Ho ho ho! Christmas is just around the corner, do you have all your gifts ready? 🙂 Or perhaps you'd like to treat yourselves? In both cases, paid apps are a great idea – we're willing to bet Santa's sleigh that you wouldn't normally buy these. See what we'd personally love to find under the digital Christmas tree!
TO THE MOON
To The Moon is a beautifully presented story about two doctors who, in order to fulfill the last wish of a dying man, journey through his memories. The engaging narrative combined with retro graphics is a true bulls-eye.
App Store – 23.99 PLN
Google Play – 19.99 PLN
THE ESCAPISTS
If you've ever followed the main character's adventures in Prison Break with bated breath, then The Escapists game will surely appeal to you. This prison simulator, once only available on PC, also made its debut in a mobile version this year.
App Store – 19.99 PLN
HYPE TYPE
Hype Type is a great solution for those who want to easily enhance their video recordings. Animated typography can turn an ordinary clip into a cinematic hit – your friends will surely be impressed.
App Store – 4.99 PLN
STEPHEN HAWKING’S POCKET UNIVERSE
This app is a treasure trove of knowledge about the Universe. It was created based on the scientific book by Stephen Hawking, but thanks to clever reformatting and text shortening, it's understandable for absolutely everyone. The text is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that will make even a declared artist fall in love with physics. 🙂
App Store – 23.99 PLN
MONUMENT VALLEY 2
The first installment of Monument Valley was hailed as the most spectacular and interesting puzzle game of all time. You don't need to know the previous version to play the second part. It's a completely separate story that tells of a mother and daughter's journey through a world of fantasy. The sophisticated system of optical illusions and the visual appeal of the interface are what make the games in this series so unique.
App Store – 23.99 PLN
Google Play – 23.99 PLN
STELLARIUM MOBILE SKY MAP
Childhood dreams come true! Thanks to Stellarium, you'll feel like you're in your own personal planetarium, right in your pocket. The app analyzes the user's location and the current position of the sky, allowing it to present a real star map. It's like looking at the sky through a telescope. Interestingly, Stellarium is often used for projections in planetariums. That says something!
App Store – 13.99 PLN
Google Play – 11.99 PLN
LARA CROFT GO
Who doesn't know Lara Croft? The app, based on the bestselling Tomb Raider series, is no ordinary adventure game. With its puzzle game elements, we uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations through the eyes of one of cinema's most iconic action heroines. You don't need a console or even a computer – your phone is enough.
App Store – 23.99 PLN
Google Play – 4.89 PLN
LUMINO CITY
The award-winning PC game is finally available on mobile too! We play as a girl named Lumi, who is determined to find her lost grandfather at all costs. Lumi must face many puzzles and overcome life's adversities. The game is distinguished by its intriguing graphics – the character and building models are made of cardboard.
App Store – 23.99 PLN
Google Play – 22.99 PLN
TRINUS VR
With Trinus VR, you can bring all your favorite PC games into the world of virtual reality. How does it work? It's simple – the app connects your computer to your phone, mounted in VR glasses (even the cheapest cardboard ones), and tracks head movements, allowing you to control your character in the game. This is something you simply have to try!
Google Play – 38.99 PLN
The app is also available in a trial, free Lite version.
PHOTO LAB PRO
Photo Lab PRO offers over 640 different effects that will transform your photos into true works of art. Photo montages, filters, distortions… There's truly a lot to choose from. This program offers many possibilities and even more user fun. 🙂
Google Play – 14.99 PLN
The app is also available in a trial, free version.
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We hope we've inspired you to give someone (or yourself) an unconventional gift – an interesting app. 🙂 We're sure that if chosen to suit their taste, it can be more appreciated than anything else. We're keeping our fingers crossed and wishing you a Merry Christmas!
