Appa iFonna Chi

animal-house2 The more we hang out in the App Store looking for our next subject, the more we feel like we are living in a Frat House (yeah, yeah … don’t call it a frat … it’s a fraternity – whatever … get over it). Seriously, we took up residence in Appa iFonna Chi … complete with cases of beer apps, an abundance of boobie and girlie apps … oh, don’t forget the gross toilet apps … and with all that beer, you know there’s gonna be some puking apps … and no Frat House would be complete without endless fart apps. Welcome to Appa iFonna Chi baby!

So we got our Frat House completely furnished with the grossest of KRAPPS – it’s all good. Well it was all good until yesterday when another frat app was released and our house just had to have it (gotta love these developers … no grossness is left unturned).

Ok, enough teasing. Please give a warm Appa iFonna Chi welcome to our newest brother – iLoogie. Ah yes, there is so much potential for iLoogie at Appa iFonna Chi – our strongest rush candidates ever. Why? Cuz the dude is flat out DISGUSTING. Here’s how he rolls:

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GROSS! Exactly- perfect for out Frat House! Even better, check out iLoogie’s final product:

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GROSS! GROSS! GROSS! … LOL – yeah baby, Appa iFonna Chi – this is how we do it!

And finally – being the thorough reporters we are, we visited the iLoogie web site and were shocked to see these two male Russian models – Elad and Tal – pimping the iLoogie app. Not sure if it’s genius (the whole sex sells thing) or further evidence of KRAPPS.

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But as we dug a bit deeper into the site, we discovered something even more distrubing … Elad and Tal are not hired hunks … they are the founders of the iLoogie company, Libra Festival. LOL … dudes, mix in a shirt! … But Elad and Tal work perfectly into the theme of iLoogie … perfect candidates for Appa iFonna Chi.

March 6, 2009 | Filed Under Entertainment | 18 Comments 

Sheepstacker App

By demand, KRAPPS will periodically review “legit” apps thru a network of guest authors.

update: all Sheepstacker codes have been claimed –  thank you

Title: Sheepstacker
Category: Games
Guest Author: Carolynn

Lately, I’ve been taking my iPod Touch everywhere with me. It’s especially nice when I’m stuck waiting and bored, I can pull out my iPod and keep myself entertained for a few minutes. I went out to dinner with some friends and while we were waiting for the food, I started to play Sheepstacker. Everyone started to hover over me saying, “What is that you’re playing?” And I told them, Sheepstacker. It’s a game where you do exactly what the title says; stack sheep. They were very intrigued as they watched me play. Once they saw how to play, they all had to have a try and the iPod was shared around the table. We played long after the food came and didn’t care that our food was cold when we finally put the game down and started to eat. That should tell you a bit about how addictive and fun this game is.

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Gameplay in Sheepstacker is very straight forward. At the top of the screen there is a rope with a plunger attached. The plunger is holding a sheep and it swings in a circular-like motion. In Classic Mode, you touch the screen and the sheep falls. Once it has landed, it’s time to stack another sheep on top. If you drop your sheep perfectly you get a bonus. The better you stack your sheep, the steadier your tower will be. But if you get sloppy, your tower will sway and make it harder to stack. If you miss, you will lose one of 4 lives. In Baa-lance mode you still stack sheep, but instead of using the touch screen, you tilt the device to catch sheep on a wagon. In my opinion, this mode is most challenging. In Speed Stack mode, you have a certain amount of time (1, 2 or 3 minutes) to stack as many sheep as possible.

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What’s great about this game? It’s really cute and addictive as heck! The graphics are cartoony and fun. I personally love the way the sheep’s ears flop as you drop them (very realistic and nice attention to detail).  As your stack reaches greater heights, you will see lots of different things appear in the sky (planes, hot air balloons etc). The music and sounds fit perfectly with the game. The song played in the background while you drop your sheep is especially catchy. The controls are very simple and the game is very easy to learn, but hard to master. The three different game modes give you all sorts of replay possibilities. You’ll be stacking sheep til the cows come home! The in-game high scores table is clean and easy to read. There are also game achievements for those who love getting trophies.

What’s not so great? I noticed a bit of slow down in the graphics while I was playing, but not all the time. It was very minor and didn’t really hurt my game much. I’d also like to see a global scoreboard added to see how high the tallest sheepstack is. I’m competitive and  need to have a number to beat!

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My overall impression of Sheepstacker: A game my friends would never let me delete. Suffice to say, it’s a real winner. It has lots of options and replayability. It’s challenging and extremely hard to put down. At a mere $1.99, you will definitely get your money’s worth. Thanks to developers Tiny Tim Games for bringing this game to us.

Anti-Krapps-Seal-v2GIF EDITORS NOTE: We first noticed this game due to its catchy name and very cool graphics. How can you not love it … it’s freaking hilarious. And as we played Sheepstacker, we realized that not only is this game “cute”, it’s one heck of an awesome game. We love it and it cracks us up every time we play … gotto love an app that will always make you smile! Without a doubt, Sheepstacker is 100% anti-KRAPPS Certified.

FREE Sheepstacker ($1.99 value) To KRAPPS Viewers!
Tiny Tim Games was kind enough to provide codes which will allow KRAPPS viewers to download Sheepstacker for FREE. Simply be one of the first 5 viewers to leave a comment at the end of this review and we will email you the download code.

March 5, 2009 | Filed Under anti-KRAPPS, Games, Guest Authors | 27 Comments 

Lipstick On A Pig

update: all iFlush Public Utility codes have been claimed – thank you

The other day while sifting through the piles of KRAPPS in the App Store, we found a real nugget. This nugget made us happy and being the givers that we are, we’d like to share it with you (you’re welcome). Simply put … go get the iFlush Public Utility app now! Why on earth should you get this KRAPPS? Good question! answer: because it’s SUPER KRAPPS!

iFlush Public Utility is one amazing toilet app. You know, the kind of app used to flush away things you hate … and instantly feel better. Ah yes, very therapeutic. Well this ain’t no ordinary stress relieving toilet … this sucker is the Porsche 911 of toilet apps … check it, Porsche 911 TURBO. Seriously, it’s really that krapptastic … just check out iFlush Public Utilities features (all standard options, no need to pay more than a buck for this bad bunny):

3 toilets options: Power Flush, Outhouse or Western Standard
12 built-in flush objects (ex wife, burrito, LOL the cat, two faced friend, etc.)
Customizable flush object using images from your iPhone’s photo library
Dolby Digital Surround Sound
And of course, a fart button (all good KRAPPS include this)

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We gotto tell ya … for as much as this is KRAPPS … developer Elimination Systems actually did an awesome job coding iFlush Public Utility. And we are being serious – seriously. When you load a customizable flush object, the user has the ability to resize and adjust the image within the toilet bowl. Graphics are solid and creative. The “Pick Your Toilet” screen is on a roll of toilet paper. The “Pick Your Flush Object” screen is a bathroom wall with some very funny graffiti … iFart Stinks! … for a good time go to iflush.net … and more, but we’ll play it safe and leave you with the tamest two of the bunch. Heck, even their promo video is tight and professional … check it out for a good laugh.

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So is KRAPPS getting soft? Is KRAPPS becoming vain and falling in love with KRAPPS. NO! NO! NO! iFlush Public Utility is still KRAPPS … however we do appreciate the coding and attention to detail – pretty darn impressive. But as the saying goes … you can’t put lipstick on a pig … but in the case of iFlush Public Utility,  it’s a super pig … aka SUPER KRAPPS.

FREE iFlush Public Utility App To KRAPPS Viewers!
Elimination Systems, developers of iFlush Public Utility, were kind enough to provide codes which will allow KRAPPS viewers to download their SUPER KRAPPS for FREE. Simply be one of the first 5 to leave a comment at the end of this review. Enjoy!

March 5, 2009 | Filed Under Entertainment | 23 Comments 

Little Red Sled App

By popular demand, KRAPPS will periodically review “legit” apps.

update: giveaway has concluded – thank you

Imangi Studios is an independent game development studio based in Washington, DC. They currently support the iPhone platform and plan to extend their reach in the near future. Imangi’s first two releases are excellent word puzzle games, Word Squares [App Store] and Imangi [App Store]. They recently released their first non-word game, Little Red Sled.

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Little Red Sled is a very cool 3D sled racer featuring the characters Max and Maya (your choice which character you play). You control Max/Maya as they launch themselves down a snowy mountain. But it’s no ordinary mountain … it’s a Crazy Russian Mystical Mountain filled with floating gift boxes, radical jumps and psycho killer bunnies.

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Currently there are 13 slopes (levels) to ride with an additional two slopes being released this week. Imangi’s goal is to eventually have 30 slopes total – making it the world’s largest Crazy Russian Mystical Mountain. Each level has a specific goal which must be met before going on to the later levels. Goals vary from number of gifts collected, minimum score and maximum time. Scoring is done by collecting gifts and doing tricks on your sled. That’s the fun part, watching Max and Maya get totally squirrelly – inverts, alley-oops, backside shuvits and ollies. Max and Maya are totally insane and really should be in an X Games app.

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Besides the awesome game play, the behind the scenes look is really interesting. The piano music you hear during game play … it’s an original composition produced by Imangi’s co-founder, Natalia. She has been playing the piano since childhood, but this is the first time Natalia has composed music – too cool! Don’t believe us – click here for a video of Natalia jammin’ the piano. Also, all the game sound effects are original and were recorded at Imangi’s office. Imangi invited a bunch of friends to their office, opened the mic and let tape roll for a few hours. It was like an American Idol audition, plenty of hysterics.

Now getting back to those insane characters Max and Maya … most people don’t know this and even Imangi doesn’t know it … but KRAPPS discovered a game within the game. Follow along … as mentioned, Max and Maya do some gnarly sled tricks (shuvits, inverts, etc.). These tricks are performed when their sled goes off a jump and the user shakes their iPhone. Now the game is trying to take a picture (screen capture) of the trick at its peak moment (like completely upside down). Sounds easy? NOT! We attempted 3,000+ screenshots and below are the best results … we are especially fond of the one where Max is about to lose his head crashing into a tree – OUCH!

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Anti-Krapps-Seal-v2GIF Click here to download Little Red Sled for a more fair price of $1.99. It’s a high quality game which is a pure joy to play. This one really is a no-brainer to download and of course …
100% anti-KRAPPS Certified.

FREE Little Red Sled To KRAPPS Viewers!
Imangi Studios was kind enough to provide codes which will allow KRAPPS viewers to download Little Red Sled for FREE. Through Thu, Mar 5 at 11:00am PST, tweet the message below on Twitter and be entered into the Little Red Sled drawing. Good luck!

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March 4, 2009 | Filed Under anti-KRAPPS, Games | 15 Comments 

Blister In The Sun

What would life be without the iPhone? Seriously, think about it … no twittering from you iPhone, no uploading pictures to Flickr, no checking the weather or baseball scores, no buying movie tickets, etc. … and those are just the basics. What about the REAL value the iPhone delivers? Life would really suck without these … no portable peep show, no bling, no virtual toilet … heck, you couldn’t even prepare a cup of noodles or hail a cab. Horrible thoughts – we know – our apologies for even going there.

Well folks, life with your iPhone just got even better thanks to the fine folks at Dash Technologies. These brilliant developers have introduced an original app that was clearly missing from the App Store … an app that will change your life forever.

sunburn2 You know how sometimes you go to the beach or the park or wherever, to lay out in the sun. Yeah, catching some rays in hopes of a golden suntan. But getting a suntan is a very complicated process – so many steps involved, so many things to remember. First you have to apply sunscreen to avoid completely frying. Then you have to lay down. Then in efforts to achieve an even tan, you have to turn over. Then you have to reapply sunscreen. Damn … way complicated … and get this, screw up any of these steps … bye bye suntan – hello sunburn.

But like we said, no fear … Dash Technologies simplifies our life with the much needed Suntan Watcher app. This amazing app will take burn out of the sun and replace it with tan. But how do they do this? It’s complicated … sort of like performing neurosurgery … very hard to explain … it’s probably best if you just read the app’s description:

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We’ll try our best to put into plain English what you just read … the Suntan Watcher app has three timers that will alert you when it’s time to turn over, reapply suntan lotion or check if your loved ones are getting burned. Follow? I know… it’s tough. Think of it as a watch that tells time – but not just any old ordinary watch … it’s a SUNTAN WATCH.

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sunburn1 So rejoice … now even the biggest freaking idiot can enjoy a nice golden suntan with the Suntan Watcher app. Seriously, why would you use the alarm or timer feature that came with your iPhone when you can spend your hard earned money and get a specialized suntan watch/alarm/timer. Now do you see the brilliance of the Suntan Watcher app? Now do you see the value of the iPhone?
Yeah – we don’t either.

March 4, 2009 | Filed Under Health | 12 Comments 

Lily And Stella App

By popular demand, KRAPPS will periodically review “legit” apps.

update: all Lily And Stella codes have been claimed – thank you

iPhone-Baby Got iPhone? Got Kids? … well then you better be using your iPhone with your children. Take a break from playing BurnBall or screwing around with iVomit. Spend some quality time with your kids before they get older and think you are a big-time dork – and of course, include your iPhone!

There are so many amazing children’s apps available … baby monitors, arts & crafts, books and more. The iPhone has become an integral device in one’s life, so why not use it with your children (even like the Annoy Your Teenager app).

4Square Labs has produced a very cool children’s book app called The Adventures Of Lily And Stella – We’re Home! (yeah, long app name – it’s one of those artsy fartsy things). The story is about a little girl named Lily and her pug named Stella. Lily and Stella run away from a cult and end up on the mean streets of New York City, desperately trying to survive … just kidding! Nah, it’s a cute little tale and BEAUTIFULLY illustrated … your kids will love it.

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The fun part for your kids is the interactivity they’ll have with your iPhone – you read them a screen and then ask junior to turn the page by touching the screen – basic stuff, but it keeps children involved and totally loving it. Now the problem with kids is that they can get totally annoying. They will ask you to read Lily And Stella over and over and over again – annoying! But not worries, the developer has you covered and gives an option to hit the “Narrate On” button – and voila, the iPhone will read your kid the book. Too cool … parenting on auto-pilot … sweet, now go take a nap or catch some baseball on TV.

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Very interesting is the behind the scenes story of Lily and Stella. Author and illustrator, Tracie King, first wrote Lily And Stella years ago but never actually pursued publishing the tale. Then in 2006, she decided to publish the  book via the self-publishing web site Lulu.com. She uploaded pdf’s to the site and her book was born via the Internet. Three years later, Lily And Stella now star on the iPhone. When not busy with her job as a full time mom (yes, Lily and Stella are real – Lily is Tracie’s daughter and Stella is Tracie’s husband … ooops, sorry – her pug dog) and art director for Pregnancy Magazine, Tracie plans to expand the Lily and Stella series taking inspiration from the real Lily and Stella.

So all in all … this is a really feel-good app (yeah KRAPPS does have a sensitive side): cool tale, cool behind the scenes story (learn more – click here for video) and cool to interact with your kids. So purchase Lily And Stella – it’ll make you a better parent.

FREE Lily And Stella App To KRAPPS Viewers!
4Square Labs, developers of Lily And Stella, were kind enough to provide codes which will allow KRAPPS viewers to download Lily And Stella for FREE. Simply be one of the first 9 viewers to leave a comment at the end of this review. Please leave a review in iTunes.

March 3, 2009 | Filed Under anti-KRAPPS, Books | 26 Comments 

Multiple Personality Disorder

sleep As we peruse the App Store, we continue to be convinced that geeks slept through the core college class of Business 101. Of course there are a few exceptions to this rule … like DiSTI’s dBeer app and its clever marketing/tradeshow tie-in, impressive stuff from the leading provider of advanced graphical user interface software (aka geek company). So for the most part, while geeks can code, they cannot execute any one of the Four Marketing Ps. The smartest investment a geek company can make = hire a non-geek Marketing professional.

Take for example this poor app named BoxMan … or is it Sokoban? … or is it PushBox? … or is it Warehouse Keeper? … actually its real name is BoxMan (or Named Sokoban, PushBox, warehouse keeper) … WTH?!?

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This poor app cannot make up its mind, perhaps suffering from multiple personality disorder. The fourth Marketing P is Promotion – part of this P is the name – which then leads to brand, design, identity, etc. – very important stuff. One should not be drunk when choosing a name. Or if one markets to English speaking consumers and does not speak mpd English, it would behoove them to consult with an English speaking Marketing professional to create a name that is marketable and makes sense in English. Not rocket science, but evidently clear by this and many other apps that the geeks have overlooked the importance of an app’s name in favor of sleep.

BoxMan? Sokoban? PushBox? Warehouse Keeper? … here’s an idea, simply call the damn thing SYBIL.

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March 3, 2009 | Filed Under Games | 14 Comments 

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