Top 10 iPhone Apps (Reviews)

I'm fairly obsessed with my iPhone (as is everyone, right?) and I'm a bit of an App hoarder. I go through a pretty steady rotation of Applications because I enjoy testing them out - but only a few actually stick around for the long run. This is a comprehensive list of Apps that I check and utilize daily.

10.
SIMPLE
PRICE: FREE


Alright, I don't know if Simple really deserved the 10th spot - considering it's probably my most used & favorite App. But I also didn't feel it was a fair contender because Simple isn't exactly an App - it's more accurate to describe it as a Bank Account with an App attached. And yet - that's exactly why it's fucking amazing. It has one of the best UI's I've ever seen and it allows for super easy budgeting. I highly recommend going to their site and checking it out.


9.
TIMEHOP
PRICE:FREE


If you're a narcissist, like myself, you obviously need an app that will tell you exactly what you posted on all of your social media accounts every day for the past few years of your life! I have to say, I enjoy checking every day to remember some long-lost witticisms. I imagine the novelty may wear off once a year's worth of Timehop is recycled and you start seeing posts pop up you've already revisited. But for now it's definitely entertaining! I liked the fact that the very first Facebook status it displayed for me was the very elegantly stated, 3-year old sentence: "I want a calzone". Ah, memories!


8.
NESS
PRICE: FREE


Ness isn't too revolutionary but I'm a sucker for a pretty, well-designed App. If you're looking for an easier way to find restaurants without having to use UrbanSpoon or Yelp (both of which I'm kind of over) this is a good alternative. It has an easy rating system, with which it determines other restaurants in your area that you may like. I've been using it a lot this past month and it's earned it's spot outside of a folder. Damn, good stuff.


7.
HAZE
PRICE: .99


I have no excuse for having or enjoying Haze as much as I do. The weather App on iOS7 (which I am currently using) is actually lovely, and free for that matter, and yet I find myself going to Haze to check the weather much more. The interface is almost disappointingly simplistic. When I first launched it I was dismayed at how little frills there were. But the more I used it the more I realized it was designed to check the weather in the most intuitive/quickest fashion possible. When you open it, the current temperature is very boldly and clearly displayed with a beautiful color scheme (of which you eventually have many choices). If you would like to know a little bit more information (as in the screenshot above) you simply tap on the screen. Mock if you want, but I really love Haze and I think it was well worth my dollar.

Pokémon X and Y

I'm a huge fan of Pokémon still at the age of 23 (no shame) and I'm pretty pumped for the new games that are slated to come out in October. A bunch of new information was released today about some new species, as well as information about gameplay that will hopefully get you guys as excited as I am.


As you may already know, a few months ago we were introduced to our new starters for this gen: Chespin, Froakie, and Fennekin.



I almost always start with Fire and I think Fennekin is pretty adorable, so I've already planned to begin my game with him/her. We have also met our two Legendary Pokémon: Xerneas and Yveltal.



Again, I've already been planning ahead and I will definitely be getting X because I love Xerneas. Those antlers are so pretty.

Two more Pokémon that have been confirmed for this game are Sylveon and a new form of Mewtwo that I don't believe has an official title yet. There hasn't been much information about these guys released yet though. Sylveon is another form of Eevee!



I love love love Sylveon and I know I'll spend the majority of my gameplay trying to catch one :3

The following four Pokémon are Yamchan, Elikiteru, Yayakoma, Gogoat. These are the Japanese names for the character, so if you are in the U.S. you might end up seeing them with different names once the game is released.


"Yanchamu (ヤンチャム) is the Naughty Pokémon. It is Fighting-type, 0.6m and 8.0kg. It has a new move called Parting Remark.

Yayakoma (ヤヤコマ) is the Japanese Robin Pokémon. It is Normal/Flying, 0.3m and 1.7kg.

Elikiteru (エリキテル) is an Electric/Normal-type. It is the Generation Pokémon and is 0.5m and 6.0kg. It has a new move called Parabola Charge which heals the user while damaging opponents. It uses solar rays to generate electricity.

Gogoat (ゴーゴート) and is the Riding Pokémon. It’s Grass-type, 1.7m and 91.0kg. You can actually ride this Pokémon in the field. It can learn Horn Leech."


There are also rumors that your character will be customizable which will be a nice addition as well. Let me know if you guys have heard any other rumors about the game that I missed in my post!

Sources: Serebi (1,2), Snapshot19