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    • Animation playground – how to get to grips with LooomAnimation PlaygroundHow to get to grips with Looom

      Tom Rolfe
      July 11, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      July 9, 2020
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      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020

    • WWDC 2020 Recap – everything we learned this past weekWWDC 2020 RecapEverything we learned this past week

      Tom Rolfe
      June 28, 2020

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      Tom Rolfe
      June 26, 2020
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 10, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 2020
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    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 10, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 10, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 10, 2020
    • 4.0

      Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

      Andy Price
      July 8, 2020
    • 4.0

      Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

      Andy Price
      July 4, 2020

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from July 3, 2020Apps of the WeekThree great apps from July 3, 2020

      Jon Mundy
      July 3, 2020
    • 4.5

      HEY email – an ambitious reinvention of emailHEY emailAn ambitious reinvention of email

      Tom Rolfe
      July 3, 2020
    • 4.5

      PlantSnap – a smart app that identifies plantsPlantSnapA smart app that identifies plants

      Joe White
      July 1, 2020
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    • 5.0

      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
      Games, Puzzle
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    • 5.0

      The Witness – a stunning open world puzzlerThe WitnessA stunning open world puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      July 11, 2020
    • 3.0

      100% Golf – a risky hit that strays out of bounds100% GolfA risky hit that strays out of bounds

      Jon Mundy
      July 1, 2020

    • Apple Design Awards – 8 incredible apps win the 2020 prizeApple Design Awards8 incredible apps win the 2020 prize

      Tom Rolfe
      June 30, 2020
    • 4.0

      Swim Out – puzzler that’s not content to tread waterSwim OutPuzzler that's not content to tread water

      Jon Mundy
      June 29, 2020
    • 4.0

      Agent from C.O.G.O.O. – classic Minesweeper with a secret agent twistAgent from C.O.G.O.OClassic Minesweeper with a secret agent twist

      Joe White
      June 27, 2020
    • 4.5

      Flipflop Solitaire – Classic card game with a devilish twistFlipflop SolitaireClassic card game with a devilish twist

      Jon Mundy
      June 21, 2020
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    • Public Beta Program – how to try iOS 14 two months early

      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2020
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    • Public Beta Program – how to try iOS 14 two months earlyPublic Beta ProgramHow to try iOS 14 two months early

      Tom Rolfe
      July 10, 2020

    • Sending Apple feedback – 5 ways to tell Apple what you thinkSending Apple feedback5 ways to tell Apple what you think

      Tom Rolfe
      July 7, 2020

    • Dual displays – link your Mac and iPad with SidecarDual displaysLink your Mac and iPad with Sidecar

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Facebook friends lists – how to choose who sees your postsFacebook friends listsHow to choose who sees your posts

      Tom Rolfe
      July 6, 2020

    • Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service

      Jon Mundy
      July 5, 2020

    • New on Flix – optimize your Netflix viewingNew on FlixOptimize your Netflix viewing

      Andy Price
      June 30, 2020
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Reviews and news for iPhone, iPad, and smartphone role playing games.

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Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

Andy Price
January 13, 2020
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Device simulations allows you to play detective Price: $5/£5 Version: 2.4.824 Size: 2 GB Platform: iPhone / iPad Developer: Kaigan Games Simulacra 2...
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4.0

A Case of Distrust – detective noir puzzlerA Case of DistrustDetective noir puzzler

Andy Price
December 15, 2019
Games, Puzzle, Reviews, Role Playing
Slick mystery game Price: $5/£5 Version: 1.0.1 Size: 503.7 MB Developer: Serenity Forge Platform: iPhone/iPad A Case of Distrust San Francisco. 1924. Private...
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3.0

Adventure Pinball – another pinball wizard?Adventure PinballAnother pinball wizard?

Jon Mundy
September 30, 2019
Games, Role Playing
Developer: Game Stew Price: $2 / £2 Size: 58 MB Version: 1.0.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad Adventure Pinball...
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4.9

MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

Andy Price
July 18, 2019
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
A near perfectly designed mobile RPG  Price: $5/£5 Size: 101 MB Version: 1.0.9 Developer: Devolver Digital Platform: iPhone / iPad MINIT Having...
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4.0

Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

Andy Price
June 10, 2019
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Ambitious narrative game delivered by simple game mechanics Price: $5/£5 Version: 1.2 Size: 529.1 MB Developer: Plug In...
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3.5

The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

Tom Rolfe
April 21, 2019
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Price: Free Version: 1.0.1 Size: 148 MB Developer: Bethesda Platform: iPhone & iPad Elder Scrolls: Blades The Elder Scrolls, a series...
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4.0

Dragalia Lost – Slick action RPG from NintendoDragalia LostSlick action RPG from Nintendo

Jon Mundy
March 15, 2019
Games, Role Playing
Developer: Nintendo Price: Free Size: 3.2 GB Version: 1.5.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Dragalia Lost From the start...
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Cosmic Top Secret: we interview the creator of this incredible docu-gameCosmic Top SecretWe interview the creator of this incredible docu-game

Tom Rolfe
November 16, 2018
Action & Adventure, Educational, Games, Role Playing
Cosmic Top Secret, released this week, is one of the most interesting and unusual titles we've come across...
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4.5

Stardew Valley: live that quiet country life with this farming gameStardew ValleyLive that quiet country life with this farming game

Tom Rolfe
November 13, 2018
Games, Role Playing, Simulation
The award-winning open world farming game finally comes to iOS Developer: Frogmind Price: $11/£11 Size: 100 MB Version:...
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Green fingers: great apps for gardeners and nature loversGreen fingersGreat apps for gardeners and nature lovers

Tom Rolfe
October 24, 2018
Apps, Games, Lifestyle, Role Playing, Utilities
Gardening tools used to be limited to physical objects like rakes and watering cans. Now, though, your iPhone...
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Reigns: Game of Thrones – take on the Iron ThroneReigns: Game of ThronesTake on the Iron Throne

Tom Rolfe
October 18, 2018
Games, Role Playing
Winter is coming. Look busy. One of our favorite mobile game series is back, with a multi-million dollar...
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Before the Storm: impressive choice-based narrative gameBefore the StormImpressive choice-based narrative game

Tom Rolfe
September 21, 2018
Games, Role Playing
Story-driven games are becoming increasingly popular with users who want to feel immersed in a believable narrative. Many...
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4.5

Life is Strange – desktop adventure gets full mobile portLife is StrangeDesktop adventure hits iOS

Andy Price
January 21, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews, Role Playing
It's a big adventure, but it feels just at home on iOS as it does on desktop Price: $3/£3...
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Crossover games: 12 of the best genre-bending titlesCrossover games12 of the best genre-bending titles

Craig Grannell
November 12, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Card & Casino, Games, Music, Puzzle, Role Playing, Word
Two for the price of one Gaming, like other forms of media, has distinct genres. This makes it...
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5.0

Her Majesty – a second era of enlightenmentReigns: Her MajestySequel to 2016's card-based smash

Andy Price
October 1, 2017
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Follow up to Apple's 2016 game of the year Reigns Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.01 Size: 183 MB Developer: Devolver Digital Platform: iPhone and...
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4.3

Fire Emblem – Nintendo’s addictive strategy RPGFire EmblemNintendo's addictive strategy RPG

Tom Rolfe
February 12, 2017
Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
Fast-paced tactical battles galore as the popular Fire Emblem series gets a mobile makeover Price: Free Version: 1.0.0...
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4.7

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

Andy Price
January 30, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Puzzle, Reviews, Role Playing
Wonderfully weird space/cow adventure Price: $3.99/£3.99 Version: 1.2 Size: 215 MB Developer: Machineboy Platform: iPhone / iPad You simply have to wonder whether...
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Mario’s arrived on iOS, but Sonic, Pac-Man and these other classics got there firstRetro classicsMove along Mario, these greats arrived on iOS first

Craig Grannell
December 28, 2016
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Kids & Family, Platform, Puzzle, Role Playing, Strategy
We were pretty excited to play Nintendo’s first proper iOS title, but it reminded us of these pre-existing iOS...
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Quick! Solitarica – a great card/RPG crossover title goes on saleSolitairica – on sale!Great card cross-over game currently 50% off

Andy Price
October 18, 2016
Card & Casino, Games, Puzzle, Role Playing
We recently reviewed a brand new card game/role-playing game crossover called Solitairica. It takes the traditional sentimentalities of...
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3.6

Review: KOMRAD – chat to an old Soviet A.I. in this interactive storyKOMRADInteractive story about a Soviet A.I.

Tom Rolfe
October 5, 2016
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
KOMRAD is a piece of interactive fiction disguised as a series of text conversations with a secret Soviet...
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    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
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    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

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    July 4, 2020

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    Breathwrk – make your breathing work for youBreathwrkMake your breathing work for you

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
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    DoubleTake – shoot with two cameras at onceDoubleTakeShoot with two cameras at once

    Craig Grannell
    June 3, 2020
  • 4.5

    Samsara Room – another Rusty Lake mystery gameSamsara RoomAnother Rusty Lake mystery game

    Andy Price
    May 31, 2020
  • 4.0

    Trips – the travel blog app from Lonely PlanetTripsThe travel blog app from Lonely Planet

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2020
  • 4.5

    Vellum – a curated, artistic selection of wallpapersVellumA curated, artistic selection of wallpapers

    Andy Price
    May 25, 2020
  • 4.0

    Viamaker – free all-in-one video editorViamakerFree all-in-one video editor

    Andy Price
    May 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Taskful – a smart to-do list appTaskfulSmart to-do list app

    Andy Price
    May 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Linea Sketch 3 – a drawing app for the rest of usLinea Sketch 3A drawing app for the rest of us

    Craig Grannell
    May 7, 2020
  • 4.5

    Incredibox – a French beatbox disco in your pocketIncrediboxA French beatbox disco in your pocket

    Andy Price
    May 5, 2020

  • Gadget reviews – tech that makes life at home easierGadget reviewsTech that makes life at home easier

    Tom Rolfe
    April 28, 2020
  • 3.0

    Gestures – a fast-paced arcade tapperGesturesA fast-paced arcade tapper

    Andy Price
    April 21, 2020
  • 4.5

    Disney+ – stream all the classics, plus moreDisney+Stream all the classics, plus more

    Andy Price
    April 15, 2020
  • 4.0

    Bomb Chicken – an explosive platform puzzlerBomb ChickenAn explosive platform puzzler

    Craig Grannell
    April 12, 2020

  • Rave – watch stuff with friends (or strangers)RaveWatch stuff with friends

    Andy Price
    April 9, 2020
  • 4.0

    Get aCC-e55 – revolving room escape gameGet aCC_e55Room escape puzzle

    Andy Price
    April 2, 2020

  • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

    Tom Rolfe
    March 23, 2020
  • 4.0

    Moleskine Journey – A new planner and trackerMoleskine JourneyA new planner and tracker

    Andy Price
    March 10, 2020
  • 4.5

    Fantastical 3 – upgrade for popular calendar appFantastical 3Upgrade to popular calendar app

    Andy Price
    February 25, 2020
  • 3.5

    Unibox – a Messages-like approach to emailUniboxA Messages-like approach to email

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2020

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    Tom Rolfe
    January 26, 2020
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    Simulacra 2 – solve a mystery on a found phoneSimulacra 2Solve a mystery on a found phone

    Andy Price
    January 13, 2020
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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    January 4, 2020

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