All the best iPad apps rated, reviewed and ready for download.
Best game apps for whittling away dull train journeys, dull meetings, and dullness in general. Power up your phone with these playful gaming apps.
A brilliantly compact, well constructed and atmospheric puzzler that’s likely to give you chills. This is iOS gaming at its best.
£1.49
A challenging game, which shines out among a crowded sea of similar line-drawing titles.
£1.99
Good, wholesome cartoon-like fun for kids that won’t send parents insane either
£0.69
An Inca-redibly fun multiplayer experience, though you Maya not find the single-player game as engrossing.
£1.49
A fun – sometimes frustrating – mix of tower defense and godly destruction that’s a good option for blowing off some pent-up steam.
FREE
A promising start and very close to bringing home the bacon, but this game’s sometimes a bit of a boar.
£0.69
A positively beautiful action-RPG with heavy-hitting action, smart writing, and more personality than the rest of its genre put together.
£0.69
Good looking as Bladeslinger Ep. 1 might be, it’s a hollow and oft-miserable slog. Hit the saloon, instead.
£1.99
It’s enormous fun and tests the old grey matter, even if you do find yourself shouting at the game on a regular basis.
£1.99
FIFA 13 is the best football sim we’ve played on iOS, and is great for the price, even if there’s still room for improvement.
£4.99
An intriguing strategy game – enjoyable and ambient, but it feels rather simple, despite all its options.
£2.99
Thoughtful puzzling that requires a careful approach, but the slow-paced gameplay keeps things from ever being truly compelling.
£0.69
A fun, and occasionally inventive rhythm-action game, but the IAP system leads to repetition and feels distinctly like gouging.
£0.69
Fun for fans of Angry Birds and Star Wars alike, but the few new gimmicks mean The Force is merely strong(ish) in this one.
£0.69
Snake! SNAAAAAAKE! Oooh it’s a snake! Ah, no, it isn’t – it’s a flawed but loveable bit of rhythmic lunacy.
£0.69
Get out the world map, table and pointer: this is a veritable treat for the control freaks out there.
£0.69
Minecraft meets Mario. Junk Jack has ideas aplenty, but needs to better work out what it wants to do with them.
£1.99
You’ll like girls, robots, pies, moustaches – in fact, the majority of what this charming puzzler has in store.
£1.99
Poorly implemented touch controls sap some of the fun from this otherwise delightfully bizarre RPG romp.
£0.69
The visual splendor is somewhat spoilt by the dark tones, and levels are too slow-paced and repetitive to really grip you.
£1.99
Solid and respectable old-skool twin-stick action that’ll provide a challenge, whatever the weather.
£1.99
Unique, amusing and often comically dark, Ghost Trick is a thoroughly entertaining tale.
FREE
We’ll sing this in our loudest and proudest voice: this turn-based game gets an Editor’s Choice.
£1.99
Does little to further the tower defense genre, but few titles will ever reach the quality and longevity found in Fieldrunners 2.
£1.99
We applaud the effort to do something new, but mixing traditional tower defense with first-person shooting isn’t without its problems.
£0.69
Is it worth the exclamation mark? This strategy conqueror’s nothing original so perhaps not, but it is fun, nonetheless.
£1.99
Initially off-putting, but perseverance and a little patience reaps rewards, revealing one of the best quickfire platform games for iOS.
£1.49
An extremely satisfying blend of tower defense and card collecting. There’s amusing gory bits, too.
FREE
A blast-’em-up blast from the past that irons out some kinks, but avoids steamrolling what made the original such a classic.
£1.99
Could have been a contender, but in play, AXL veers between being as sterile as its environments or as frustrating as a bug in a pint.
£0.69
Three stars, purely for the wonderful first half — but later levels are for the bloody-minded only
£1.49
A fun set of minigames that’ll keep the little ones occupied for hours. Postman Pat fans will be especially excited.
£1.99
You’ll be left switching between smart and stupid faster than the titular shapes. Ideally, approach while clutching a stress ball.
£0.69
It seemed promising, but this ponderous attempt at a puzzle adventure is just Layton the side down.
£1.99
A nice idea, but it’s too easy, and the level design is not nearly clever enough.
£0.69
A fresh perspective view on tower defense gaming, refreshingly offering an engaging plot and fascinating RPG elements. Bring on the hordes!
£0.69
More Asphalt 7: Reheated than Asphalt 7: Heat, but if you don’t own its predecessor, this is a must-buy.
£0.69
A neat little experiment, but it’s all over when it should be getting into its stride.
£0.69
A big bag of space goodies to experiment with, culminating in truly eye-popping space carnage. Ka-pow!
£6.99
Gluddle has the looks and sounds perfectly nailed, but sadly, its frustrating controls bounce off-target.
£0.69
The story creator is the star of the show here, turning your child into the author, which is much more fun than the weakly animated story.
£2.49
Control issues aside, this is a decent game, and at least you get to be the zombies rather than just shooting at the poor buggers.
£1.99
A stern face at the unnecessary and irksome IAP, but a happy, shark-like toothy grin at everything else.
£0.69
A great foundation for a mirthful arcade racer, but even shallower than its ancestors from 30 years ago.
£0.69
A beautifully constructed RTS with pleasant brain-ticklers that’s almost enough for us to wish the summer away.
£4.99
A polished (ha!), shiny (oho!) match game to treasure (OK, just stop now). But should it have been Universal? Yeah, probably.
£1.49
Spectacular, engaging and complex. Chaos Rings II is the best of the series, yet. Go grab your sword, because this is proper epic adventuring.
£13.99
Initially raucous, smashy fun, but we soon tired of the game’s mechanics and awful sound, despite its good looks and humour.
£1.49
Without doubt the finest kart racer on iOS, and also one of our favourite iOS games in any genre.
£1.49
You don’t get much better pinball for free, and the paid tables are worth a look too.
FREE
Simple and fun cartoon battles with an adventurous twist, and yours for a bargain price – get your swag on.
£0.69
You know when people bang on in a tiresome way that sequels are never as good as the originals? Well, um, that.
£3.99
Control issues aside, Warrior Within really is a magnificent sequel.
£2.99
Stylish, absorbing and challenging, but needs Game Center support and an injection of longevity and jolly.
£1.99
A mite frustrating at times, and very short; but also sweet, with engaging visuals and simple, addictive gameplay.
£0.69
Almost a good game, but undone by terrible pacing, which commits the cardinal sin of making a blasting game dull.
£0.69
A well-conceived strategy title with a good balance of depth and immediacy, but also a few quirks.
£1.29
A wonderful way to explore the world – you’ll be travelling and investigating for hours.
FREE
It’s enormous fun and tests the old grey matter, even if you do find yourself shouting at the game on a regular basis.
£2.99
An intriguing strategy game – enjoyable and ambient, but it feels rather simple, despite all its options.
£2.99
Fast, free-falling fun that tried a bit too hard to be cool and ends up being a bit of a jerk. A loveable jerk, though.
£1.99
Compelling, and with endless hilarity. The sheer range of possibilities with different partners means there’s longevity here, too.
FREE
A little originality in match games can go a long way, but in this case it wasn’t enough to grab us
£2.99
A fast, extremely fun strategy game with a fantastic sense of humour.
FREE
A mixed bag: tricksy, fun puzzles surrounded by some needlessly tough-to-navigate platforming.
FREE
Unrefined mechanics tarnish this original iOS platformer, but luckily the stellar concept and aesthetics shine through.
£1.99
Dredd fans should add another star; everyone else should check out Minotron for superior confined-space shooty thrills.
FREE
Stunningly complex turn-by-turn strategy-based SIM redefines expectations for the iPad as games platform
£2.99
Even a decade on, GTA 3 remains a superb game. Yes, it’s violent and amoral, but it’s only for adults.
£2.99
It’s a simple idea, but this is great-looking game with challenging levels that’s thoroughly addictive.
£0.69
Hectic and atmospheric, as it should be, but a lack of maps holds this well-made shooter back.
£4.99
Satisfying for Batman fans, but almost comically short. We hope Batman returns with more foes to fight.
£3.99
Children can play as they learn in this wildly imaginative and flawlessly immersive learning experience
£2.99
Great looks, great level design and spectacular crashes lift this bike game above the norm
£1.49
Comes across more like a tech demo than a game. Visually quite impressive, but otherwise pedestrian
£3.99
The same compelling gameplay, but with plenty of innovations and new levels to make it worth a second visit
£1.99
Shoot-’em-up joy from the masters of bullet hell, albeit at a ludicrous price. One for aficionados
£9.99
Somewhere between Newton’s cradle and a marble run, this puzzler is as fun as it is archaeologically suspect
£0.69
Short, but extremely sweet, and with a personality to melt even the stoniest of hearts
£1.99
Flawed, but the few stand-out events, combined with single-player cups and a multiplayer mode, ensures value for money
£1.99
Not quite a champion, but far from a double bogey, this mini-golf game easily makes the cut.
£2.49
A perfectly inoffensive time-waster, but if you’re after thrills and excitement then look elsewhere.
FREE
A hugely enjoyable RTS featuring the only ants you won’t want to nuke with powder from the garden centre
£1.99
A rich and complex game, but the static screens and overload of information makes it a little dry
£6.99
Vast and beautiful, but lacking that little extra something that would have made it better than nice
£1.99
The insane-looking rabbits raise frequent chuckles and the well-designed levels provide a satisfying challenge
£1.99
Merely unleashes a raging fury when you realise you could have been playing a better racer instead.
£2.99
A fairly straightforward mapping/maze game with a twist that adds plenty of atmosphere.
£1.49
A charming, playable, great-looking undersea adventure, with depth. (And the iPhone version’s just as good.)
£2.99
An excellent update to what was already a fine match game — recommended even if you own the original.
£1.99
A slick flick game that’s fun and addictive, but the whole concept needs to evolve next time out.
£2.99
Frequently frustrating, but a novel and surprisingly exciting take on a top-down racing game.
£1.99
Basic yet satisfying platforming fare, wrapped in an atmospheric mythological setting.
£0.69
A fantastically enjoyable reunion of the characters, straight back into action.
£1.99
Not as original as it first appears, but nonetheless a beautiful and absorbing physics puzzler.
£1.99
A first-rate and surprisingly accessible strategy game. Worth invading a medium-sized country for.
£2.49
Gameprom is really getting the hang of this – War Pinball is its best set of tables yet, with plenty to keep you playing.
£1.99
Inventive and charming; if only control issues didn’t drag it down. Be wary on iPad and avoid on iPhone.
£1.99
Almost a fantastic racer – with a bit more polish and better tracks it could have been wheelie good.
£3.99
There’s enough good stuff here to make it worth a purchase, but it’s not up to the standard we expect.
£2.99
The many puzzles will keep you building and rebuilding for ages, even if the sandbox mode is imperfect.
£1.99
Has its moments, but this mixture of platforms and drawing doesn’t work as well as it thinks it does.
£2.99
Luxor virgins will delight in the pleasures of Amun Rising, but existing fans won’t find much to entice them.
£2.99
A friendly yet challenging turn based strategy game that delivers fresh content every 24 hours.
£4.99
iMockups needs work, but it’s a quick way to sketch UIs. More features are promised.
£4.99
Much better for multi-playing rather than on your own.
£4.99
A fantastic and sophisticated golf game. It’s just a shame about the lack of online options.
£3.99
One of the best iPhone puzzlers is now one of the finest iPad games. Just buy it and thank us later.
£1.79
A genuinely lovely remake of a classic RPG, but the high pricing is questionable compared to its rivals.
£9.99
A minigame collection best left to play with kids, since adults will tire of it too quickly.
£1.89
A well-developed paper-sourced crossword puzzler that should keep addicts happy.
£2.99
A fantastic RPG with an engaging story, slick combat and satisfying character development.
£3.99
Eternal Legacy is enjoyable enough, but it’s a pale imitation of the games it’s attempting to emulate.
£2.99
A good, challenging tower defence game. But not a great Final Fantasy spin-off.
£4.99
A superb update of a classic adventure that still delivers.
£3.99
The control system is a failed experiment, but otherwise, Dead Space is technically brilliant.
£5.99
Certainly not the most original use of a licence, but Mazes of Time’s enjoyable enough.
£0.59
One of the finest videogaming experiences iOS has to offer. Brilliant in every conceivable way.
£2.99
Although mildly entertaining, not even as close to raunchy as its name suggests
FREE
Having dominated physical board games and the iPhone, Scrabble now tackles the iPad
£3.99
Although struggling to come up with 14 hockey playing nations this game is a successful example of the iPad’s possibilities
£2.99
Addictive multiplayer gaming that will only increase in competitiveness
£1.19
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