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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Writer Journal Review: An Offline Writing App With Word Stats
Writer Journal is a free, offline Android writing app with a WYSIWYG markdown editor, folders and real-time word statistics. Many reviewers praise how easy it is; many dislike the Premium paywall.
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Snow-Forecast.com App Review: Mountain Snow Forecasts for Skiers
Snow-Forecast.com is a free Android app with multi-elevation snow forecasts, webcams, snow alerts, and snow depth for 3,300+ destinations. Many reviewers call it accurate; several dislike the 2024 redesign.
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Yin Yang Minimalist Launcher Review: A Launcher for Less Screen Time
Yin Yang is a free, ad-free minimalist Android launcher with app timers, a pause before distracting apps and focus sessions. Many reviewers praise the clean design; several hit blank screens or crashes.
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Sticky Notepad Review: Simple Color Notes and Lists for Android
Sticky Notepad is a free Android notepad with colored notes, categories, search and widgets. Many reviewers praise how simple it is; many complain about the ads, and several lost notes.
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Windfinder Pro Review: Wind, Waves and Tides for Water Sports
Windfinder Pro is a $12.99 ad-free Android wind forecast app for 160,000+ spots, with live station reports, tides and widgets. Many reviewers call it accurate; many others say forecasts missed.
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Simple Diary Journal with Lock Review: A Private, Offline Diary
Simple Diary is a free Android diary that keeps entries on your phone, with a passcode lock and up to 15 photos per entry. Many reviewers praise how simple it is; several lost entries…
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Pixelful Icon Pack Review: Pixel-Style Round Icons for $1.19
Pixelful is a $1.19 Android icon pack with 5,200+ round, Pixel-style icons and 270 wallpapers. Many reviewers praise the design; many older reviews are about launchers it wouldn’t apply to.
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Deluxe Moon Review: Moon Phases, Zodiac and Moon Days on Android
Deluxe Moon is a $3.99 Android moon calendar with phases, rise and set times, zodiac and moon days, plus widgets. Many reviewers have used it for years; the worst complaints date from a 2019…
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RemNote Review: Notes, Flashcards and Spaced Repetition on Android
RemNote is a free Android notes app that turns your notes into flashcards with spaced repetition. Many reviewers use it to study; many also say the Android app is slower and buggier than the…
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Outline Icons Review: 14,200+ Outline Icons for Android Launchers
Outline Icons is a $2.49 Android icon pack with 14,200+ colorful outline icons for Nova, Samsung Theme Park and other launchers. Many reviewers praise the design and several the coverage; the common complaints are…