Travel
One of the greatest examples of story-telling within an app - well written, vast, and above all: entertaining....
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Reviews

  • 5.0

    FRAMED 2 – noir puzzler returns with slick sequelFRAMED 2Noir puzzler returns with slick sequel

    Andy Price
    November 28, 2020
  • 4.0

    OVLA – blend images and text into your photosOVLABlend images and text into your photos

    Andy Price
    November 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    LightX – powerful all-in-one photo editorLightXPowerful all-in-one photo editor

    Andy Price
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.5

    Tomb Toad – Tactile maze-spinning puzzlerTomb ToadTactile maze-spinning puzzler

    Jon Mundy
    November 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Old Man’s Journey – well-paced and moving adventure gameOld Man's JourneyMoving, well-paced adventure

    Andy Price
    November 21, 2020

  • Child’s Play – educational apps and games for kidsChild's PlayEducational apps and games for kids

    Craig Grannell
    November 19, 2020

  • Toddler Toys – educational apps and games for little onesToddler ToysEducational apps and games for little ones

    Tom Rolfe
    November 19, 2020
  • 4.5

    Jonathan Yeo Studio – a magical glimpse into an artist’s studioJonathan Yeo StudioA magical glimpse into an artist's studio

    Andy Price
    November 18, 2020
  • 4.5

    Werble – add some moving flourishes to your photosWerbleAdd some moving flourishes to your photos

    Andy Price
    November 15, 2020
  • 4.5

    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    November 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    Evergrow – enchanting space-based gravity gameEvergrowEnchanting space-based gravity game

    Andy Price
    November 9, 2020
  • 4.5

    Castro – how does the podcast player hold up?CastroHow does the podcast player hold up?

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020
  • 4.0

    Replika – train up an artificial friendReplikaTrain up an artificial friend

    Andy Price
    November 6, 2020

  • Dark Sky alternatives – 4 great weather apps to considerDark Sky alternatives4 great weather apps to consider

    Craig Grannell
    November 3, 2020
  • 4.2

    Splitter Critters – like Lemmings meets Fruit NinjaSplitter CrittersLike Lemmings meets Fruit Ninja

    Andy Price
    November 1, 2020
  • 3.0

    Slideshow Creator – add some jazz to your photo collectionsReview: Slideshow CreatorJazz up your photos

    Andy Price
    October 28, 2020
  • 4.5

    Recrop – a second chance to frame your photosRecropA second chance to frame your photos

    Andy Price
    October 25, 2020
  • 4.7

    Milkmaid of the Milky Way – weird and wonderful sci-fi adventureMilkmaid of the Milky WayWeird and wonderful sci-fi adventure

    Andy Price
    October 24, 2020
  • 5.0

    Universe in a Nutshell – fascinating adventures in sizeUniverse in a NutshellAdventures in size

    Andy Price
    October 21, 2020

  • Game on – 10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first yearGame on10 great games to celebrate Apple Arcade’s first year

    Craig Grannell
    October 20, 2020
  • 4.5

    Mubert – AI-driven music for work and playMubertAI-driven music for work and play

    Andy Price
    October 18, 2020
  • 5.0

    Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

    Andy Price
    October 17, 2020
  • 4.5

    Kitche – app aims to get rid of food wasteReview: KitcheReduce your food waste

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2020
  • 4.0

    OLO Loco – multiplayer shuffleboard funOLO Loco Multiplayer shuffleboard fun

    Andy Price
    October 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    REC – take control of shooting videoREC Take control of shooting video

    Andy Price
    October 2, 2020

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