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      September 18, 2020

    • Meet Apple One – Apple’s money-saving services bundleMeet Apple OneApple's money-saving services bundle

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      September 17, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
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      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020
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      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

      Andy Price
      September 19, 2020

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [September 18 2020]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      September 19, 2020

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      Jon Mundy
      September 11, 2020
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      Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

      Andy Price
      September 11, 2020

    • Quarantine Collaboration – apps to keep you on top of shared workQuarantine CollaborationApps to keep you on top of shared work

      Tom Rolfe
      September 9, 2020
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      Portal – beautiful soundscapes you can escape toPortalBeautiful soundscapes you can escape to

      Joe White
      September 7, 2020
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      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
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      Euclidean Skies – a mind-bending puzzle experienceEuclidean SkiesA mind-bending puzzle experience

      Jon Mundy
      September 12, 2020
    • 4.5

      Ord. – Ingeniously sparse narrative adventureOrd.Ingeniously sparse narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2020
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      Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

      Andy Price
      September 8, 2020
    • 4.5

      Vandals – A familiar but artful turn-based puzzlerVandalsFamiliar but artful turn-based puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      September 6, 2020
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      PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

      Andy Price
      August 21, 2020
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      Good Sudoku – Sudoku finally finds its ideal formGood Sudoku Sudoku finally finds its ideal form

      Joe White
      August 16, 2020
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      Joe White
      September 22, 2020
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    • We have lift-off – all the ways to launch an appWe have lift-offAll the ways to launch an app

      Joe White
      September 22, 2020

    • Widget Wonderland – customize your Home screen in iOS 14Widget WonderlandCustomize your Home screen in iOS 14

      Jon Mundy
      September 22, 2020

    • Ditching an old device? How to prepare for resale or donationDitching an old device?How to prepare for resale or donation

      Tom Rolfe
      September 20, 2020

    • Apple Pencil upgrade – Scribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14Apple Pencil upgradeScribble and Handwriting in iPadOS 14

      Joe White
      September 14, 2020

    • Working on iPad – leave your computer at home with these appsWorking on iPadLeave your computer at home with these apps

      Joe White
      September 13, 2020

    • Ask an expert: stop Live Photos from movingAsk an ExpertStop Live Photos from moving

      Craig Grannell
      September 12, 2020
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Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

Andy Price
September 8, 2020
Games, Reviews, Role Playing
Mystery thriller ports to iPhone in all its wonderfully designed glory Price: $5/£5 Version: 1.0 Size: 1.8 GB Platform: iPhone / iPad...
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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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    Craig Grannell
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    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

    Andy Price
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    Sound Waves – experimental motion-controlled audio toySound WavesExperimental motion-controlled audio toy

    Andy Price
    September 11, 2020

  • Making memories – the best apps to relive good timesMaking MemoriesThe best apps to relive good times

    Craig Grannell
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    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
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    Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

    Andy Price
    August 29, 2020

  • Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

    Craig Grannell
    August 28, 2020
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    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
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    Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

    Andy Price
    August 17, 2020

  • Best Web Apps – great apps, no App Store requiredBest Web AppsGreat apps, no App Store required

    Craig Grannell
    August 10, 2020
  • 3.5

    Knighty Knight – who knew chess could look like this?Knighty KnightWho knew chess could look like this?

    Andy Price
    August 8, 2020
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    Quickart – automatic creative image editingQuickartAutomatic creative image editing

    Andy Price
    August 7, 2020
  • 3.5

    Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

    Andy Price
    August 3, 2020
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    RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

    Andy Price
    August 2, 2020

  • Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

    Craig Grannell
    July 31, 2020
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    Golf On Mars – side-on golf game that’s out of this worldGolf On MarsSide-on golf game that's out of this world

    Craig Grannell
    July 30, 2020

  • Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

    Craig Grannell
    July 17, 2020
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    Trivia Royale – battle 1000 quizzers for supremacyTrivia RoyaleBattle 1000 quizzers for supremacy

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2020
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    Ancestry – trace your family tree with easeAncestry Trace your family tree with ease

    Andy Price
    July 4, 2020

  • Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

    Craig Grannell
    July 2, 2020
  • 5.0

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

    Andy Price
    June 16, 2020
  • 4.0

    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
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    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

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