The Best iPhone Applications Part 2

Well I downloaded the iPhone WordPress app. This app contains support for WordPress blogs and self-installed WordPress blogs (version 2.5.1 and higher). I got to say for quick blog posts and more of a micro blogging mindset, the application is amazing. But if you are more of a long form blogger like me, this app won’t really do the job. Here is a description from the publisher:

Robust but simple to use, the WordPress for iPhone Open Source application allows you to create and edit content on your WordPress blog(s) with support for offline use.

If you want a good WordPress post editor this app is great for that. It is really easy to edit and preview your changes before going live. Maybe I will start trying to write more frequently with shorter posts. If I did that I could see myself using this app a lot. Who knows, with added features this app could turn out to be something amazing.

You can currently add and manage multiple blogs, preview post through embedded Safari. Wordpress app has full support for tags and categories, the ability to password-protect a post, save as draft, or mark for later review. There is also an auto-recovery feature that recovers posts interrupted by phone calls.

You will be able to add photos with photo support for both camera pics and library photos. I also was able to get HTML to work too. Not too shabby. I hope this app continues to get better and better especially since its open source. Again this app is free, so if you’re a WordPress blogger, go get it.

If you are looking for a fun Breakout clone, there are at least half a dozen to choose from in the app store. However, if you’re looking for a free version Jirbo Break is the winner. Here is a description from the publisher:

Brickbreaker for iPhone, but 10 times better

One of my favorite things about this app is the touch tracking for the paddle, and JirboBreak’s touch controls work surprisingly well. The bounce paddle tracks your finger easily and accurately as you drag it across the bottom of the screen. This is definitely a waiting room game as it won’t give you hours of game play; however it will kill some time and provide re-playability. The power-ups you get in this game help make it fun and interesting every time. This game is free so go get it.

If you liked Mario Cart chances are you will like Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D (Crash Kart). Here is a description from the publisher:

The richest 3D kart racing experience! Speed your way through 12 thrilling tracks and multiple environments! Race and battle against zany opponents and turn them to dust with 8 devastating weapons. Tilt and twist your iPhone for truly "Nitro" driving sensations.

The nefarious Nitrous Oxide has joined forces with evil genius Dr. Cortex and his demented side-kick Ripper Roo, in a plot to beat the Bandicoots into submission once and for all, and at long last clear the way for world domination. In order to lure Crash and his gang out in the open, they stage a Kart tournament. The winners will be crowned "Kings Of Kart Racing For All Eternity", the losers will be banished from N. Sanity Island. – Via Touch Arcade

The controls are pretty straightforward. You touch the screen to start the game, tilt the iPhone left and right to steer your kart, and tilt the iPhone forward and backward to speed-up and down. Crash Kart has four cups to beat. Each cup has four tracks associated with it. You can get power-ups during the races witch help you beat the other racers. Some of these power-ups include nitro boost,, and rockets.

This game is a lot of fun. The accelerometer makes it surprisingly easy to control without traditional analog controls. When you first try it out you may feel a bit out of control, but after a few races you will not miss a traditional controller. I can’t wait for more revolutionary games like this are released for the iPhone. This game is $9.99 and in my opinion worth every penny.

I think the iPhone is the perfect device for maze games. If you’re anything like me when you were younger, you’ve probably toyed with a puzzle maze game that featured a steel ball you have to roll through a wooden maze. You would tilt the maze game up and down to move the ball using little dials on the side of the box. This is that game, just digitally. Here is a description from the publisher:

The classic labyrinth game where you control a steel ball by tilting a wooden labyrinth. Download and play over 500 levels and more as they are created by the community.

Using simple graphics paired with the iPhone’s accelerometer, Labyrinth is a highly fun an addictive game. It’s a perfect waiting room game. There is a light/free version available and the full version is $7.00. This will be one of the first games you show off to your friends.

Yet another tip calculator. Hey, but I use these almost every time I got out to eat. I want to make sure I am giving enough tip. Here is a description from the publisher:

A simple tip calculator for calculating the tip or for splitting the bill evenly among multiple people.

Enough said. Like I said there are tons of tip calculators available in the app store, however this one is free. It has a nice UI and is instantly easy to use. Worth the price so go out and get it.

Classic wooden balance labyrinth where players guide a steel ball through a maze to the finish.
aMaze! Is very much like labyrinth for the app store but it’s free and contains almost 100 levels from the start.