Ian, comments for Android applications and games, Androlib, Android Applications and Games directory

by Ian the 4/7/2012

Friendcaster for Facebook

Doesn't work, ugly. Fixed checkin crashes but I now can't comment on any posts at all, and for some reason it refuses to display any status updates from some people, I can see them fine in the standard Facebook app. Basically this seems a bit of an inconsistent mess. Now, when I scroll down to view older messages on my news feed, it repeats them all twice. What a mess.

by Ian the 2/25/2012

System Tuner Pro

I don't need the pro version. Just paying for what the free version gives me!

by Ian the 2/23/2012

The Guardian

Needs polish. The app could do with being able to swipe left and right to move from one article to the next.

by Ian the 2/12/2012

BlueputDroid

Won't work if you have an ad blocker installed. It also doesn't make it plain that the first option it presents, "revert it", disables your ad blocker. Dev, make a trial version, don't mess about forcing ad block removal.

by Ian the 1/18/2012

Epson iPrint

Basic but it works. Print quality from a 200dpi scan is dreadful compared to other printers, dropbox integration works better via "send to", needs PNG for mono scans, PDF output would be good. But it works well enough if a bit clunky. Well enough to sell me an SX445 on the basis of this app.

by Ian the 1/15/2012

Print Test

Won't even run on ICS. Tried it on a Nexus S running 4.0.3 but it just quits immediately.

by Ian the 12/28/2011

Project Noah

Creepy requirement for passwords. Won't do anything unless you link it to your google, twitter or Facebook accounts, and presents a login page for you to type in your user name and password. No thanks.

by Ian the 12/28/2011

National Trust

Poor UI. Certainly not Mum-proof, I won't be recommending this to the old dear without going through it with her first. It also seems to use cell location rather than proper Android location so gets it badly wrong, by 300 miles in my case!

by Ian the 12/4/2011

FolderSync

Very useful Not quite as good as Unison but until someone ports that, this is nearly there although 2-way sync can be iffy.

by Ian the 10/23/2011

Box

Required title Can't just download a file, can only open it and it tends to choose the wrong app, e.g. a mobi file gets opened in adobe PDF reader.

by Ian the 10/4/2011

Port Scanner

Screenshots don't match app No selectable netmasks, only IP ranges.

by Ian the 10/1/2011

Boxee Wifi Remote

Seems to work! Doesn't quite work the way the remote works, so mildly confusing, but fires up fine so far.

by Ian the 9/30/2011

Archos Remote Control

OK for a first attempt. It keeps switching between media playback controls and directional controls so you have to keep checking what's on the phone screen.

by Ian the 9/25/2011

Recipes minute by minute

Fixed list I'm looking for an app that can be used to set a list of timers for recipies. This just has a list of built in recipies with no editing ability.

by Ian the 9/21/2011

Solar Wind Live Wallpaper

Happy to pay but.. When I select to download the pro version, the market gives me an "item not found" message. There is no pro version in my market. UK, Nexus S, 2.3.4

by Ian the 8/7/2011

GoTasks

Truncates task title even in detail view so if your task title is longer than about 6 words you can't see it all without scrolling it.

by Ian the 7/31/2011

btHeart - Workout Monitor

So far once I finish a workout it then won't quit, I keep trying until it force closes. Submitted a force close log.

by Ian the 7/29/2011

Heart Rate Monitor

Useful but could do with a volume control. Ignore cretins who say it needs a hardware device to work - of course it does, that's the point of this app

by Ian the 7/7/2011

Rain Alarm Pro

Working again.

by Ian the 3/20/2011

Flux Live Wallpaper

Suddenly wants full net access but no details of why.

by Ian the 3/14/2011

TaxCalculator

Out of date and no means of editing things like tax bands, allowances etc, also no monthly breakdown.

by Ian the 2/9/2011

Check Yo Self

Asks for Facebook password, other apps can link without this step so I don't trust this one.

by Ian the 2/8/2011

Smart Places BETA

Didn't try it for long as it puts an icon in the notification area all the time. Turn it off!

by Ian the 1/29/2011

KeyPro - Android Trial

Tiny list of supported keyboards, not sure why there's no support for generic keyboards.

by Ian the 1/28/2011

Marvin - ZX Spectrum Emulator

Works a treat, does work with wiimote software if you edit mappings in wiimote but phone goes to sleep so need to stop screen timeout.

by Ian the 1/19/2011

rsync backup for Android

Very useful and the --exclude-from functionality is there. Does stop transferring if I lock the phone screen though.

by Ian the 1/19/2011

MasterCard ATM Hunter

Once started, it stays running in the background needlessly looking for a GPS fix until I kill it.

by Ian the 1/3/2011

Ships Of Elite Live Wallpaper

Good stuff, only Doom Live and Earth Live push this off permanent backdrop duty for me.

by Ian the 1/2/2011

Bacon Live Wallpaper

A bit slow and very CPU hungry on Nexus S. Also not terribly well done so installed for about 5 seconds then removed.

by Ian the 12/23/2010

F1 2010 Timing App - CP

In 2010 it was rather hit and miss and the 3d track view was hard to use. The new android 15 minute refund policy means I won't be trying it in 2011.

by Ian the 10/11/2010

BMS RecordEdit Lite

UI needs a lot of work!

by Ian the 9/28/2010

Priority Club® Rewards

Nexus one 2.2.1 navigate option just says "can't understand destination" in navigate app, would prefer it to link to google maps anyway for checking.

by Ian the 9/2/2010

WifiBackup PRO

DANGEROUS. If it hangs halfway through a file, which it does a lot on large ones, on next sync it transfers the half file back up to the share!

by Ian the 8/24/2010

Simple Redial NC

Just redials the last number when run, no ability to retry if engaged.

by Ian the 6/9/2010

bTunes Music Player 1.6

No composer tag support or shuffle by album, text all out of line, looks terrible.

by Ian the 4/18/2010

F1Android 2010

Claims race hasn't started yet when it plainly has. Also you need to keep tapping start as it won't just pick up timing when it appears.

by Ian the 4/13/2010

SensorVideoRecorder

For the price it's good, although the bitrate is so low the video gets far too blocky to be useful and the app won't allow higher rates.

by Ian the 4/12/2010

Mobile SMB Trial

Works on Nexus One connecting to samba share, may well get full version. GUI does need work but the app works well.

by Ian the 4/11/2010

EveRated

Could be useful for taking pictures of lots at Auctions and deciding what to bid, but force closes on Nexus One when I hit "take picture".

by Ian the 4/10/2010

this was VLC Remote Free

Wittered on about installing software on your computer (Linux in my case) whereas rival free programmes just want address and work straight away. Junk

by Ian the 4/2/2010

Where's The Tube?

Requires GPS even when not using gimmick mode.

by Ian the 4/2/2010

London Tube Status

Not sure what image viewer option does as it force closes on nexus one.

by Ian the 4/2/2010

upStream: Flickr Uploader

Only uploads one pic at a time, there are free apps that can do that. Uninstalled.

by Ian the 3/27/2010

Easy WiFi

Can't create an account on an HTC hero, need to create account on website first. Can't quit app, always running with icon in notification area.

by Ian the 11/17/2009

IP Address Calculator

Very useful app, would be marginally better if the text box was a number box so on-screen keyboard comes up in number mode.

by Ian the 10/20/2009

FONMaps

Force closes on HTC Hero when I hit the Find Hotspots button.

by Ian the 9/28/2009

TED

Needs a way to mark videos as watched and then hide them.

by Ian the 9/5/2009

Greed Full Key

Doesn't sync all articles, and podcast support is impractical, can't use any other apps while podcast is playing.

by Ian the 8/31/2009

RideTrac

Poor GUI and Google Tracks has same features and more.

by Ian the 8/31/2009

Date Tools

Somewhat challenged in the user interface department.

by Ian the 8/25/2009

Roundabout

Does nothing other than put up a screen saying 0 items found, then doesn't react to any taps or button presses.

by Ian the 8/24/2009

Rock'n'droiD Lite

No hierarchy of views, eg select a genre, then can't select artists in that genre then albums by that artist, and no composer support.

by Ian the 8/24/2009

MediaByPath

Doesn't add tracks to playlist on HTC Hero, displays playlist but doesn't add to it.

by Ian the 8/24/2009

droidPlayer lite

Terrible, no genre view, no composer, no nothing, just a slow album by album view.

by Ian the 8/23/2009

Google Places Directory is somewhat more practical, the camera mode is daft, not walking around holding my phone in front of my face.

by Ian the 8/19/2009

My Points of Interest

Needs too many presses, holds, typing etc for casual use. Needs streamlining.

by Ian the 8/12/2009

Workout Manager

Could be promising but right now very basic and doesn't work well on phones with virtual keyboards as the VK conflicts with the app's keypad.

by Ian the 8/12/2009

NightCam

Doesn't focus so pictures come out very blurry. Didn't get a single picture that was even slightly sharp under normal room lights, forget about night.

by Ian the 8/12/2009

OneWeekCalendar

All this does is show the upcoming days of the week and their number, it does not link into your calendar, e.g. giving you a week view or anything.

by Ian the 8/9/2009

aniWidget Trial

About as useful as a chocolate teapot. Even the agenda view only lists a fraction of today's events.

by Ian the 8/9/2009

gTraffic UK

You need to pick a region to look at, not much use as most journeys span regions and it's not clear what area each region really covers.

by Ian the 8/8/2009

Spotlight Compass

Make it 1x1 and better icon and I'd keep it.

by Ian the 8/7/2009

HereIm! Map Helper

No particularly useful additions to Google maps, coordinates would have been useful but nothing like that available.

by Ian the 8/2/2009

Talking Clock Widgets Beta

Rarely actually talked, despite being set to do so every half hour. Instead just made the phone sluggish for a few seconds every half hour!

by Ian the 8/1/2009

System Monitor

Memory widgets and system battery widget make this redundant for me.