Android & iPhone app reviews
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We read the store listings and hundreds of user reviews so you know what an app does well, where it falls short, and whether it’s worth the install.
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Battery Alarm PRO Review: Voice Alerts for Low and Full Battery on Android
Battery Alarm PRO is a $2.49 Android app with no ads that speaks or rings when your battery reaches the low and high levels you set. Several reviewers have used it for years; the…
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Tigad Pro Icon Pack Review: 3D Icons for Android Launchers
Tigad Pro is a $1.99 Android icon pack with 16K+ 3D-style icons for launchers like Nova, Smart and Apex. Several reviewers have used it for years; the main complaints are unfilled icon requests, including…
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YesWriter Review: An Ad-Free Writing and Notes App for Android
YesWriter is a free, ad-free Android app for notes, to-dos and long-form writing, with books, chapters, folders and Google Drive backup. Several reviewers use it to write novels; several others report lost notes or…
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AccuCharge Review: Charging Speed Meter and Always-On Display for Android
AccuCharge is a free Android app that shows live charging current and watts on an AMOLED-style charging screen and always-on display, with ads and a paid upgrade. Several reviewers think it speeds up charging,…
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Lock Launcher Review: Launch Apps From the iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
Lock Launcher is a free iPhone app that puts app, shortcut and website launchers on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, Control Center and Action Button. Many reviewers call it useful; several say…
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Battery Guru Review: Battery Health, Charging Current and Alarms for Android
Battery Guru is a free Android battery monitor that estimates capacity and health, measures charging current, and adds alarms, widgets and an always-on display. Several reviewers praise the detail; the common complaints are ads,…
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Themelia Review: Themes, Widgets and Icons for iPhone
Themelia is a free iPhone app with thousands of themes, wallpapers and widgets, plus a one-click installer for app icons. Several reviewers say they love it; the complaints are about ads and locked content.
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Thermal Monitor Review: Phone Temperature and Throttling Overlay for Android
Thermal Monitor is a free, ad-free Android app that shows your phone’s temperature and throttling state in a floating widget, with a one-time Premium upgrade. Several reviewers use it while gaming; several say they…
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Everpix Review: 4K and Live Wallpapers for iPhone
Everpix is a free iPhone wallpaper app with thousands of 4K backgrounds and an Everpix Premium subscription that removes ads. Many reviewers praise the selection; the main complaints are paywalls, ads and problems with…
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Full Battery Charge Alarm Review: Full and Low Battery Alerts for Android
Full Battery Charge Alarm is a free Android app that rings when your phone reaches a charge level you set, with an optional low battery alarm. Several reviewers use it to stop overcharging; many…