App stores have become a hits-driven business. The top apps on the App Store and Google Play get far more downloads than ones down the list, which means popular apps backed by big companies have an unfair advantage.
But just like there's something special about indie films, artisan bakeries, and local boutiques, there's something special about apps made by small groups of passionate people.
Boxfish, the only TV companion you'll need.
Boxfish is a great way to find what's on TV with live feeds. Its "live windows" help you keep track of what's happening with your favorite shows. Best of all, it's in real time.
Boxfish builds its massive TV index from closed-captioning data. The company captures almost every word spoken on TV—currently 1,200 channels—and makes it searchable. That means you can actually see what people are talking about on a news or sports show, rather than relying on generic TV-guide program descriptions.
Available for: iPhone, iPad
Price:Free
Fog of World, remember where you've been.
Fog of World encourages you to explore the world around you.
The quirky new app places a layer of "fog"—a reference to the military term "fog of war"—over a map. The virtual fog lifts as you walk or drive around.
Fog of World turns an everyday task like walking into a fun game with achievements.
Read our interview with the app's creator, Olli Wang.
Available for: iPhone
Price: $4.99
Tweetbot
Tweetbot is one of our favorite mobile Twitter clients available for iPhone and iPad. (There's also a desktop version for the Mac.)
The app has a neat interface, featuring creative sound alerts, animations, multiple timelines, and smart gestures.
Available for:iOS
Price: $2.99
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