Qik Video is now the property of Skype Software and offers a surprising bundle of features including cross platform video calling. But, are these features enough to replace your other favorite video chat apps?
Apps designed for conducting interviews aren't new, but Interview Assistant presents a beautiful package that stands up nicely against some of the older competition.
Endless running games are becoming more popular every day. Pixel City Skater swaps running with skating, but is essentially a watered down version of more popular titles like Canabalt.
Before calculators could solve arithmetic problems instantly, people had to use something called a slide rule. Now you can not only have a slide rule in your pocket, you can learn how to use it as well.
Don't download Hockey Fight Pro with the anticipation of actually playing hockey. Rather you will find a surprisingly full-fledged, match based fighting game with style and swagger.
The iCard Pro app can help you create that perfect card for any special occasion. There are a ton of features, but is the user experience more important?
With a deep storyline, tons of levels, game modes, features, a great soundtrack and graphics, you would think Going Down is one of the top games available. Is a finely detailed painting beautiful just because it is a complete picture?
Movie Looks can do some nice things to otherwise basic video clips through artistic filters. But are the features worth the price and in-app purchases?
There are dozens of great drum and percussion apps in the App Store. Could Ratatap possibly be the best this late in the game?
Retro and grunge racers have been around for a while, but few have married the two in a satisfactory manner. Race After 1977 is a valiant effort, but can it keep up with the competition?
There are a slew of apps that will make your pictures prettier. Noir Photo is pretty impressive but can it compete with the rest at a higher price?
Pocket Jets makes beautiful use of the iPhone 4's camera and gyroscope to create a truly immersive experience. Other than a few minor things, it's hard to find something not to like in this exciting augmented reality game.
iSongAnnouncer will verbally tell you what song you are listening to without looking. The single purpose of this app is hard to justify the price, but there are some out there that will enjoy what it does and how it does it.
Fastest Camera is a quick shot camera app that promises fast pictures and customizable settings. It enables you to automatically take a photo upon launching the app, and allows you to choose between several resolutions.
ForeverMap allows you to download maps to use when an Internet connection isn't available. The price is right, and the interface is smooth, but can it overcome hit-or-miss results in a still growing points of interest database?
Apache Overkill is a side scrolling flyer in which you fight off waves of enemies in the air, or on land, as an Apache helicopter. It features dozens of levels across four worlds and Game Center integration.
The new game, 6th Planet, is a 2D science fiction flyer that in some ways is as much an original comic book series as a game. You are a monkey sent to Saturn (yes, it’s the 6th planet) to explore and learn if it will be habitable for humans in the near future. The game includes 50 levels across seven worlds, and the story is told using 188 comic strip cutscenes.
Brutal Labyrinth is similar to other accelerometer controlled maze games, and adds a spark or two along the way. But is there enough to differentiate it from other labyrinth games?
Sometimes music is revolutionized by the iPad and sometimes the iPad is revolutionized by music. With Noteplex, we have a little of both.
VideoPuzzle! offers a twist on the classic slide puzzle using video instead of still pictures. The gameplay is solid, but is it unique?
Charlie in Trouble is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle adventure that offers a ton of stages and challenges. But, is there enough content to offset the graphics and gameplay?
Darts Champ! is a no-nonsense darts game for the iPhone. The lack of features place it just a little bit above the free dart games, but still below most of the paid ones.
Color Fashion is a photo manipulation app that changes the tint of objects within photos. First impressions are positive, but can it overcome a few limitations and compete with the legendary Color Splash?
PocketBracket: 2011 is a March Madness bracket management app that should fulfill all of your college basketball needs for the spring tournament. It doesn't attempt to compete with larger establishments such as ESPN, but it does claim to give a more accessible and personalized experience.
