5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week – Android Apps Weekly

Whack Magic 2

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]

This week’s episode of the Android Apps Weekly show is sponsored by Whack Magic 2. This unique whack-a-mole game pits you up against various monsters that’ll you’ll have to take down. You’ll be tapping, holding, and swiping to perform various attacks based on the enemies to take them down as quickly as possible within a given time limit. There are also RPG elements as your character levels up and gets more powerful over time. Your hero can be equipped with upgraded armor and weapons to make them more powerful and you can find power ups, special abilities, and more to help things along. It really is a fun little game and a pleasant way to spend a little time. Give it a shot and show your support for the Android Apps Weekly show.

Thumb Drift

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]

Thumb Drift is a fun little racer that features retro graphics and one-finger swipe controls which makes its ridiculously easy to play. You’ll be drifting around corners quite often trying to get the high score and there are 50 vehicles that you can unlock. It also features leaderboards so you can challenge friends if you so choose. It’s easy, it’s accessible, and it’s free to download.

Hands Free

[Price: Free]

Hands Free is a new application from Google that tries to change how we pay for things. The app works by connecting to cashier terminals over Bluetooth or WiFi and then pays the bill for you as long as you state that you want to pay with Google. The app then sends your photo to the register where your identity is verified and the purchase is pushed through. It’s an entertaining idea although there aren’t many places that can take advantage of it yet.

Fahrentheit: Indigo Prophecy

[Price: $9.99]

Fahrenheit, also known as Indigo Prophecy, was originally released back in 2005 and had a loyal cult following. The game has been remastered and re-released on mobile in all of its glory. This title classifies itself as an interactive narrative, playing more like a movie that the gamer controls rather than just a game. It looks good and seems like it’s going to be a fun ride. It’s a tad expensive at $9.99 but there are also no in-app purchases.

Hound

[Price: Free]

Hound is the personal assistant app from SoundHound that’s been in beta since its initial announcement last year. This personal assistant features a quirky side that likes to tell jokes and play games and you can also use one of the many voice commands to do things like get an Uber driver, check out weather, check reviews of a restaurant, and many, many more. It’s a good third party personal assistant and worth a shot.

Clash Royale

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]

Clash Royale is the latest game out of Supercell, developers of the critically acclaimed Clash of Clans. This is a card collector where you collect cards and then use them in duels to beat other players. Every round is live PvP and you’ll be battling for trophies. The characters and cards are all themed from Clash of Clans to give fans a familiar setting.