PocketFullOfApps » $5.99 http://pocketfullofapps.com iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad News, Reviews, and Giveaways in your Pocket Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Landscaping iPad Apps for the Would-Be Gardener http://pocketfullofapps.com/2012/04/30/landscaping-ipad-apps-for-the-would-be-gardener.html http://pocketfullofapps.com/2012/04/30/landscaping-ipad-apps-for-the-would-be-gardener.html#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:36 +0000 Aaron Whitfield http://pocketfullofapps.com/?p=42705 Unfortunately, it seems that there is no single, comprehensive app for the gardening guru looking to create a virtual exterior space before implementing it in the real world (at least none that are worth mentioning, according to reviewers). This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who knows something about planning and planting a garden because there are really two separate parts to the process. There is the basic layout and design phase, which involves planning the arrangement of space, and then there is the planting phase, which involves knowledge of flora and fauna varietals. However, you can get a number of apps that will work together in a complementary capacity to help you with both of these issues in the landscaping process, providing you with the plant information you need for your area (planting schedules, native options, selections for different levels of sun and shade) and the tools that will help you design the gorgeous and professional layout you seek. Click the link below to see more apps for the would-be gardener.]]> Unfortunately, it seems that there is no single, comprehensive app for the gardening guru looking to create a virtual exterior space before implementing it in the real world (at least none that are worth mentioning, according to reviewers). This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who knows something about planning and planting a garden because there are really two separate parts to the process. There is the basic layout and design phase, which involves planning the arrangement of space, and then there is the planting phase, which involves knowledge of flora and fauna varietals. However, you can get a number of apps that will work together in a complementary capacity to help you with both of these issues in the landscaping process, providing you with the plant information you need for your area (planting schedules, native options, selections for different levels of sun and shade) and the tools that will help you design the gorgeous and professional layout you seek.

Let’s start with layout and design apps, since you’ll probably want to plan for a basic setup before you head to the nursery to start choosing plants. Eden Garden Designer ($1.99) is a good one to start with because it allows you to work with your own space. All you have to do is take photos of your yard (from any or several points of view) and use the available library of plants to see what your space might look like if you added plants of varying heights and colors. Although the main complaint about this app has been the lack of variety, the point is not really to pre-plant your garden in a virtual space, but rather to get a basic visual representation of where different types of plants (trees, shrubs, flowers, vines) might fit into your very own garden.

Garden Plan Pro ($9.99) is another option to consider. Despite the price, which is a bit steep for an app, it is a far more useful tool for the serious designer. Although it doesn’t have the option of actually mapping over your existing space, it does offer the tried and true “floor plan” approach laying out your garden space, with options to set the dimensions of your landscape and section it off (including raised beds or planters), pick a variety of plants, and even track planting and growth cycles on a chart organized by month and plant variety (and set reminder alerts).

Now that you’ve got the basic layout decided it’s time to decide which plants you want to include, and you may have it in mind to create a fruit, vegetable, and herb garden as well as purely cosmetic additions like flower beds, trees, and decorative planter boxes. For this you will need a plant guide and there are a couple of good choices. Dirr’s Tree and Shrub Finder (the digital companion to Dirr’s “Manual of Woody Landscape Plants”) will set you back $14.99, but it’s the go-to app for the horticulturalist in need of help. It’s basically a plant database that gives you myriad filtering features so that you can find the best plants for your locale and the time of year. Landscapers Companion provides a similar but less expensive option at $5.99. Finally, you might want to download the free Gardening How To app, which gives you access to the National Home Gardening Club’s official magazine (and their community of followers). Now if only some clever developer would come up with an app that could drive John Deere lawn tractors, you’d be all set.

Editor’s Note

Thanks to Evan Fischer for this quest post. He is a freelance writer and part-time student at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California.

]]> http://pocketfullofapps.com/2012/04/30/landscaping-ipad-apps-for-the-would-be-gardener.html/feed 0 5 Essential iPad Apps for Graphic Designers http://pocketfullofapps.com/2012/01/24/5-essential-ipad-apps-for-graphic-designers.html http://pocketfullofapps.com/2012/01/24/5-essential-ipad-apps-for-graphic-designers.html#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:57 +0000 Aaron Whitfield http://pocketfullofapps.com/?p=37770 Although a frequent complaint concerning tablets of any stripe has been that they aren’t exactly conducive to creative design (since they’re really meant to act more as a mobile entertainment center than a work station). But thanks to the widespread availability of useful apps on the iTunes store, the iPad may actually be ahead of the pack in this regard (despite Apple’s notoriety for strict control of their products and what they produce). So if you’re a graphic designer looking for ways to make your life easier through the use of mobile technology, here are a few apps that you’ll definitely want to look into downloading.]]>

Although a frequent complaint concerning tablets of any stripe has been that they aren’t exactly conducive to creative design (since they’re really meant to act more as a mobile entertainment center than a work station). But thanks to the widespread availability of useful apps on the iTunes store, the iPad may actually be ahead of the pack in this regard (despite Apple’s notoriety for strict control of their products and what they produce). So if you’re a graphic designer looking for ways to make your life easier through the use of mobile technology, here are a few apps that you’ll definitely want to look into downloading.

  1. Adobe Ideas. Just about everyone who ends up in the field of graphic design these days (be it in an amateur or professional capacity) started out by messing around with Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, or even After Effects if you dabble in motion graphics). This is not surprising considering how user-friendly (and yet comprehensive) the company’s product lineup is. And thankfully, they have expanded into mobile space with this virtual sketchpad that will help busy graphic designers to lay out ideas wherever they are and cart them between home, office, and meetings with clients. Plus, a bevy of tools, options for layers, and easy handling make this app a must-have.
  2. Phaidon Design Classics. This is one app that serious graphic designers (or those that want to go pro) simply can’t live without. It features 1,000 carefully selected product designs that have stood the test of time, and while many were the work of famous designers, you’ll be surprised to discover that some of the ingenious objects we use every day were created anonymously (like the corkscrew, for example). You can search via timeline, category, designer, or keyword to instantly access the designs that won awards, made history, and even changed our lives for the better. Anyone in search of inspiration or education will get both out of this app.
  3. iFontMaker. Tired of trolling the internet for free fonts, or worse, paying to get the best fonts for your clients? Thanks to this handy addition to the iVerse you can now create your own unique fonts specifically geared towards the needs of individual clients, and keep them on hand for reference or reuse down the road.
  4. iDesign. Regardless of the type of graphics you create, it couldn’t hurt to start your process in 2D before expanding into another plane. The toolbar offers one-touch access to helpful functions, multiples layers let you separate your design into individual elements (for easy revision), and you can literally control every aspect of your graphics, from line width to font size to the unit of measurement. While it may be a bit overwhelming for those unfamiliar with graphics design, professionals will delight in the many options this program provides.
  5. iThoughtsHD. Not all graphics designers are busy creating logos or designing websites (and even if they are, they could be doing website design Fargo, Fairbanks, or Fort Worth style, which is to say, without much hope of becoming a web sensation). However, there are a lot of corporate gigs out there for designers that are not at all averse to earning a big paycheck for helping execs put presentations together. It can be used to create visual representations of patterns because it showcases a series of interconnected items. So while anyone can use it during a brainstorming session, for example, corporate designers will find a myriad of uses for this app’s unique capabilities.

Editor’s Note

Thanks to Evan Fischer for this quest post. He is a freelance writer and part-time student at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California.

]]> http://pocketfullofapps.com/2012/01/24/5-essential-ipad-apps-for-graphic-designers.html/feed 0 Mac App Store Holiday Sale from the Alice Dev Team! http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/12/27/mac-app-store-holiday-sale-from-the-alice-dev-team.html http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/12/27/mac-app-store-holiday-sale-from-the-alice-dev-team.html#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:00:05 +0000 Aaron Whitfield http://pocketfullofapps.com/?p=36578 Well look at what we have here, the Alice Dev Team is having a nice holiday sale featuring all of their Mac App Store apps until December 29. By the looks of it, most of the apps are half so, so if you' happen to have any money left over from other Christmas sales, you may want to consider investing in any of the apps below. Enjoy! ]]> Well look at what we have here, the Alice Dev Team is having a nice holiday sale featuring all of their Mac App Store apps until December 29. By the looks of it, most of the apps are half so, so if you’ happen to have any money left over from other Christmas sales, you may want to consider investing in any of the apps below. Enjoy!

]]> http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/12/27/mac-app-store-holiday-sale-from-the-alice-dev-team.html/feed 0 ‘Batman Arkham City Lockdown’ for iOS Review http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/12/17/batman-arkham-city-lockdown-for-ios-review.html http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/12/17/batman-arkham-city-lockdown-for-ios-review.html#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:00:44 +0000 Aaron Whitfield http://pocketfullofapps.com/?p=35964 ]]>

]]> http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/12/17/batman-arkham-city-lockdown-for-ios-review.html/feed 1 Bent Spoon Games’ ‘Girl with a Heart of’ Released! http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/11/21/girl-with-a-heart-of-released.html http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/11/21/girl-with-a-heart-of-released.html#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:45 +0000 Aaron Whitfield http://pocketfullofapps.com/?p=34496 Independent developer, Bent Spoon Games, is announcing that Girl with a Heart of is now available for download on iOS and Android. An interactive narrative that explores issues of human rationality and recursive self-improvement, Girl with a Heart of is playable on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. Girl with a Heart of tells the story of Raven, an eleven-year-old member of the Dark race who has been separated from her parents during a crippling attack by the Light's army. As her subterranean city's defenses collapse, Raven makes a shocking discovery: the artificial heart beating in her chest is imbued with a power that can help save her people, if only she can learn to use it. Now she needs to gain a better understanding of her role and the possible impacts her choices will have -- and she must choose the right path, while there's still time to make a difference. With unique, conversation-based gameplay inspired by the interactive fiction and adventure game genres, Girl with a Heart of has a thought-provoking storyline and multiple endings determined by decisions the player makes on Raven's behalf. The game's philosophical and symbolic undercurrents will leave players mulling over the story's implications long after the narrative has ended. Girl with a Heart of sells for $5.99 on PC and Mac, and $2.99 on mobile platforms: ]]> Independent developer, Bent Spoon Games, is announcing that Girl with a Heart of is now available for download on iOS and Android. An interactive narrative that explores issues of human rationality and recursive self-improvement, Girl with a Heart of is playable on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Girl with a Heart of tells the story of Raven, an eleven-year-old member of the Dark race who has been separated from her parents during a crippling attack by the Light’s army. As her subterranean city’s defenses collapse, Raven makes a shocking discovery: the artificial heart beating in her chest is imbued with a power that can help save her people, if only she can learn to use it. Now she needs to gain a better understanding of her role and the possible impacts her choices will have — and she must choose the right path, while there’s still time to make a difference.

With unique, conversation-based gameplay inspired by the interactive fiction and adventure game genres, Girl with a Heart of has a thought-provoking storyline and multiple endings determined by decisions the player makes on Raven’s behalf. The game’s philosophical and symbolic undercurrents will leave players mulling over the story’s implications long after the narrative has ended.

Girl with a Heart of sells for $5.99 on PC and Mac, and $2.99 on mobile platforms:

About Bent Spoon Games

Bent Spoon Games is a (not yet incorporated) company founded by Alexei Andreev in 2011 to create video games based on ideas of rationality and transhumanism. The company’s first game, Girl with a Heart of, was created by Andreev and a small team of contractors and friends. To learn more, please visit http://www.bentspoongames.com.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlvjR2MltXg

Enjoy!

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This handy tool has some astounding features to make business card handling really simple. Just take a snapshot of the Business cards using the app’s special shake reduction camera and let it save the images automatically. By tapping the ‘Recognize’ button, users can make the app to recognize the information and classify the contacts into various groups according to it. If the card has any web address, users can move to that address just by tapping on it. It can recognize major languages such as French, English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian and Dutch.

I had tried a lot of apps for business card scanning before, but character recognition was the biggest problem with them. I have to type everything manually, after all the hard work. However, WorldCard Mobile does things smooth, smart and accurate. That is why this app excels in its category.

Using this cost-effective, brilliant app, business people like me can attend business meets with confident. WorldCard Mobile can really replace all your huge old wallets and will let you deal business cards in a much easier and smarter way.

Rating 5/5 Stars

Buy it.

WorldCard Mobile - business card reader & business card scanner (AppStore Link) WorldCard Mobile - business card reader & business card scanner
Developer: Penpower Inc.
Rated: 4+
Price: $6.99 Download
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  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard HD $6.99 -> $0.99
  • NOVA 2 $6.99 ->$0.99
  • NOVA 2 HD $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Dungeon Hunter 2 $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Dungeon Hunter 2 HD $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Shadow Guardian $5.99 -> $0.99
  • Shadow Guardian HD $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Spider-Man: Total Mayhem $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Spider-Man: Total Mayhem HD $6.99 -> $0.99
If I were to take a guess, this sale will probably end sometime this weekend, so like I said earlier, take advantage of this sale while you can. Enjoy!]]>
Joining Crescent Moon Games on the crazy sale madness, Gameloft is also holding a nice sale on five select iPhone and iPad titles as well. Every game included in this sale are $0.99 a piece, however, I’m not complete sure when this sale will end, so if you’ve got your eye on any of these games take advantage of this limited time offer.

Here’s the full list of games included in this sale:

  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard HD $6.99 -> $0.99
  • NOVA 2 $6.99 ->$0.99
  • NOVA 2 HD $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Dungeon Hunter 2 $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Dungeon Hunter 2 HD $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Shadow Guardian $5.99 -> $0.99
  • Shadow Guardian HD $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Spider-Man: Total Mayhem $6.99 -> $0.99
  • Spider-Man: Total Mayhem HD $6.99 -> $0.99

If I were to take a guess, this sale will probably end sometime this weekend, so like I said earlier, take advantage of this sale while you can. Enjoy!

]]> http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/10/16/five-select-iphone-and-ipad-titles-from-gameloft-on-sale.html/feed 1 ‘Dark Meadow’ Goes Live on App Store http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/10/07/dark-meadow-goes-live-on-app-store.html http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/10/07/dark-meadow-goes-live-on-app-store.html#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:00:06 +0000 Aaron Whitfield http://pocketfullofapps.com/?p=32288 Setting a new benchmark for console-style gaming on the iOS platform, Phosphor Games Studio, have finally released their very first game, Dark Meadow. Maximizing the graphic and gameplay horsepower of the Unreal Engine 3, Dark Meadow delivers a stunning first-person, action/adventure game where players fight to escape a nightmare fairytale world filled with....]]> Setting a new benchmark for console-style gaming on the iOS platform, Phosphor Games Studio, have finally released their very first game, Dark Meadow. Maximizing the graphic and gameplay horsepower of the Unreal Engine 3, Dark Meadow delivers a stunning first-person, action/adventure game where players fight to escape a nightmare fairytale world filled with fantastical creatures bent on destroying them.

With gesture-based controls familiar to anyone who has played games like Infinity Blade or even Angry Birds, The Dark Meadow is an accessible core gaming experience for everyone that reveals new layers and new secrets every time you play it,” said Chip Sineni creative director of Phosphor Games Studios.  “While we are extremely excited with the final results, we are looking forward to delivering additional content in the coming months to expand the world of The Dark Meadow.”

The Dark Meadow is a visually charged, combat intensive world of exploration.  You awake in a hospital uncertain of how you arrived there or why.  An old man warns of a beautiful witch whose minions roam the halls seeking the living.  It is only when the witch is destroyed that you will be released from this unrelenting torment.
As you explore the photo-realistic world, you will need both your crossbow for ranged combat as well as your sword for in close, melee combat.  Gesture-based “pull back and fire” as well as slashing combat will be instantly recognizable to iOS players, and node-based movement through the world makes navigation simple and perfectly paced.

Role-playing game mechanics enhance the exploration, as a wide variety of items are secreted throughout the world – from hidden scraps of paper that reveal the mystery of your imprisonment, to money which can be used to purchase better equipment and weapons.

Dark Meadow is available now at the App Store for $5.99 and is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Italian.

Dark Meadow (AppStore Link) Dark Meadow
Developer: Phosphor Games, LLC
Rated: 12+
Price: $5.99 Download

About Phosphor Games Studio

Based in Chicago, Phosphor Games Studio is a top-tier development studio comprised of experienced video game designers with a track record of producing financially successful and critically acclaimed titles across a variety of genres – from hardcore first-person shooters and MMOs to sports and casual games.  Phosphor Games was tapped by Microsoft to develop SpacePop, one of the five activities found in Microsoft’s launch title, Kinect Adventures, and one of the first Kinect games to use pure full body and spatial depth movement for gameplay.  More information can be found online at www.phosphorgames.com, on Facebook or via Twitter @phosphorgames

Epic, Epic Games, Gears of War, Unreal, Unreal Development Kit, UDK, Unreal Engine, UE3, and Unreal Tournament are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

]]> http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/10/07/dark-meadow-goes-live-on-app-store.html/feed 0 ‘Skillz: The DJ Game’ For iPad Tears Up App Store Charts http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/09/14/skillz-the-dj-game-for-ipad-tears-up-app-store-charts.html http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/09/14/skillz-the-dj-game-for-ipad-tears-up-app-store-charts.html#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:45:47 +0000 Aaron Wellings http://pocketfullofapps.com/?p=31193 Playpen Studios has announced that its new music and rhythm title Skillz: The DJ Game for the iPad has reached the #1 spot in the Paid and Top Grossing charts in the Music Game for iPads category on the App Store. Since launching on Sept. 8, 2011, the title has gained remarkable traction among enthusiast circles, receiving high praise from media critics and end users alike. Download the free Lite version now from the App Store to access several tracks, or jump right into the action with the full version for $5.99 to unlock all five venues, six DJs and a 25 song library.]]> Playpen Studios has announced that its new music and rhythm title Skillz: The DJ Game for the iPad has reached the #1 spot in the Paid and Top Grossing charts in the Music Game for iPads category on the App Store. Since launching on Sept. 8, 2011, the title has gained remarkable traction among enthusiast circles, receiving high praise from media critics and end users alike. Download the free Lite version now from the App Store to access several tracks, or jump right into the action with the full version for $5.99 to unlock all five venues, six DJs and a 25 song library.

In Skillz, players select a DJ and strive for superstardom, gaining fans by scratching and tapping their way through original remixes of popular tracks from Kid Cudi vs Crookers, People Under the Stairs, Diplo, Bassnectar and more. Additional tracks will be available for download in the future, and an Android and PC release are also planned.

“We’re blown away by the game’s performance right out the gate and humbled by the overwhelmingly positive response that we’re seeing from gamers,” said Joe Gilbertson, co-founder of Playpen Studios. “We’ve dedicated the last five years of our life to this game and can’t believe that everything fell into place with the emergence of tablet devices as a viable gaming platform. Skillz lets anyone experience what it’s like to be a club DJ with a library of hot, original tracks from popular labels. We can’t wait for more people to pick it up and enjoy – the more downloads there are, the more tracks we’ll be releasing for download!”

Skillz for iPad (AppStore Link) Skillz for iPad
Developer: Play Pen Studios Ltd
Rated: 4+
Price: $5.99 Download

For more information about Skillz

 

]]> http://pocketfullofapps.com/2011/09/14/skillz-the-dj-game-for-ipad-tears-up-app-store-charts.html/feed 0 Update for ‘Infinity Blade’ Released — New Swords, Shields, Helments and More http://pocketfullofapps.com/2010/12/22/update-for-infinity-blade-released-new-swords-shields-helments-and-more.html http://pocketfullofapps.com/2010/12/22/update-for-infinity-blade-released-new-swords-shields-helments-and-more.html#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:00:52 +0000 Aaron Whitfield http://pocketfullofapps.com/?p=20635 In under 2 weeks, ChAIR (a subsidiary of Epic Games) has managed to whip up and release a update for their popular action/RPG game, Infinity Blade [REVIEW], onto the App Store just a few days ago. The new update brings a lot of new things, for example, new shields, new swords, new helmets and lots more, but here’s some more details:

Update #1 – To thank you all for making Infinity Blade so successful, we’re giving you even more awesome new free stuff!

- 5 new Swords, 5 new Shields, 5 new Helmets, and 1 new set of Armor – Collect and Master them all!
- Maximum Character Level raised from 40 to 45!
- New Enemy – The MARROW FIEND! This creature is rumored to devour its victims, taking their bones for its blade and shield…
- Because it’s awesome, you can now listen to your own music while playing INFINITY BLADE!
- PURCHASE GOLD! Due to popular demand, we have added the ability to buy extra Gold via in-app purchase!
- Optimizations and minor Bug fixes

infinityblade
Hopefully this will hold all of us over until next year or until the next update is released. Epic Games has said there’s more updates on the way and it will be really interesting to see what they continue to do with the game. In other news, Epic Games has said that they don’t plan on dropping the price of Infinity Blade anytime soon, so, if you are waiting for a sale, you might as well pick it up now. Infinity Blade is a universal app, costs $5.99, and weighs in at 331 MB.

Infinity Blade on the App Store.

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