Readers’ App Reviews – February 2013
Alright readers, you’ve been hard at work developing more awesome apps! This month we’ve got a cool workout app that will help you keep that 2013 resolution, some addictive games including one you can play without looking, a powerful photo meta data organizer, and much more! By Ryan Poolos.
Space Hops
Help Zimbo get to the edge of space!
Space Hops is an endless scrolling platformer where each hop gets you closer to space. Collect coins and powerups to multiply your score. Watch out for flaming asteroids falling from space!
GameCenter integration lets you compare your highscores with friends and others from around the world.
- Author: Matthew Sherar @matthewSherar
- Most useful tutorial: How To Make a Space Shooter iPhone Game
- App Store Link: Check it out!
Wex
Wex makes it easy to share your experience working with companies around the world.
Wex lets your rate each company you work for or with and share that with the community. Search for popular companies to see other’s experiences.
Follow companies and get push notifications when new experiences are posted.
- Author: Germán Sánchez Rodelgo @workexps
- Most useful tutorial: Introduction to In-App Purchases
- App Store Link: Check it out!
Viking Voyage
Guide the Vikings to their proper homes in this classic path drawing game.
The game has three different kinds of ports within five different harbors. Rack up some highscores to unlock them all. GameCenter highscores and achievements will keep you busy after you unlock all 5 harbors.
The game features some cool graphics and nice background music to boot.
- Author: Christina Bharara @cabhara
- Most useful tutorial: How To Localize an iPhone App Tutorial
- App Store Link: Check it out!
ECHO
Trust your ears not your eyes!
Echo is an awesome game taking advantage of directional, stereo sound! As you play the game slowly dims the screen and you’re forced to rely more and more on directional audio to avoid obstacles coming your direction. The game is best played with a good pair of headphones but its well worth digging them out!
The game has a really great sound track both in the game and just chilling on menus. GameCenter leaderboards round out this very unique game.
- Author: Alexander Damhuis @iphonedation
- Most useful tutorial: Space Game Starter Kit
- App Store Link: Check it out!
RipDeck
It’s time to get in shape maggot! :]
RipDeck is a great app to help you get in shape. It lets you build custom workouts using decks of cards. Each suit can be a different work out, like push-ups for hearts or sit-ups for clubs. Then each card is a different number. Draw a card and get to work!
Its simple, effective, and very easy with this app. The app will also let you store multiple custom workout setups and keep track of your workout history as you get going.
- Author: Wiley Wimberly @ripdeck
- Most useful tutorial: iOS 5 by Tutorials
- App Store Link: Check it out!
Honorable Mentions
Here are the apps that didn’t get reviewed. Remember it wasn’t a popularity contest or even a rating contest. Forum members got priority among other factors. Your apps were great and I’m sorry we didn’t have time to review them all!
1st Grade Math: Splash Math Worksheets Game for 13 chapters [HD Full]
Where To Go From Here?
We’re off to a great start this year! Keep up the awesome work everyone. And if you’re reading this thinking, “I wish I could build a great app/game”. You’re in luck! Check out our free tutorials! What are you waiting for, I want to see your app or game next month!
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