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Five iOS Apps Worth Checking Out - June 2020

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On our YouTube channel, we have an ongoing video series designed to highlight new, interesting, and useful iOS apps that we think are worth downloading and checking out.


There are so many apps in the iOS App Store that it can be difficult to find new apps to download, plus it's easy to overlook great apps that are a bit older. This week's picks include apps for managing tasks, finding content on Netflix, and organizing your home, plus we've included some fun games.
  • Tasks (Free) - Tasks is a to-do app that lets you create tasks that you need to work on, either immediately or over time. You can organize everything in your life into different categories like Family, Home, Office and more, with sub tasks that can be used for managing projects. Tasks can be managed by the list they're organized in or by date for those that are due soon. Plenty of features are available, like tags, multi-user support, date detection, image support, and more. Tasks is free, but unlocking "Plus" features requires an in-app purchase.
  • New on Flix (Free) - Looking for something new to watch on Netflix? New on Flix is the app for you. It's not an official Netflix app and it's pretty simple - it just shows you what new content is added to Netflix every day. New on Flix is free, but you can pay $0.99 to remove ads.
  • Homer (Free) - Homer is a digital binder that keeps track of everything needed to run your house. You can take pictures of appliance receipts and warranties, log repairs, take stock of the items in each room, make shopping lists for things you need, and more.
  • Crashy Cats (Free) - Crashy Cats is an endless runner where the goal is to take on the role of a cat to jump, bounce, and fly through levels while knocking over as many things as possible. It's free to play, but there are in-app purchases for additional in-game "Fish" currency.
  • SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit (Apple Arcade) - SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit is a new Apple Arcade game that's described as a platform runner. In the app, players take on the role of SpongeBob to defeat Plankton's minions and rescue SpongeBob's friends. There are familiar locations like Bikini Bottom, Glove World, and more, along with mechanics that include trampolines, zip lines, and transformation machines to morph SpongeBob into a range of silly forms. It's free and there are no ads, but a $4.99 per month subscription to Apple Arcade is required.
Have a favorite iOS app? Let us know in the comments. We're always looking for new iOS app ideas, and we'll check out suggestions from MacRumors readers. You can see our recommendations from previous months here, and don't miss our Mac app series featuring great Mac apps worth taking a look at.

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FasterQuieter said:
I miss the days when free apps were free and paid apps were paid. I basically stopped trying apps because I don't know what they will end up costing. The download, open, see cost, delete process is mind numbing.
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The app store shows you the IAPs for each app that has them. It's usually pretty easy to tell whether you'll have to pay and how much before buying.
 
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    (Apple Arcade) - SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit is a new ‌Apple Arcade‌ game that's described as a platform runner. In the app, players take on the role of SpongeBob to defeat Plankton's minions and rescue SpongeBob's friends. There are familiar locations like Bikini Bottom, Glove World, and more, along with mechanics that include trampolines, zip lines, and transformation machines to morph SpongeBob into a range of silly forms. It's free and there are no ads, but a $4.99 per month subscription to ‌Apple Arcade‌ is required.
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What a waste of space for a monthly "iOS Apps Worth Checking Out" page. Was there seriously nothing better than a Spongebob game that requires Apple Arcade?
 
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These companies probably pay Macrumors to feature their apps. None of these apps look interesting to me.

I can't believe how many task apps reinvent the wheel. Reminders does most of what these task apps do. I would love to have a task app that had unlimited levels of nesting, much like how Outlook tasks used to be.

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What a waste of space for a monthly "iOS Apps Worth Checking Out" page. Was there seriously nothing better than a Spongebob game that requires Apple Arcade?
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groove-agent said:
These companies probably pay Macrumors to feature their apps. None of these apps look interesting to me.

I can't believe how many task apps reinvent the wheel. Reminders does most of what these task apps do. I would love to have a task app that had unlimited levels of nesting, much like how Outlook tasks used to be.
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MR is not paid to post an article about apps you may not know about or not like.
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archer75 said:
I don't see the cost on the app store page for IAP's. Never have.
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Some developers will post the price on the download page. Many do not.
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subi257 said:
The Homer app seems convenient. Especially if you can make categories...maybe appliances, rooms, etc
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From the app description, it looks like the developers use their own cloud service to hold your valuable information.
 
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groove-agent said:
These companies probably pay Macrumors to feature their apps. None of these apps look interesting to me.

I can't believe how many task apps reinvent the wheel. Reminders does most of what these task apps do. I would love to have a task app that had unlimited levels of nesting, much like how Outlook tasks used to be.
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We're not paid to feature any apps, and we don't do paid articles.
 
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On our YouTube channel, we have an ongoing video series designed to highlight new, interesting, and useful iOS apps that we think are worth downloading and checking out.


There are so many apps in the iOS App Store that it can be difficult to find new apps to download, plus it's easy to overlook great apps that are a bit older. This week's picks include apps for managing tasks, finding content on Netflix, and organizing your home, plus we've included some fun games.
  • Tasks (Free) - Tasks is a to-do app that lets you create tasks that you need to work on, either immediately or over time. You can organize everything in your life into different categories like Family, Home, Office and more, with sub tasks that can be used for managing projects. Tasks can be managed by the list they're organized in or by date for those that are due soon. Plenty of features are available, like tags, multi-user support, date detection, image support, and more. Tasks is free, but unlocking "Plus" features requires an in-app purchase.
  • New on Flix (Free) - Looking for something new to watch on Netflix? New on Flix is the app for you. It's not an official Netflix app and it's pretty simple - it just shows you what new content is added to Netflix every day. New on Flix is free, but you can pay $0.99 to remove ads.
  • Homer (Free) - Homer is a digital binder that keeps track of everything needed to run your house. You can take pictures of appliance receipts and warranties, log repairs, take stock of the items in each room, make shopping lists for things you need, and more.
  • Crashy Cats (Free) - Crashy Cats is an endless runner where the goal is to take on the role of a cat to jump, bounce, and fly through levels while knocking over as many things as possible. It's free to play, but there are in-app purchases for additional in-game "Fish" currency.
  • SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit (Apple Arcade) - SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit is a new Apple Arcade game that's described as a platform runner. In the app, players take on the role of SpongeBob to defeat Plankton's minions and rescue SpongeBob's friends. There are familiar locations like Bikini Bottom, Glove World, and more, along with mechanics that include trampolines, zip lines, and transformation machines to morph SpongeBob into a range of silly forms. It's free and there are no ads, but a $4.99 per month subscription to Apple Arcade is required.
Have a favorite iOS app? Let us know in the comments. We're always looking for new iOS app ideas, and we'll check out suggestions from MacRumors readers. You can see our recommendations from previous months here, and don't miss our Mac app series featuring great Mac apps worth taking a look at.

Article Link: Five iOS Apps Worth Checking Out - June 2020
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And once more this is only US readers...
 
FasterQuieter said:
I miss the days when free apps were free and paid apps were paid. I basically stopped trying apps because I don't know what they will end up costing. The download, open, see cost, delete process is mind numbing.
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I really think Apple dropped the ball. The App Store would be so much better if they had just created a simple way to do free trials and paid updates. I absolutely detest the subscription model.
 
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archer75 said:
I don't see the cost on the app store page for IAP's. Never have.
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Indeed, Apple should show each in-app purchase on the App Store pages as well. Lots of apps look "free", only to find out later that you have pay in-app a premium price/subscription before you can actually try the app seriously.


ghostface147 said:
How many of y’all actually pay to remove ads? Like a dollar or two.
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I hate ads in any kind of software. 100% of the ads shown in apps are totally not relevant and highly annoying when working on Mac/iPhone. Some banners even block buttons.


nwcs said:
The only thing I wish was possible is to pay to remove all telemetry being used in the app. For now I rely on pi-hole and AdGuard to help reduce the scope.
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I wish that all that telemetry would be an user option in iOS. iOS is missing the options to control an apps network access. Now you can only "reduce" network data, but not fully block (telemetry). There needs to be a "Little Snitch" built in iOS.
 
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archer75 said:
I don't see the cost on the app store page for IAP's. Never have.
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Powerbooky said:
Indeed, Apple should show each in-app purchase on the App Store pages as well. Lots of apps look "free", only to find out later that you have pay in-app a premium price/subscription before you can actually try the app seriously.
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It’s right there in the App Store listing. Scroll down to In App Purchases, and if there are IAPs, click the arrow to reveal them.

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subi257 said:
The Homer app seems convenient. Especially if you can make categories...maybe appliances, rooms, etc
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Home Inventory is a much better app for macOS that I have been using for many years. It’s much more extensive as you can catalogue everything from appliances to clothing to art to furniture with photos and receipts as insurance companies will not reimburse lost or damaged goods unless there is proof of purchase and proof of ownership. Additionally, you may also create rooms to assign items to and much more.

Users may also add their home values with photographs and insurance into the database that allows your insurance companies to receive current and updated information on your home property and items. There is a free remote app that can scan barcodes and allows users to manually enter information from your mobile device including photos and receipts.

As I live between Berlin and New York I have quite a bit databased and it has allowed me to ensure I have proper insurance coverage. It also generates reports of items based on type, cost, etc which can be shared electronically or printed out. Users can also add wills and assign heirs to individual items. I have quite a bit database over the years and it has allowed me to ensure I have proper insurance coverage. It will take some time for new users but once done, adding new items is as simple as scanning them with your mobile device. I save my database on iCloud but you can use any cloud service in addition to local backups.

After my father passed a few years ago I began databasing my mum’s homes and it’s been a great help.

For the record: I am in no way affiliated with the developer. Merely a user who has recommended this app to friends and family. There are no in-app purchases. Simply a one time purchase and the developer is constantly updating and improving it.

hope this helps!

apps.apple.com

‎Home Inventory

‎A Mac App Store Editor’s Choice, Home Inventory has been helping people around the world document & manage their home & belongings since 2005. Called "Quick and easy to use" by the New York Times and a Mac App Store pick for “Best of 2013” by Apple, Home Inventory is the go-to tool for...
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Tony_YYZ said:
It’s not there for every app. For example, the Homer app featured in this article does not show the IAPs on the app page.
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archer75 said:
It's not there for every app. In fact it's more often not there than it is. Your screenshot is actually the first time I've ever seen it on any app that has IAP.
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It's odd that it's not there for every app. I see it quite often when looking at apps to download, but I don't know the exact ratio. I look there most often for games. I'm not against paying a few bucks to unlock extra levels or expansions, but anytime I see IAPs for anything at all resembling in-game currency I leave immediately.

What is the IAP for the Homer app? It's oddly not mentioned anywhere, not even their website, so I wonder what it is.
 
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