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      Knightin'+ – Action–RPG with Zelda vibes

      Jon Mundy
      February 24, 2021
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      Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

      Andy Price
      February 21, 2021
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      Sine the Game – a wave based arcade challengeSineA wave based arcade challenge

      Jon Mundy
      February 11, 2021
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      Word Domination – quickfire competitive ScrabbleWord DominationQuickfire competitive Scrabble

      Tom Rolfe
      February 2, 2021
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      Super Mario Run – premium platform goodness from NintendoSuper Mario RunPremium platform goodness from Nintendo

      Tom Rolfe
      January 23, 2021
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      There Is No Game: WD – hilarious fourth-wall breaking gameThere Is No Game: WDHilarious fourth-wall breaking game

      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2021
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WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

Craig Grannell
February 17, 2021
Apps, Features, Reviews, Social Networking
The best apps for chatting with friends that balance accessibility, privacy and features WhatsApp is the world’s most...
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Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

Andy Price
April 9, 2020
Apps, Entertainment, Reviews, Social Networking
This app lets you watch stuff simultaneously with others Price: Free Version: 4.6.1 Size: 161 MB Platform: iPhone/iPad Developer: Rave Media Rave...
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WhatsApp 101: a beginner’s guide to the messaging appWhatsApp 101A beginner's guide to the messaging app

Tom Rolfe
January 4, 2020
Apps, Social Networking, Tips & Tricks
WhatsApp is a popular internet messaging service used around the world as an alternative to text messages, phone...
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Digital mental health tips – don’t let devices take over your lifeDigital mental health tipsDon't let devices take over your life

Craig Grannell
September 27, 2019
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, News & Magazines, Productivity, Social Networking
Don’t let your devices take over your life and lead you to dark places The cornerstone of the...
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Review: Threema – Highly secure messagingThreemaHighly secure messaging

Jon Mundy
June 23, 2019
Apps, Social Networking
Developer: Threema GmbH Price: $3/£3 Size: 75.5MB Version: 4.1.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Threema With the explosion of...
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3.5

Ditty – turn any message into a songDittyTurn any message into a song

Andy Price
January 16, 2018
Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews, Social Networking
When a text message is simply too boring Price: Free Version: 2.9.18 Size: 123 MB Developer: Music Mastermind Inc Platform: iPhone and iPad...
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Facebook 360 Photos – app can now capture immersive imagesFacebook 360 PhotosApp can now capture immersive images

Tom Rolfe
August 25, 2017
News, Social Networking
Facebook has updated its app with a cool new feature – users can now capture and share immersive...
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4.5

Review: Sorted – master your day with this smart schedulerReview: SortedMaster your day with this smart scheduler

Tom Rolfe
August 6, 2017
Apps, Photo & Video, Social Networking
You'll love this app -- particularly if you're an iMessage sticker fan! ...
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4.5

Review: Sticky AI – create social selfie stickers super fastReview: Sticker AICreate social selfie stickers super fast

Joe White
August 2, 2017
Apps, Photo & Video, Social Networking
You'll love this app -- particularly if you're an iMessage sticker fan! ...
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Blogging roundup: the best apps for writing on iOSBlogging appsThe best apps for writing on iOS

Craig Grannell
July 1, 2017
Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Social Networking
Fancy yourself as a writer? Blogging’s the way to start, and these are the apps you need on...
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3.8

Leaf for Twitter – can design-focused Twitter client best the official app, or best-in-class Tweetbot?Leaf for TwitterNew social network client is all about design

Andy Price
November 3, 2016
Apps, Reviews, Social Networking
Leaf attempts to take Twitter's iOS design to a new level Price: $4.99 / £3.99 Version: 1.0.1 Size: 15.5 MB Platform: iPhone...
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4.2

Review: Miitomo – Nintendo’s bizarre gamified social networkReview: MiitomoNintendo's bizarre gamified social network

Tom Rolfe
April 18, 2016
Apps, Entertainment, Games, Kids & Family, Social Networking
Is it an app, or is it a game? We investigate Nintendo's bizarre first entry into the smartphone...
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10 of the best Apple Watch apps that are also great on your iPhone10 Best Watch AppsThat are also great on iPhone

Craig Grannell
December 17, 2015
Action & Adventure, Apps, Games, Maps & Finders, Productivity, Reviews, Social Networking, Travel, Utilities, Weather
Make the most of your Apple wearable with our selection of apps that are top-notch on an iPhone...
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4.3

Review: Tweetbot 4 – still the iPhone (and iPad’s) best Twitter clientTweetbot 4 ReviewIs it still iOS' best Twitter client?

Craig Grannell
October 14, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Social Networking
The bot is back, showing Twitter how things should be done on your iPhone Price: $9.99/£7.99 ($4.99 /...
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6 of the best iPhone apps for blogging and public journalingBlogging & JournalingSix of the best tools for the job

Craig Grannell
August 14, 2015
Apps, Features, Productivity, Reviews, Social Networking
Our pick of the best apps for publishing your thoughts on the web Your iPhone is a great...
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2.8

Review: Flyte 2 is a free designer Twitter clientFlyte 2 reviewBrand new free Twitter client arrives

Craig Grannell
July 14, 2015
Apps, Reviews, Social Networking
It’s free, there are no adverts, and every feature is available from the start, so what is the...
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Five great iPhone journaling apps for recording your life

Craig Grannell
February 4, 2015
Apps, Lifestyle, Photo & Video, Social Networking, Utilities
The notion of journaling might seem quaint and antiquated, but it’s making something of a comeback. Perhaps this...
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Five essential iOS 8 app sharing extensions for your iPhone and iOS 8App sharing extensions5 of the best for iOS 8

Craig Grannell
October 8, 2014
Apps, News & Magazines, Productivity, Reviews, Social Networking, Utilities
Apple introduced a range of features in iOS 8 that significantly changes how you can work and share...
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Go social: The guide to social networking apps for your iPhoneSocial appsGuide to social networking apps

Craig Grannell
June 18, 2014
Features, Social Networking
If the network of social networks is itself confusing, read our guide to social networking app to learn...
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4.0Overall Score

Tweetbot 3 Review: Best Twitter Client on the PlatformTweetbot 3Reviewed: multitask on Twitter

Craig Grannell
May 13, 2014
Apps, Reviews, Social Networking
When iOS 7 appeared, we did wonder what would happen to Tapbots, whose apps are built around the...
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    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

    Andy Price
    February 27, 2021
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    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    February 21, 2021

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    Craig Grannell
    February 17, 2021
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    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
    February 15, 2021
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    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2021
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    Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up – Aardman’s new AR adventureWallace & Gromit: Big Fix UpAardman's new AR adventure

    Andy Price
    February 4, 2021

  • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
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    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
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    Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

    Andy Price
    January 12, 2021
  • 3.5

    Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

    Andy Price
    January 6, 2021
  • 5.0

    Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    January 2, 2021

  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

    Craig Grannell
    December 31, 2020

  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

    Craig Grannell
    December 30, 2020
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    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2020
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    Hidden Folks – the Where’s Waldo of the app worldHidden FolksThe Where's Waldo of the app world

    Tom Rolfe
    December 27, 2020
  • 5.0

    Florence – app-based storytelling at its bestFlorencePhenomenal mobile-based storytelling

    Andy Price
    December 22, 2020
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    Procession to Calvary – a Renaissance point-and-click adventureProcession to CalvaryA Renaissance point-and-click adventure

    Andy Price
    December 21, 2020

  • Digital Gift Ideas – perfect for the last-minute shopperDigital Gift IdeasPerfect for the last-minute shopper

    Tom Rolfe
    December 21, 2020
  • 4.0

    Artleap by Lightricks – add a flourish to your imagesArtleapAdd a flourish to your images

    Andy Price
    December 19, 2020
  • 3.5

    Headway – absorb non-fiction books in 15 minsHeadwayAbsorb non-fiction books in 15 mins

    Andy Price
    December 10, 2020
  • 5.0

    Reigns: Her Majesty – A second era of card-based rulingReigns: Her MajestyA second era of card-based ruling

    Andy Price
    December 8, 2020
  • 4.5

    Craft – Docs and Notes EditorCraft - Docs and Notes EditorA great new note taker

    Andy Price
    December 5, 2020

  • Keep connected this Winter – 12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotelyKeep connected this Winter12 apps to keep the fun flowing remotely

    Craig Grannell
    December 4, 2020

  • iPhone buyer’s guide: which Apple phone to choose in 2020iPhone Buyer's GuideWhich Apple phone to choose in 2020

    Craig Grannell
    December 1, 2020
  • 4.0

    Pacemaker – make music mixes with an AI DJPacemakerEasy AI DJ mixes

    Andy Price
    November 29, 2020

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