Here’s a review of some of the apps I know and use, that features app reviews. 😉
App of the Day – Download one app per day, free of charge
App of the Day was once a free iOS app (not on the iOS app store anymore!) that lets you download an app that is normally paid for, free of charge on that day, for a limited period of time, every day. Each app featured within this app becomes free for the next 24 hours or so– sometimes, even longer depending on the author of the app itself.
What I like about this app
- The piggy bank icon at the top left corner of the UI that shows you how much you have saved (in total) by downloading the featured apps for free.
- The UI featuring a countdown timer to show you how long the app will still be available for download, free of charge.
- The previously featured apps that were once free for 24 hours, still listed below within the UI, allowing you to backtrack any of the apps you have missed, and would possibly want to purchase just in case.
- Showcases unpopular apps.
What I didn’t like about this app
- The app featured only one screenshot of the featured app at a time.
- You cannot further expand or maximize the list view.
- Very short reviews or descriptions for the featured apps that sometimes do not say anything helpful at all.
My overall rating
It’s a simple, straight-to-the-point app that delivers. The UI and UX can still be improved, but it’s already fine as it is. (3 of 5)
Appoday: Free App Deal of the Day
Initially launched in 2011, APPODAY® provides users with an elegant way to discover, recommend and share new apps with friends. The app, which used to be on iTunes, is unavailable to download anymore, while the company shut down.
What I like about this app
- Great UI and easy to navigate
- Features up to five screenshots
- Features three additional buttons that show reviews, a 10-point rating based on 5 criteria and a way for you to rate the app yourself
- Features three apps each day: Yesterday’s Deal, Today’s Deal and Tomorrow’s Surprise Deal
What I don’t like about this app
- Sometimes you get stuck on the splash screen with just a network connection error
- Showcases almost the same kinds of apps every day or probably has been ignored by the developers
My overall rating
Great graphics and UI are eye-catching details, and having not just one featured app is a plus! However, there had been consequent days that the featured apps have no variation as if the developer has ignored updating this app. (1 of 5)
Free Game of the Day (FGOTD)
Initially released in 2012 and published by Pine Entertainment Company Limited, FREE GAME OF THE DAY showcases “the best of the best games”, from the hard-to-find to the up-and-comers to the unexpected – every day, for free. Unlike the other apps above, I am currently unsure whether this app is still on the iTunes store (as it used to be; because I don’t own an iOS device unlike before).
What I like(d) about this app
- Features only games
- 3 Deals in One: Extra Bonus, Main Feature and a Must Have.
What I didn’t like about this app
- Featured only games
- Repetitive featured apps
- Sometimes featured the wrong icons for the wrong apps
- Doesn’t update as much as the other two apps above
- Although you can customize the color of the app’s background, it hasn’t been really useful at all
My overall rating
I used to like this app when it had been updated at least every day, but deleted it when it started to feature previously featured apps as if there aren’t any new apps in the App Store/s. (1 of 5)
Apple N’ Apps – Apple News & App Reviews
AppleNApps is the definitive resource for the latest app reviews and recommendations, as well as current Apple-related news. Again, similar to FGOTD, I’m not sure if this is still available for download on the iOS store.
What I like about this app
- Minimal UI design and layout
- Features include Latest News, App of the Day, Latest Reviews, Free Apps, Editorials and Podcasts
- Reviews are in-depth and have very good criteria for score rating
- Free apps! Not just one free app for a day. Apple N’ Apps features free APPS for one day.
- You can backtrack all of the previous updates.
- You can bookmark the articles you like so you can easily access these bookmarks from the main page.
What I don’t like about this app
- When you’re browsing the older articles and already too far from the most recent one, when you go back to the list, the page sometimes refreshes and takes you back again to the top (most recent) article.
- Notifications could be helpful, especially if you’re waiting for limited-time free apps. Sadly there isn’t a way to enable notifications.
My overall rating
Best App Review App I’ve seen so far in Apple Store. Really helpful and sometimes it tempts you to buy those non-free apps, just because of great reviews. (5 of 5)