The App Store takes delivery of hundreds of new apps per day. The overwhelming scene makes it possible to easily overlook an exciting game, valuable productivity suite, etc. However, we have a solution. Today’s Best Apps tackles this problem by providing you with a handpicked and tested list of apps that are truly worth your consideration each and everyday.
WeekTasks by Metabling ($1.99, 5.1 MB): Helping you concentrate on completing shortly upcoming to-do items, this task management app focuses on just the week ahead with blatantly visible color-coded priority and task type labels as well as a report of the amount of time you have available. The app syncs via Toodledo and allows backups to be sent through email.
NewNote by apfelsine ($0.99, 7.7 MB): This middle of the road note-taking app maintains very simple text input, yet allows the addition of photos, reminder alerts, and location. In addition, notes are organized using folders and can be password protected at the root level.
Shortcuts+ by Andrey Yurchik (Free, 3.5 MB): Here's an educational and handy reference tool to better utilize your iOS, OS X, and Windows devices. Separated into platform and application sections, the brief tutorials will highlight a common though maybe not entirely obvious feature, time saving shortcut or other efficiency tip, or both. As a bonus, you can mark lessons or tips as favorites or things "to try" as well as reorganize them. The app does contain a bottom ad banner.
Donut Wars by Now Branded Mobile ($0.99, 53.4 MB): In this whacky third-person shooter-style adventure, you play as an angry mom and pop donut shop owner out for vengeance against the corporately own Donut World. Your mission, prevent anyone from going to Donut World by pasting them with the glazed glories you have left, but avoid hitting police officers and getting caught. The game features vibrant 3-D graphics, a bouncy soundtrack, tilt and touch controls, three levels, two weapons, and Game Center integration.
Pixel Game by Bennett Berger (Free, 30.4 MB): Prove how keen your recognition skills are in this image-based trivia game. In each round, there are five photos that will take 20 seconds each to come into full focus, the amount of time allotted to select one of the four possible answers. To progress to the next round and continue to increase your score, four out of the five items must be correctly identified. The game features a Game Center leaderboard and does contain a bottom ad banner.
NeoPong 1.0 by Jefferson Scomacao (Free, 34.3 MB): Experience the classic fun of Pong in an electrifyingly modernized form. Take on an AI opponent in the three stage, 48 level tournament mode or challenge a friend in tabletop-style multiplayer matches. The app is initially in a trial state with limited levels and the versus mode. To play the entire tournament and unlock other balls, paddles, and more, it will cost you $0.99.
Donut Wars HD by Now Branded Mobile ($0.99, 97.9 MB): In this whacky third-person shooter-style adventure, you play as an angry mom and pop donut shop owner out for vengeance against the corporately own Donut World. Your mission, prevent anyone from going to Donut World by pasting them with the glazed glories you have left, but avoid hitting police officers and getting caught. The game features vibrant 3-D graphics, a bouncy soundtrack, tilt and touch controls, three levels, two weapons, and Game Center integration.
