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MAGAZINE
Your essential apps guide every issue
The team recommends
NICK ROBERTS
JACK PARSONS
Following success
on desktop, free-toplay game World of
Tank Blitz (page 24) for iPhone
and iPad shows how to adapt
to mobile with streamlined
controls and short, sharp action.
One of the Nobel Prizewinning poets last

projects before he died,
Seamus Heaney: Five Fables
(page 28) is a collection of five
Scottish folk stories translated
into English and animated.
DOM PEPPIATT
PHIL MORRIS
VVVVVV (page 40) is

the new game from
Terry Cavanagh and
can easily rival his previous
mobile hit Super Hexagon.
Designing an app can be

a strenuous process to
say the least, but Marvel
(page 42) makes it easy to turn
your ideas into a prototype.
Editor in Chief
Contributor
Deputy Editor
Contributor
Once upon a time, everyone would

tune into the radio to find out what
song had topped the charts that
week. In the Spotify era, the Top 40 is
largely irrelevant, but we all regularly
check the top ten paid and free lists on
iTunes to find out what apps are popular.
Requiring 70,000 downloads per day to
break into the top ten free position, or
4,000 to get into the same position on
the paid list, this is a good measure of an
apps quality. Thats why this issue we
have cherry picked from the charts to
give you our 50 All-Time Greatest that
every device should download (page 14
onwards). We also talk to the creators
of Monument Valley, the breakout indie
game hit that reached number one
in the App Store charts (page 8).
Thanks to another game that
has found success on both iOS
and Android, were also giving
away a Nexus 7. Now thats
what I call a bumper issue!
WORLD OF TANKS BLITZ
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OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium | v1.1.1
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VVVVVV
OiPad+ | iOS 4.3 | 1.99/$2.99 | v1.01

OAndroid | OS 2.2 | 1.99/$2.99 | v1.0
MARVEL
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free | v.2.2.1
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CONTENTS
290 APP REVIEWS
FREE
19 APPS
WORK
14 APPS
022 Get the gossip
034 Tinker
023 Beatwave
035 The Converted
Always be up to date on
the latest celebrity buzz
Impressive music-maker with
plenty of depth and flexibility
024 World of Tanks

Blitz
Mobilise your troops
024 Instagram
Up your selfie game with
Instagrams new editing tools
ENTERTAINMENT 19 APPS
026 Say it with Emoji
Get your message across
without saying a word
027 Bernhoft Islander

The star resurrects the album
sleeve for the Spotify era
028 Trap Studio
Create, record and share

multi-track music
028 Seamus Heaney:

Five Fables
Set more realistic goals with

this task manager
Can Ideons new app change
the way you convert currency?
035 Scanbot
A user-friendly PDF and

QR code scanner
GAMES
19 APPS
038 Fast reaction

games
Test your reflexes to the max
039 Lego Marvel

Super Heroes:
Universe in Peril
14
CHECK OUT THESE

CHART-TOPPING APPS
Can it live up to the hype?
040 Godfire
So outdated, it could be
Promethan
040 VVVVVV
Innovative 8-bit cracker
Aesops Fables get interactive
EVERYDAY
19 APPS
030 Get ready to go

back to school
22
Apps that every student should

have in their backpack
031 Spotmark
Straightforward navigation
032 Paperbag
Make grocery shopping less

of a chore
032 BrainPOP UK
Learn something new every day
Flick straight to page 44
GET THE
GOSSIP
CONTENTS
APPS + PEOPLE + GEAR

006 Save the world
with apps
Become a mobile citizen scientist

to help protect the planet
008 Q&A
The creators of Monument Valley

discuss the making of the game
009 Take professional

quality photos
Top apps to compose, take and
edit pictures on your iPhone
010 Win! Nexus 7
Celebrate the launch of Thomas

Was Alone with this top tablet
011 My home screen
Must-have apps for fashionistas
20
012 Gear roundup
GET MORE DONE WITH THESE

ESSENTIAL DOWNLOADS
This months essential gadgets
IT WITH
26 SAY
EMOJIS
30
GET READY TO
GO BACK TO
SCHOOL
PLUS
38
LEARN MORE
ABOUT YOUR APPS!
042 Create your own
app with Marvel
FAST REACTION
GAMES
Use Marvels new features to turn your

development sketches into creativityboosting interactive prototypes
HOW WE REVIEW
OPERATING SYSTEM
Certain apps only work on specific

operating systems; check your device
meets the specifications here.
FORMAT
Some apps are very specific to iPhone

or iPad, however if listed with a plus
symbol, apps will work on both devices.
PRICE
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v4.5.2

O Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v4.6.3
VERSION
We always review the latest versions

of apps when going to publication, but
bear in mind issues we outline may be
fixed in updated versions.
We list the most

up-to-date price
possible, but
check the App
Store before
purchasing. Free
apps may still
include in-app
purchases.
LIKE THIS? CHECK

OUT OUR TOP APPS
FOR CHARITY WORKS
IN ISSUE
48
BECOME AN EXPERT
NATURALIST
WHATS IN YOUR BACK YARD?
Use the My Spottings feature to

take photos and record sightings
of wildlife in your garden,
whether it be a fleeting visit
from a robin or a couple of frogs
getting busy in your pond.
The app also offers a Field

Guide to all living things, from
birds, mammals, reptiles and
amphibians to the less lively
fungi and plant life.
EARN THE RIGHT TO SHOW OFF
There is a gamification element

to Project Noah; every time you
make a sighting or contribute to
a mission, you can embrace
your inner nature scout by
earning yourself patch.
JOIN A MISSION
Help scientists with their

research and do your bit to
conserve local wildlife by joining
missions with conservation
charities, and organisations like
National Geographic. Record a
spotting and you can share it.
GET EXCITED ABOUT
SAVE THE WORLD

WITH APPS
BECOME A MOBILE CITIZEN SCIENTIST TO HELP PROTECT THE PLANET
IN TOUCH
he average smartphone possesses a hundred

thousand times the processing power of the
supercomputer used by NASA to send a man to the
moon back in the Sixties. Every single person in the western
world carries around this computing power in their pocket.
So why not put that power to good use, and start solving
planet Earths biggest problems?
Citizen science is a movement which does just that. With
a smartphone, everyone can be a scientist; you dont need
knowledge, just passion. Its easy to forget that when youre
checking in via Foursquare or posting a status to Facebook,
your phone is essentially acting as a wireless sensor,
recording and transmitting time, location and an array of
other data. And this data can be used to make the work of
ecologists and anthropologists a lot easier.
More and more apps are being developed to turn
everyday smartphone users into on-the-ground scouts,
gathering information that will help reduce pollution, battle
global warming and even save species from extinction.
Project Noah is a prime example of one of these
brilliant crowd-sourced science apps, in that it makes
every user an active participant in the on-going mission
to document and protect our endangered wildlife. The
application has been designed for use all over the world,
and has a database that includes every creature from the
common seagull to the African elephant.
Project Noah has partnered with biodiversity

organisations and wildlife foundations to promote
awareness of endangered species and encourage active
involvement in keeping indigenous habitats free from
outside influence. Equally importantly, Project Noah appeals
to younger users, and can be used as a tool to foster
conversations about conservation and ecology between
teachers and students.
So next time you have a spare five minutes to kill while
waiting for your bus, instead of playing Angry Birds or Candy
Crush, why not be a hero and check out the pigeon situation
across the road?
PROJECT NOAH
OiPhone | iOS 4.0 | Free | v2.6.1

Project Noah is a prime

example of one of these
brilliant crowd-sourced
science apps
TOP APPS TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE
GREAT BRITISH BEE COUNT KINSEY REPORTER
SENSR
BOINC
O iPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.1.3

The Great British Bee Count

crowdsources vital
information on the health of bee
populations for research at the
National Biodiversity Network. Each
time you spot a bee in your garden,
simply select the species from a
helpful visual chart, and provide
your location. Bees are vitally
important, so its a great cause.
The Kinsey Reporter app is

constantly sourcing data
(anonymously, of course) with the
aim of providing accurate,
accessible, non-judgmental
information on modern sexuality
and sexual health. As a result, it is a
valuable resource for anyone who
has any slightly embarrassing
questions about their sex life.
If this has given you a

taste for citizen science,
download Sensr to browse
grassroots projects that are going
on right now, all over the world, in a
wide range of fields, including the
the environment, education, or
health, and offer to help. No
expertise is required, and often its
as easy as snapping a photo.
Help make the world a better

place in your lunch hour,
through volunteer computing
projects. Universities, research labs
and companies are harnessing
crowdsourcing via BOINC to cure
diseases, prevent climate change,
and study the stars. Use your idle
time to work on these projects, and
track your progress using the app.

QUESTI
QUE
STIONS
STI
ONS & ANS
ANSWER
WERSS
WER
A MONUMENTAL
BREAKTHROUGH
FOR USTWO
Monument Valley
is continuing to
receive much
praise for its
optical illusionbased puzzles.
Neil McFarland,
director of games
at Ustwo, puts it in
perspective for us
MONUMENT
VALLEY
Released in April for iOS and May for Android,
Monument Valley was put together by game
designer and artist Ken Wong and it has been
called one of the most beautiful games of all time.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | 2.49/$3.99 | v1.0.3
O Android | OS 2.3.3 | 2.49/$3.99 | v1.0.5.8
Although it has made

smartphone apps since
2007, digital design company
Ustwo turned a great deal
of heads when it published
Monument Valley. Although
the game is relatively short, it
has not stopped it from being a major success,
having been downloaded more than 500,000
times. It is even doing well in the notoriously
difficult Android market.
You have been creating smartphone apps
since 2007. How have things changed in
that time?
Very little. Sure, some fads have come and
gone but barring the rise of the freemium game
model, the range of apps felt just as broad
years ago as it does now.
Do you find more resources are needed to
make games and apps now?
The quality of all apps continues to
increase, so the answer to some extent is
yes as the design and implementation of the
app has to be so incredibly well polished to
meet customer expectation and that takes
both time and money.
What is needed for a game to become a
success?
As we dont pay to advertise weve always
worked hard to promote our work through
press as well as social media. Its all about
engaging with customers, and if youre lucky
enough, turn them into fans wholl help spread
the word about what youve made.
Has Monument Valleys success been a
surprise or did you feel this would be
your breakthrough?
We knew MV was a special game that had the
potential to reach a lot of people but we have
been overwhelmed by the massively positive
response its had. Almost all of our apps and
games have felt like theyve been successful,
but so many things aligned with MV that its
impossible for us not to feel like we really got
things right this time.
Monument Valley was designed to showcase

exactly what Ustwo believe a game should be
How has the praise translated into sales?
Before launch we forecast that making our
money back inside 12 months would be
acceptable, we managed it in nine days so
yes weve really seen that praise reflected in
the downloads.
Has it been difficult selling a premium game
to Android users?
MV has done pretty well on Android, especially
through Amazon. We always knew the figures
would be smaller than on iOS, so in that
respect, no its not been that hard. We decided
to treat the customers on both platforms the
same, not looking to sell cheaper on Android
just because some people think its customers
have a reputation for not spending money.
Can you tell us how development of
Monument Valley came about?
MV is really our statement on what we think
games should and can be; having broad appeal,
stunningly presented and not over staying their
welcome with the player.
Which of your other games and apps are
you particularly proud of?
Whale Trail continues to sell and continues to
generate really a heartfelt response from its
fans, looking at the hashtag on Instagram or
reading the emails we get from happy players
has made that game something special to us.
What would you like to see in iPhone 6 and
the next generation of Android devices?
More of a push to get these devices playing
their games through the TV. Id also like to
see high capacity micro SDs being added
to the iPhone.
WE HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY THE MASSIVELY

POSITIVE RESPONSE ITS HAD
NEIL MCFARLANDS TOP 5 APPS
SHAZAM
PHOTOSYNTH
This song-scanning app
Made by Microsoft but
YELP If you travel a lot it takes IMDBIf MOVIES

& TV
a smartphone was
is still an astonishing
piece of technology
quite simply ground breaking.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| Freemium | v7.7.1
O Android | Varies
| Freemium | Varies
the stress out of

choosing a wellreviewed restaurant or bar.
O iPhone | iOS 6.0
| Free | v7.9.2
O Android | Varies
| Free | Varies
essential on the iPhone,

letting you create
360-degree panoramas,
Photosynth is perfect for noniPhone 5s owning photo fans.
O iPhone | iOS 5.0
| Free | v1.6.2
made for anything it

was cheating at pub
quizzes. Here's your culprit.
O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0
| Free | v4.3.1
O Android | Varies
| Free | Varies
APP ANNIE
ANALYTICS
You always need to
know how well your app
is selling, this lets you
stay in touch on the move.
O iPhone | iOS 6.0
| Free | v1.2.7
IN TOUCH
HOW TO
TAKE PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOS
TOP APPS TO COMPOSE, SHOOT AND EDIT PICTURES LIKE A PRO

USING JUST YOUR SMARTPHONE
Taking a good photograph is just as
much about the moment as it is the
technique. But while having a good eye
for photography is something that comes
with time, perfecting the way you take
shots can be learnt with a little know-how
and encouragement. In this issues How-To
we teach you the basic principles behind
photography and suggest a handful of
apps that can help you on your way to
becoming a better photographer.
03 Well-balanced shots
Users simply drag one
exposure box to the lighter
area of the scene and
one to the darker area.
Pro HDR then takes two
shots; using an appropriate
exposure for each and then
blends the two together.
This results in an image
with clear detail.
01 Using light
The light you use to
illuminate your subject
can make or break the
shot. The best light is
diffused and softened: so
use clouds, shaded areas
of veiled window light for
optimum results. A light
meter app, like Pocket Light
Meter, is ideal.
02 Balancing exposures
For images to resonate in
accurate colour, they must
be accurately exposed.
The trouble with most
devices is they only expose
for the focal point of the
scene. An app like Pro HDR
allows users to calculate an
exposure for both the focal
point and the backdrop.
04 Composition
Photographers who are
yet to develop an eye for
photography often rely
on a set of compositional
rules to make scenes
dynamic, such as the rule
of thirds, which sees key
areas lie a third of the way
down or across the screen.
Photosynth helps here.
05 Line it up
As most smart device users
are limited to capturing
images that are the shape
of the devices screen,
Photosynth allows you
to take shot after shot
around the subject in an
all-encompassing, multidirectional panorama so
you can use more.
06 Colour conundrum
While colour can energise
and drive a scene, it can
also detract from the
emphasis you are trying
to place on a subject. For
these occasions, apps
like Black & White Master
(Black & White Camera)
are superb at generating
moody monochromes.
APPS USED
POCKET LIGHT
PRO HDR
This easy-to-use app
METERMeter the light that falls
lets photographers
on your subject to
calculate the exposure.
O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3
| Free | v.9.0
create full-resolution
HDR images, by merging two
different versions together.
O iPhone+ | iOS 4.1
| 1.49/$1.99 | v.4.5.1
PHOTOSYNTH
Useful for a variety of
situations, Photosynth
enables you to extend
the size, area and shape of
your photograph.
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0
| Free | v.1.6.2

COMP
CO
MPET
MP
ETITITITIOIOIONN
ET
COMPETITION
WIN! A NEXUS 7
GET YOUR HANDS ON THIS TOP TABLET AND GREAT GAMES FROM BOSSA STUDIO
To celebrate the launch of Thomas Was Alone on Android,
after becoming a breakout indie hit on iPhone and iPad,
we have a Nexus 7 and a copy of the game to give away.
Runners-up can also win Surgeon Simulator and exclusive
merchandise to mark this other Bossa Studio game, which
is also now available on both iOS and Android.
Part puzzle, part puzzler, Thomas Was Alone won a
BAFTA Games Award for its endearing narration.
However, this bestseller could be praised for so many
different things its unique polygon visuals, melodic
soundtrack, and heartwarming story of a curious
rectangle named Thomas who is in search of friends.
Like Thomas Was Alone, Surgeon Simulator started out

on PC before going onto mobile success, but that is where
the similarities end. With a hilariously dark sense of
humour, Surgeon Simulator is like a touchscreen version
of the board game Operation except when you go wrong,
the patients nose doesnt buzz and flash blood spurts
everywhere! While this is not a game for the squeamish,
it has won legions of fans for its slapstick take on heart
surgery, eye transplants and dentistry.
For your chance to win the Nexus 7 and copies of either
Thomas Was Alone or Surgeon Simulator, answer the
following question:
WHAT SHAPE IS THOMAS IN THOMAS WAS ALONE?

A: Circle B: Triangle C: Rectangle
ENTER TODAY AT WWW.KNOWYOURAPPS.COM
The closing date for entries is 12 September 2014. Please be aware that answers must be submitted to the above website only. This competition is open to residents of the United
Kingdom and Ireland only. Imagine Publishing has the right to substitute the prize for a similar item of equal or higher value. Employees of Imagine Publishing (including freelancers),
their relatives, or any agents are not eligible to enter. The editors decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. Full terms and
conditions are available upon request. From time to time, Imagine Publishing or its agents may send you related material or special offers. If you do not want to receive this, please
state it clearly on your competition entry.
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IN TOUCH
MY HOME SCREEN
THE FASHIONISTA
APPS TAILOR MADE TO KEEP YOU ABREAST OF WHAT THE WORLD IS WEARING
STYLE ZONE
Whats hot and whats not is

constantly changing in the
fast-moving world of fashion.
Thankfully, when it comes to
keeping up with the latest trends,
apps are always in style and bang
on trend. Whether you want to
update your wardrobe, show the
world what youre dressed in or
eye up the outfits of the rich and
famous, the App Store on your
device has something in your
size. Here are ten top titles every
fashionista needs.
ALTERNATIVE TO: VIDEOS

This app is like a
mobile TV channel
made up just for
fashion lovers. The classy
interface gives easy
access to numerous
channels populated with
videos on fashion and the
brands behind it compiled
from numerous sources.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| Freemium | v2.0.0
O Android | OS 3.0
| Freemium | v1.1.2
ALTERNATIVE TO: MESSAGES

This apps marketing boast not
only of news content that covers
lifestyle and fashion but also of
how secure the real-time chat component
is. Only 100 messages are stored at a time
and those will eventually all be erased.
O iPhone | iOS 5.1.1 | Free | v1.2.3
O Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v1.0
WARDROBE
JOURNAL
ALTERNATIVE TO: REMINDERS

If you wish to impress
your friends, you wont
want to be seen wearing
the same thing twice. This app
lets you to keep a record of
what you wore when and lots of
search options for checking later
to save embarrassment.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| 0.69/$0.99 | v3.9.10
ALTERNATIVE TO: CALENDAR

This app has the
same features as
your stock
calendar. What sets it
apart is the glamorous
graphical content and a
rundown of the dates of
the worlds fashion events.
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0
| Free | v1.1
FASHION FREAX
STREET STYLE
BERLIN CLASSIC
ALARM CLOCK
Log in and create a

fashion photo
gallery by
following brands, bloggers,
events and anyone else
who posts pictures of their
favourite outfits. You can
upload yours, too.
O iPhone | iOS 6.1
| Freemium | v3.15
O Android | Varies
| Freemium | Varies
Being fashionable
is also about
having nice things,
such as a stylish timepiece.
This application, with its
designer look and faux
fine craftsmanship wont
fail to impress. On the
practical side, it also has
an alarm function.
O iPhone | iOS 3.2
| 1.49/$1.99 | v1.0
ALTERNATIVE TO: PHOTOS
GIRLBOM
STYLERANKING
FASHION
CALENDAR
ALTERNATIVE TO: CLOCK
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE APPLICATION FOR FASHIONISTAS WHOSE

SEARCH FOR STYLE IS GLOBAL
VOGUE DAILY NEWS
SHOPTROTTER
MALLZEE
SNAP FASHION
As you would expect

from one of the most
famous names in
fashion, this app delivers the
news that matters at the
intersection of celebrity and
style. Short articles and lots of
pictures come with Vogues
trademark look.
O iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free | v1.8
O Android | OS 2.1
| Free | v1.3.5
This must-have
application for
fashionistas whose
search for style is global, lists
top fashion shops in major
shopping-mad cities throughout
the world. It is also possible to
search by pre-planned route and
keep a record of favourite stores
in the app.
O iPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free | v1.1
O Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v1.1
Instead of share prices,

this app will show you
how much it will cost to
stock up your wardrobe. Log in
with your Facebook account
and you can search for
fashionable products by brand
complete with UK prices and
delivery information. This is a
fashion mall in your pocket.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| Free | v1.4.1
See something you like

when youre out and
about, snap a picture of
it with this app and its clever
algorithms will search thousands
of items for something similar
with alternatives, price and
delivery information.
O iPhone | iOS 5.0
| Free | v1.4
O Android | OS 4.0
| Free | v1.21
ALTERNATIVE TO: NEWSSTAND
ALTERNATIVE TO: MAPS
ALTERNATIVE TO: STOCKS
ALTERNATIVE TO: CAMERA
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GEAR
GE
AR ROU
OUND
NDUP
ND
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BLUELOUNGE SANCTUARY 4
Bluelounge tends to impress with its multi-device

charging stations, and the Sanctuary 4 doesnt
disappoint. Charging up to four smartphones and tablets
simultaneously, the Sanctuary 4 also looks great while
doing it. Sitting just a little bit wider than an iPad, it
ensures that it doesnt take up too much space on
the desk, and has ample space for cables to sit hidden
inside. If youre looking for a clear solution to your home
charging desires, the Sanctuary 4 is one of the better
options available to you.
+++++
90/$110 | Bluelounge | www.bluelounge.com
GEAR ROUNDUP
SURFACEPAD
FOR iPAD AIR
If you have an aversion to purchasing official Apple

products, may we introduce the SurfacePad - it might
just be the best iPad Air case on the market. Youll get
protection all over, ensuring youll no longer find your
tablet covered in mysterious scratches. Interestingly,
the SurfacePad actually sticks to the back of your
device, though we were happy to see it left no sticky
residue when removed. It also comes equipped with
internal magnets that let you prop the case in a variety
of angles, perfect for watching YouTube in bed.
+++++
60/$80 | Twelve South | www.twelvesouth.com
EVUTEC KARBON SP
The iPhone has ruined the art of conversation.

Should you find yourself out with friends, and a fact
needs to be checked, its common practice to pull out
a smartphone and fall back on the intellect of the
internet. Thats why its more important than ever to
keep it protected. The Karbon SP Shockproof case for
iPhone 5 and 5s is the answer: at just 2mm thin and
boasting an outer shell protected with Kevlar fibres, this
is one case that doesnt need to sacrifice weight and
pleasing aesthetics in aid of providing durability.
+++++
40/$50 | Evutec | www.evutec.com
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SLIM FIT iPAD AIR SLEEVE
Weve always been big fans of Mujjos Apple products,

but it does tend to put style on a pedestal. The Slim
Fit iPad Air Sleeve doesnt disappoint in that respect,
made from a single piece of tan leather. Its pleasing
on the eye, but doesnt offer a great deal more. Expect
your iPad Air to fit very snuggly into the sleeve, and a
subsequent wrestle to get it out. The case also boasts
a front compartment, while it can hold a couple of
documents, but you would be lucky to cram any
critical accessories inside.
+++++
69.99/$115 | Mujjo | www.mujjo.com
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50 ALL-TIME GREATEST APPS
APPS FOR YOUR DEVICE

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ADOBE VOICE
LEFT A grid of
icons makes
it easy to find
and launch
desktop apps
This ingenious app enables you

to quickly create an animated
slideshow video with voice
narration. Its so easy to use
that within minutes youll have created your
first, professional-looking video. Its very
versatile, so you can make anything from a
business presentation to a personal message
for loved ones.
For each slide, you can choose a photo (your
own from your iPads Camera Roll or search for
a Creative Commons image), icon (from over
25,000) or text. These can also be combined
in some of the slide layout options. Then you
hold the mic button and record your voice
commentary. Background music can be chosen
(from the built-in jingles or your own library),
along with a visual theme (from a selection
of 32) to determine the background, colour
scheme and text style.
Once happy with your video, you can upload
it to Adobes servers and share a weblink for
it via all the usual channels like Facebook,
Twitter, email or Message. The only downside
is that theres no option to export it to use it
other apps, but videos are stored locally in the
Projects tab so you can view and re-edit them
later as you see fit.
OiPad | iOS 7.0 | Freemium
PARALLELS ACCESS
Remote access to your Mac

or PC is made easy with
Parallels Access, which
adapts everything for your
mobile device. Desktop apps are launched
via a grid of icons, run in full screen
and switched between via a toolbar.
Customisable gesture-based controls make
it easy to navigate, highlight text, and
drag and drop files. The iOS version even
includes a special file browser.
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Free
OAndroid | OS 4.0.3 | Free
Cook up something tasty with

BigOvens vast database of recipes,
searchable and browsable in
themed collections. Or scan in your
own. Try the Use Up Leftovers option to find
dishes to make from up to three ingredients in
your fridge/cupboard. Favourite recipes can be
saved to two lists, and to a handy meal planner
calendar, while ingredients can be put on a
shopping list.
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium

OAndroid | Varies | Freemium
Customisable gesture-based controls

make it easy to navigate
LEFT Use
Mixologist to
tell you what
to make with
the drinks at
your disposal
MIXOLOGIST
DRINK & COCKTAIL RECIPES
Ideal for shaking up a cocktail, Mixologist contains

a huge database of over 8,000 drinks, searchable
and browsable by category. Plus over a thousand
ingredients with descriptions. Best of all, it can tell you
what you can make with the contents of your drinks
cabinet. Theres even a fruit machine-style option for
random recipes based on a mixer, liquor and glassware.
O iPhone | iOS 7.0 | 0.69/$0.99
O Android | OS 2.1 | 1.49/$1.49
MONUMENT VALLEY ANGRY BIRDS

Inspired by the isometric
STAR WARS II
optical illusions of MC
Escher, this stylish
puzzler involves moving and
rotating parts of each level to
create a path to the exit for a
princess. As perspectives are
dramatically altered by your
manipulation, its brain-boggling
stuff at times. The game is on
the short side, but utterly
captivating while it lasts.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| 2.49/$3.99
O Android | OS 2.3.3
| 2.49/$3.99
BIGOVEN 250,000+
RECIPES AND
GROCERY LIST
The best of the

excellent Angry Birds
games, its based on the
three prequel movies and allows
you to play as the goodies or
baddies. The classic catapulting
gameplay sees you firing familiar
characters (there are over 30 to
unlock) at enemy forces, making
use of each ones special
powers, while some levels
feature multiple gravity fields.
O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free
O Android | OS 2.3 | Free
INFINITY BLADE III
The final part of the

trilogy is the best, and
hardest, with the oneon-one slashing battles honed
to perfection. Hero Siris is joined
by a second playable character,
Isa, each using different
collectable weapons and
equipment; between them
there are six different fighting
styles to master. A central
mission hub adds to the RPGstyle depth.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| 4.99/$6.99
COACHS EYE
INSTANT REPLAY
VIDEO ANALYSIS
Improve your sporting
performance with thi
powerful app. After
recording a HD video
of some action (eg a golf swing),
you can review the footage
in slow motion, compare sideby-side videos, add an audio
commentary and even draw
annotations. The community
aspect lets you share videos
and discover the coaching tips
that others have posted.
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99
OAndroid | Varies | Free
PLANTS VS ZOMBIES TRAINYARD

This classic may have an
incredibly simple
concept, but its so
addictive. The tower defencestyle gameplay sees you
strategically placing plants to
stop the advancing zombies in
their tracks. As you progress,
lots of new plant types and
amusing zombies appear to
add to the challenge and
entertainment.
O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3
| 0.69/$0.99
| 0.58/$0.99
This golden-oldie puzzler

sees you placing railway
tracks to guide trains to
the correct colour-coded
stations. It starts off simple ut
you soon need to merge tra ns
to get the correct number, or
collide them to blend their
colours. Later levels require
some highly complex track
layouts and may drive you loco,
but youll keep coming back.
O iPhone+ | iOS 3.0
| 1.49/$1.99
O Android | OS 2.2
| 1.99/$2.99
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GARDENATE
If you want to
LEFT
Duolingo
takes you on
an incredible
languagelearning
journey
grow your own

food, Gardenate
will come in useful. It
informs you when to plant
and harvest a large range
of vegetables and herbs.
Not only that, but you can
use it to record your own
plantings, make detailed
notes and add photos. A
handy Planting Now
option tells you what you
can sow or transplant now
in your location.
O iPhone | iOS 6.0
| 1.49/$1.99
O Android | OS 2.2
| 0.99/$1.99
BELOW Use
your six robots
to get building
DUOLINGO
LEARN LANGUAGES FOR FREE
TOCAOutBUILDERS
of the many
excellent children apps
made by Toca Boca, this
is our favourite. Kids can get
creative using the unique
abilities of six cute robots to
build all sorts of constructions
out of Minecraft-like blocks. Its
really a leisurely sandbox affair
rather than a game, but even a
lot of adults will have fun
playing around with it.
O iPad+ | iOS 5.0
| 1.99/$2.99
| 1.99/$0.99
Amazingly, this highly polished language-learning system is completely free no

in-app purchases or even adverts. You can use it to learn any of six languages:
Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian and English. Each course starts
with some basic vocabulary and phrases, before progressing to modules with
themes such as animals, clothing, time and feelings. However, if youre not a complete
beginner, you can take a test to skip to the appropriate starting point.
Modules comprise several lessons, each featuring a combination of multiple-choice
questions, translation (either way), transcription of audio and speaking you can skip the
latter if youre in a public place and cant use the mic. Helpfully, you can replay speech in
slow motion, while tapping newly introduced words gives you a translation and correct
pronunciation. It all works well and a fun bonus is the ability to test your knowledge
against your Facebook friends that use the app, giving it a competitive edge.
OAndroid | Varies | Free
With Audiobus support, Figures great for sketching musical ideas

FIGURE
Even if youre new to musicmaking, you can create coolsounding tunes in mere minutes
with Figure. Its incredibly easy to use: just
record loops for drums, bass
and lead, using touchpadstyle controls and knobs to
set rhythm patterns.
You can then have fun
tweaking the sounds. With
Audiobus support, its a
great sketchpad for
musical ideas.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| 0.69/$0.99
RIGHT Use
the knobs
to adjust the
rhythm, then
hold the pads
to play the
drums
FLIPBOARD
Read news stories by

flipping the pages of a
virtual magazine.
Stylishly presented, Flipboard
lets you choose the topics and
news sources youre interested
in, so no more boring bits to
skip. Not only that, but you can
take stories to compile your own
personalised magazines,
brimming with content that you
can then share with others and
even build your own following.
O Android | Varies | Free
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COMICS
WEATHER
UNDERGROUND
Partially powered by crowdsourced data
from users, this weather app delivers
particularly accurate, hyper-local forecasts.
Along with detailed information for each day and
hour, an interactive map shows various overlays
including an animated radar to show approaching
rainstorms viewable on a handy homescreen
widget in the Android version.
O iPhone | iOS 7.0 | Freemium
O Android | OS 4.0 | Freemium
THE GUARDIAN
Recently rebuilt, this
slick news app is a spinoff from the popular
newspaper and website. By
signing in, you can personalise
the layout of the main screen
with your favourite sections,
topics and writers and even
receive alerts when the latter
add new content. Articles can be
bookmarked and also
downloaded to read when
youre offline.
O iPad+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium
O Android | Varies | Freemium
POCKET
If you want to save

news stories and other
web content to read
later, even when offline, Pocket
is your best bet. You can save
anything, including videos, and
from other apps too. Even
better, all your saved content
can be accessed from any
device or computer signed into
the same account. A bonus is
the ability to have stories read
aloud to you.
ComiXologys app is great for fans

of digital comics, even though the
iOS version now lacks an in-app
store so youll need to buy titles
via the website and sync them in the app.
However, the reading interface is still second
to none, its unique Guided View technology
enabling users to view comics on a fullscreen
panel-by-panel basis.
OAndroid | OS 2.2 | Free
YAHOO! NEWS
DIGEST
For those too busy to

wade through websites,
this app delivers a twicedaily digest of eight-12 top
stories. The article-reading UI is
very swish, with the body text
broken up by coloured pullquotes, photo montages and
videos. If you need further info,
there are links to related articles
and news sources.
O iPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free
UMANO
If you would rather

listen to news stories,
perhaps on your daily
commute or while exercising,
Umano is ideal. Far better than
AI text-to-speech, it has human
voice-actors narrating the
stories to you. Theres a wide
range of articles which can also
handily be saved for offline
listening and you can follow
topics to get content based on
your interests.
IFTTT
IFTTT stands for

if this then that
and it lets you
automate a wide
range of tasks, using Recipes
that comprise a Trigger and
Action. For instance, you could
set it to save any Facebook
photos youre tagged in, text
your partner when you leave
work, or mark new contacts
in your calendar. The uses are
almost limitless and its a great
time-saver. Best of all, new
Triggers are being added all the
time. Watch this space.
BBC iPLAYER
Most TV networks have catchup apps,
but the BBCs iPlayer is particularly
good and offers extra features. As
well as streaming earlier programmes from the
past seven days, you can download
them to watch later, even when
youre offline. Shows can also be
favourited to automatically add
new episodes. UK-based users can
watch live TV channels, too.
EVERNOTE
Never forget anything again with Evernote.
More than a mere note-taking app though
its most certainly great for that it also lets
you snap photos, digitise documents, scan business
cards, create to-do lists and more. Everythings
synced to the cloud to access on any device, while
notes can be organised using notebooks and
category tags (similar to hashtags in Twitter).
Everythings synced to the cloud to access on any device
POCKET UNIVERSE:
VIRTUAL SKY
ASTRONOMY
In a galaxy of impressive astronomy apps,

Pocket Universes star shines brightest.
Its interactive map of the night sky looks
stunning and is highly customisable,
enabling you to filter out various types of celestial
objects and visual details so you can focus on what
youre interested in. A search facility makes it easy
to find whatever youre looking for, complete with
on-screen directions, and you can even ask the app
questions like where does Jupiter set?. You can also
see what the sky will look like at a certain date and
time, to help plan your stargazing, which is further
aided by a news section, monthly overview and whats
visible now? option. The app is crammed with extra
features, too, including enjoyable quizzes and even
Game Center achievements and leaderboards. Further
content includes an orrery, Moon map and phases,
moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and virtual views from
the Moon and Mars.
ABOVE Pocket Universe provides a highly customisable

interactive map of the night sky
OiPad+ | iOS 5.1.1 | 1.99/$2.99
FACEBOOK
While third-party
alternatives are
available, they may well
omit some friends posts, so the
official app is well
recommended. Its pretty slick
and even auto-plays videos as
you scroll through the News
Feed. Advanced options are
available via the More menu, but
note that the messaging side
has been moved to a separate
app, Facebook Messenger.
TWITTER
The official app works

really well, matching the
design of the website
with its sections for Home,
Notifications, Discover and Me.
So its all very familiar to regular
users, making it easy to catch
up with your favourite people
and see whats trending in the
Twittersphere. When writing
your own tweets, you can even
add a photo or video along with
your location.
PATH
With a focus on
privacy, the Path social
network gives you fine
control over who sees every
post you make, whether it be
text (now with no character
limit), photos, videos or music
clips. So its ideal for sharing
with a small, select group of
friends or family. Just like
Facebook, the chat aspect has
been spun off into a new app,
called Path Talk.
TINDER
The mobile equivalent

of speed dating, Tinder
enables you to view
photos of other users in your
area and invites you to either
like them or pass. If two users
like each other, it results in a
match and they can then
chat, share photos and maybe
even choose to meet up.
Whether you find true love or
not, Tinder is a lot of fun and
very addictive.
VINE
Great fun, Vine lets you

create looping sixsecond videos
comprising either one
continuous shot or several
combined it can even be used
for basic stop-motion animation.
You can share your videos with
friends via other social
networks, view those made by
other Vine users and even
revine (repost) any you really
like on your own stream.
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SNAPGUIDE
YOUTUBE
This slick official app offers
Snapguide is all about

sharing knowledge
with the community,
enabling you to view
and create step-by-step guides
for all manner of topics
everything from food to DIY to
make-up tips. Youll be amazed
by the choice available and the
detail other users go into. The
application itself is beautifully
presented and simple to navigate.
Creating your own guide is easy,
too: snap photos (or videos) and
add text captions, plus a supplies
list. Other users can then like and
comment on it.
all the functionality of the

website and also offers an
easy way to upload videos. Sign in
to see and manage all your
subscribed channels, playlists etc.
You can navigate menus while the
current video plays in an inset. The
app can even be used as a fancy
remote control, to queue videos and
cast them to smart TVs.
CLEARIf finding the best to-do list app is on your to-do list,
the choice is quite simple in our eyes. Say hello to the
brilliant Clear app. This elegant gesture-based
application will help you to stay organised in style, using
separate lists for different things, and with alerts to remind
you. Helpfully, it syncs lists to other devices (even your
desktop-bound Mac) via iCloud and lists can be shared with
other users too.
O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99
This elegant gesture-based app will help you to stay organised
iMOVIE
ABOVE iMovie gives you all the tools to become a moviemaking master in no time at all
Budding movie-makers will love

playing around with Apples
superb video-editing software,
which even includes a selection
of Hollywood-style trailer templates with
storyboards telling you what shots are needed
for each scene. A range of graphical themes
are also available for making standard movies.
Either way, the process is the same: you import
video footage or photos from your library
(or even newly shot material) into the main
timeline and use the start/end handles to trim
the footage to your exact needs. You can drag
and drop clips to rearrange the order, or tap
the icon between them to alter the transition
effect and fine-tune its timing. Its all
incredibly intuitive to use, as you would expect
from an Apple app, yet offers some highly
advanced editing options, such as the ability
to create split-screen, picture-in-picture
and cutaway effects. You can even alter the
playback speed of clips, split or freeze them and
add captions in a variety of styles, while audio
can be added via the mic, built-in effects or
your music library.
OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99
iPHOTO
While the built-in iOS
INSTAGRAM
SEENEThis unique camer
The photo/video-sharing
SNAPSEED
One of the best things
VINYLIZEME
Ever wanted to be on a
Photos app offers basic

editing facilities, iPhoto
features far more advanced
tools that enable you to finetune your pictures to perfection.
You can alter things like
exposure and colour saturation,
and add a variety of effects and
filters. The brushes include a
clever repair tool for fixing
specks and scratches. It's all
done with your finger.
O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0
| 2.99/$4.99
social network has

recently updated its
application to allow you to
adjust the strength of those
familiar filters (20 of them in
total) and opt whether to add a
frame. Nine editing tools,
including tilt shift and sharpen,
enable you to fine-tune photos.
So you may well never need to
edit them elsewhere before
uploading and sharing.
about this superpowerful photo editor is

the selective adjustment facility,
which lets you apply edits to just
a small area of the image. In
addition, there are a myriad of
tools and effects to experiment
with, including cool grunge
textures, tilt-shift, retro
scratches and light leaks, plus an
impressive HDR Scape filter. A
must-have app.
vintage record cover?

Now you can with this
novelty app. Just import your
photo to one of the 22 retro
designs, altering the colour
balance if you like. You can then
edit the default text, including
the record label, and switch the
header before adding one of the
wear and tear effects. Its great
fun to play with and the results
look amazing.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| 1.49/$1.99
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app
lets you take quasi-3D
images of items; you
then view the 3D effect by
tilting the device. The capture
process is pretty selfexplanatory, although the
subject must stay still and
complex backdrops avoided.
While the 3D angle of rotation is
currently quite limited, the
developer is working on an
update to allow for full
360-degree capture.

SKYPEWhether you want to chat by
voice, video or text, the
recently redesigned
Skype app makes it quick and
easy with a more fluid UI.
Group chats are possible and
you can send messages if the
other person is offline. The
main advantage over FaceTime
is that Skype is cross-platform.
You can also use it to call
standard phone numbers at
very competitive rates.
RIGHT Swipe quickly

between contacts, recents and
favourites in the new app
PROCREATE
There are many excellent art apps that enable you to get creative. The
big players include Brushes, Sketchbook Pro and Inspire Pro all highly
recommended but our vote goes to Procreate with its plethora of studio-grade
features. Serious artists will appreciate the ability to create canvases of up to 4K
pixels (Ultra HD), plus the ability to add countless layers, altering their type (eg darken) and
opacity. Then theres the huge selection of brushes, each of which can be fine-tuned using
a large range of parameter sliders you can even create your own custom brushes. Handy
sliders at the side enable you to quickly alter brush size and opacity, while the smudge tool
is great for smearing and blending. All the time, gesture controls make it easy to zoom, pan
and rotate around the canvas. And if you make a mistake, there are up to 250 undos. The app
even records your actions, which can be exported as a time-lapse video!
OiPad | iOS 7.0 | 3.99/$5.99
Serious artists will appreciate the ability

to create canvases of up to 4K pixels
RIGHT Keep track
of your finances
in OnTrees
IMDBTheMOVIES
& TV
Internet Movie Database has long been
the go-to site for movie and TV show info
cast lists, trivia, actor bios etc and this app
delivers all its content in style. Look up a movie and
you can watch the trailer and find out cinema times
near you. By signing in, you can also rate movies and
shows and manage your personal Watchlist.
GARAGEBAND
Apples multi-track
recording studio enables
you to create your own
songs using its virtual
instruments including
keyboards, drums, guitars and
violins or by connecting to
other music apps. You can add
vocals, sample sounds and even
plug in a guitar (via an adaptor).
While not as sophisticated as its
Mac counterpart, its an amazing
app considering what it crams
onto mobile devices.
DJAY 2
your personal finances by letting you view all

your bank accounts and credit cards in one place.
So, unlike most other similar apps, you dont have to keep
logging daily expenditure. You can then easily see where
all your money is going, with transactions sorted into
colour-coded categories.
SHAZAM
If you want to know

what that tune is (in a
TV advert, for instance),
Shazam has the answer. It can
analyse and identify nearly any
song. You can then play the full
track in Deezer, Spotify or Rdio,
or view a YouTube video. Lyrics
are available for most songs so
you can sing along. Shazam also
offers artist news and lets you
book concert tickets. It remains
unrivalled in its category.
RUNMETER GPS PEDOMETER
Designed for running, cycling, walking and

other exercise, the app turns your iPhone
into a powerful fitness computer. Logging
your routes via GPS, it works out the distance
covered, your pace, calories burnt, heart rate and
more viewable on graphs. It can also be used to
design a personal training plan and everything is
synced via iCloud.
KAYAK FLIGHTS,
HOTELS
& CARS
Out of the many
ONTREES
PERSONAL FINANCE
Moneysupermarkets app helps you keep track of
This fully fledged DJing

app features twin
turntables, onto which
you can load songs from your
own iTunes music library and
Spotify Premium. Even if youre
a novice, the auto-syncing and
key-matching options aid
successful mixing. Advanced
features include waveforms,
multiple cue points, loops, EQ,
auto-gain and audio filters. A
simplified iPhone version is also
available for 1.49/$1.99.
O iPad | iOS 7.0 | 6.99/$9.99
LEFT Runmeter GPS

is the most advanced
fitness app available
to iOS users
holiday-planning
apps, this is our
favourite. It handles
every aspect of your trip,
enabling you to book a
hotel, flight and car
after reading the reviews
and checking the prices,
of course. By forwarding
booking confirmations to
KAYAK, itll create an
itinerary for you in the
app. You can also track
flights and get alerts.
O iPhone+
| iOS 7.0 | Free
O Android | 2.3 | Free
RIGHT A one-stop
shop for holidays
TUNEIN RADIO
While the old live tiles

view has been replaced
by a more standard main
screen, it still enables you to
browse a selection of the songs
currently playing for your
chosen genres on the
100,000+ stations available. Its
great for discovering new music
and you can also listen to
podcasts. A premium Pro version
adds the ability to record shows
to your device.
SPOTIFY
Unlike most musicstreaming services, even

a free Spotify account
permits you to listen to full
tracks on mobile devices
although its limited to shuffle
play on phones. You can queue
songs, create playlists and use
the Radio option to discover
similar artists. Premium account
holders can also download
tracks for offline listening, but
you need a subscription.
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TOP 10 PRODUCTIVITY APPS
TOP 10
PRODUCTIVITY
APPS
WEVE TAKEN A CLOSE LOOK AT
E VERY BEST APPS FOR TAKING
20
TOP 10 PRODUCTIVITY APPS
IFTTT
MAILBOX
Using your phone to automate

your digital life is going to be big
news in the coming year. Easily
the best of the bunch of apps that
let you do that is IFTTT, a mightily impressive
and highly powerful automating service that
is proving to be one of the most popular new
apps of 2014. IFTTT, which stands for If This
Then That, lets you create recipes based on the
apps self-explanatory title. You need to select
two available channels to create the recipe, but
once youve done that, youll open your device
to a whole new world of automation. Taken
a photo on Instagram? Get it automatically
uploaded to Twitter or Facebook. Shot a video
on your phone? Get it backed up to Dropbox
instantly. Youll be amazed by how many recipes
you can conjure up. And its getting bigger all
the time. The developers are constantly adding
new channels to make the most of, including
compatibility with the Nest Thermostat, Fitbit
and Philips Hue. IFTTT provides the easiest way
to automate your digital life, giving you an easyto-comprehend app that does all the powerful
work behind the scenes.
EVERNOTE
LEFT
Evernote is
the ultimate
all-in-one
productivity
software
When it comes to all-in-one

productivity apps few come
as highly recommended as
Evernote. Its everything your
built-in Notes app should be and more.
Make sure you never forget anything ever
again with this note-taking, to-do list
compiling, voice recording and business
card scanning app that lets you sync
everything across all your devices. You can
upgrade to premium features too.
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium
OAndroid | Varies | Freemium
Mailbox sets out to solve that problem,

using a collection of intuitive gestures
SUNRISE CALENDAR
LEFT
Dropbox
gives you
2GB of free
storage to
play with
DROPBOX
The original daddy of cloud-based storage,
Dropbox provides an outstanding app to make
sure all your most important files, whether they
be documents, photos or videos, are safely backed up in
the cloud and easily accessible on multiple devices
wherever you are in the world. A basic account gives you
2GB of storage to use, but getting more for free is as
simple as inviting your friends to join in.
O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium
PAGES
Part of Apples brilliant

iWork productivity
suite, Pages is the
ultimate app for creating
stunning documents such as
posters, invoices or CVs. Make
the most of the brilliant
templates and you can
customise until your hearts
content. Its standout feature is
the iCloud integration that
enables you and colleagues to
remotely edit work on the go.
O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0
| 6.99/$9.99
Being able to achieve inbox zero

is a quest many of us strive, very
unsuccessfully, to achieve with
our email accounts. With so many
emails populating an account, your inbox size
can bulge under the pressure. Mailbox sets
out to solve that problem, using a collection of
intuitive gestures to restore order. Its brilliantly
designed, very much in iOS 7s spirit, and makes
dealing with email a joy as a result.
OAndroid | OS 4.0.3
| Free
MICROSOFT OFFICE SWIFTKEY

MOBILE
KEYBOARD
Were finally able to get
our hands on Microsofts
world-famous Office
suite. If you want to create a
Word doc, tackle a spreadsheet
or deliver a presentation, look
no further. Beware iPad users,
youll need a subscription.
(subscription required)
(subscription required for
business use)
You can only be as

productive as your
phone lets you and the
keyboard plays a vital part in
that. So why settle for anything
other than the best? Android
lets you do that, and SwiftKey is
the best third-party app. This
keyboard has brilliant autocorrect that gets better with
time and productivity-boosting
next-word prediction.
Currently compatible
with iCloud and
Google Calendar,
Sunrise Calendar is
the new calendar app on
the scene, and its
making quite a splash
because of the weight of
features it gives its
users access to.
Whether thats its
agenda view or
month view, Google
Maps information
or tasteful social
network integration,
Sunrise is sure to
boost productivity.

1PASSWORD
With so many log-in

details requested by so
many web services and
apps, password safety has
never been so relevant.
1Password takes the pressure
off by creating unique
passwords, remembering them
all and logging in with a single
tap. Sound too good? It also
comes with data encryption.
O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0 |
12.99/$17.99
O Android | OS 4.0 |
Freemium
SHIFT WORKER
Shift Worker is designed

for those workers who
need a quick and easy
way to enter and view their shift
patterns. The app provides you
with customisable icons to help
workers differentiate between
shifts. Sun and moon icons are
instantly recognisable, and youll
be amazed at how quickly you
fill up your week, month and
even year. One of the top
grossing apps in this category.
O iPhone | iOS 4.3
| 1.49/$1.99
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FREE
GET THE GOSSIP
ALWAYS BE CLUED UP ON CELEBRITY BUZZ WITH THESE APPS
IMDB
BUZZ
You should expect
Hollywood scoops from

the makers of the
worlds most famous movie and
TV database and this app dishes
them out in comprehensive, if
unimaginative, style. You can
swipe though the latest buzz,
follow your favourite stars and
check each days celebrity
birthdays. There is also a photo
gallery where you can judge the
latest fashion statements.
With input from multiple
sources, this is the ideal
rumour and celebrity resource
for screen junkies.
O iPhone | iOS 4.2
| Free | v1.2.1
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OK! MAGAZINE
LITE
OK! Magazines coverage
MTV
NEWS (UK)
Given that it comes from
of celebrities from
across pop culture has
made it one of the worlds most
popular gossip magazines. This
app (called OK! Magazine
Updater on Android) provides a
detailed rundown of the latest
stories with a UK twist. The
format is colourful and there are
separate sections for TV and
fashion-related gossip.
Coverage of soaps, style and
celebrities make this much
more than just okay.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0
| Free | v4.0.1
| Free | v1.3
X17
GLAMLIFE
one of the foremost

television channels in
the world, its not surprising this
app includes videos alongside
the usual feed of headline
gossip and a daily collection of
the best celebrity pictures. Its
largely music oriented but other
stars get in, too, if theyre in a
relationship with a musician or
have big name appeal.
With everything from rock star
rumours to on-stage antics,
this app is in the groove.
If you dont mind the

interruptions for
advertisements, this app
will provide you with more
comprehensive content than
any of the others reviewed here.
It includes a top stories feed, an
extensive collection of photobased articles as well as videos
and polls where you can vote on
questions about celebrities and
pop culture. You cant share
stories on Facebook, though.
Dont be misled by the name:
this app is aimed at all ages.
This cleverly designed

app covers fashion,
gossip, Hollywood stars
and pop music and allows you to
produce a personalised feed
based on any or all of these
topics. The UI makes good use
of gestures, live tiles and
animations to add visual interest
and there are plenty of links
between stories to make it easy
to search for related content.
An stylish interface
makes it easy to
get the hot gossip.
O iPhone | iOS 5.0

| Free | v2.0.5
O Android | OS 2.3
| Free | v2.0.2
O iPhone | iOS 6.0

| Free | v2.4.2
O Android | OS 1.6
| Free | v1.0
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0

| Free | v4.1
O Android | OS 2.2
| Free | v4.1.3
FREE
PROS/CONS
V Suitable for both
beginners and
advanced musicians
V Plenty of depth and
flexibility, particularly
with the Pro upgrade
W Not all of the app
is covered by the
existing tutorials
W Lacks some
advanced features
such as MIDI input
IMPRESSIVE MUSIC-MAKING APP WITH

PLENTY OF DEPTH AND FLEXIBILITY
BEATWAVE
BELOW Spend
more time with the
application and the
advanced features
come to the fore
BELOW You can record your

new composition and share it via
SoundCloud or social media
Being able to compose tunes with a few taps

of the finger is an appealing prospect whether
youre a seasoned musician or a complete
beginner and therein lies the beauty of
Beatwave returning in a revamped, refreshed version 2.0
skin, the app lets you use grids to layer repeated beats and
melodies on top of each other.
Ten instruments are included for free with the app, with
another 200 available as in-app purchases, or you can
buy the whole shebang and upgrade to the Pro level for a
respectable 6.99/$9.99 (Beatwave Pro 1.0 users get the
upgrade for half price).
Beatwave is intuitive and straightforward enough to
be able to dive straight in with no introduction just tap
a few dots on the grid and press the play button. To take
advantage of the advanced features, however, youll need
to run through the tutorial. Everything is easy to get to grips

with, and you can very quickly create some catchy tunes
even if youre just experimenting and exploring the different
options on offer. The app is geared more towards electronic
sounds and structured compositions, but theres still plenty
of flexibility in terms of what you can create echo, flange,
overdrive and tremolo are some of the effects you can
overlay on top, for example, and you can layer up to four
different instruments on top of each other.
There are options to share your creations to SoundCloud
and social networks, but Beatwaves greatest strength is its
depth. You can fool around for a few minutes with it or take
an afternoon to plan out an audio masterpiece, and the app
will keep right up with you, particularly if you invest in the
Pro upgrade. Even if youve never made music before, youll
feel like a maestro after a few minutes with Beatwave.
The new Beatwave is better than ever, a treat for
musicians at all levels.
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Freemium | v2.0.1
http://bit.ly/beatwaveios
HOW TO...
Get started
with
Beatwave
01
Drum tracks
The bottom two
lines of the grid are
drums and percussion;
tap here to set a beat
02
Melodies
Then theres the
rest of the grid: the
higher the grid square,
the higher the sound.
03
Sounds
Draw notes
together along grid rows
to create a sustained
sound that lasts.
04
The layer menu

The thumbnails
in the top-right let you
layer four instruments
on top of each other.
05
Instruments
Tap on any
instrument name to
choose a different sound
style to be applied.
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FREE
WORLD OF TANKS BLITZ

Theres a fairly good chance youve
heard of World Of Tanks. Its that
free-to-play online game that puts
players into the drivers seat of
behemoth tanks and encourages you to blow
up everyone in sight. Its one of the biggest
games in the world, and so its no surprise that
developer Wargaming has taken the concept
and transferred it to mobile devices. What is
a surprise, however, is how solid and
enjoyable the experience of playing
World Of Tanks Blitz is.
World Of Tanks on
console and PC had
a tendency to seem
overcomplicated,
MOBILIZE FORCES IN THIS

DESKTOP ADAPTATION
but Wargaming has streamlined the entire

experience for mobile. The team size has been
reduced from 15 to seven, the eight maps are
smaller and denser than their PC counterparts,
and theres only three countries represented
across the games 90 tanks. World Of Tanks
Blitz has successfully captured the essence of
the original game; distilled what made it fun to
begin with and pumped that into rounds that
last no longer than eight minutes.
With these sorts of releases, theres always
a worry that play-to-win culture will dominate.
World Of Tanks Blitz approaches monetisation
smartly, ensuring that its only for those who
want a wider variety of options it doesnt
seem to give any immediate advantages.
This war
game will
blow you
away.
OiPad+ | iOS 7.0
| Freemium | V1.1.1
INSTAGRAM
UP YOUR SELFIE GAME WITH
INSTAGRAMS NEW TOOLS
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There are two types of Instagram

user. Theres the kind who sees it
as a network in its own right, and
then there are those who simply
use the filters to doctor their selfies before
uploading them elsewhere. Since Facebook
and Twitter added their own filters, this
second group has had less of a reason to use
Instagram. But this might be set to change.
Now, in addition to filters like Lo-Fi,
Walden and Nashville, you can control
the brightness, contrast, warmth,
saturation and sharpness of the image
using a 100-point slider. The great thing
about these new functions is that
you dont even need to be a proper
photographer to enjoy them; you can
simply watch the image change as
you use the slide controls, until you
find a setting that you really like.
The downside to this, of course,
is that it takes away much of the
simplicity that originally made
Instagram so appealing. You might
think youre happy with a picture,
but then when you upload it, you
may find yourself obsessing over
whether a tilt shift or additional
contrast are required to really bring your
http://bit.ly/wotbios
LEFT Wargaming has
already released 90
tanks, but we expect
more to come as DLC in
the future
LEFT
Instagrams
new editing
sliders let
you get
more precise
cappuccino to life. But if you can master the

balance between sepia-toned and psychedelic,
these new tools will encourage you to spend
more time on Instagram.
New photo-editing features in
Instagram 6.0 turn taking the
perfect snapshot into a science.
OiPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v6.0.3
http://bit.ly/instagios
OAndroid | Varies | Free | Varies
http://bit.ly/instaand
FREE
ADOBE SKETCH
LISTD
MARCOPOLO
OCEAN
For inspiration alone,

Adobe Sketch is
worth considering
because you do get
the opportunity to see the works
of fellow users and to admire what
can be done with this app. You will,
however, need some serious talent
to create distinctive sketches
because the tools on offer may
feel slightly limited for the average
sketcher. The interface and set up
do work well to produce a clean
and creative environment, but a
few extra features would help it
to work perfectly.
A well presented sketching app
with some minor limitations in
terms of tools.
We really can
appreciate the way
Listd attempts to help
you make new friends
by letting you chat photos youve
taken of nearby places with people
from that area - its like a hyperlocal Flickr. However, we struggled
to find other users outside of big
towns. We also like the simplistic
interface that keeps every
control and interaction to a
minimum, but we also admit to
struggling at first to understand
how it works. It works better the
more you use it, but it may take
too long for some to understand
this before they delete it.
A competent photo-sharing app
which is almost too simple to
work effectively.
This app is effectively

a place the object
game for young
children, but it is
one that attempts to inform
them about the oceans and the
creatures that live within them.
The narration is very friendly
and the background music adds
a playful tone, but together it all
works perfectly to create a place
for any child to relax and learn.
Even on a phone, the animations
are very clear and colourful.
An absorbing and
friendly app for
children and adults.
OiPad | iOS 7.0 | Free | v1.0.2
OiPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v2.0.1
STAY CHARGED
01 BATTERY DOCTOR
The thorough Battery Doctor

can help monitor your CPU and
memory usage, let you see your
battery status in real time and clean the
cache. It makes a note of every phone
charge for comparison.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v6.4

02 JUICE DEFENDER
BATTERY
SAVER
By allowing you to monitor your
CPU speed, Wi-Fi and mobile
data, Juice Defender lets you
shut off services you dont need in
order to preserve battery life. It has
many handy presets too.
+++++
O Android | Varies | Free | Varies
SLINGSHOT
TERM1NUS
WEBMD TRUSTED HEALTH

AND WELLNESS
INFORMATION
There is no denying
this is a shameless
attempt for Facebook
to get on Snapchats
self-destructing photo app gravy
train. Despite its mercantile
origins, Slingshot has been made
with care. The presentation
throughout is remarkable and
shows just how well Facebook is
performing in mobile design these
days. The twist on Snapchats
winning formula: you can sling
photos and videos to friends, but
they cannot view them until they
sling you something back. It could
be considered forced sharing, but
it works surprisingly well.
A novel method of sharing
photos and videos with friends
within a sublime interface.
For a free game,

TERM1NUS offers
impressive graphics
and a raft of
sensations that you may not
expect. It is very fast and as you
guide your ship through ever
more difficult tunnels, you really
do have to focus. The end result
is a thrilling ride that messes
with your mind, but over time it
does start to feel repetitive. If it
had more variety and a slower
pace in complex areas, it could
feel like a completely different
game. However, the lack of in-app
purchase was refreshing.
An intense and dizzying app that
suffers too much repetition.
In WebMD we have a
health app that offers
a myriad of features
including targets, step
tracking, a medicine database and
much more. The presentation is
excellent and the potential is huge,
with an excellent healthy recipes
feature being added in the latest
update that lets you share dishes
with friends. Sadly the syncing
features remains unreliable.
A complete health promotion
app with many features, but
with one minor problem.
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | Free | v1.0.2

OAndroid | OS 4.1 | Free | v1.0.2
OiPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.0

OiPhone+ | iOS 6.1 | Free | v5.1

OAndroid | OS 2.3 | Free | v3.5
03 GO BATTERY SAVER
&POWER
WIDGET
A popular app for Android, GO
Battery Saver tells you how
much power you would save
by turning off various unneeded
features. The widget keeps key
functions to hand.
+++++
04 BATTERY LIFE PRO

ALL-IN-1
No matter what mode you
switch into with this app, it will
estimate the amount of battery
power left. Easy to use, it logs your
phones charging times.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v1.4.3
05 BATTERY DEFENDER
1 TAP SAVER
If you want an app to just get
on with things, then this app
will automatically enable the
battery-saving features such as turning
off Wi-Fi at night. It gives battery
percentages in the notification bar.
+++++
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ENTERTAINMENT
SAY IT WITH EMOJI

GET YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS WITHOUT WORDS
USING THESE EMOTICON COLLECTIONS
TEXT N TEASE
ADULTICONS
This app is rated as

suitable for anyone over
18 and does include
some rather risqu images. Most
of those are unlikely to offend
anyone, however, and they
make up the minority of
emoticons you can choose from.
Whatever kind of message
youre in the mood to send,
though, you can share it using
instant messaging, email, and
social networks. Discount price
makes it good value for money.
Harmless fun for flirting with
adult friends by text.
Like Text N Tease, this

app offers adult
emoticons for messages
intended for mature recipients.
One section is themed on
recreational drugs but otherwise
there is little that is lewd or
overtly suggestive. The
collection consists largely of
colourfully drawn faces and the
biggest criticism of these is that
they have to be pasted into
messages one at a time.
This collection isnt for kids
but its not as mature as the
title might suggest.
O iPhone | iOS 5.0 | 0.69/$0.99

O Android | OS 2.2 | 0.60/$0.99
O iPhone | iOS 5.0 | 1.49/$1.99

O Android | OS 2.2 |1.20/$1.99
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EMOJI
EMOTICONS
ART
If it is both quantity and
quality of emojis youre
looking for, this app will
serve your needs. It includes
over 700 individual emoticons,
preset artistic combinations in
11 categories, fancy fonts and
an emoji word maker. With so
much content, its a blessing
that the app also has
intelligently designed menus.
If you cant find anything
his collection,
must have the
wrong message.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | 1.49/$1.99
TALKING EMOJI
EMOJIWithANIMATED
PRO
this app you can
This app combines an

emoji keyboard that lets
you add the usual range
of emoticons to text and social
media messages with a feature
that enables you to record your
own voice and have it spoken
back to your messages recipient
in a squeaky voice. Most
emoticons have to be unlocked
with an in-app purchase but
they should entertain the
younger texters out there.
When theyre not making up
messages, these emojis can
speak for themselves.
easily create animated

emojis by combining text
or emoticons from the included
keyboard set. If you create an
online user account, you can
then share your creations with
other users and view their
animations. Its surprising what
can be created with a little
imagination thanks to this large
selection of emoticons.
An easy and creative means
of making picture
messaging
more personal.
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | 0.69/$0.99

O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0

| 0.69/$0.99
ENTERTAINMENT
ABOVE The social media section

is again just a duplication of
existing web content.
LEFT Several videos are included,

but youll find most of them on
YouTube regardless.
BERNHOFT ISLANDER
BELOW The lyrics and thank you

section add to the album sleeve
notes feel.
THE ALBUM SLEEVE UPDATED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

PROS/CONS
V Some interesting
ideas here, including

the option to remix
a track
V High-quality music
tracks are a welcome
inclusion for
audiophiles
W Many of the apps
sections lack any real
depth to them
W Doesnt play nicely
with other music
apps on your iPhone
or iPad
If youre of a certain age, youll know that

downloading a handful of MP3s to your hard
drive or clicking a link in Spotify isnt quite the
same as opening up a CD or vinyl album, and
this is Jarle Bernhofts attempt to bring back the true voice
of the artist to the album-making process. The Islander app
is essentially his new Islander album, wrapped up with a pile
of extra features and add-ons that flatter to deceive.
Theres some very average fare here the obligatory
merchandise links and photo galleries are pretty ho-hum
but the 8-track mixing console and loop station are more
interesting. Unfortunately theres only one track you can
remix, and the loop station ends up being pretty limited too
once you dig into it. On the plus side, the software design
and interface is polished throughout, and everything flows
together in a nicely done carousel front-end.
Its a similar story with the Inside Islander section
(a lukewarm attempt at digital sleeve notes) and the
360-degree video, which are both diverting but only for
a few minutes. You do get the album in high-quality 48k
24-bit HD audio (hence the hefty 1.48GB download size),
which is certainly welcome, even if you are going to have to
upgrade your speakers or headphones to notice. The trouble
is, youre going to have to break out of Rdio or iTunes every
time you want a little dash of Bernhoft, which isnt ideal.
Overall, the app doesnt really fulfil its potential it feels

a little half-baked throughout but as you get the entire
album as well its difficult to complain too much (buying
standard quality MP3s alone would cost you about half the
price). Its a shame the extras dont have more meat to them,
but wed like to see more artists going down this road in
the future. More exclusive content and more tracks to play
around with and wed really be interested.
Some decent ideas here, and the high-quality audio is
to be applauded, but its largely disappointing.
OiPad+ | iOS 6.0 | 13.99/$19.99 | v1.1
http://bit.ly/bernhofislios
SHOWCASE
The best
and worst
extras in
Bernhoft
Islander
01
The Studio
Theres one track to
remix, which can be fun
you can even add your
own vocals on top.
02
Loop Station
The chance to
create your own tune
is interesting, for about
four or five minutes.
03
The album
Having high-quality
audio is a plus, and it
continues to play while
youre in other apps.
04
Merchandise
Perhaps I do want
a Bernhoft T-shirt but
surely its easier just to
order one on the web?
05
Photo gallery
The photo gallery
section isnt particularly
inspiring or well put
together either.
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ENTERTAINMENT
TRAP STUDIO
THE EASY WAY TO CREATE AND SHARE MULTI-TRACK MUSIC

For anyone who has ever lusted
over the possibility of laying
down tracks in their bedroom
and becoming an overnight music
sensation, then apps like Trap Studio are a
great gateway for understanding the principles
that go into making hits.
Priced at a very reasonable 0.69/$0.99

(currently discounted), the app allows
wannabe-music producers to create, record
and share Trap music; a gritty fusion of dubstep
and hip-hop. Fans of the genre can layer tracks
using a variety of drum, bass, synth and SFX
samples as well as create their own additions
Theres a lot of potential here; its easy to understand

and its certainly great fun to use
ABOVE Music-making fans can use the in-app synthesiser to create their own original samples
SEAMUS HEANEY: FI
ABOVE The affordable app caters for all levels

using the in-app synthesiser. Whats more
theres a whole host of onboard wizardry to
perfect the tracks such as: splitting, trimming,
looping, fading, duplicating as well as being able
to import samples from your iTunes collection.
Theres a lot of potential here; its easy to
understand and its certainly great fun to use,
but currently in its debut version the app can
be a little glitchy and it isnt the most intuitive
of its kind on the market.
At this point in time the app is a fantastic
tool of entertainment, particularly for the
musically-minded or a Trap-enthusiast, but as
far as actual hit-making goes the app may need
a little progressing for anyone to achieve fame
and fortune from using it.
Trap Studio is an enjoyment rather than
career-focused app for laying down hiphop-come-dubstep tracks.
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | 0.69/$0.99 | v1.0
http://bit.ly/trapstudios
CLASSIC FABLE STORIES BROUGHT TO LIFE

Whether you have a love of
literature or have a child who loves
animation, the Seamus Heaney:
Five Fables app is sure to become a
fond favourite for all the family.
The app presents Seamus Heaneys (Irish
poet, Noble Prize winner of literature and most
likely author of a fair amount of poetry you
studied at GSCE English) adaptation of Aesops
Fables by 15th Century Scottish poet Robert
Henryson. The well-known and much-loved
tales, such as The Two Mice and The Mouse
and the Lion, have been enchantingly animated
for all ages to enjoy. Comedian

Billy Connolly lends a narration in
English, while medieval expert Ian
Johnson offers a rendition in the
original Scottish, allowing users to
seamless switch between the two.
As well as the charming stories,
owners of the app can watch
videos of leading academics
including the creator himself, read
the original and translated text,
and study the supplied academic
notes to help to add context.
What makes this app particularly
poignant is Five Fables (originally broadcast on
the BBC) was one of Heaneys last endeavours
before his death in 2013. As five animated tales
the price could be considered rather steep,
but when you consider all the bonus material
included, any fan of the written word is sure to
get their moneys worth.
Entertainment meets education
in this heart-warming, story-led
animation app
ABOVE The five fables appear in this

colourful grid layout
OiPad | iOS 7.0 | 7.99/$11.99 | v1.0.0

http://bit.ly/fivefablesios
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ABOVE Users can read Seamus Heaneys

translation alongside Henrysons original
ENTERTAINMENT
QUU
Quu looks like an

app that is perfectly
suited to any serious
music fan who plays
music when travelling. The Last.
fm integration is very useful and
brings tour information, artist
details and histories plus a UI that
is sublime to look at. The extra
information is nice to have and
the minimalism is a treat on the
eyes, but the reality is that it can
be difficult to control. An example
of design that concentrates on the
visuals far too much.
The minimalism works in this
music app, but at the expense
of playback control.
OiPhone | iOS 7.1 |
1.49/$1.99 | v1.2
TOCA TOWN
Many games for

children have set
mechanisms which
they can play within,
but in Toca Town we have a game
that offers a free world to explore.
Children can move the characters
and give them objects to play with,
and move from location to location
instantly. It is incredibly flexible
and will teach them a lot about
dealing with people as well.
A splendidly cute
world for young
children to explore.
OiPad+ | iOS 5.0 |
1.99/$2.99 | v1.1
OAndroid | OS 4.0.3 |
1.99/$2.99 | v1.0
MILOGENERATOR
If you are a huge fan

of the pop-punk band
Descendents then this
app may have a place
on your phone, but for everyone
else it will be hard to understand
what the point is. You use different
facial parts and bodies to create
your own Milo which you can then
share. If we are honest, even diehard fans may struggle to find
more than a tiny bit of fun in this
app because it is incredibly short
on depth and any longevity at all. It
needs much more.
Descendents fans may get
some fun from this app, but we
are far from convinced.
PLAY THE PIANO
01 PLAY
THE PIANO
It may look like a very gaudy
piano but it is brilliant for
learning how to play. You hit the
keys as the notes fall and it has a
staggering 100 songs built in.
+++++
OiPhone+ | iOS 6.1 |

0.69/$0.99 | v1.1
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0

| 1.49/$1.99 | v1.4.457
02 NOTA
FOR iPAD
By tinkering with the piano
keyboard, you get to see the
corresponding notes. The idea is
that you become more familiar with
reading music. It will test you on your
knowledge to boost learning.
+++++
O iPad | iOS 4.0 | 1.99/$2.99 | v1.18
THE IMPOSSIBLE
QUIZ!
GODFREY
We cannot criticise
the questions in
The Impossible Quiz!
at all because they
are extremely clever. When you
fail to answer correctly, take a
moment to think hard and it will
become clear. Its very addictive
and great fun, but there are some
bizarre design misses included.
The interface is landscape, but
messages pop up in portrait and
it does not take advantage of the
larger screen sizes in new phones.
Its a case of very good alongside
some small annoyances.
A selection of very clever
questions housed in a almost
unusable interface.
Godfrey is an
excellent storybook
for children that has
an interesting story
running in every page. Add to this
graphics that verge on the quality
we expect in comics and it comes
together as very good value. It
would be nice to see the story
lengthened because it ended too
quickly, but the sheer quality of
the presentation is hard to argue
with. The card game and narration
do add even more benefits.
A visually pleasing childrens
story with a great storyline
running throughout.

0.69/$0.99 | v1.50
OiPad+ | iOS 4.3 |

0.69/$0.99 | v1.0
SAGO MINI
SPACE EXPLORER
This app offers a

glimpse of what
childrens titles will
be able to do in the
future, but it is doing it now. Very
young children get to control
Harvey the dog as he meanders
through space and meets other
characters while interacting with
objects that are lying around. The
sounds and graphics are spot on
and it is a joy to use and watch.
Kids will love this! Parents get
downloading now.
An immersive and
brilliant virtual toy
for younger children.
OiPad+ | iOS 5.0 |
1.99/$2.99 | v1.0
OAndroid (Kindle Fire only) |
OS 4.0 | 1.74/$2.99 | v1.0
03 iGRAND PIANO
FOR IPAD
For audio quality, iGrand Piano
for iPad is magnificent but youll
have to be serious if you want
to splash the cash. It has low-latency
response, which feels very real.
+++++
O iPad | iOS 5.1

| 13.99/$19.99 | v1.1.1
04 MUSICAL
PRO
A great piano and learning app
for Android, this comes with 20
songs, a scrolling grand piano
and the ability to export tunes you
create as MIDI or a ringtone.
+++++
O Android | OS 2.1
| 2.63/$3.99 | 6.0.7
05 BETTER EARS
FOR iPAD
Another piano-learning app,
Better Ears ensures you are
more musically aware of tempos
and intervals in order to enhance your
overall piano-playing ability. Its a little
expensive, though.
+++++
O iPad | iOS 5.0

| 10.49/$14.99 | v2.0.1
29
EVERYDAY
GET READY TO GO
BACK TO SCHOOL
APPS THAT EVERY STUDENT SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR BACKPACK
BACK TO SCHOOL
SHOPPING
LIST
This app lists a range of
items students might
need when they return
to the classroom. The attractive,
well-organised interface divides
items into relevant categories
by academic level. You can also
add items that arent listed and
compile a shopping list. Together
these features make it easy to
ensure you or your child are well
equipped for a new term.
The best guide to
what to buy when
shops stock up on
back-to-school stuff.
1.99/$2.99
0.69/$0.99
30
iSTUDIEZ PRO
This application will help

students keep up with
busy academic and
recreational schedules. It
includes reminders for the
current day, an eye-catching
colour-coded calendar, an
assignment tracker that can be
ordered by date or course and a
class planner that can be
decorated with attractive icons.
Once entered, this information
can be backed up online by
registering for an account. This
app has won plenty of awards in
the past and its easy to see
why. Well recommended.
Cool features and design will
mean you have no excuse for
being late for class.
1.99/$2.99
POWERONE
SCIENTIFIC
CALCULATOR
Mobile devices come
BRAINPOP UK
FEATURED
MOVIE
This colourful app is a
DOCUMENTS
TO GO
PREMIUM
Among the advantages
with a calculator app

pre-loaded but not one
as comprehensive as this tool. It
can do algebraic and reverse
Polish Notation calculations,
graphing (iOS only), conversions
and a range of statistical tests. It
also saves previous calculations
and lets you create customised
templates own functions.
This powerhouse
adds up to an
essential app for
mathematicians.
great source of
entertaining general
knowledge for young students.
It includes a limited selection
of short animated movies for
free but many more are
accessible with a subscription.
The material covers all the
standard topics. A paid account
also opens up instructional
guides on reading, writing,
biography, history and science.
Impressive use of
animation should
help young kids
get excited.
of this costly but

versatile office suite app
are compatibility with current
and older versions of Microsoft
Office and support for several
cloud storage providers. The
word processor is particularly
well designed, making it easy to
write up assignments on the bus
at the last minute. A cheaper
version without cloud support is
also available.
Youll give this app full marks
if you need to
edit homework on
the move.

2.99/$4.99
3.01/$4.99

Freemium
Freemium

11.99/$16.99
O Android | Varies |
8.98/$14.99
EVERYDAY
ABOVE Adding a Spotmark is easy and

is effectively a four-tap process.
ABOVE There is a night mode that is

much easier on the eye in dimmer light.
SPOTMARK
X MARKING THE SPOT? THATS JUST SO LAST CENTURY

PROS/CONS
V Marking spots is very
easy and can be done

in seconds
V The distance and
location of spots is
incredibly clear
W The distance could
change at times
despite being still
W If you use maps, it
takes you out of the
Spotmark app
Spotmark is a navigation tool that wants to

reduce your reliance on maps. It figures that
maps can be too prescribed and, in the majority
of cases, you need only be pointed in the right
direction in order to get to where you need to be. As long
as you have a series of landmarks, you can not only avoid
getting lost but have a mini-adventure along the way.
It works by letting you mark various spots. This could be
your car, a campsite, a place of interest or whatever else
indicates a specific location. You name the spot that you are
currently at, lend it an icon (there are six to choose from)
and tap Done. If you need to go back to that place, you just
find it in the list of spotmarks and it will tell you the direction
and the distance you are away from it in metres.
Handily, it does not need a data connection, which is
brilliant if you are abroad. And while it does have a map
facility throwing you out of the app and into the hands
of Apple Maps the idea is that the direction pointer and
distance should be more than enough. Why follow a set
route, it asks, when you can find your own way there and
potentially spot something of interest.
Unfortunately, the distance displayed on the screen
can, at times, vary for no apparent reason. We marked the
location of our car, for instance, took the phone to a coffee
shop and sat it on the table. The distance went down to
zero at one point, then changed to 23, then went to 17
even though we had not moved. It also seemed to point in
the wrong direction. In most cases it was accurate, though.
Certainly as we walked around it configured itself.
There are some neat additional features. You can view
the screen in night mode, making the screen grey instead of
white. You can also share locations via Mail or Message and
you can copy it for pasting elsewhere.
A well-designed and simple spot-marking navigation
tool that can take you off the beaten track.
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | 0.69/$0.99 | v1.0
http://bit.ly/spotmarkios
HOW TO
Set markers
when you are
out and about
01
Add Spotmark
Press the + in the
top-right of the direction
screen and then choose
from one of six icons.
02
Add a name
Whether you
choose location, a place
to stay or a vehicle you
must name the spot.
03
See direction
As you walk you
will see the direction of
where youve come from
and how far away it is.
04
Share location
Tap the Share
button and share the
location with others via
Mail, SMS or copy it.
05
See a map
It goes against
the ethos of Spotmark
but you can see your
location on a map.
31
EVERYDAY
PAPERBAG
ABOVE Add groceries to your list and it will

automatically detect amounts and units
LEFT Set
reminders
so that
you dont
forget your
shopping
bags
MAKE GROCERY SHOPPING

LESS OF A CHORE
Whether youre a student doing

your own food shopping for the
first time, or a harassed parent
buying enough fruit and veg
to feed the five thousand, one experience
is universal: the horror of forgetting your
shopping list. You can spot these people in
the supermarket from afar; wandering from
aisle to aisle with a basket full of frivolous
confectionary and an expression of growing
frustration as they try to remember what it
was they actually wanted.
Paperbag is an incredibly simple way to
keep on top of multiple shopping lists. Say, for
example, you want to cook a meal or make a
batch of cocktails with a very specific list of
ingredients; you can create a special list just
for these items, and Paperbag will remember
exactly what you bought, ready for the next
time you need it. You can even include exact
quantities, and scratch each item off with a
simple swipe gesture as you make your way
around the dreaded shop.
Paperbag also helps you do your bit for the
BRAINPOP UK
environment, by setting a reminder for each

list so you wont forget your reusable shopping
bags. Remembering to bring your shopping bag
for life has never been cooler.
A simple but effective app that
ensures youll never leave the
supermarket without toilet
paper again.
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0 | 0.69/$0.99 | v1.0.0
http://bit.ly/paperbagios
A UNIQUE AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING

EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE
This app offers many unique

features and uses logical tools
to teach children about different
topics. From science to maths to
the arts, the range of content is broad, but it
is in the presentation that it truly shines. You
get to watch a new animated movie every

day that includes many interesting facts, and
when you have finished, you can take a quiz to
see how much of the information was taken
in. The ability to view all of the movies at any
time is also available via a reasonable monthly
subscription for parents, or through a special
rate for school that makes the app accessible to
students in the classroom and at home. Add to
this a set of questions that are incredibly well
designed and a high level of care and attention
throughout, and we have an absorbing and fun
app that offers a huge amount of longevity.
There are many ways to teach children, but the
combination of humour, visuals and carefully
considered factual information in BrainPOP
UK Featured Movie come together to create
an experience that takes away all of the fear
of learning instantly. When learning is fun, it is
likely to be more beneficial and here we have an
app that offers benefits to anyone who uses it.
A compelling and enjoyable way
to teach children, and adults,
new facts in many topics.
OiOS 5.0 | iOS 5.0 | Freemium | v3.0.2

http://bit.ly/brainpopukios
ABOVE The quiz questions are well OAndroid | OS 2.2 | Freemium | v1.0.1
http://bit.ly/brainpopukand
thought out and educational.
32
EVERYDAY
LENKA
PILLOW: SMART
SLEEP CYCLE
JUICES
Lenka is designed
to produce artistic
photos in an interface
that presents as few
barriers as possible. We commend
the interface and the way it
works, but admit to struggling to
capture photos that stand out in
comparison to other offerings, and
indeed the default iPhone camera
app. We feel that the results could
be edited in to any photo and thus
are left with limited choices here.
The hand-picked filters dont quite
lift it above the competition.
A simplistic photo app that
struggles to produce quality
images every time.
Pillow is one of a
number of sleep
recording apps,
but the feature set
included here is phenomenal.
With sleep tracking and the ability
to provide an optimal wake up
time we are off to a good start,
but the list continues. Powernap
modes, sleep aid melodies,
synchronisation, history tracking
and so much more come together
to offer all that you need. Once
you understand how to place your
phone in your bed, you can track
every detail.
You should never
underestimate the
importance of sleep.
Making tasty
smoothies is not as
easy as you may think
because getting the
balance right for each ingredient is
crucial. Juices includes more than
400 recipes and fully explains
how to make each smoothie with
full ingredients listings and some
exceptional photography. You can
even check the energy, immunity
and digestion of each recipe and
see if any work well for particular
ailments. You can then create
schedules to help you get healthier.
In a fiercely competitive area,
Juices stands up and offers
many tasty recipes.
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 |

1.99/$2.99 | v1.0.1
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 |

1.99/$2.99 | v1.1

1.49/$1.99 | v1.0
GET THE WEATHER
01 WEATHER HD
Featuring beautiful videos,

Weather HD is preferable to
looking out of the window. The
3D weather maps show cloud cover and
heat and you can see the weather in
multiple places.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0

| 1.99/$2.99 | v2.6.2
O Android | Varies
| 0.63/$0.99 | Varies
02 WEATHER+
Weather+ visualises the
weather, gives lots of fine detail
and breaks down reports into
three-hour chunks for a duration of five
days. It comes with a world clock too.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0

| 1.99/$2.99 | v2.50
SNORRT!
AIRPANO
TRAVEL BOOK
03 RADARSCOPE
Aimed at meteorologists and
Snorrt! is highly
unusual and could be
described by some
as taking advantage
of those who snore, but if used
responsibly there are some
real benefits here. You can view
videos of other people snoring
and record your own to show
your partner or, if you are feeling
wicked, share with other users
of the application. The main
feature though is the ability to
analyse the snore using various
methods, which could potentially
help to indicate a medical problem.
Unusual, but useful if youre a
noisy sleeper.
A quirky app that offers some
fun and potential education for
loud snorers.
The AirPano Travel

Book is quite brilliant
because it will take
you around the
world to many beautiful locations
and let you explore them in the
most immersive of ways. The
panoramas are genuine 360 aerial
shots that you can manipulate by
swiping in any direction. It feels as
if you are flying over each location
and we struggled to put the app
down once we started. It is a work
of art throughout. Stunning.
A breathtaking
app that amazes
and surprises.
Pictorian has one aim

and that is to help
you to separate the
photos you like the
most from your main Camera Roll.
When you copy an image from any
other app, simply open Pictorian
and it will offer to import it. Each
photo will then be displayed in a
visually impressive way with the
ability to tap any photo to view it
full screen, at which point you can
then share it or add a description.
With some more features it could
be a near perfect photo app.
A pleasing way to separate your
favourite and special photos
from the rest.
OiPhone | iOS 5.0 |

1.49/$1.99 | v1.0
OiPad | iOS 6.1 |

1.99/$2.99 | v1.0
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 |

0.99/$1.99 | v1.0.0
PICTORIAN
weather enthusiasts,
RadarScope has high-level data
so you can view information about
tornados, thunderstorms and other
natural happenings.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.1

| 6.99/$9.99 | v2.2.1
| 6.26/$9.99 | v2.2.4
04 CELSIUS WEATHER
& TEMPERATURE
This apps puts the temperature
on its own icon, giving you an
at-a-glance guide to whether
its too hot or cold. The temperature
also appears on the lockscreen and in
the Notification Center.
+++++
O iPhone | iOS 6.0

| 0.69/$0/99 | v2.11
05 DARK
SKY
The app has been simplified and
lost some of its accuracy in the
process, but it can still forecast
the weather minute-by-minute given
you adequate warning of a downpour.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0

| 2.49/3.99 | v4.1.2
33
WORK
TINKER
SCHEDULE AND KEEP TRACK OF ANY SHORT-TERM PRODUCTIVITY TASKS

PROS/CONS
V A simple interface
makes inputting
time efficient
V You get notified of
when goals should
have been achieved
W The colour-scheme
wont be to
everyones taste
W Some may want
a greater number
of features
When you set up a list of reminders, its easy to

plough through them, ticking items off the list
to great satisfaction. One problem with this,
though, is running out of time. Some tasks can
be more absorbing than others and it can knock you off
schedule. But what if you could set a limit for each task and
focus your energy and mind that bit more?
Tinker - Tweak Your Productivity is the solution to this
problem. With an emphasis on duration-based goals, you
simply pinch the screen to create a goal and fill in the small
amount of required detail. The app presents you with a
countdown clock showing how much time you have left to
complete the task. Although you can pause each goal with a
single tap or double-tap to edit, by letting it run and sticking
to the time allowed, you should be able to achieve your aims
that bit faster, boosting productivity in the process.
Tasks can be scheduled for the future and it gives you
a countdown to when these are due to start. When your
time is up, a notification is sent to your phone and the goal
is removed. Goals can also be removed manually and this
is great if you find you have finished a task ahead of time.
By keeping everything so simple, Tinker ensures you dont
ABOVE The instructions within

Tinker are clear and you will soon
get going with it
waste time filling in forms and organising tasks and that

makes it such a treat to use.
You can set as many duration goals as you like, with each
task being anything from one minute in length to 24 hours.
It is easy to be exact too, since the increments are minuteby-minute. Pull down on the screen and you can turn off
sounds and even allow Tinker to pause a task by covering
the screen. The tasks can be seen by swiping up and down
the screen. Its all so simple.
If there is any criticism, it would have to be the colour
scheme. Although the black screen is sleek and minimalist
with a few splashes of colours to denote the passing
of time it would be nice in future updates to be able to
customise it.
Tinker is a single-minded, distraction-free
app that helps make you efficient.
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | 0.69/$0.99 | v1.1.1
http://bit.ly/tinkerios
ABOVE You can customise Tinker

to silence alerts and change the
gesture for pausing tasks
HOW TO
Stay more
productive
by setting
specific timers
34
01
Begin task
Pinch out on the
screen to start a new
goal. A circle will appear
before fixing into place.
02
Fill in task
Now fill in the
details, giving it a
descriptive title using
the iPhone keyboard.
03
Select time
Tap on the button
that says Now and use
the slider to indicate
when it should start.
04
Select duration
Now indicate
exactly how long the
task needs to last for,
again using the sliders.
05
Get cracking
Now the goal is
underway, you can see
exactly how long you
have until deadline.
WORK
THE CONVERTED
REQUIRES LEARNING CURVE BEFORE YOURE CONVERTED
SCANBOT
Conversion tools are not sexy.

Theyre functional and they serve
a quick purpose. At least, thats
what we thought until we used
The Converted by Ideon. Although it can take
a few minutes to get your head around the
refreshing way the app approaches conversion,
users are helped by a great guided tour. You
soon realise the main action takes place on a
conversion line that runs from top to bottom
on the screen and that there is no keyboard
entry whatsoever.
Instead, you slide up and down the line
finding the figure you wish to convert from. By
moving your finger out towards the edges of
the screen, you can get greater precision but,
in all cases, the converted result is instantly
displayed. It is a rather fluid non-cumbersome
process that can be performed one-handed.
Each category lets you select what you wish to
convert, giving you a wealth of options.
And yet having to swipe to access the

different units can be annoying. There will be
users who want to just tap a number in and see
the result too without having to swipe around.
There is a sense that this app is a gimmick and
that, for both light and heavy users, manual
input is always the best way.
A clever, unique approach to currency
conversion that will either enthrall or repel
you. Its the Marmite of mobile applications.
LEFT The central line shows you the two

different units you are comparing
OiPhone | iOS 6.0 | 1.99/$2.99 | v1.0.3

http://bit.ly/conideonios
ABOVE You can

choose which units
you wish to use
ABOVE There is a
guide to see exactly
what you need to do
It is a rather fluid non-cumbersome process that can be

performed one-handed
SCAN YOUR EYES OVER THIS USER-FRIENDLY MOBILE SCANNER

Scanner apps for mobile devices
are nothing new but they can be
fiddly to use. Using your phone
to take a shot of an A4 sheet in
paper in most instances can lead to a many
retakes. This is still the case with Scanbot,
especially since it doesnt straighten scans like
rival CamScanner. But, given that it puts speed
at the heart of its operation, the process of
getting a good shot was made far easier. To
get going, you press a large + button to access
the camera. You can make use of the flash and

decide if you want to scan multiple pages. Then
you just snap away using the camera shutter
icon. Once a scan has been made, you can apply
colour, grey and black and white filters, use
the crop tool to fine-tune the scan and rotate
the image. The resulting scans are of brilliant
quality and the app creates PDFs and JPGs that
are 200dpi and higher.
Each scan is then saved. You can then send
them to all of the major cloud services. You
can also add a signature, email or attach them
to SMS, open them in iBooks or Adobe Reader.
With automatic uploads and the ability to save
JPGs to the camera roll, Scanbot is versatile. Add
more tools and it will become much-loved.
Scanbot is a quality mobile scanner
which, given greater user controls,
could seize the market.
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | 1.49/$1.99 | v2.0.4
http://bit.ly/scanbotios
OAndroid | OS 4.0.3 | 1.42/$1.99 | v2.0.0-12
http://bit.ly/scanbotand
ABOVE Scanbot
can detect the edges
of a document
ABOVE With
cropping tools, you
can get in really close
RIGHT The editing tools allow for signatures

and notes to be placed within the documents
35
WORK
TRACK TIME
01 TIMESHEET
A clean and intuitive timetracking app that lets you title
and tag your tasks. Use a
stopwatch to time how long tasks take
or schedule them for later.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 7.0

| 1.49/$1.99 | v1.1.0
02 HOURSTRACKER HD
With a battery-saving feature,

HoursTracker HD keeps track of
time without running in the
background. This iPad app will also
calculate your earnings and let you
retrospectively start a clock.
LOOKUP: AN
ELEGANT
DICTIONARY
Checking the meaning

of any word can be
undertaken through
the internet fairly
quickly, but there will be occasions
when a bespoke solution that
works in an instant is a more
suitable tool for the job. LookUp
could well be that tool because all
you need to do is type the word
and the full meaning will appear.
Links to Wikipedia are included
and at no point does any feature
trip over the others.
Sometimes you just need
an accurate and convenient
dictionary. This could be it.
OiPhone | iOS 7.0
| 1.99/$2.99 | v1.0.2
GLASSBOARD
PRIVATE CHAT LLUMINO
Glassboard - Private
Chat fulfils its main
aim of providing a
messaging service
that groups and businesses can
use to communicate privately, but
we were left feeling a little cold by
the user interface and the
overall experience. You can share
images, videos and files with your
own groups, which works as
it should, but the entire setup
needs much more personality and
depth to thrive.
A private messenger that
works well, but it lacks a
broad scope of features.
OiPhone | iOS 7.0
| 0.69/$0.99 | v3.0.2
OAndroid | OS 4.0
| Free | v2.7.1
If you need a
calculator that can
keep a lengthy history
of all of your recent
calculations and which has a cool
and simple UI, Llumino could be
the one. Throw in a selection
of customisable themes that
never dominate the experience
and some subtle button effects,
and you end up with a likeable
calculator. It is quick to use, offers
just the features you need and
will prove to be a very reliable
workhorse in the future.
Less can be more in the world
of calculations providing the
basics are covered.
OiPhone | iOS 6.0
| 1.49/$1.99 | v1.1.4
+++++
O iPad | iOS 4.2 | 1.49/$1.99 | v1.8

O Android | OS 4.0
| $4.19/$6.99 | v2.5
03 HOURS
KEEPER PRO
Produce weekly and monthly
timesheets with ease and see
exactly how much you are
earning for each period. This app also
generates PDF invoices and it exports in
the CSV file format.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0

| 4.99/$6.99 | v2.4
O Android | OS 3.0
| 2.39/$3.99 | v1.2
04 ETERNITY
TIME LOG
It may be on the expensive side
but Eternity Time Log is a
comprehensive offering that
allows for multiple timers, colour coding
and editable daily logs that can be
exported to Excel.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0

| 9.99/$13.99 | v2.3.2
05 TIMESHEET
PRO
This app will automatically
calculate each days pay and it
will create invoices too. As well
as passcode protecting your data it will
safely back it up. It also works with
multiple currency.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 4.3

| 1.49/$1.99 | v2.0
36
SUMHOLD
It is incredibly difficult
to change a tool as
embedded in our
culture as the humble
calculator, but Sumhold does this
and somehow makes the new
way of working feel completely
natural. When you have completed
a calculation and want to save the
number, simple swipe it down and
it will be shown to use in your next
calculation. The more you use it
the more convenient it gets. Why
has nobody thought of this idea
before now? It works brilliantly.
A brilliant take
on the traditional
calculator.
OiPhone | iOS 6.0
| 0.69/$0.99 | v1.0
UK POSTAGE
CALCULATOR
It is not easy to
calculate postage
costs because
there are so many
variances such as parcel size,
destination and the type of service
you want to use. With this app,
however, you can see exact pricing
just by tapping a few onscreen
buttons. Its useful for home use,
but is potentially a must-have
solution in businesses that send
lots of letters and parcels and a
daily basis.
For home or work, this app
will save you a lot of time
calculating postage.
OiPhone | iOS 5.1
| 1.99/$2.99 | v2.0.1
OAndroid | OS 2.2
| 1.99/$3.31 | v2.0.1
WRITE FOR iPAD
Write for iPad is

packed with advanced
features, but
somehow manages
to hide all of this complexity in an
app that feels destined for the
iPad form factor. The keyboard
includes a magic cursor for quicker
navigating and there is also rich
markdown editing support. Add to
this a seamless synchronisation
system, image support and
an interface that feels like the
calmest word processor in the
world and we have a winner. A
superb writing tool.
Complexity meets
simple elegance in
this writing app.
OiPad | iOS 7.0
| 1.49/$1.99 | v2.6.1
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GAMES
FAST REACTION GAMES

MOBILE GAMES THAT WILL TEST YOUR REFLEXES TO THE MAX
SKYLANDERS
CLOUD PATROL
TAPDOT
The concept of this
IMPOSSIBLE
FLIGHT
SUPERIn thisHEXAGON
No roundup of fast
game you control
In this mobile spin-off

from the Activision toy/
game combo you use
your airship cannon to shoot
down trolls before they can lob
guns and bombs at you.
Ostensibly you play one of the
titular heroes but your character
is effectively static. The first
few rounds are easy but you
have to tap faster as the
number of armed trolls rises.
More fun than you might
imagine from a franchise
largely aimed at youngsters.
addictive game is
simplicity itself: the
screen shows a series of dots in
quick succession and you have
to tap the right combination of
colours and shapes as quickly as
possible to succeed. It has a
polished user interface to
explore, Easy, Hard and Insane
levels and Game Center
integration on iOS so you can
show off your speed.
Easy to play but
hard to beat, this
will have you
seeing spots.
a triangle trapped at
the centre of a series of
ever-contracting hexagons. The
objective is to avoid getting
crushed by moving the triangle
left or right through gaps in the
sides of the relentless
geometrical shapes. The levels
start at hard and get harder,
which is appropriate because
you need lightning reflexes.
Infuriatingly challenging
but it could use an obvious
way to pause a game that
youve already started.
reaction games would

be complete without
mentioning Flappy Bird. This
clone is available on both iOS
and Android and has cuter,
higher resolution graphics than
the original. The objective is
identical, though: you have to
tap quickly at exactly the right
times to guide a little bird
through small gaps in an endless
series of brick walls.
The title says it all but youll
be unable to resist trying to
prove otherwise.
craft down the sides of a

wireframe tunnel and
avoid crashing into walls that
suddenly appear along the way.
You manoeuvre through gaps by
tapping the screen but you
must be fast even on the
easiest level. A neat touch is
the ability to record your race
attempts and post them online
for others to marvel at.
Makes Lukes last run at the
Death Star in Star
Wars look like
childs play.
O iPad+ | iOS 5.1 | 1.49/$1.99

O Android | OS 2.3.3 |
1.22/$1.99

0.69/$0.99

1.99/$2.99
1.99/$2.99

0.69/$0.99
0.59/$0.99

0.69/$0.99
0.73/$0.99
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BEATInDRIFT
this game you guide a
GAMES
LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES:

UNIVERSE IN PERIL
A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF HOW NOT TO

PORT A CONSOLE GAME TO TABLETS
PROS/CONS
V Family-friendly and
largely designed
for children
V Excellent fan
service and hidden
references to spot
W Awful controls that
dont work on either
the X- or Y-axis
W Watered down with
IAPs that undermine
the whole experience
The LEGO Marvel Super Heroes game (minus

the Universe in Peril suffix) released to critical
and commercial success last winter; operating
around a New York hub world in between
missions, players could do anything they wanted during
non-story gameplay. The corridor-led level design was
broken up in the hub, allowing the player to be anarchic and
free, wreaking havoc on New Yorks docile inhabitants as
your favourite heroes or heroines.
Unfortunately, the iOS and handheld console ports of
the game took this vital facet of the game away, leaving the
player with a slew of linear, repetitive missions that dont
bring anything new to what LEGO Lord of the Rings was
doing on iOS years ago. The option to play as any of the
Marvel heroes youd recognise from the cinematic universe
is certainly a draw, and the fan-service in the game will
prompt smiles from Marvel aficionados, but clunky handling
and lack of imagination on the designers part will quickly
Lack of imagination will quickly make this

game feel like a chore
make this game feel like a chore, rather than a treat. Seeing
each heros unique moves and animations is fun, but with a
roster comprised mostly of pallet swaps, even that becomes
tiresome after a few hours.
At 2.99/$4.99, youre getting a much better deal than
the 3DS or Vita versions of the game (each retailing at
30/$50). However, the economy of unlocks and super
moves (the best parts of the game) are skewed in favour
of in-app purchases. You can complete the game without
paying more, but its a far more boring experience.
Comic book fans will still find a lot here to enjoy, but
this slipshod port has turned the tried-and-tested LEGO
formula into something that doesnt quite work.
OiPad+ | iOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99 | v1.0
http://bit.ly/legomshuipios
RIGHT The
tablet game
struggles
to render
LEGO pieces
ABOVE The cutscenes will raise a smile

amongst Marvel comic book and movie fans
ALTERNATIVELY
Here are five other

games that might
scratch that LEGO
fascination of yours
01 LEGO THE LORD

OF THE RINGS
A faithful
reimaging of
Tolkiens world
that makes the most of
the movie license, and
though it misses out
the RPG elements of its
console brothers, its
still a fun fantasy romp.
+++++
O iPad+ | iOS 6.0

| 2.99/4.99 | v1.0
02 MINECRAFT
The closest
thing youll get
to the LEGO
philosophy, Minecraft
has become the darling
of creative parents and
children everywhere.
+++++
O iPad+ | iOS 5.0

| 4.99/$6.99 |
v0.9.5
O Android | Varies |
4.99/$6.99 | Varies
03 STAR WARS:
TINY DEATH STAR
04 LEGO STAR WARS:

THE COMPLETE TRILOGY
05 LEGO BATMAN:
DC SUPER HEROES
Be creative
within the Star
Wars universe
while tasking yourself
against time limits, staff
incompetence and all
manner of disasters.
This is the best

LEGO value for
money,
rounded out with
slapstick silent comedy
and visual gags. The
first episode is free,
too, so you can try
before you buy
If you fall into

camp DC,
rather than
camp Marvel, this is for
you: Batman may be
the highlight, but flying
around as a little LEGO
Superman certainly has
its perks as well.
+++++
+++++
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0

| Freemium | v1.4.1
| Freemium | v1.4.2
O iPad+ | iOS 6.0

| Free | v1.3
O iPad+ | iOS 5.1

| 2.99/$4.99 | v1.4
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GAMES
GODFIRE: RISE OF PROMETHEUS

SO OUTDATED, IT COULD BE PROMETHEAN
If youre a console gamer, then

youll be familiar with the growing
niche of hack n slash action
adventure games: Devil May Cry,
God Of War, Dantes Inferno, Bayonetta they
all take their cues from classic mythology, and
Godfire adheres to their template in every
single way imaginable.
Thing is, console hardware has the
power and framerate
to accommodate this,
and unfortunately the
iPad doesnt: Godfire
is a 3D adventure that
sees player character
Prometheus embark
on a saga-inspired
VVVVVV
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0

| 2.99/$4.99 | v1.0.0
http://bit.ly/godfireios
LEFT The combat looks sharp and
vibrant, but unfortunately it handles
a bit too heavily to impress
A VISAGE OF VALUE AND VERACITY

VICARIOUSLY VIVID AND VALOROUS
Developer Terry Cavanagh is

known for his anarchic but familiar
approach to games design, and
four years ago he solidified his
status as a master of the form with VVVVVV;
an uber-precise Metroidvania-style game
whose centre of gravity rested on adventure,
while its limbs explored platforming, pixel-
perfect skill jumps and intrepid exploration.

The iOS port has been a long time coming,
but ultimately worth it. Captain Viridians ship
has crash landed on an 8-bit realm of gravity
defiance: you cant jump in VVVVVV, you can
only flip. Flipping is by default mapped to the
right side of the screen, but the option to use
a D-pad exists, too, though we found that was
Its a stylised, less-is-more approach to gaming executed

superbly on the touch interface
ABOVE Narrative components of the game are thin, but present never intrusive or overblown
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campaign against the hordes of Hell. It looks

very pretty, but thats about it for a game
that revolves around combat, every encounter
feels bloated and top-heavy, the block button
redundant and the attack animations repetitive.
The boss battles, which the genre is famous
for doing well, would have felt clich in the
PS2 era, but now theyre beyond textbook
simplicity. End-level foes always fall into a
very basic and sludgy routine attack, block,
attack, block, rinse and repeat. The same
goes with the puzzles; uninspired and drab.
You have to admire, though, developer Vivids
insistence on including so many facets to the
game adventure, combat, boss encounters,
puzzling and RPG elements combine to make a
cumbersome beast, but an ambitious one.
Godfire tries to run before it can walk,
and ends up face-down in clich. A
jack-of-all-trades, master of none.
ABOVE Some of the levels and challenges look

almost impassable at first glance
obstructive: you really need a decent view of
everything, at all times, if you want to plan
ahead and scope out the myriad of hidden offshoots and secrets.
VVVVVV is pseudo-open world, meaning
you have a hub to return to after every Module
(read: level). Each section away from the hub
introduces new obstacles to overcome in a
user-friendly, iterative learning curve the
game is challenging, but never impossible.
Its a stylised, less-is-more approach to
gaming executed superbly on the touch
interface of the iPad or iPhone. Dont let its
classic arcade game skin put you off beneath
is a delicate, responsive masterpiece.
Both retro and innovative, this
game could be decades old yet
still feels excitingly fresh
OiPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | 1.99/$2.99 | v1.01
http://bit.ly/vvvvvvios
GAMES
RAVENSBURGER BRICKS
PUZZLE ARCADE GAME
THE JIGSAW
VENTIVIAN
DEFENDER - PIXEL
STEAMPUNK
SOLVE PUZZLES
We could reasonably
expect a puzzle game
to work adequately
on a tablet, but here
we have one that is just as easy
to use on a phone. The controls
are brilliantly thought out and
are as simple as tapping to rotate
and sliding to put pieces together.
There is a decent variety of sets
and you can buy more if you like,
but our impression is of a game
that is always relaxing and which
sucks time away very quickly.
It is an achievement
to create such a
relaxing puzzle game
Bricks is a highly
unusual game that
requires you to rotate
your phone to let
the ball hit each panel. When it
hits, it is removed and your goal
is to completely remove the circle
surrounding the ball. It sounds
simple, but as you progress it
starts to get much more difficult
and you will be frantically spinning
your phone around to connect
each object. The classic game of
Pong comes to mind, but this is
a new take that works very well
indeed. Its great fun.
An original game that feels like
the classic Pong modernised for
the mobile age.
Our first impressions

of this game were not
particularly positive,
but as we persevered
the experience started to grow
on us. Think of this game as a 2D
tower defence offering that lets
you deal with the expected waves
of enemies, but from the top and
bottom of the screen. It is quite
tricky at first and this is why we
grew to like it because it makes
you think about what you are
doing at every step.
A retro 2D tower defence game
that creeps into your mind and
wont let you go.
OiPhone+ | iOS 5.0

| 1.99/$2.99 | v1.3
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0

| 0.69/$0.99 | v1.1
OiPad+ | iOS 5.0

| 0.69/$0.99 | v1.0
01 THREES!
Match two not three

numbered tiles and create
higher-numbered ones in a
game that looks amazing and takes
pattern-matching to a new level.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0

| 1.49/$1.99 | v1.1.1
O Android | OS 4.0
| 1.17/$1.99 | v1.1
02 THE
ROOM TWO
A 3D puzzler that has players
exploring various objects in
order to crack the logical
puzzles they present. It advances on
the original, equally compelling game.
+++++
MONTY PYTHONS
THE MINISTRY OF
SILLY WALKS
AXL & TUNA
This game has the

genius of Monty
Python running
through every
pixel. From the silly walks to the
splendidly traditional music, it is
an enlightening experience as you
attempt to avoid obstacles while
walking in a very silly way. It is
very good fun, but we do wonder
if hardcore gamers will find the
entire experience too easy.
This game is bonkers in a good
way, but serious gamers may
find it too easy.
OiPhone+ | iOS 7.0
| 0.99/$0.99 | v1.0.3
OAndroid | OS 2.3
| 0.99/$1.69 | v1.0.3
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0

| 1.99/$2.99 | v1.0.3
O Android | OS 2.3
| 1.99/$2.99 | v1.0.4
03 MONUMENT
VALLEY
A gorgeous game that also
JELLIES!
There is actually little

in Axl & Tuna that has
not been seen in many
other games, but
the way everything has been put
together makes for an experience
that is much more difficult to
succeed at than may be obvious
initially. You have to control Axl
as he slides along a never ending
platform and jump to avoid robots
while trying to collect Fuzzbots.
Its cute stuff, very fast paced and
devilishly difficult at times.
This game looks easy, but it
requires some serious skill and
quick reactions.
JELLIES! is a classic
title for any mobile
device and everything
from the simple and
colourful graphics to the friendly
soundtrack work well. Your goal is
to catch as many jellies as possible
by connecting them and also by
avoiding obstacles. Once you have
connected jellies, they all move so
you are dealing with a constantly
changing environment, which is
good, but overall we feel that more
variety and originality would help.
A fun puzzle game with lots of
good traits, but it needs much
more variety.
OiPhone+ | iOS 6.0

| 0.69/$0.99 | v1.3

1.49/$1.99 | v1.0.1
plays incredibly well with lots

twisting in order to solve some
mind-bending architectural puzzles.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 6.0

| 2.49/$3.99 | v1.0.3
| 2.49/$3.99 | v1.0.5.8
04 WORLD
OF GOO HD
World of Goo is still very much a
top physics-based puzzle that
has transferred very well from
home consoles. Your brain will ache!
+++++
O iPad | iOS 4.3

| 2.99/$4.99 | v1.5
O Android | OS 2.2
| 2.99/$4.99 | v1.2
05 LYNE
Its a game of dot-to-dot that,

while simple, is strewn with
uncrossable lines and junction
boxes and needs intelligent planning.
+++++
O iPhone+ | iOS 5.0

| 1.99/$2.99 | v1.1.0
O Android | OS 2.3
| 1.60/$2/50 | v110
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TIP
Draw with a stylus
We struggled to get much control with our

fingers when drawing onscreen, but our luck
changed when we moved to a stylus. A great
accessory to have in your armoury.
CREATE YOUR OWN APP

PROTOTYPE WITH MARVEL
Use Marvels new

features to turn
your development
sketches into
creativity-boosting
interactive models
App development can be a muddy water of sketches, design woes and

coding nightmares. Its not for the faint hearted. But theres a brilliant
solution to getting your ideas from simple sketches to interactive
prototypes, and any one can put their hand to it. The app is called Marvel.
What initially made Marvel stand out as leading prototype software
was its hotspots feature, which enables you to define touchable areas
that link to other screens youve made. This gives you, the developer,
more feel for how your app can be navigated. It brings app development
to life, specifically your sketches, and that can only be a good thing.
The developers have made big advances with version 2.2 of the app,
implementing a slew of brilliant new features to make creating your
own app prototype a proverbial walk in the park. One of the standout
new features is being able to draw on the screen with your finger, while
improved Dropbox integration for adding PSD, PNG, JPEG and GIF files
into your demo is a welcome addition. As too is being able to add icons
from your Camera Roll and customise slide transitions with all-new flip,
slide and pop motions. Theres also improved sharing facilities to show
off your new creation and a new printing option for iOS users. Everything
is synced with Dropbox and pushed to your Marvel account, which is
automatically set up for you at www.marvelapp.com.
In this tutorial were going to showcase the new features and walk
you through the basics of creating your own app prototype. Earning
millions on the App Store is just hours away.
INSIDE YOUR NEW

APP PROTOTYPE
> Lets take a look at Marvels

highly powerful layout
Share
A very important step. Share your

prototype via all the usual networks
and get some feedback from a fellow
developer or your target audience.
Play
This brilliant feature gives you a run

down of exactly how your app works.
Navigate via touch and see how the
interactive parts flow smoothly into
the next page.
Add
That big green plus sign is your key to

adding more of your sketches. This can
come from various sources, or you can
draw your own.
Your sketches
FOR INSIGHT
INTO MAKING AN
APP, READ OUR
Q&A ON PAGE
08
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Keep populating your prototype with

screens and watch this space fill up. Tap
on one to view it full screen and make
edits to its hotspots and links.
About the app
MARVEL
A must-have for all app

designers looking to experiment
OiPhone | iOS 7.0 | Free | v2.2
Marvels latest update has

given new life to this alreadysuper app. The basics remain
very much the same, but improved
Dropbox integration, new transitions,
app icon creation and being able to
draw on the screen are all welcome
arrivals. Theres isnt an app on the
App Store like it, and thats the
biggest compliment we can pay it.
Marvel has over 40,000 creative
users onboard, and its easy to see
why they keep coming back for more.
This is a free download from the App
Store too, and theres not an ad in
sight. You even get a free desktop
account to use.
The App Stores best app prototype
service just got even better get
your app ideas on paper with ease
The developers have made big advances with version 2.2 of the app,
implementing a slew of brilliant new features
MARVEL > Design your new app prototype
1 GETTING STARTED
2 ADD SKETCHES
3 EDIT YOUR HOTSPOTS
4 CHOOSE A TRANSITION
5 PRINT IT OFF
6 SHARE
Go through all the standard sign up procedures.

You need a Dropbox account. Add a title for
your project and confirm which device you are
prototyping for. You end up at a blank canvas,
readiy to get designing your first app.
When youve done that, you can choose the

type of transition that shows onscreen when
you move between actions and menus. Play
around until you find something suitable and
then select the image to link it to.
Its time to add your sketches, whatever quality

they may come in. Hit the + sign at the bottom
and choose to import from Dropbox, your
gallery, take a fresh picture with your camera or
even draw with your finger.
Keep adding hotspots. Soon enough your app

will begin to take shape. Hit the Play icon to be
taken on a journey through your app. Its a great
way to see how it flows. You can also print off
sketches in PDF form.
Hit one of your newly imported sketches and

tap on the square Edit & Add hotspot function,
aka an animation, in the top-right. Move the
placeholder around and customise the size to
the area you want to be interactive.
Proud of what youve created? You should

be. Now its time to share your prototype to
the masses for some critical analysis. Use this
feature well and you could get some honest
feedback from the developer community.
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BOOKS
iPhone/ iPad/ Android
iPhone/Android
For functionality and

design we would take
Kobo every time. Free
books and cool reading stats.
Scan business cards

for easy storage and
import contact details
directly into your address book.
KOBO
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
GREATEST
APPS EVER
iPhone/ iPad
iBOOKS
Apples own native

bookstore comes
with iCloud features,
as well as the ability to change
reading settings to suit you.
OiOS 7.0 | Free

GOODREADS
A great app for book

recommendations,
Goodreads also has
wishlists and social links.
OiOS 5.0 | Free

OOS 1.5 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
AIRBNB
Whether youre looking for an

apartment for a night, a
castle for a week or a villa for
a month, Airbnb connects
people to unique travel
experiences, with over
500,000 listings worldwide.
Recently redesigned with a
new layout for listings, it is
now easier to discover nearby
places to stay based on your location.
OiPhone | iOS 6.0 | Free | v4.0
OAndroid | Varies | Free | Varies
TIMEHOP
Timehop is like a time capsule

for your digital history. It
aggregates Foursquare
check-ins, Facebook status
updates, photos, Twitter
updates and Instagram
photos from one year ago
and shows you exactly what
you were doing on todays
date, one year ago.
Completely free and with a colourful interface
including the whimsical Abe the dinosaur
Timehop is a fun way to relive old memories.
WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE APP?

TWEET US WITH
YOUR FAVOURITE APPS
@Knowyourapps
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THEM ON FACEBOOK
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WITH YOUR FAVOURITE APPS
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BUSINESS
CHOPSTICKS NOVEL
In this novel
experience you are
given bits of peoples
lives as you weave the story
together in your own mind.
OiOS 4.0 | 4.99/$6.99

iPad
THE FANTASTIC FLYING

BOOKS OF MR MORRIS
LESSMORE
Breathtaking visuals
and a heartwarming
story. Essential.
CAMCARD
OiOS 5.0 | 1.99/$2.99

OOS 2.0 | 1.90/$2.99
EDUCATION
iPad
THE ELEMENTS:
A VISUAL EXPLORATION
View hi-res images of

every element in the
periodic table.
OiOS 7.0 | 9.99/$13.99

iPhone
SECRET FOLDER &

VIDEO VAULT
Securely store
private files on your
smartphone with
passwords and decoy folders.
OiOS 5.0 | 1.99/$2.99

LOGMEIN
Remotely access your

desktop from your
mobile so you can
take your business on the go.
OiOS 5.1 | Freemium

OOS 2.3 | Freemium
iPhone/ iPad
SAYHI TRANSLATE
Speak into this app

and have your words
translated into 40
languages, either spoken back
to you or sent as a message.
OiOS 6.1 | 1.49/$1.99
STAR WALK
This AR app helps

you explore the
stars, planets and
constellations in the night sky.
OiOS 5.0 | 1.99/$2.99

OOS 4.0 | 1.90/$3.17
iPhone/ iPad
KHAN ACADEMY
A library of over
3,000 videos enables
users to learn pretty
much anything they want, no
matter what their interests.
OiOS 6.0 | Free

iPhone/ iPad
iTUNES U
One of the most

powerful educational
tools around, with full
university courses available
directly on your device.
OiOS 7.0 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
Create a stunning
CV with this step-bystep app that creates
a polished final product that
can be easily exported.
Regular programming
with remarkable
speakers and lectures
for free via this learning app.
CV EXPRESS
TED
OiOS 5.1 | 2.99/$4.99
OiOS 5.0 | 1.49/$1.99
OiOS 6.1 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iPad
iPad/ Android
iPad
Schedule meetings,
plan seating, save
notes and record your
minutes all in this one app.
Takes you on a
journey deep into the
human body, with
video content and annotated
graphics. A fine iPad app.
THE WASTE LAND
Discover TS
Eliots epic and
revolutionary poem,
view interactive notes, and
watch related videos.
MEETING MINUTES
OiOS 5.0 | 9.99/$13.99
OiOS 5.0 | 2.99/$4.99

OOS 3.0 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPOE 2
Interactive
illustrations and
music bring the
macabre magic of Edgar Allen
Poes haunting poetry to life.
JAMES CAAN
BUSINESS SECRETS
Find out about hiring

staff, raising money,
and more in this app.
DK THE HUMAN BODY APP
OiOS 4.0 | 4.99/$6.99

iPhone/ iPad
HENRI LE WORM
Top chef Raymond

Blanc and actor
Simon Pegg teach
children about food and
cooking. Includes recipes.
ENTERTAINMENT
NETFLIX
Cross-device viewing
thanks to the cloud.
An absolute must for
subscribers to the service.
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
PLEX
Stream music and

video from your
desktop, and enjoy
content from Plexs channels.
OiOS 5.1.1 | 2.99/$4.99

OOS Varies | 2.98/$4.99
iPad
PROCREATE
Paints, inks and

abstract shapes are
all readily available,
so you can achieve just the
effect youre looking for.
OiOS 7.0 | 3.99/$5.99

iPhone/ iPad
SNEAK
In this game you

literally have to sneak
up on your phone
from a distance to capture
photos of the shy monsters.
OiOS 5.0 | 1.49/$1.99

iPhone/ Android
iPLAYER RADIO
So much more than

an extension of the
iPlayer catch-up
service, with a great interface.
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 4.0 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
REMOTE
This handy app

lets you connect to
iTunes wirelessly and
play music and movies that
are on your Mac or PC.
OiOS 7.0 | Free

iPhone/ iPad
HAUNTING MELISSA
A horror movie for

the mobile era, the
producer of The Ring
directs this experimental but
highly gripping ghost story.
OiOS 5.1 | 2.49/$3.99
OiOS 4.0 | Free

OOS 2.1 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
iPad
iPhone/ iPad
A convenient portal
to read over 12,000
comics, and over 500
of them are absolutely free.
OiOS 5.1 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
Turn your iDevice into

a portable scanner.
Snap a photo of a
document to create a PDF and
export to Dropbox.
Explore 600 million

years of evolution
with a fossil timeline
and multimedia treatments
that explain the science.
OiOS 7.0 | 4.99/$6.99
OiOS 4.3 | 9.99/$13.99
Give your home

videos some truly
epic Hollywood
effects with this brilliant free
app for your iOS device.
iPhone/ iPad
Learn a new
language for free,
from grammar basics
to translating entire websites.
The streaming
service allows you
to share media from
your desktop to your device.
COMICS
FRANKENSTEIN
The classic horror

story is brought
back to life in this
interactive adaptation.
OiOS 4.3 | 2.99/$4.99

OOS 4.0 | 2.99/$4.99
AUDIOBOOKS FROM
AUDIBLE
Part of the Amazon

family, so you have
plenty of choice.
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
SCANNER PRO BY READDLE
HOW TO TIE A TIE ANIMATED

ANIMATED GUIDE
Top tips and AR

projection for tying
30 nifty knots
perfect for any occasion.
OiOS 6.0 | 1.49/$1.99
NHM EVOLUTION
DUOLINGO
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium
ACTION MOVIE FX
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium
VLC STREAMER
OiOS 6.1 | 1.99/$2.99
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
This app instantly

translates the spoken
word into text.
Send notes and reminders to
yourself, and so much more.
Everything NASA in
one place, including
news on missions
and stunning imagery.
Make talking 3D
masks of absolutely
anyone with this
clever, customisable app. Then
share the results via email.
DRAGON DICTATION
OiOS 4.0 | Free
NASA VISUALIZATION
EXPLORER
OiOS 5.1 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | 1.49/$1.99

OOS 2.2 | 1.35/$1.99
MORFO 3D FACE BOOTH
OiOS 4.3 | 0.69/$0.99
THE TOP 200 GREATEST APPS EVER

FINANCE
FOOD & DRINK
GAMES
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
The price you pay

for this app is fully
justified, thanks to its
superior functionality and the
useful tips it divulges.
Step-by-step photo
recipes, plus extra
kitchen tips such as
how to sharpen knives.
Fly your jetpack as

far as you can in
this side-scrolling
platform adventure.
POCKETMONEY
JAMIES 20 MINUTE MEALS JETPACK JOYRIDE
HEALTH
iPhone/ Android
ENDOMONDO
SPORTS TRACKER
Endomondo is the
most social fitness
experience around.
Run to stay alive

in a world infested
with zombies in this
immersive AR workout.
Record your life

with this magazinelike app for your
memories, ideas and photos.
Share online or keep private.
This app tests your

vision through a
series of exams, and
includes an optician finder.
Check your current

balance, view your
account and send
money via 16 currencies.
Find and book a

restaurant table in
just a few taps, if its
last minute or planned.
Perform high-octane
aerial stunts to get
the edge on other
racers in this arcade game.
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 2.3.3 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium

OOS Varies | Freemium
iPhone
iPhone/ iPad
An absolute must
for all foodies, this
app features mouthwatering fullscreen photos
and some clever features.
Spooky game set

in 19th Century
Sweden. Solve
puzzles using logic, touch and
sound. Contains adult themes.
One of the best

finance managers
around, with easy-touse functions.
OiOS 5.0 | 2.99/$4.99

OOS 2.3.3 | 3.00/$4.99
iPhone/ Android
BLOOMBERG
Bloomberg is a must
for City traders
and anyone who is
interested in the stock market.
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 1.6 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
DEBT MANAGER
Offers a clean, simple

interface so you can
visualise your debt,
organise your incomings and
outgoings, and pay it off.
YEAR WALK
OiOS 5.0 | 2.99/$4.99
OiOS 4.3 | 2.49/$3.99
iPhone/ iPad
The app thats

perfect for any level
of experience, from
oven wizards to toast burners.
of troops and attack

alien invaders in this
top-down strategy game.
HOW TO COOK EVERYTHING ANOMALY KOREA

Protect your convoy
ESSENTIALS
OiOS 6.1 | Freemium
OiOS 5.0 | 2.49/$3.99

OOS 2.2 | 2.99/$4.99
iPhone/ iPad
THE PHOTO COOKBOOK

QUICK & EASY
With images of every

ingredient and steps
to each recipe, it
couldnt be easier to follow.
ANGRY BIRDS
STAR WARS II
Play as 30 avian
versions of characters
from the films.
OiOS 4.0 | 0.69/$0.99
OiOS 5.0 | 2.49/$3.99
OiOS 4.3 | 0.69/$0.99

OOS 2.2 | 0.79/$0.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
An essential
destination for when
you want something
different and great to eat.
A mix of fast-paced
fun and subatomic
style makes this
endless runner very addictive.
iSPREADSHEET
Compatible with
Excel, Google Docs
and Open Office
manage all of your finances on
the go with this app.
FOODSPOTTING
BOSON X
OiOS 5.0 | 1.99/$2.99
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
OiOS 4.3 | 1.49/$1.99

OOS 2.2 | 1.49/$1.99
iPad
iPhone/ Android
Keep track of your

incomings and
outgoings with this
app that filters paid, planned,
and overdue payments.
File away your

favourite web recipes
in this dedicated
cooking database.
BILLS FOR iPAD
PAPRIKA RECIPE MANAGER
GRAND THEFT AUTO:

SAN ANDREAS
Control the criminal

underworld in this
epic mobile version.
ZOMBIES, RUN!
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone
iPad
Simply hold your

thumb over your
devices camera
lens to monitor and track
your heart rate.
Minimalist, gesturedriven alarm clock

and stopwatch that
will launch your favourite apps
for when you wake up.
This dissection of
the human skeleton
goes into incredible
detail with plenty of room for
adding your own notes.
CARDIOGRAPH
iPhone
Your ultimate calorie

guide with a massive
database as well as
exercises and social links.
Searching and
sharing items on
Fancy is all about
becoming a curator of cool.
Monitor your babys

development week
by week with 3D
visualisation, plus a log to
record doctors appointments.
CALORIE COUNTER
OiOS 6.1 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ Android
This app requires a

pair of Nike shoes
that have an insert
for the Nike+ sensor.
This is a handy app to

use in an unfamiliar
place when you need
to find local amenities.
NIKE+ RUNNING
OiOS 5.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
Military-grade
workout app that
requires no fitness
equipment bar your device.
Create your own

bespoke icons for
your apps either by
painting a design in-app or by
uploading an image.
YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM
OiOS 5.0 | 1.99/$2.99

OOS Varies | 1.99/$2.99
iPhone
7 MINUTE WORKOUT
CHALLENGE
A fast-paced work
out with 12 exercises,
instructional videos
and health and weight tracker.
iPhone/ Android
A stylish interface
and inspiring recipes
prove healthy eating
doesnt need to be bland.
Part puzzle, part

stealth, all rhythm
action. Tap your
screen to the beat of the
music to navigate levels.
Moves automatically
tracks your everyday
exercise to motivate
you to do more and set goals.
OiOS 6.0 | 1.49/$1.99
MOVES
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium

OOS 2.3.3 | Freemium
OiOS 6.0 | 2.99/$4.99
OiOS 3.1.3 | 1.99/$2.99
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 4.0 | Free
iPhone/ Android
Send money
between accounts,
using just a mobile
number, from your device.
An absolute must for

culinary masters and
budding chefs alike.
MINECRAFT
POCKET EDITON
Create your own

personal Minecraft
world, block by block.
AROUNDME
OiOS 6.1 | Free

OOS 2.3.3 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
EPICURIOUS RECIPES
& SHOPPING LIST
FANCY
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
iPhone/ iPad
BARCLAYS PINGIT
SKELETON SYSTEM PRO III
OiOS 5.0 | 0.69/$0.99

Monitor your spending
and save money thanks
to the charts, graphs
and stats in this app.
START BY TACK
OiOS 5.1.1 | 1.49/$1.99
OiOS 6.0 | 4.99/$6.99

OOS 3.0 | 4.99/$6.99
BEAT SNEAK BANDIT
VISION TEST
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99

OOS 2.2 | 3.11/$4.99
GREEN KITCHEN HEALTHY

VEGETARIAN RECIPES
DAY ONE JOURNAL
OiOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99
OiOS 7.0 | 2.49/$3.99

OOS 4.0 | 2.79/$3.99
OiOS 4.3 | 0.69/$0.99
SPENDING TRACKER
View rotatable 3D
images from Grays
Anatomy of selected
organs or regions of the body.
VISUAL ANATOMY
iPhone/ Android
OTTOLENGHI
This communitydriven guidebook is a

wonderful resource.
Browse its many topics and
get all sorts of handy tips.
iPhone/ iPad
OiOS 6.0 | Freemium

MONEYWIZ
SNAPGUIDE
iPhone/ Android
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium

ASPHALT 8: AIRBORNE
iPhone/ iPad
OiOS 4.3 | 1.99/$2.99

OOS Varies | 1.60/$2.49
OiOS 3.1.2 | 4.99/$6.99

OOS 2.0 | 4.99/$7.69
OPENTABLE UK
MEDICAL
OiOS 6.0 | Free
OiOS 4.3 | 2.99/$4.99
PAYPAL
LIFESTYLE
ICONICAL
OiOS 6.0 | 1.49/$1.99

iPad
eBAY FOR iPAD
This app is not only

great to keep up
with your shopping,
but also a wonderful place to
browse for bargains.
OiOS 6.0 | 6.99/$9.99
PREGNANCY+
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium

iPhone
SNORELAB
Worried about how

much you snore? Find
out how loud you
sound with this app, then get
tips on how to reduce it.
OiOS 6.0 | 1.49/$1.99

iPhone
uHEAR
As hearing loss
usually happens
over a period of
time, uHear is a good app for
monitoring your hearing.
OiOS 2.2.1 | Free

PROGNOSIS:
YOUR DIAGNOSIS
Uses case studies for

better diagnosis in
patients by doctors.
OiOS 5.1 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | Free

OOS 2.3.3 | Free
iPad
iPhone/ Android
MARTHA STEWART
CRAFTSTUDIO
Create decorative
cards in-app with
hints and tips
provided by Martha herself.
BREATHING ZONE
Reduce stress and

see your breathing
patterns displayed in
colourful graphics.
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium
OiOS 5.1 | 2.49/$3.99

OOS 2.2 | 2.49/$3.99
iPad
iPad
Plan your workout in

this stylish app and
receive motivation
from the voice coach.
Plan everything, from

your big days budget
to the colour scheme
and the seating plan with this
detailed wedding app.
Life-like depictions
of the heart and
circulatory system
that can be rotated 360 to
appreciate its complexity.
OiOS 7.0 | 6.99/$9.99
OiOS 6.0 | 6.99/$9.99
RUNTASTIC PUSH-UPS PRO
WEDDING PLANNER FOR iPAD HEART PRO III
OiOS 5.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 1.5 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | 4.99/$6.99

OOS Varies | 4.99/$6.99
OiOS 7.0 | 1.49/$1.99

OOS 2.2 | 1.49/$1.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
Compare mortgages
side-by-side, work
out what the true
price would be and manage all
of your payments.
Create your own

recipe book, complete
with customisable
colours and fonts, then share
it with your friends online.
Escape from a prison

in this stealth-action
adventure. Avoid
guards and solve puzzles to
earn your freedom.
Post your concern

and a qualified doctor
will respond with a
diagnosis fairly swiftly.
Aspiring novelist?
This is the perfect
space to express
yourself in a clean, distractionfree environment.
Keep a digital diary

of your familys
shots, vaccinations,
medicines, illnesses and more.
OiOS 4.0 | 1.49/$1.99
OiOS 7.0 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | 2.99/$4.99
OiOS 3.1.3 | 1.49/$1.99
MORTGAGE MENTOR
COOK
REPUBLIQUE
OiOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99
HEALTHTAP
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
iA WRITER
FAMILY ILLNESS AND

SHOT TRACKER
45
MUSIC
APPS EVER
This app can easily
identify the name
and artist of any track
from hearing just a few bars.
OiOS 6.1| Freemium

O OS Varies | Freemium
FACEBOOK
You can now save links

that appear in your
timeline to view later.
OiOS 7.0 | Free

O OS Varies | Free
DARK SKY
Incredibly accurate, know

within the hour if it's going
to rain where you are.
Use simple gestures

to play piano, organ,
guitar and drums.
Upload tracks to YouTube,
SoundCloud and more.
Back on iOS and still

the undisputed king
of the mapping world.
This app is all you need.
Its not only one of

the best news apps
around; its also great
fun to use on your device.
Stream videos from

the popular website,
now with voice
search and picture to picture.
FLIPBOARD
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
Make music in
minutes with
this easy-to-use
interface. Export results to
iTunes Audio Sharing.
View near real-time

air traffic maps that
let you track the
paths of aircraft above you.
This app allows you

to watch live news
feeds over Wi-Fi, so
you can always stay current.
Apples official app

for iPhoneographers,
iPhoto comes with
an astonishing suite of editing
tools to tweak images.
FIGURE
PLANE FINDER
OiOS 6.0 | 0.69/$0.99
OiOS 7.0 | 2.99/$3.99

OOS 2.2 | 1.99/$1.99
iPad
Take tracks from your

iTunes library and
start mixing them
together on this brilliant fullfeatured turntable app.
DJAY 2
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPad/ Android
Join the worlds

biggest treasure
hunt by becoming a
Geocacher. Its great fun.
Stay up-to-date with

all the latest podcasts
with one easy-to-use
cross-platform download.
GEOCACHING
iPad
iPhone
SPOTIFY MUSIC
Build customised
playlists from millions
of tracks and share
them with the world.
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
SOUNDHOUND
Hum a tune or sing a

lyric and SoundHound
will give you the full
name of the song and artist.
HOPSTOP TRANSIT
DIRECTIONS
Get real-time subway,

bus, train, taxi,
walking and biking
directions in an instant.
POCKET CASTS
OiOS 7.0 | 2.49/$3.99

OOS 2.3 | 2.70/$3.99
POCKET
Pocket lets you save

any article, image or
video you find online
for you to read it later.
OiOS 6.0 | Freemium
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone
iPhone/ iPad
Ideal for the

mountains, view
3D maps and aerial
images and plan your route.
Download and listen

to your favourite
podcasts directly from
your iPhone or iPad without
the need to sync with iTunes.
MAPS 3D GPS TRACKS FOR

BIKE, HIKE, SKI & OUTDOOR
DOWNCAST
OiOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99
OiOS 5.0 | 1.99/$2.99
WAZE SOCIAL GPS,

MAPS & TRAFFIC
Get instant travel

updates from other
users on the road.
LINKEDIN PULSE
With a focus on
business news, tailor
this reader to follow
all of your favourite RSS feeds.
O iOS 7.0 | 2.49/$3.99
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/iPad
SNAPCHAT
Discover new music

with this running
feed of what
everyone is listening to.
Augmented reality
navigator and
compass that lets
you track your location and
work out bearings in real-time.
Save feature articles

and blog posts for
later offline reading in
this paper-like reader.
The easiest way to write

on iPhone or iPad without
distracting fonts, colours
or complicated interactions.
O iOS 7.1 | 2.99/$4.99
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SOUNDWAVE
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
SPYGLASS
INSTAPAPER
OiOS 6.1 | 2.49/$3.99
OiOS 5.0 | 2.49/$3.99

OOS 2.3.3 | 1.93/$2.99
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/iPad
iPad
An extraordinary app,
Shazam can identify
songs by listening to
them for a few seconds.
Provides geographical
details for highland,
hilltop and mountain
walks across the UK and
Republic of Ireland.
Watch live streams

from the TV station
in the palm of your
hands. Feature-rich, brimming
with content and totally free.
SHAZAM
OiOS 6.0 | Freemium

iPHOTO
OiOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99
OiOS 5.0 | 6.99/$9.99

OOS Varies | 6.99/$9.99
OiOS 6.0 | 9.99/$13.99
BBC NEWS
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
OiOS 6.0 | 6.99/$9.99
Explore three
centuries of classical
music with this
interactive mix of music as
well as video content.
OiOS 5.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iA WRITER
YOUTUBE
OiOS 7.0 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
O iOS 5.0 | Free

O OS Varies | Free
46
GOOGLE MAPS
OiOS 6.1 | Freemium

Recently updated with

video-chatting and
instant messaging.
PHOTO & VIDEO
THE ORCHESTRA
SOUNDHOUND
NEWS
iPhone/iPad
GARAGEBAND
GREATEST
NAVIGATION
HILL LISTS
OiOS 5.1.1 | 1.49/$1.99
SKY NEWS FOR iPAD
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TOUCH
Edit images on the

go with a range of
touch-control tools
using this essential software.
OiOS 5.0 | 6.99/$9.99

OOS 3.1 | 6.99/$9.99
iPhone/Android
INSTAGRAM
With a wide range

of cool filters and a
great community you
can create amazing photos.
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
HALFTONE 2
Create a comic
book starring your
friends and family by
applying speech bubbles and
borders to images.
OiOS 7.0 | 1.49/$1.99

CAMERA ZOOM FX
Take up to ten shots

per second with this
high-speed snapper,
then apply filters to photos.
OiOS 7.0 | 2.49/$3.99

OOS 1.6 | 1.79/$2.99
SNAPSEED
This app has quite

simply become the
go-to image editing
app across all devices.
OiOS 5.1 | Free

OOS 4.0 | Free
iPhone
MEXTURES
Create and combine

your own filters and
textures for truly
individual Instagram photos.
OiOS 5.1 | Freemium
OiOS 6.1 | 1.49/$1.99
iPhone
iPhone/ Android
Create multi-track
music projects. Works
with a desktop
program for advanced features.
Explore your city with

these user-generated
walking tours with
turn-by-turn directions or
share your own with others.
Get twice-daily
summaries of the
top news stories,
complete with infographics.
Offering 1TB of online

storage, this app is
great for showcasing
and sharing your best photos.
FL STUDIO MOBILE
KAMINO
YAHOO NEWS DIGEST
FLICKR
OiOS 6.1 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 4.0 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 2.3.3 | Free
iPad
iPhone
iPhone
Quite literally a wall

of sound for users to
interact with, as each
brick hosts an artist, their
music and cool photos.
Get off the beaten

track with this map
app, ideal for planning hikes.
Scan articles in select

newspapers to create
a digital version on
your iPhone, which you can
save for later or share online.
Capture 3D photos
with this unique
photo app. Share
them online or embed them
on your website.
OiOS 6.1 | Freemium
OiOS 6.0 | Free
OiOS 5.1 | 10.49/$14.99

OOS2.3.3 | 12.95/$19.99
AWEDITORIUM
OiOS 3.2 | Free
VIEWRANGER OUTDOOR
GPS & MAPS
OiOS 5.1.1 | Freemium

PEEKSTER
SEENE
THE TOP 200 GREATEST APPS EVER

PRODUCTIVITY
REFERENCE
SOCIAL
SPORTS
WEATHER
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone
With wonderful
images, animations
and video content, its
a must-have for any stargazer.
Perfect for heavy

Twitter users, it
includes multiple
timelines and smart gestures.
OiOS 7.0 | 3.99/$5.99
OiOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99
OiOS 5.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ Android
Access your images,

documents or any
other type of digital
file you like, anywhere.
Translate to and
from 64 languages,
speech from 17
languages, and listen in 24.
The ultimate social

networking tool has
regular updates. Easy
to use and fairly foolproof.
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
It sets the standard

and changes the way
people order their
taxis on iOS or Android.
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium

OOS 2.2 | Freemium
View leaderboards,
lap times and
exclusive news
throughout F1 season.
Create your own

weather station
with customisable
features and great graphics.
OiOS 6.0 | Freemium

OOS 4.0 | Freemium
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
OiOS 5.0 | 1.49/$1.99

OOS Varies | 1.29/$1.99
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/Android
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/iPad
This spreadsheet was

designed for your
touchscreen, allowing
you to calculate figures and
create graphs with ease.
Find essential
information that is
well-presented and
easy to use in this clever app.
A simple and
satisfying interface
that Facebook and
Twitter can only dream about.
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium

This is one of those

definitive apps, giving
you access to pretty
much anywhere on the globe.
Vivid, real-time
animated radar
images of weather
across the United States, with
storm alerts and bookmarks.
OiOS 7.0 | 6.99/$9.99
OiOS 6.0 | 1.99/$2.99

OOS 2.1 | 1.86/$2.99
All the latest soccer

stats displayed with
infographics and
animations of in-game events.
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
EVERNOTE
Create a note on your

device and save it to
the cloud, where it
can be picked up and edited.
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium

DROPBOX
NUMBERS
CLEAR
This purely gesturebased app has one of

the most innovative
and intuitive interfaces of
virtually any app around.
BRIAN COXS WONDERS

OF THE UNIVERSE
GOOGLE TRANSLATE
WOLFRAMALPHA
SCRIBD THE WORDS

LARGEST ONLINE LIBRARY
All the reference
books youll need,
available offline.
TWEETBOT 3 FOR TWITTER

(iPHONE & iPOD TOUCH)
FACEBOOK
PATH
SQUAWKA
Hotel and restaurant

reviews, cheap flights
and virtual tours.
HAILO
GOOGLE EARTH
BBC WEATHER
Simple and clear

design with onetouch controls for
easy navigation of forecasts.
OiOS 5.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
WEATHER LIVE RELOADED
NOAA RADAR PRO
Bring your loved ones

closer to you with the
free video and audio
calls of the Skype service.
View maps and track

your position on golf
courses across the
world with this GPS app.
Plan your route

around live travel info
with this smart map
of the London Underground.
OiOS 5.1 | 20.99/$29.99

OOS 2.2 | 18.57/$29.99
OiOS 6.0 | 2.49/$3.99

OOS 2.3 | 2.39/$3.32
This stunning app

backdrops the
forecast with photos
of conditions in your location.
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ Android
For the amount

of info at your
fingertips, this app is
a must for every sports fan.
Book last-minute
trips and holiday lets
in over 34,000 cities
around the world.
A slick UI with a
wealth of useful data,
you get weather info
for over 58,000 cities.
SKYPE
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iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ Android
This exquisite app

brings the night
sky to your device,
with all major planets and
constellations displayed.
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This versatile app

allows you to create,
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documents as well as create
attractive, customised pages.
Covering a wide
range of sports, the
app brings you news,
videos and stats in one place.
OiOS 4.3 | Free

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REDSHIFT ASTRONOMY
BBC SPORT
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PAGES
iPhone/ Android
TRAVEL
PINTEREST
This growing
community is a great
way to discover new
things, and a hell of a timesink.
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YAHOO! SPORTS
TUBE MAP PRO
AIRBNB
OiOS 5.0 | 2.49/$3.99
YAHOO WEATHER
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OOS 2.3 | Free
FIZZ WEATHER
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OOS 2.2 | Freemium
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OOS Varies | Free
iPhone/ Android
iPad
iPhone/iPad
Send photos to
friends that vanish
after viewing. Also
includes video and messaging.
Improve your teams

performance with
video analysis and
draw directly onto images.
OiOS 7.0 | 2.99/$4.99
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OOS Varies | Free
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Discover exciting
destinations or share
your experiences
with this vivid, photo-driven
network for jet-setters.
As well as 24-hour
and 7-day outlooks,
Dark Sky specialises
in incredibly accurate, minuteby-minute forecasts.
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone/ iPad
Create a world-class
presentation with
this top app. Including
a range of impressive themes
and customisable features.
Browse Wikipedia
using this excellent
reader, which
offers great formatting and
customisation options.
Find, follow and

shares the things you
love on this highly
customisable blog network.
Watch the hottest

action live with
this streaming app
(monthly subscription fee).
A list-making app
specially designed for
your holiday packing,
with a detailed pre-departure
to-do list with over 100 tasks.
OiOS 7.0 | 6.99/$9.99
OiOS 4.3 | 7.49/$10.99
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone
iPhone/ iPad
Ideal for the travelling

businessman, track
the time in different
cities around the world and
set location-based alarms.
Interactive 3D
globe for children,
beautifully rendered
with details of all the
countries of the world.
OiOS 7.0 | 0.69/$0.99
GLOBO
KEYNOTE
BAREFOOT WORLD ATLAS
ARTICLES
SNAPCHAT
TUMBLR
COACHS EYE
EUROSPORT PLAYER
OiOS 7.0 | 6.99/$9.99
OiOS 6.1 | Free
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
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OOS 3.2 | Freemium
iPhone/ Android
iPhone
Make your life easier

by putting the
internet to work and
automating online services.
The place to go
with your burning
questions, with the
community providing answers.
Shoot six-second
videos of your life
and share them with
this booming community.
IFTTT
QUORA
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 4.0 | Free
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS 2.2 | Free
iPhone/ iPad
Write a list and sync

it between devices
so that you and your
flatmates can all keep track of
whos buying what.
Clear, accurate and

occasionally witty
definitions, plus a
detailed thesaurus.
BUY ME A PIE CLASSIC
CHAMBERS DICTIONARY
VINE
THE MASTER
TACTICIAN PRO (MOBILE)
Create winning
football strategies
with this great
animated playbook app.
TRIPTEASE
OiOS 6.0 | Free
PACKING PRO
OiOS 4.3 | 0.69/$0.99

OOS 2.1 | 0.99/$1.62
DARK SKY
OiOS 7.0 | 2.49/$3.99

iPhone/ Android
THE WEATHER CHANNEL
A solid and
professionally
produced app, it
offers very detailed info.
OiOS 5.1 | 1.99/$2.99
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
iPhone/ Android
Download full city

guides, plus maps, for
over 60 of the most
exciting destinations.
Fill your screen with

some great themes
to accompany your
weather forecast.
GUIDEPAL CITY GUIDES
WEATHERWISE
OiOS 4.0 | 7.99/$11.99
OiOS 5.0 | Freemium

OOS 2.1 | Freemium
iPhone/ iPad
iPad
iPhone/iPad
iPad
View all of your social

networks in one
place with StatNut
and display them in a simple,
colour-coded interface.
The Sky Sports

channels on your
device, as well as
some impressive in-game stat
screens and graphics.
Discover great
adventures around
the world, then
create your own wish list of
places you want to visit.
View animated hourly

and weekly weather
forecasts for up to
nine different places around
the world simultaneously.
OiOS 6.0 | Free

OOS Varies | Free
STATNUT
SKY SPORTS FOR iPAD
SULLIVANS LIST
OiOS 4.3 | Freemium

OOS 2.2 | Freemium
MAGICAL WEATHER
OiOS 5.0 | 1.49/$2.99
OiOS 4.3 | 4.99/$6.99

OOS 2.2 | 4.99/$6.99
OiOS 4.3 | 0.69/$0.99
OiOS 5.1 | Freemium
OiOS 4.3 | 1.99/$2.99
iPad
iPad
iPhone/ Android
iPhone/ iPad
iPhone
A wonderfully
character-filled
sketching and
creative app where users can
purchase other themed tools.
Explore 2,000 years

of one of the worlds
greatest cities with
articles, photos and video.
Quickly turn your

device into a radar
dish and see what air
traffic looks like in real-time.
Forecasting with a
difference as this app
is truly social, allowing
users to share their climate
and what theyre doing in it.
OiOS 7.0 | Freemium
OiOS 5.0 | 9.99/$13.99
PAPER BY FIFTYTHREE
LONDON A CITY
THROUGH TIME
TIMEHOP
Relive the past with

daily updates of your
tweets, photos and
check-ins from one year ago.
OiOS 7.0 | Free

OOS 4.0 | Free
CURLYS POCKET
GUIDE TO SPORT
The rules to 74
major sports from
golf to Greco-Roman
wrestling, with illustrations.
OiOS 7.0 | 0.69/$0.99
FLIGHTRADAR24 PRO
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OOS Varies | 1.99/$2.99
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WEATHERMOB
OiOS 6.1 | Free
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