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      Wizards Unite – Harry Potter’s augmented reality catch-festWizards UniteHarry Potter's augmented reality catch-fest

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Word Forward – a new take on word-based puzzlersWord ForwardA new take on word-based puzzlers

Andy Price
June 19, 2019
Games, Word
A fresh spin on the word puzzle Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.2 Size: 146.9 MB Platform: iPhone / iPad Developer: Rocketship Park Word...
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3.5

Letters & Sodas – an unusually tactile word gameLetters & SodasAn unusually tactile word game

Jon Mundy
April 17, 2019
Games, Word
Developer: Frosty Pop Games Inc. Price: Free Size: 145 MB Version: 1.0.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Letters &...
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Crossgrams: a clever new spin on crosswordsCrossgramsA clever new spin on crosswords

Tom Rolfe
January 3, 2019
Games, Word
Looking for a new word game to usher your brain out of the festive lull and into the...
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Punlock: festive word game with a twistPunlockFestive word game with a twist

Tom Rolfe
December 20, 2018
Games, Puzzle, Word
The holidays are here, and what better time to crack out the word games? Punlock, released just a...
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Free app alert! Letter trivia puzzle “Wordophile” now on saleFree app alert!Letter trivia puzzle "Wordophile" now on sale

Tom Rolfe
November 19, 2018
Games, Word
It's been a while since we've reported on a good App Store bargain – developers just aren't putting...
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Price drop! Word puzzle AntiType free this weekPrice drop!Word puzzle AntiType free this week

Tom Rolfe
October 22, 2018
Games, Word
Opposites attract in this clever word puzzler It's been a while since we've reported on a good App...
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Fresh takes on the classics: pool, chess, cards, crosswords, and moreFresh takes on the classicsPool, chess, cards, crosswords, and more

Craig Grannell
August 22, 2018
Arcade, Card & Casino, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Puzzle, Word
Some of the best iOS games look familiar, but have clever new ideas to keep them fresh Videogames...
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Supertype: new word-based physics puzzlerSupertypeNew word-based physics puzzler

Tom Rolfe
April 26, 2018
Games, Puzzle, Word
What do you prefer – word games or physics puzzlers? Why choose when you can have both? Supertype...
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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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Multi-device multiplayer: 8 of the best games to play with friendsMulti-device multiplayer8 of the best games to play with friends

Craig Grannell
September 10, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Kids & Family, Puzzle, Sports, Word
Armed with friends and iPhones? Fancy some multiplayer gaming fun? Then download these beauties Gaming has a reputation...
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Work through hundreds of relaxing word puzzles in “Sidewords”SidewordsWork through hundreds of relaxing puzzles

Tom Rolfe
July 27, 2017
Games, Word
Sidewords – $2.99/£2.99 An interesting new word game just dropped on the App Store, which we think will...
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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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Word games: the best letter-centric puzzlersWord gamesThe best letter-centric puzzles

Craig Grannell
October 14, 2016
Games, Word
From boardgame classics to high-octane heart-pumping efforts, these games will fire up your inner lexicon Word games have...
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3.8

Review: Paperback – become a famous author in this word-based card gamePaperbackUnique word-based card game

Tom Rolfe
October 12, 2016
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Word
An intriguing card game combining the arts of word-smithing and deck-building Price: $4.99/£3.99 Version: 1.0.4 Size: 54.0 MB Platform:...
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4.0Overall Score

LEX Review: Simple, entertaining word gameLEXA unique word game

Mark Errett
July 1, 2014
Games, Reviews, Word
LEX is a new word game that stands out with its unique look and simple premise....
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    Tom Rolfe
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    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
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    Craig Grannell
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    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
  • 4.0

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

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
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    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
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    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

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    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019
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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

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    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

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

    Tom Rolfe
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    Craig Grannell
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    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

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    Tom Rolfe
    January 15, 2019
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    Bloom: 10 Worlds – more generative ambience from Brian EnoBloom: 10 WorldsBrian Eno's ambient app returns

    Andy Price
    December 29, 2018
  • 3.5

    ChillScape – sound-based meditationChillScapeSound-based meditation

    Andy Price
    December 18, 2018

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