Beneficial Bits n’ Bytes – Unbiased App Reviews

So often we rely on users’ opinions and our friends’ suggestions on what apps we download to our smartphones and tablets. Sometimes our friends and other reviewers are wrong. Luckily there are other sources to find unbiased reviews of apps.  Below are a few excellent unbiased sources available online:


mobileapps
An easy to navigate site that allows you to select Android, Apple, or Windows phone interfaces.

http://www.cnet.com/topics/mobile-apps/

commonsense

An excellent site that provides reviews for educational apps intended for children. According the website, “Common Sense is dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.” https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews

schoollibrary
Another unbiased source for reading reviews of apps intended for children. http://www.slj.com/category/reviews/apps/

 

Owen Frank–Branch Supervisor
Chemung County Library District