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      Photoroom – easily remove photo backgrounds

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      September 19, 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
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      Ord. – Ingeniously sparse narrative adventureOrd.Ingeniously sparse narrative adventure

      Jon Mundy
      September 10, 2020
    • 4.0

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

      Andy Price
      September 8, 2020
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      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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3.5

Gladiabots – build your own AI robot warriorsGladiabotsBuild your own AI robot warriors

Jon Mundy
January 28, 2020
Games, Strategy
Developer: Sebastien Dubois Price: $7/£7 Size: 157 MB Version: 1.3.22 Platform: iPhone & iPad Gladiabots If we were...
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3.5

Two Spies – hyperlocal turn-based tacticsTwo SpiesHyperlocal turn-based tactics

Jon Mundy
January 22, 2020
Games, Strategy
Developer: Royal Pixel Service Price: Free Size: 104 MB Version: 1.0.2 Platform: iPhone & iPad Two Spies Two...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
August 29, 2019
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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3.5

Miyamoto – solid swords and Samurai strategyMiyamotoSolid swords and Samurai strategy

Tom Rolfe
February 24, 2019
Card & Casino, Dice & Board, Games, Strategy
A strategic card game with board game flair Miyamoto is not – as we first assumed – named...
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3.5

Alien: Blackout – atmospheric stealth strategy gameAlien: BlackoutAtmospheric stealth strategy game

Jon Mundy
February 14, 2019
Games, Strategy
Developer: D3PA Price: $5/£5 Size: 556 MB Version: 1.0.3 Platform: iPhone & iPad Alien: Blackout Amanda Ripley just...
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4.0

Review: Badland Brawl – slick, physical multiplayer actionBadland BrawlSlick, physical multiplayer action

Jon Mundy
October 31, 2018
Games, Strategy
Developer: Frogmind Price: Free Size: 100 MB Version: 1.3.9 Platform: iPhone & iPad Badland Brawl Forget the name...
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iPad exclusives: 8 of the best iPad appsiPad exclusives8 of the best apps for iPad

Craig Grannell
October 17, 2018
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Games, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Strategy
Got an iPad? Want to know the best iPad-only apps? Read on… When the iPad first arrived, it...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
June 27, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
April 20, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
It's Friday, and out of nowhere three excellent iOS games just went on sale. The first is a...
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The 12 best iPhone multiplayer and pass-and-play games – 2017Local multiplayerThe best games to play with friends

Craig Grannell
June 17, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Strategy, Word
From bizarre golf to madcap tapping and swiping larks, here’s our pick of the best local multiplayer titles for iPhone...
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3.0

Bit City – next-level freemium city buildingBit CityNext-level freemium city building

Andy Price
April 20, 2017
Games, Reviews, Simulation, Strategy
Next level freemium city-building Price: Free Version: 1.0.0 Size: 206 MB Developer: NimbleBit Platform: iPhone/iPad Games like Sim City were groundbreaking when they...
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4.9

Death Road to Canada – a fun zombie apocalypse adventureDeath Road to CanadaA fun zombie apocalypse adventure

Andy Price
April 6, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews, Strategy
A fun, choose-your-own zombie apocalypse adventure Price: $7.99/£7.99 Version: 1.01 Size: 53.8 MB Developer: Rocketcat Platform: iPhone & iPad Launched as part of Apple's...
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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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New strategy-based Pokémon game appears from nowhere on iOSPokemon Duel launchedNew strategy game appears from nowhere

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2017
Dice & Board, Games, Strategy
The Pokémon Company has surprised the gaming world with an out-of-the-blue worldwide release of its latest iOS game,...
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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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4.6

Review: Solitairica – a new lease of life for SolitaireSolitairicaA new lease of life for Solitaire

Tom Rolfe
September 19, 2016
Card & Casino, Games, Strategy
Cast spells and fight monsters in this roguelike remix of the classic card game Price: $3.99/£2.99 Version: 1.0.8 Size:...
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5.0

Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsCard game lets you guide a kingdom to prosperity!

Andy Price
August 15, 2016
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
A card-based, swipe-gestured game that's 100% designed for smart devices Price: $2.99 / £2.29 Version: 1.01 Size: 93.6 MB Platform: iPhone &...
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4.7

Review: Warbits – a tactical war simulator for pacifistsReview: WarbitsA tactical war simulator for pacifists

Tom Rolfe
May 29, 2016
Games, Strategy
Colorful turn-based wartime strategy without the bloodshed Price: $3.99/£2.99 Version: 1.0.0 Size: 156 MB Platform: iPhone and iPad Developer: Risky Lab...
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10 great tips to help dominate on Clash of ClansClash of Clans10 great tips to help dominate

Tom Rolfe
January 26, 2016
Games, Strategy
Clash of Clans is the big boy of freemium gaming. It's sat proud atop the top grossing charts...
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4.0

Review: Worms 4 – wily worms war with wacky weaponsReview: Worms 4Wily worms war with wacky weapons

Tom Rolfe
September 30, 2015
Arcade, Games, Platform, Reviews, Strategy
Incoming! The much-loved Worms franchise makes some key changes to catch up with the mobile gaming scene – but is...
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  • 4.5

    Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

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    September 19, 2020
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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
    September 10, 2020
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    Truberbrook – sci-fi mystery game hits iOSTruberbrookBeautifully designed mystery thriller

    Andy Price
    September 8, 2020
  • 4.0

    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
  • 3.5

    PUNCHGOLF – a fist-powered platform gamePUNCHGOLFA fist-powered platform game

    Andy Price
    August 21, 2020
  • 3.5

    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
  • 4.0

    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
  • 4.0

    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
  • 4.0

    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
  • 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

  • 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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