Volkswagen Polo Challenge 3D: OK racer. Ironically lacks challenge. Also: iffy controls & pop-up but speedy. 2/5 Free
ZX Nostalgia: Classic 8-bit micro shoved into iOS with appalling controls and clearly unlicensed games. Poor. 1/5 $0.99
Shiny Drum: Tap-based drum box. Several patches but limited functionality. Works with iPhone and iPad. 2/5 Free
Space Invaders Calculator Free: Amusing SI-themed calculator, but the ads are intrusive and affect usability. 2/5 Free
Note: Comic Zeal 4 is iPad-only. Devs say upcoming version will be for iPhone too and v3 will be discontinued.
Comic Zeal 4: Excellent comic reader with efficient, user-friendly interface. Imports cbz, cbr, pdf and more. 5/5 $7.99
Note to UK users: BBC app isn’t available for you, for reasons that make very little sense. Mobile website good on iPhone, though.
BBC News: Good-looking news reader, hampered by instability & bugs on iPad and twitchy controls on iPhone. 2/5 Free
Beast Farmer: Intriguing ‘raise a dino chicken’ game, but minigames iffy & too tough for intended kid market. 2/5 Free
Mirror in your pocket for FREE: Black screen. Ugly frames. Annoying ads. Lowest score. 1/5 Free