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Annoy Your Friends with Sounds Grate

June 9th, 2013

MarilynChau

Price: Free
Rating:
Sounds Grate: Written iPhone App Review

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Reviewed by Marilyn Chau

Sounds Grate, by Valup Technology, Inc., is a free iOS soundboard app. This app features a number of life-like sounds, primarily aimed at sounding irritating. While the basic version of Sounds Grate is available for free through the iTunes store, not all of the available sounds can be accessed through this free version.

Features:

Sounds Grate provides iOS pranksters with realistic sounds perfect for annoying their friends. Specifically speaking, the free version of Sounds Grate includes the sound of a buzzing mosquito (with the option of altering the pitch), the “music” of a violin (with varying alterations of this stringed instrument), and the lovely sound of nails on the chalkboard. In-app purchases can be made to add the sounds of knuckles cracking, dentists working, Styrofoam, a fork scraping a plate, paper folding, a nose running, or human flatulence if desired. In addition to offering these entertaining sound options, Sounds Grate also provides users with impressive interactive displays relevant to each sound. For instance, the violin sounds are created through moving a bow through a set of violin strings, the mosquito sound features an actual mosquito that users guide through a virtual room, and the chalkboard nails allow users to tap their screens to drag the nails across the app’s chalkboard.

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Sounds Grate iPhone App Review

Appearance and Layout:

The graphics of Sounds Grate are just as impressive as the app’s lifelike sounds. Navigating through the app is incredibly easy to do, as is modifying the specifics of each sound. While the makers of Sounds Grate could have just created the app so that it simply played its noises, the added touch of impressive interactive graphics shows the attention to detail that was followed during the creation of the app. Overall, both the appearance and the layout of Sounds Grate are certainly top notch.

Value:

For anyone who loves frustrating his/her friends with annoying noises, Sounds Grate will certainly be a fun addition to his/her iOS app collection. However, the fact remains that only three of the sounds in this app can be used for free. Therefore, unless a user decides to actually invest a bit and purchase extra sounds (or upgrade to the premium version of the app), Sounds Grate has somewhat limited entertainment value.

Sound Grate iPhone app requires iOS 4.3 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.

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GlassMeApp: Get Your Glasses On . . . Literally!

June 8th, 2013

Luke Patrick

Price: $1.99
Rating:
GlassMeApp
iPhone App Review by TheiPhoneAppReview.com

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Reviewed by Luke Patrick

One of our favorite genres for the iPhone is the ye olden novelty application. You know the sort: They allow you to alter, create, or otherwise improve your daily life with a bit of humor. Today’s offering, an app called GlassMeApp, does exactly that—thanks to a little help from some quality spectacles. It makes it quick and easy to add a pair of glasses to you, your friends, your dog, or really anything else you’d like. If that sounds like a good time out, then go ahead and scroll below the break to view our whole review!

Concept and Functionality

As stated, GlassMeApp is most certainly a novelty app for the iPhone. We say that simply because we can’t think of a practical application for adding spectacles to you or your mates, though it must exist somewhere. However, we’re hardly complaining!

To get rolling with GlassMeApp, all you need to do is point the camera at your subject (which thanks to the front-facing camera can be you) and then get snapping! The app will automagically attempt to put a pair of glasses on your face. For the most part, it does this quite well, though you will likely still need to do some refining afterward. To manage this, just pinch, pull, push and otherwise manipulate the whole with your fingers. This allows you to get those glasses spot-on. The app also comes with a vast library of models to choose from, ranging from rather normal shades to some more elaborate, Elton John numbers. Over all, we liked it a lot, and if you have thirty seconds to spare, you can slap a few funny photos into your day.

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Get Your Groove On in WeeWaa RockOn

June 7th, 2013

Sarah Hanlon

Price: $0.99
Rating:
WeeWaa RockOn
iPad Game Review by TheiPhoneAppReview.com

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Reviewed by Sarah Hanlon

As an app reviewer, I come across many apps and games that don’t seem to get the attention they deserve. From stunning graphics to a novel concept, I often wonder why these apps aren’t loved as much as they should be. This is a great example of a game that should be a hit, so I hope you’re ready for adorable overload!

WeeWaa RockOn, developed by UI Digital, is an incredibly fun game for iPad and iPhone. Can you help your WeeWaa defend its village from angry Groompas? For the sake of all that’s cute, I sure hope so!

Concept and Gameplay:

WeeWaa RockOn is one of those games where I found myself wondering why it’s not more of a hit on the App Store. The graphics are absolutely stunning, and Oslo-based musician Cukoo created one of the catchiest soundtracks I’ve ever heard in a game. To be honest, I found myself opening the app just to listen to the title screen theme. From the second I launched it, I knew WeeWaa RockOn was a hidden gem.

The story goes like this: angry Groompas are trying to sabotage the happy-go-lucky WeeWaa Village because they can’t stand their music. It’s your job to travel the roads of your beloved village, destroying every angry Groompa you encounter. Your magical guitar is your tool of choice, and you can use it to pick up Groompas and throw them out of the way. You can choose to smash them into each other or aim for nets. If you manage to net three Groompas, you’ll enter RockOn mode where you’ll receive special bonuses. Read more »

Paint My Place: Splatter the Walls . . . With Real Paints!

June 7th, 2013

Luke Patrick

Price: $0.99
Rating:
Paint My Place
iPhone App Review by TheiPhoneAppReview.com

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Reviewed by Luke Patrick

If you’re like us, you typically go to sleep at night with the local home and garden television network on the tele. To put it another way, you probably spend your week-ends looking for new antiques, colours and accessories to fill-up the house with. If any of that does sound familiar, then boy have we got an app to give you! It’s called Paint My Place, and it allows you to do wonderful things with your home. Using the app, you can snap a photo of your residence, repaint the walls and roof, then save the paint list for use in later projects. It’s a marvelous idea, and if you’re looking for our full review, you need only to slide on down below the break!

Concept and Functionality

As stated already, the idea behind Paint My Place is pretty simple, though no less stunning for it. The app allows you to point your iPhone at the house, snap a photo (or optionally load a previously taken photo from the gallery) and then get to work! Using the built-in tools, you begin by selecting a paint brand. Then, you choose from collections and tones, ultimately landing at a full set of paints for both the walls and the roofing. Oh, and don’t forget the fencing!

Then the finger painting session begins. Just drag a finger across the walls to colour them in! Or, if you’d prefer to paint in squares, just use the appropriate tool. You can also use the same item to block off portions of the house, like windows and doors. This makes it much, much simpler to paint wholesale, and can save you a lot of time. When you’re finished, save the photo to your photo gallery, or share it through a multitude of options to those who might have an interest.

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500 Russian Audiobooks: Hundreds of Titles for $3.99

June 6th, 2013

Sarah Hanlon

Price: $3.99
Rating:
500 Russian Audiobooks
iPad App Review by TheiPhoneAppReview.com
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Reviewed by Sarah Hanlon

One thing I’ve noticed in all my years of browsing the App Store is that apps in foreign languages don’t get a lot of love. This can be difficult for users in the US who are trying to study a new language and are looking for an app that would help them do that, along with people who want apps in their native tongue.

500 Russian Audiobooks, developed by NEWINTECH, is a new app that brings a ton of audiobooks to your device for the price of just one. From education to humor, every genre is available to listen to.

Concept and Functionality:

It’s hard to imagine an app that offers 500 full-length audiobooks for the price of a cup of coffee, but 500 Russian Audiobooks is true to its name. Whether you’re in the mood for humor, you’re looking for a free English lesson, or you’re looking to practice Russian, there’s definitely something for everyone to listen to. Be aware, though, that everything is in Russian. This includes menus and book titles.

Something that I find incredibly important in an app that offers books or other media is organization, and 500 Russian Audiobooks really excels. From checking out the latest books in the catalog to seeing what’s popular, it’s extremely easy to browse books. If you know what you’re looking for, you can easily search for authors or specific titles. Read more »

Never Lose Track of Plants Again with Garden Organizer

June 6th, 2013

Sarah Hanlon

Price: $0.99
Rating:
Garden Organizer
iPhone App Review by TheiPhoneAppReview.com

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Reviewed by Sarah Hanlon

While gardening can be both a fun and peaceful activity, starting the season can be nothing short of a pain. How many times have you forgotten where you planted a row of bulbs? Perhaps seeds have begun to sprout and you have no idea what they are. It’s time to end the confusion and frustration with an app that’s sure to become your new gardening pal.

Garden Organizer, developed by CAVU Media, is a tool that’s extremely useful for casual and serious gardeners alike. From keeping track of plants to remembering exactly where they’re planted, you’ll be the master of your garden in no time!

Concept and Functionality:

Garden Organizer is the perfect app for anyone who wants to keep track of plants without making it feel like a second job. The app has a great design and layout, and it shouldn’t take much time at all to learn how to use it efficiently. Garden Organizer not only allows you to keep your personal garden in order, but it can serve as a shopping list as well, thanks to the built-in wishlist.

To add a new garden to Garden Organizer, simply create a new garden in the My Gardens section of the app. Once you’ve chosen a name for your garden and optionally upload a photo, you can create virtual plant tags for everything that’s in it. These plant tags can be as simple or as detailed as you like. You can choose to only include the name of the plant, or you can upload a photo of the plant itself and include detailed garden notes. Read more »