Ugh, where are all these good apps?

[duelingdragons]

Every time I go to the App Store, its so disappointing to see crap like "Moron Test" still on the top sellers...

I'm waiting for the goodies like TomTom and Meebo... anyone else with me?

Is there a site out there that will show you the release dates of iPhone apps? :)

[rKunda]

Yeah, there are no useful apps. Wait, no...

[HBK Carl]

Every time I go to the App Store, its so disappointing to see crap like "Moron Test" still on the top sellers...

I'm waiting for the goodies like TomTom and Meebo... anyone else with me?

Is there a site out there that will show you the release dates of iPhone apps? :)

quite right, im looking forward to those too as well, patience my friend!

[The General]

The Top 25 Free apps section gets crappier every day.

[TuffLuffJimmy]

The only apps that I can recommend without feeling like a **** are:
Omnifocus (only if you use the desktop version)
BeeJive (but who uses IM clients these days?)
Twitteriffic (only if you REALLY use twitter)
jaadu vnc (only if you like to check what's going on with your computer from the couch)

[HBK Carl]

The Top 25 Free apps section gets crappier every day.

so true!

[rKunda]

jaadu vnc (only if you like to check what's going on with your computer from the couch)

Of if your wife needs to have you fix the computer when you're at work.

[duelingdragons]

Yeah, there are no useful apps. Wait, no...

Right, because I said there were no useful apps. Wow, people on this site will use ANY excuse to try to pick a fight.

[Khryz]

I was sort of thinking we were going to get a bombshell of high-quality apps come 3.0's release but I suppose they're all still under review.

Though I agree, the Free apps are all soooo terrible it's pathetic. I don't even check them anymore.

[duelingdragons]

I was sort of thinking we were going to get a bombshell of high-quality apps come 3.0's release but I suppose they're all still under review.

Though I agree, the Free apps are all soooo terrible it's pathetic. I don't even check them anymore.

Yeah, the free ones are a joke at this point, sadly.
I guess they're all pending review still... oh well.

[macfan881]

I was sort of thinking we were going to get a bombshell of high-quality apps come 3.0's release but I suppose they're all still under review.

Though I agree, the Free apps are all soooo terrible it's pathetic. I don't even check them anymore.

Pandora
Facebook
ESPN
Twiterrific
Fandango
Shazam
Tap Tap Revenge

those are some of my Favorite Free apps

[TuffLuffJimmy]

Of if your wife needs to have you fix the computer when you're at work.

I'm just never far away from a computer with a VNC client I guess.

[kas23]

I guess we just have to wait longer. Could have developers had the chance to begin producing new apps since the first beta? That is, have the developers had all the new APIs since the first beta to begin on something? Or, is it just now (after the release of the GM) that developers could start making all these new snazzy apps?

[aluren]

why make useful apps when you can make a stupid lame ass one, sell for 0.99, hope it becomes popular and be downloaded 500,000 times over?? easy money there... that's the direction i would take if i knew how to make apps.

but from a consumer standpoint, yeah, most apps suck.

[fatal1980]

Evernote... try it out.. its great..

[MacToddB]

Every time I go to the App Store, its so disappointing to see crap like "Moron Test" still on the top sellers...

I'm waiting for the goodies like TomTom and Meebo... anyone else with me?

Is there a site out there that will show you the release dates of iPhone apps? :)

Skip the 'Top 50' and head to Staff Favorites or New and Noteworthy. Or a site that you trust.

Now re release dates, are you talking about UPCOMING apps? It's not that easy. I wish Apple would let developers know when they're coming out. I have three in review, including one for 5+ weeks. At least my delay is not as bad as Newber (see www.MyNewber.com for their 200+ days in review ticker)

[Ironworker808]

Every time I go to the App Store, its so disappointing to see crap like "Moron Test" still on the top sellers...

I'm waiting for the goodies like TomTom and Meebo... anyone else with me?

Is there a site out there that will show you the release dates of iPhone apps? :)

Don't know of an app that does that, but have you heard of Pandora Box?

It shows new apps released in the last 24, 48, and 72 hours. Splits them up so you can view free or paid.

Also shows apps that have been reduced in price. Also in the last 24, 48, and 72 hour.

I love this app cause a lot of times apps are released for free for the first couple of days, and you can try them out without wasting money.

Anyway, this is the closest thing I have seen to what your are asking for.

[duelingdragons]

Don't know of an app that does that, but have you heard of Pandora Box?

It shows new apps released in the last 24, 48, and 72 hours. Splits them up so you can view free or paid.

Also shows apps that have been reduced in price. Also in the last 24, 48, and 72 hour.

I love this app cause a lot of times apps are released for free for the first couple of days, and you can try them out without wasting money.

Anyway, this is the closest thing I have seen to what your are asking for.

Wow, Pandora Box is awesome. Thanks a bunch!

[Ironworker808]

Wow, Pandora Box is awesome. Thanks a bunch!

No Problem.

By the way, I assume you're a big IOA fan?

[skubish]

Pandora
Facebook
ESPN
Twiterrific
Fandango
Shazam
Tap Tap Revenge

those are some of my Favorite Free apps

ESPN is a joke.
Sportacular is so much better.

[scottlinux]

http://blog.iphone-dev.org/

:)

I used redsn0w on my ipod touch (2G) and now have the best of both worlds: iTunes store , all regular functions work as norm + now 100s of independently developed apps.

[TheSpaz]

One question that I've been dying to ask is.

How come the crappiest apps are the most downloaded. Are the majority of iPhone users 13 years old?

I mean, Apple should have an App Store and a Game Store. The App Store could have actual apps that have a purpose and the Game Store could have all the games and gimmicky apps (like Need For Speed and Fart apps). I think if they split it up, you could actually use the App Store for what it's meant for... APPS! Right now it seems like Crap Store.

Anyone with me?

[Solver]

The Sirius Xm app is good. Be careful. It is addictive and the listening is only free for seven days. Has bad ratings because Howard Stern is not included -- whatever.

Pandora is good in a different ways and will not end in seven days.

I also use the Weather Channel app a lot.

(and these are just the free apps)

[mkrishnan]

Anyone with me?

I don't think those of us who're paying for commercial games want the fart apps in our store anymore than the people downloading "serious" apps. :p (Actually, I do both... I dunno. Maybe Apple needs a "novelty" section that can be blocked by the user. :o )

[jman800]

I don't think those of us who're paying for commercial games want the fart apps in our store anymore than the people downloading "serious" apps. :p (Actually, I do both... I dunno. Maybe Apple needs a "novelty" section that can be blocked by the user. :o )


The thing is, Apple goes for simplicity. Why make things more complicated and add another App Store? I personally think the layout of how things are now are fine. Although, I do agree that the Top 50 Apps are plain bad. I mostly just go to the Categories and find what I need there. Thankfully, Games are in a whole different position in the store. And each section has its own top apps.
So, the system is fine as it is :)

[dukebound85]

One question that I've been dying to ask is.

How come the crappiest apps are the most downloaded. Are the majority of iPhone users 13 years old?

I mean, Apple should have an App Store and a Game Store. The App Store could have actual apps that have a purpose and the Game Store could have all the games and gimmicky apps (like Need For Speed and Fart apps). I think if they split it up, you could actually use the App Store for what it's meant for... APPS! Right now it seems like Crap Store.

Anyone with me?

i agree

i have no desire for games, just added utility

[mkrishnan]

I personally think the layout of how things are now are fine. Although, I do agree that the Top 50 Apps are plain bad.

I can live with it the way it is now, too... the Top XXX lists are a cesspool. But I don't hear about apps on the App Store... I hear about them somewhere else... twitter, here, TouchArcade, etc. So the Top lists don't do too much for me, just like I don't really make use of the top sales list in the music segment of iTunes.

[jman800]

I can live with it the way it is now, too... the Top XXX lists are a cesspool. But I don't hear about apps on the App Store... I hear about them somewhere else... twitter, here, TouchArcade, etc. So the Top lists don't do too much for me, just like I don't really make use of the top sales list in the music segment of iTunes.

I agree. Every once in awhile you'll see something noteworthy that you may consider getting, but that is a rarity. It is strange how we find out about noteworthy Apps in every place BUT the App store, but that's just the way of things I assume. If I could take the reigns and do what I wanted to to fix the store, I honestly wouldn't know how to improve it, without making it more complex than it is at the time.

[gloss]

Apps I use regularly:

Facebook
BeejiveIM
Twitterrific Premium
Newsstand (though I hear Byline is better)
ShoppingList
Wikipanion
WeatherBug
Delicious Library
Now Playing
iPhlix
To Do

Games:
USA Today Crosswords
Wolfenstein 3D
geoDefense (AMAZING)
Peggle
Wurdle

Other Cool Stuff:
Slacker Radio
Pandora
Simplify Music
iLava
Checkword (Scrabble dictionary!)

[Kadman]

One question that I've been dying to ask is.

How come the crappiest apps are the most downloaded. Are the majority of iPhone users 13 years old?



Ah, but remember that it's not just for iPhones. Where you pick up the 13 year olds downloading all fart apps to get "just the right sound" is with the iPod Touch.

[Kadman]

Oh, and things I find useful are:

TwitterFon
What's On?
Slacker
iPeng
Carpenter (no really, I've used this a few time and it was very helpful!)
SlingPlayer
Now Playing
Units
Emergency Radio
The Weather Channel

Games I really enjoy:
Real Racing
Peggle
Real Soccer
LED Football (takes me back!)
Pocket God
Monster Pinball
Flight Control (simple but addicting)
Wolf3D (again for the nostalgia)
Advent (did I mention I like nostalgic games?)

[lostprophet894]

If I could take the reigns and do what I wanted to to fix the store, I honestly wouldn't know how to improve it, without making it more complex than it is at the time.

How about sorting by rating?? :confused:

It completely blows my mind I can't look at a list of the five star apps...

[Drag'nGT]

ESPN is a joke.
Sportacular is so much better.

Any plans for push notifications from Sportacular?