This week saw the release of some innovative history apps, music discovery tools, and news apps, along with some intriguing games.
Band of the Day
for iPhone
Price:Â FREE
Slick music discovery app, introducing you to interesting bands from around the world.
Cowboy Guns
for iPhone & iPad
Price:Â $2.99
Top-down shooter with several game modes and deep interaction.
Groovebug
for iPad
Price:Â FREE
Like Flipboard for music: a tailored music magazine and recommendation engine based on your personal tastes.
Firenze – Virtual History
for iPad
Price:Â $9.99
Explore the Renaissance through a dynamic, interactive tour of this Italian city.
Mini-Monsters
for iPad
Price:Â $2.99
Extreme close-up look at insects.
Shopping List
for iPhone
Price:Â FREE
Combines grocery stores, special sales, and your to-buy list in one convenient place. You can even scan UPC labels or enter list items by voice commands.
Soundala Play
for iPad
Price:Â $1.99
More accurate fractal visualizer for music.
Sports Illustrated Football Rivals
for iPad
Price:Â FREE
Lovely graphic design complements a look at 10 of football’s strongest historical rivalries.
TwitterStream
for iPad
Price:Â $1.99
Visualizes your Twitter feed as leaves floating down a stream. You can Tweet from the app and even play with the realistic water effects.
Warp Dash
for iPhone & iPad
Price:Â $.99
Futuristic arcade racer.
WSJ Live
for iPad
Price:Â FREE
Live news and on-demand video from thousands of sources.