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.
Latest reviews
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Before Launcher Review: A Minimalist Android Launcher With No Ads
Before Launcher is a free Android launcher with no ads: a short list of your apps, a notification filter and a one-time Pro upgrade.
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LockWidget Review: Lock Screen Widgets, Themes and Wallpapers for iPhone
LockWidget is a free iPhone app with ready-made Lock Screen widgets, themes and wallpapers. Reviewers like the designs and complain about paywalls and ads.
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Not Boring Weather Review: (Not Boring) Weather for iPhone, Pros and Cons
(Not Boring) Weather is a free iPhone weather app with a game-inspired design. Reviewers like the look; the top complaint is that widgets need a paid plan.
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Standard Notes Review: Encrypted Notes That Sync Across Devices
Standard Notes is a free iPhone notes app its listing calls end-to-end encrypted. Notes sync across devices; extra editors, themes and backups are paid.
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DIGI Clock Widget Plus Review: A Customizable Clock Widget for Android
DIGI Clock Widget Plus is a $3.49 digital clock and date widget for Android with no ads, your own colours and fonts, and tap actions that open apps.
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Oasis Launcher Review: A Minimalist Android Launcher for Less Screen Time
Oasis is a free, ad-free minimalist Android launcher meant to cut screen time. Reviewers say it cut their phone use; others report freezes and paywalls.
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Notesnook Review: Private, Encrypted Notes for Android
Notesnook is a free Android notes app its listing calls end-to-end encrypted and open source. Reviewers praise the privacy but object to the paywall.
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Meteomatics Weather App Review: Free, Ad-Free Android Forecasts
Meteomatics Weather App is a free, ad-free Android weather app with 7-day forecasts and global maps. Widgets that don’t load or update are the top complaint.
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Material Photo Widget Review: A Free, Ad-Free Photo Widget for Android
Material Photo Widget is a free, ad-free, open-source Android widget that shows one photo or a slideshow on your home screen. Reliability is the main complaint.
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Rainbow Weather Review: AI Rain Radar and Short-Range Rain Forecasts
Rainbow Weather is an Android rain radar app with 2-hour AI rain forecasts, a hurricane tracker and widgets. Many reviewers object to its paywall.