Tag: Review
Paprika: The magical recipe manager for Mac
Paprika for Mac ($19.99) by Hindsight Labs is a recipe management application for your Mac. Like its iPhone and iPad counterparts (see our Paprika for iPad...
CoulVue: An iPad car mount for backseat passengers
The CoulVue ($79.99) by TouCoul is an iPad mount that attaches to a car headrest so that backseat passengers can view movies, play games, or...
Prime your nest with the Nest: a major step forward in thermostat technology
Christmas was on a Sunday this year. We had taken care of breakfast, and moved on to opening Christmas presents in the usual fashion, but...
Blockwick’s anything but a square gaming experience
Blockwick is simple — that said, classing Blockwick as a simplistic title is dangerous. With a focus on ingenious yet logical puzzles with an unhealthy dose...
Oh! Edo Towns just about maintains the Kariosoft fun
The last Kariosoft game we looked at was Grand Prix Story, a delightful motor racing simulator built on the success of the breakout Game Dev...
Review: Pad and Quill iPhone and iPad case
There are a lot of “Moleskin-like” cases for iPhones and iPads on the Internet, but in our opinion, only two companies seem to be doing...
Scribblenauts Remix captures the imagination
Imagination is your limit with Scribblenauts Remix. Scribblenauts Remix is the latest iOS reboot to grace the App Store. Previously a DS create-em-up, this re-release of...
Grand Prix Story is an astonishingly addictive simulation game
Racing is an acquired taste. For some it’s the eternal struggle between man and machine, a battle of wits at breakneck speed and indulgence in...
The iNecklace Is a geek girl’s best friend
The iNecklace They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but some girls are geeks. And all geek girls know that diamonds are nothing more...
Jetpack Joyride shows Angry Birds the real meaning of flight
Restart. Restart. Restart. Get used to it, because that’s what Jetpack Joyride is all about. A repetitive flight through the same laboratory every time —...
iTeacherBook: Finally! An academic planner for educators!
iTeacherBook iTeacherBook ($4.99) is by the makers of iStudiezPro. If you’ve used any of the iStudiez suite of applications, you know how amazing they are...
NotifyMe for Mac: Cloud-based reminders for the forgetful
In the book of Genesis, the Hebrew God sends a flood upon the earth to punish humanity’s wickedness. Once the flood was over, God promised...
A case for case-haters: the Mophie Juice Pack Air iPhone 4 Case
I love my iPhone 4. Even after all this time. And I still carry it naked (the phone is naked, not me). And though the...
Nike Training Club for iPhone: A review
Anyone who has ever tried getting in shape without a workout buddy, a personal trainer, or a drill sergeant knows how difficult it can be...
Olloclip: The perfect lens set for every iPhoneographer
The Olloclip ($69.95), by Patrick O’Neill and Chong Pak, is a clip on lens set for your iPhone 4, featuring a wide-angle, fisheye, and macro...
Dream Track Nation: A review
Remember Line Rider? Draw some virtual slopes using a flash version of MS Paint; watch a miniature man on a sled slalom down your creation;...
DayOne: An elegant journaling app for writers
DayOne ($9.99) by Bloom is a journaling app for Mac, with a corresponding iOS app for iPhone and iPad. The app was designed to help users focus on writing, so it sports a minimalist interface and offers no unnecessary features. At the same time, the app encourages writing every day with a reminder system and an inspirational quotes box. If you want a journaling app that keeps the emphasis on writing, then DayOne is an excellent choice.