Category: Reference Apps

A blog by @mircwalsh

App Review – Irish Road Signs

Today’s App Review is Irish Road Signs by DNA Studio’s. In Ireland we have to pass a driver theory test before we can even take driving lessons and the main preparation for this theory test are a test cd for computers or a book both of which are very costly and I have often wondered…
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App Review – Vision Test

Today’s App Review is Vision Test by 3 Sided Cube This App gives you a quick eye test to measure your visual accuracy. Through a series of eye tests similar to what you would get at your optician the App tests your eyes and indicates any issues that may arise. Tests include checks for astigmatism,…
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App Review – Past Papers

Today’s App Review is Past Papers by JoyIt. For any Irish second level student past or present who has used sample example papers they end up being expensive and quite a handful to carry. I have seen them online free but that requires you to print them off or transfer to a device which is…
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App Review – Paint Tester.

Today’s App Review is Paint Tester by Luminant Software. For anyone that has ever decorated a room the progress usually begins with multiple splotches of different colours all over the wall trying to figure out what is right. It is ok when you know the general colour you want but if not the test colours…
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App Review – Onavo Count

Today’s App Review is Onavo Count by Onavo Mobile. Ever wonder what Apps are using up your data allowance? This has been a question of mine over the years and this is the first App that answers just that. While many of us these days are on data plans many still remain on paid data…
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App Review – Quick Fictions.

Today’s App Review is Quick Fictions by Aimer Media. Many of us live lives where we plan on ready books but never get around to it well this App makes that process either. It has a large selection of short stories that are the perfect length for a short commute or coffee break. Well-written and…
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App Review – Random Name Selector

Today’s App Review is Random Name Selector by Walsall Academy. This App is a perfect tool for any teachers. If you have ever been in a situation where you have to randomly select students this App is a great help especially if you are afraid of missing out students. With some of my classes I…
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App Review – Talking Tom and Friends

Today’s App Review is Talking Tom and associated Apps by Outfit7. I think it is about time I review these wonderful Outfit7 Apps. I remember downloading the original Talking Tom App about 2 1/2 years ago when I got my first iPad and it had everyone I showed in stitches. Since then Outfit7 has come…
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App Review – Can I eat it ?

Today’s App Review is Can I eat it ? by the OTHER media. Ever wonder what’s in your food? This is probably one of the best Apps to tell you just that. All you need to do is scan the barcode on the food type and the App will give you instant information about the…
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App Review – iTranslate Voice

Today’s App Review is iTranslate Voice by Sonico GmbH. There are many translation Apps out there some do voice to text, others do text to voice and then there’s some that do text to text but it is difficult to find a good voice to voice App but look no further than iTranslate. This App…
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