Mobilewalla: Let the summer games begin
Summer sports focus on those activities requiring clear skies and sunshine. The following apps celebrate summer sports.
Apple apps
9 Innings: 2015 Pro Baseball (Free)* Fans can use this app to build their own virtual teams with real-world players and data licensed from the Major League Baseball Players Association. (Score: 98/100)
Dream League Soccer (Free)* If you’re a soccer fanatic, this game allows you to build a virtual team and compete with some of the world’s most fanatical soccer fans. (Score: 98/100)
Hit Tennis 3 - Swipe & flick the ball (Free)* Players can use the swipe function to great effect with this game; swipe and flick to hit the tennis ball in a motion natural to the game. (Score: 97/100)
Surfline - Surf Reports, Forecasts, News and Videos (Free)* Worldwide forecasts and 180 streaming webcams keep Surfline users aware of the latest surf conditions. (Score: 97/100)
True Skate ($1.99)* In True Skate, the player skateboards along, propelled by his or her fingers touching the screen, and rides through a challenging skate park. (Score: 96/100)
Android apps
Homerun Battle 2 (Free)* This game focuses on slugging it out with other virtual players to see who can make the big play under pressure. (Score: 99/100)
Mini Golf MatchUp (Free)* If you like miniature golf, you’ll like Mini Golf MatchUp, a game where you choose from 10 virtual courses each time you play. (Score: 96/100)
Billabong Surf Trip (Free)* This game simulates a real day of surfing: Paddle out on your custom board, choose your wave and show off your skills in the curl. (Score: 90/100)
Virtua Tennis Challenge ($4.99)* Up to 50 players can compete in the tournament-style tennis gameplay featured in this game. (Score: 90/100)
Frisbee Forever 2 (Free)* This game features a series of virtual Frisbee plays that you make on the move while going through an obstacle course. (Score: 88/100)
* Available on Apple and Android
Mobilewalla is a search and discovery engine using breakthrough technology to score every app to help consumers navigate the mobile application marketplace. Apps are scored using an algorithm that weighs several characteristics, including user ratings, position within category and staff recommendations. For more app intel, go to www.mobilewalla.com. Anindya Datta is a technologist and founder of Mobilewalla.
This story was originally published June 19, 2015 at 1:26 PM with the headline "Mobilewalla: Let the summer games begin."