Mobilewalla: ‘Star Wars’ apps keep the Force at your fingertips
The following is a selection of apps with Star Wars themes. Enjoy them while you await the December release of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.
Apple apps
Star Wars: Commander — Worlds in Conflict (Free)* In this game, you build a rebel base and engage in combat with allies such as Princess Leia and Han Solo. (Score: 98/100)
Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions (Free)* This platformer has you battling your way through levels of combat against Star Wars villains, and building a custom home base. (Score: 97/100)
Star Wars Pinball 3 ($1.99)* This virtual pinball game features an Empire Strikes Back theme, and it’s your choice to play for the light or the dark side on the worldwide leaderboard. (Score: 96/100)
Lightsaber Duel (Free) This app turns your device into a virtual lightsaber; customize it and have duels with friends online or locally with a Bluetooth connection. (Score: 95/100)
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Free)* This app features 120 Star Wars characters, from Episodes II-VI, contained in 36 levels of combat and strategic game play. (Score: 90/100)
Android apps
Star Wars: KOTOR ($9.99)* This vast and complex role-playing game features the Jedi Knights locked in battle with their ancient foes, the Sith (Note: extremely large file size). (Score: 98/100)
Wikia: Star Wars (Free) This app is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the Star Wars universe, created, maintained and curated by its hardcore fan base. (Score: 98/100)
Angry Birds Star Wars II Free (Free)* The Angry Birds and pigs are now Jedis and Siths; it’s the gamer’s choice to fight for good or “join the pork side.” (Score: 94/100)
Star Wars: Uprising (Free)* Occurring between Episodes VI and VII, this RPG finds the gamer playing a rebel and fighting the Empire with the help of allies. (Score: 91/100)
Star Wars (Free)* This free app is full of official news and updates for the Star Wars universe, plus fun features like the ability to take selfies with Star Wars themes. (Score: 90/100)
*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 September 25, 2015 at 11:07 AM with the headline "Mobilewalla: ‘Star Wars’ apps keep the Force at your fingertips."