What is App a Day?

With i-touches, i-pads and i-phones becoming more popular, the apps are increasing in numbers too. With so many apps out there, how do you know what is good and what isn't. That is what I am hoping to help you with in this blog. If you have a suggestion of an app to share...please send me an email to jdief99@gmail.com.

After taking a year off with a new job...I have many apps to discuss. Follow me for at least 3 new apps at week.

Updated: 1/25/2013
Showing posts with label game. Show all posts
Showing posts with label game. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

CSR Racing


Do you enjoy racing? In CSR you drag race many different cars from level 1 cars (which aren't real fast) to level 5 cars like my Mustang Cobra Jet or my BMW Z4 GT3 which can hit 200 mph.  The more races you win, the more money you earn, the more cars and upgrades you can make.  Great game for the cost...FREE!



Hill Climb


I am not a big fan with cheesy games with little action but for some reason, I have been addicted to this game for the past few months.  I found myself playing to earn money so my son could upgrade and purchase new cars and locations.  With a recent add-on we received a few more vehicles such as a tank but again, we have everything upgraded and all locations so we can only rack up the money.  Fun game for the entire family and FREE.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Snoopy's Street Fair



Link to image #1

If you are a fan of the Smurfs...Snoopy is just as adictive. Earn money to increase your fair. If you want some of the main characters, you will need to pay real money to get them, just like the smurfs but it is still fun. If Snoopy is in his Santa costume...click on a snow pile and he will throw a snowball at someone! This app is free but if you want more perks...you will have to pay!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

iBasket Pro HD


Are you a big fan of basketball? Do you get easily addicted in strategy games. In this game you need to think about angles, power, etc. to help in making the shop. I would probably rate this game 3 out of 5. It is fun! My son and I have contests to see who can do better, but I am afraid that after a few weeks we will overlook this app.

Some review on this app are as follows:
-“Incredible”
-“Very addicting”
-“The best basketball game I’ve ever played”
-“Spectacular! I’m completely hooked.”
This used to be a FREE app but recently changed to $0.99.


Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Multipong


Are you a fan of the good old game of Pong. With this game they brought Pong to a whole new level. You can play by solo (which puts you against the computer) or play with up to 4 people. My family of 4 loves the game because it is something we can all play together.

The review says, "One finger to control your paddle. Give your ball smooth effects and thwart the traps to win the game ! In Multiplayer mode, catch the bonuses, use the bumpers and beat your opponents.
In Solo mode, try to beat A.I computer and defeat Mr Monster, from standard skin to 8bits skin, or try to beat your score and share it through the Game Center. Don't lose control of the ball.
"

The cost of this app is $2.99.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Grinchmas!


I have not tried this one yet but it came highly recommended. After reading about the app, it was supposedly the #1 kids game in 2009.

★ 2009 Best App Ever Awards nominee - Best Just for Kids App
★ Top-8 Paid App and #1 Kids Game - Dec 2009
★ "Grinchmas is highly recommended for kids of all ages." - AppModo
★ "A fun and graphically beautiful game" (5 out of 5 stars) - TouchReviews
★ "You probably can’t go far wrong with this!" - IntoMobile.com
★ "Highly recommended" - FamilyGamerOnline

Grinchmas is a fun, casual game of skill and accuracy. Assume the role of The Grinch perched on Mt. Crumpit. Swipe the screen to throw either snowballs or presents down to Who-ville, depending on whether you feel “mean” or “merry.” Accuracy and speed determine your score.

Features two gameplay modes:
"Mean Grinch" - The Whos down in "Who-ville" are making too much Christmas NOISE, NOISE, NOISE! Splat each noisy Who house with snowballs to silence them. How long can you last before the noise overwhelms you?

"Merry Grinch" - The Grinch has had a change of heart and must deliver matching colored presents to the Who houses. How many presents can you deliver, to grow the Grinch's heart bigger, before time runs out?

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Hot Pursuit (Need For Speed)

All right, the reason I haven't added an app was because I have been addicted to this new game, Hot Pursuit. If you are a fan of racing, then you will enjoy this game. The only downfall is the price. It costs $9.99. This is the most expensive app I have purchased but it is much better than Shrek Karting which I haven't played much after purchasing. In this game, you are the police officer and need to catch the bad guys. In some games, you race other police cars, in other games you need to crash 3 to 5 cars in 3 minutes. As you complete different missions, you earn Bounty money that accumulates. When you earn the required bounty amounts, you open different police cars. Some of the cars you can earn are a Nissan 370Z, Lancer, Impreza, Shelby, many different Porsches, BMW, Corvette, Viper, Ford GT, Lamborghini, Koenigsegg and a Bugatti Veyron. I have only had the game for a few days but my family is really enjoying it. My son gave this game a 10 out of 10. He said, "I love it dad. It is the best game ever"! If you decide to spend the money, hopefully you enjoy it as much as we do.


Saturday, December 4, 2010

iBomber Defense

If you are a fan of strategy games, then you might be interested in iBomber Defense. You need to create a defense using the weapons supplied and the money you have to protect your building. When I started to play, I was a little bored but it soon became more challenging, especially when aircraft come and blow up my weapons. This app costs $2.99.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Let's Golf 2 HD


This app costs $4.99. It costs a lot but has really nice graphics!

"We've listened to the fans of Let’s Golf! and given them what they want: a faster, more colorful and fun golf experience!
That's why this newest edition to the popular series is just the thing to satisfy your need for an exciting golf adventure!
"

According to the review...it says that there are 108 different holes.

ENDI Tank

FREE APP!!
"Take the opportunity to play a funny arcade-oriented fighting game in a full toyish 3D environment:

- Drive various types of tanks in many surprising environments that will remind you of your childhood;
- Fight enemies with various personalities, specific strengths and weaknesses;
- Complete 30 missions with specific goals;"

Monday, November 29, 2010

Potty Panic HD


Not the typical app. That is why I am sharing! $0.99
"Potty Panic is a ridiculously fun and incredibly addicting game with a strong sense of humor and a matching obnoxious soundtrack. You are put in charge of EVERYONE that has to go potty and you need to navigate ALL of them in and out of the potty area without making even one mistake.

Men, women, girls, boys and people in wheelchairs are all in play during this intense exercise to avoid potty disaster. If anyone in your Potty Patrol hits in to one another, then YOU LOSE! Also, if anyone in your Potty Patrol can't get to the potty fast enough to relieve themselves, then YOU LOSE!"



Wednesday, November 24, 2010

eclicker (response system)

We have been waiting for this for a long time. The host app is $9.99 but the individual ones that the students will need are free. There are two seperate apps that are needed.

"eClicker is a personal response system that allows teachers to poll their class during a lesson. It provides teachers with the real-time feedback they need to be sure their messages are being received. Developed for smartphones and laptops, eClicker leverages the hardware already in the hands of many students providing a low cost polling solution for the classroom. All you need to get started is the eClicker Host app running on an iOS device, a Wi-Fi network, and students with internet-enabled devices to participate.

Features
● Wi-Fi based classroom response system for up to 64 clients*
● Students can participate with any internet-enabled device
● Edit questions on your computer or iOS device
● Add images to questions or draw your own
● Share question sets with other teachers via Bluetooth**
● Poll questions one-at-a-time or back-to-back
● Review historical polling data and email reports"

Link to info (above)

Thanksgiving Card Match

For this week, I was trying to find either a nice Thanksgiving app or a Black Friday app but every Black Friday app I looked at had awful reviews. So...this is the only worth while Thanksgiving app I could find. For $0.99, you need to match the Thanksgiving items. All "5" people who reviewed this app gave it high marks. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Drive Safe!!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Power Arrow

Here is a bow and arrow game that is more for kids. My two children love this and it has become a family competition game. The idea is to pull back the arrow and as the screen scrolls to the right, you need to let the arrow go in time to hit the target in the middle. The closer to the bullseye the more points you receive. This will cost you $0.99.

Bowmaster

Are you a bow hunter...maybe this is for you. You can practice shooting at targets or compete against the computer and try to shoot moving animal decoys. Once you get the hang of how to hold and shoot the bow, it gets much easier. This app will cost you $0.99.

Real Trophy Hunt

Since it is hunting season...here is an app to play out in the woods! This app lets you choose between a 7mm rifle, 300 Mag rifle, 44 Magnum Pistol or a Compound Bow. I am not a hunter so this is as close to shooting and elk, moose, sheep or bear as I will get. This app will cost you $2.99.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Smurfs' Village

If you are a fan of the 1980's Smurfs, then this app is for you. Plant gardens, build houses, etc with the smurfs. According to the app store, "It is up to you to build a new village that the smurfs can call home." This app is free so give it a try.

Picture from http://www.appsforipad.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/smurfs-village-ipad-app.jpg

Mani Golf

Another golf game!! This comes in a free LITE version or $1.99 for the full HD version. Pull the club back and try for a hole in one. Some holes are in the strangest places. This app was recommended by one of my co-workers. I have only tried a few holes but it seems challenging.
UPDATE...I played this game last night an finished all of the 9 free holes with gold coins. I am hoping the pay version is a little more challenging!

Pictures from http://appstick.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ManiGolfIPAiPhone.jpg and http://www.iphonelife.com/sites/iphonelife.com/files/images/review-mani-golf-1.jpg

Saturday, November 13, 2010

AirportMania: First Flight

I started with the lite version and my son and I loved it so much I paid the $1.99 for the full version. You are in charge of landing planes and have it unload at the correct color gate. Some planes will need to refuel while others need repair. You can add extra gates, extra runways and others. You can repaint planes, serve food or show a movie. The object is to be fast and keep the planes happy. The faster you are, the more money you receive, the more upgrades you can do. This game looks childish but will keep you on your toes.

Picture from http://www.touchmyapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/airportmania2.jpg

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

10 PinShuffle

This app comes both free or for $3.99. The Lite or free version is only the 10 Pin Poker game. Every strike gives you two cards, every spare gives you one card. Whoever has the best hand out of 10 frames wins. When you upgrade, which I had to because I enjoyed it so much, you get regular bowling and shuffle board too. We play this as a family many times a week. Both for the ipad and itouch.

Picture from http://boomnews.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/75e4f45037420-90.jpg.jpg