Reviews Archives - TapSmart

4.0

Tomb of the Mask – Pacman-inspired endless arcade actionTomb of the MaskPacman-inspired endless arcade action

September 26, 2020

Retro arcade-inspired mobile game tries to straddle the chasm between paid-for and ad-supported gameplay. Does it succeed? Let's...
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4.0

Penrose – a mysterious, compelling interactive storyPenroseA mysterious, compelling interactive story

Andy Price

September 23, 2020

Games, Reviews, Word

Price: £1/$1 Version: 1.0.3 Size: 124.3 MB Developer: doublespeak games Platform: iPhone / iPad Penrose Narrative, text-based games have found a fairly loyal...
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iPad Buyer’s Guide – which tablet should you choose in 2020?iPad Buyer's GuideWhich tablet should you choose in 2020?

Craig Grannell

September 21, 2020

Features, Hardware, Reviews

Should you go mini, Air, Pro, or plain old iPad? A decade ago, there was just the iPad....
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4.5

Photoroom – easily remove photo backgroundsPhotoRoomEasily remove photo backgrounds

Andy Price

September 19, 2020

Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews

An easy way to remove backgrounds from photos Price: Free (IAPs) Size: 61.4 MB Version: 3.1.1 Platform: iPhone / iPad Developer: Artizans...
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3.0

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

Andy Price

September 11, 2020

Apps, Music Apps, Reviews

Price: £1/1 Version: 1.3 Size: 15 MB Developer: Rihab Mehboob Platform: iPhone/ iPad Sound Waves Sound Waves is the latest app to use...
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4.0

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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4.0

Reface – futuristic face masking sillinessRefaceFuturistic face-masking silliness

Andy Price

August 29, 2020

Apps, AR Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews

A face masking app with added silliness Price: Free (IAP) Version: 1.3.18 Size: 73.3 MB Platform: iPhone / iPad Seller: NEOCORTEXT Reface When...
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Get Things Moving – 6 animation and stop-motion appsGet Things Moving6 animation and stop-motion apps

Craig Grannell

August 28, 2020

Apps, Features, Photo & Video, Reviews

The apps you need to make photos move, turn desktop objects into characters, and bring drawings to life...
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3.5

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

Andy Price

August 21, 2020

Games, Reviews

This frenetic platformer provides a big challenge for gamers Price: Free Version: 1.0.11 Size: 14.7 MB Platform: iPhone/iPad Developer: GESINIMO GAMES...
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3.5

Reflex – video weirdness at your fingertipsReflexVideo weirdness at your fingertips

Andy Price

August 17, 2020

Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews

Strange goings-on in this video app Price: Free to download Subscription: $3/£3 monthly or $18/£18 yearly Version: 1.1 Size:...
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3.5

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

Andy Price

August 8, 2020

Games, Puzzle, Reviews

Knighty Knight poses the question: what if Chess as a puzzle adventure game? Price: Free Version: 1.3 Size: 211.4 Developer: Gosiha Pte...
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3.5

Deadword – word-based apocalypseDeadwordWord-based apocalypse

Andy Price

August 3, 2020

Games, Puzzle, Reviews

Swap letters to escape zombies Price: Free Version: 1.0.1 Size: 147.6 MB Developer: Derek Seibel Platform: iPhone / iPad Deadword Here's a...
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4.0

RTRO – throwback video filters from MomentRTROThrowback video filters from Moment

Andy Price

August 2, 2020

Apps, Photo & Video, Reviews

Price: Free (IAP) Version: 1.4 Size: 139 MB Developer: Moment Platform: iPhone / iPad RTRO RTRO is a fairly powerful, but quite...
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Replacing the gym – four great apps for home exerciseReplacing the gymFour great apps for home exercise

Craig Grannell

July 31, 2020

Apps, Features, Health & Fitness, Reviews

Fancy getting a bit fitter within the comfort of your own home? Then try these apps Gyms are...
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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

Arcade, Games, Reviews, Sports

Is there life on Mars? Turns out, yes there is – and that means golf, too Price: $3/£3...
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Make your own games – 10 great games with level editorsMake Your Own Games10 great games with level editors

Craig Grannell

July 17, 2020

Features, Games, Reviews

Get creative and learn how to design new levels in these superb touchscreen games Gaming can be fun...
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4.0

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

Andy Price

July 8, 2020

Apps, Entertainment, Reviews

Take part in the quiz-based battle royale that's storming the App Store Price: Free Version: 1.1.0 Size: 43.4...
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4.0

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

Andy Price

July 4, 2020

Apps, Education, Reviews

Find out where you came from with the Ancestry app Price: Free to download Subscription: from $11/£11 monthly Version: 11.10.1...
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Reviews Retrospective – Craig’s three all-time favoritesReviews RetrospectiveCraig's three all-time favorites

Craig Grannell

July 2, 2020

Reviews

We’ve published close to a thousand app reviews over the last decade, and we’re feeling reflective – so...
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5.0

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

Andy Price

June 16, 2020

Apps, Health & Fitness, Reviews

Understand your breathing goals Price: Free Version: 3.2.1 Size: 50 MB Platform: iPhone/iPad Developer: Breathwrk Breathwrk Considering breathing is a basic human function,...
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