If you’ve ever played a puzzle game like Tetris, or Bubble Bobble then you’ll be right at home with Crayon Ball. This puzzle game has a wonderful physics engine. Like most puzzle games, you simply line up 4 balls in succession to make them disappear. This makes more balls drop, and the object of the game is to see how long you can go for. The beautiful crayon styled graphics, and physics make this game a must buy. Great deal for $0.99.
Crayon Ball App Page
Taking pictures with your iPhone has just been turned upside down, well actually into 3D. With this app, all images you take with it will turn into a 3D image. Much like you see in the movies, and during the Superbowl specials this year. The only thing you’ll need is some 3D glasses. For a free pair, you can visit this site.
If you go to the App Store and take a gander at the most popular selection of apps you’ll notice a trend. Most of the apps people want are either free, or $0.99. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that, but just like most things in the world you’re paying for what you get.
Wired has posted a rumor that Apple will be creating a brand new app store. A supplement to the tried and true app store. This new kid on the block will feature premium apps, or what I refer to as the ‘expensive ones’. To try and up the quality, and amount of developers releasing apps the rumor is Apple will create a store dedicated to the higher end downloads.
I’m somewhat torn by this decision. While it’s always great to see better apps, I get this sneaking suspicion that this decision isn’t about the consumer. There’s plenty of ‘premium’, or high quality apps out there that cost very little money, or any at all. So, why should a premium store only feature downloads of a certain ‘price range’.
One benefit that many are going on about is the improvement with the gaming potential of the iPhone/iPod Touch. I don’t understand the logic of this thinking either. While the apps have the potential for some fun gaming, the closer you see their price to games on actual consoles the more you’ll see less purchases. iDracula is a perfect example. I’m absolutely ecstatic about this game, it’s fun and simple, providing quick entertainment when I’m out and about. However, it’s not something I’d be willing to fork out more than a couple of dollars for.
Charging more might increase development, but that doesn’t mean it will make the games any better. Just longer. Why not stick to what’s made games great so far on the iPhone. Cheap, quick, fun experiences that provide entertainment on the go.
I’m not sure how many of you reading this carry around MRI’s or cat scans on a regular basis. However, if you do, or are a doctor then take a look at this app. You might be wondering why such an obscure app would be ‘App of the Day’. I’m featuring it because of the insane price drop that the app took. Originally, Virtual Volume set you back $20. Now it’s free. I’m not sure how long this sale is going on for, but if you have a MRI I’ve read good things about it.
VirtualVolume App Page
If you lived in the 80′s, or know someone who has, or know about the decade in general then you’ve heard of the Rubik’s cube. This puzzling little box has been driving people insane for years. Of course if you figured out the puzzle, then you can brag about it to others, or keep your sanity. Or you can cheat, and use this iPhone app to show you solutions to the puzzle box no matter what configuration the cube is set to. Just input the different sides of the cube, and the app shows you the solution. Definitely pretty cool.
RunKeeper is a great app for those who like to keep details of their exercise routine. Using the built-in GPS, RunKeeper can help to track any form of movement. You can keep stats on duration, distance, pace, speed, and check out paths you’ve taken. You can even use the RunKeeper site to store your history. Best of all, it’s free.
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