iOS devices are more than just pocket-sized computers or communication tools. They have a plethora of built-in, sophisticated sensors that would probably have taken up the entire nosecone of a military aircraft just a couple decades ago. The iOS sensors are usually locked under layers of API frippery, so that you can make cool apps [...]

Budgeting and tracking personal spending just got a fun new addition to the App Store with CoinKeeper, by developer i-Free. Drag-and-drop coins from income to account, then add spending transactions by dragging from a spending account to the category. Keep track of spending goals and habits through the easy to understand interface, and even earn [...]

Staying in touch with friends can be a full-time job in and of itself, especially if your contacts are spread across several social networks with competing instant messaging platforms. iOS 5′s new notification system can help keep dozens of chat notifications organized and easier to understand than the old way, but having it all under [...]

The human body is a robust, complicated machine. System upon system of moving parts and finely-tuned mechanisms work in tandem to enable us to (usually, hopefully) live long, healthy lives. Making sense of this complicated system is the tricky part, and to that end developer Real Bodywork have created an app (a series of apps, [...]

Expand your knowledge of the organs with this robust application that combines 3D models, video, audio lectures, quizzes and text to create a rich learning experience. Includes detailed information on the brain, heart, stomach, spleen, pancreas, small intestines, reproductive organs, large intestines, kidneys, liver, skin and lungs. Also learn about cells, tissues and organ systems. [...]

While it is certainly possible to do time-lapse photography without the help of a dedicated app, having an app designed to assist you with the timing and lining up of shots is definitely easier. Watch Me Change by MJH Apps is a time-lapse video creator that gives you the tools and guidance needed to help [...]

If you haven’t yet gotten your fill of adorable baby photographs, then the new iOS app from Anne Geddes may be just the ticket for you. Using the beautiful photography from the iconic artist, Anne Geddes has delivered a match game with three levels of difficulty, two-player support, several modes of play, slideshow mode for [...]

Combining two hit genres, ninjas and falling down, developer Smobile Co. has released Ninja Fall Down. Using the iOS device’s accelerometer, guide your stealthy through gaps in the floor of an ever-heightening tower. Gather magic power-ups and use your special ability to help you gather coins and avoid disappearing off the top of the screen. [...]

Earning prizes by playing games of skill dates back so far that my total lack of research failed to uncover its origins. The Great Contest app by developer Davilad Investments continues that tradition by offering real prizes for playing games of skill on your iPhone. You play and earn entries similar to a raffle, with [...]

Alarm clock apps are probably a dime a dozen, so if you bring something to the App Store with alarm clock features it’s important to offer something unique. First Light from developer Jumbuck Entertainment aims to be more than an alarm clock, presenting you with the weather, your daily schedule, and your choice of music [...]