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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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4.6

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

Tom Rolfe
January 9, 2021
Card & Casino, Games, Strategy
Cast spells and fight monsters in this roguelike remix of the classic card game Price: $4/£4 Version: 1.0.8 Size:...
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5.0

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

Andy Price
October 17, 2020
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
A card-based, swipe-gestured game that's 100% designed for smart devices Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.01 Size: 93 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: Devolver...
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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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4.7

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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    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

  • WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

    Craig Grannell
    February 17, 2021
  • 4.0

    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
    February 15, 2021
  • 3.0

    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2021
  • 4.5

    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
  • 4.0

    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
  • 4.0

    Motionleap – animate your still photosMotionleapAnimate your still photos

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2020
  • 4.0

    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
  • 4.5

    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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