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Welcome to the fourth iteration of the open source iPhone apps list.  For those that have seen similar listings on other sites using the exact wordings, and links below welcome to the source for the original list.

It can be tough to learn how to develop, especially when it comes to finding complete examples.  That’s why I put this list together.  Each of these open source iPhone apps is not just open source, but has been in the app store, and all but one are in there right now.  So if you’re looking for an example of some real apps here they are.

Update: While not a complete app after seeing many interested in using a open source iphone apps, especially a game, but having trouble understanding the code I decided to create an extensive iPhone Development Tutorial Of An Action Game which can be found here.

Note to potential content thieves: I was amazed by the number of human edited sites that flat out copied this open source iPhone apps list without any attribution of any type (even the descriptions).. it seems so many copied that the original page on ManiacDev.Com (where I hope you’re reading this..) vanished from Google which wasn’t cool.  While this may just be a list it takes me hours each time I post it to put it together, find new apps, and check the links.

If you feel you have to copy this list of open source iPhone apps in an effort to make a quick buck (I know the lack of money makes people do stupid things) I’ve got a better alternative for you… why not write a post about your favorite apps from this list, and link back to this page?  I’ll even give you a link back in the form of a trackback.  We’ll both get more visitors.

The Open Source iPhone Apps List

Here is the open source iphone app list in alphabetical order:

1. ABC 123 – Sequence memorization game. Utilizes Cocos2D. (itunes link) (source code)

2. Artifice – Strategy game where you try to get to the other side by moving boxes out of the way. Utilizes Cocos2D. (itunes link) (source code)

*3. Battle For Wesnoth – Fantasy themed turn based tactical RPG game available on several platforms and now the iPhone/iPad. (itunes link) (source code)

4. Colloquy – Conversion of the most popular Mac IRC client to the iPhone. (itunes link) (source code)

5. Countitout - A generic counting app. (itunes link) (source code)

6. Diceshaker - Dice rolling simulator designed for role-playing game enthusiasts. (itunes link) (source code)

7. Doom Classic - Classic 3D first person shooter. (itunes link) (source code) (build instructions)

8. Ecological Footprint - Calculate, display, and record your ecological footprint. (itunes link) (source code)

9. Fosdem - Calendar app for the Fosdem open source conference. (itunes link) (source code)

10. Freshbooks – Open Source iPhone app that enables usage of Freshbooks web invoicing software from your iPhone. (itunes link) (source code)

11. Gorillas – Classic Worms/iShoot turn based shooter type game converted to iPhone from basic. Utilizes Cocos2D. (itunes link) (source code). 1249ouFh83XA

12. Go Go Lotto – Open source iPhone app for lotto ticket generation. (itunes link) (source code)

13. iStrobe - Turns the iPhone 4 flash into a highly configurable strobe light. (itunes link) (source code)

14. Last.fm – Software that enables usage of the Last.fm platform for personal radio stations. (itunes link) (source code)

15. Mobilesynth - A monophonic synthesizer designed for live performance. (itunes link) (source code)

16. Molecules – Allows you to view 3D models of molecules and manipulate them through touch. (itunes link) (source code)

17. Mover – Allows you to transfer stuff from one iPhone to another by “flicking” it to the other device. (itunes link) (source code)

18. Natsulion - A basic twitter client converted from mac. (itunes link) (source code)

19. NevoChess – A Xiangqi game. (itunes link) (source code)

20. NowPlaying – Allows you to check local theater listings, and check rotten tomato ratings. (itunes link) (source code)

21. Packlog – Backpack journal client. (itunes link) (source code)

22. PlainNote - Simple Open Source Notepad. (itunes link) (source code)

23. PocketFlix – Find movies, and manage your Netflix information. (itunes link) (source code)

24. Puff Puff – Beautiful underwater 2D game utilizing Cocos2D and Openfeint featuring unique physics based gameplay. (itunes link) (source code)

25. reMail – E-mail client featuring ultra-fast search. Removed from app store, but source made available. (source code)

26. RobotFindsKitten – Port of a very silly “classic” ASCII game. (itunes link) (source code)

27. Sci-15 HPCalc – Calculator app based on classic scientific HP-Calculator. (itunes link) (source code)

28. SpaceBubble – Space game featuring core graphics, and accelerometer usage. (itunes link) (source code)

29. Star3Map – Augmented reality star and planet charting application. (itunes link) (source code)

30. Task Coach – Personal to-do list and task manager. (itunes link) (source code)

31. Tubestatus – London train schedule tracker. (itunes link) (source code)

32. Tux Rider – iPhone port of the extremely popular, and beautiful 3D Tux Racer game. (itunes link) (source code)

33. Tweejump – Platform jumping game inspired by Icy Tower. Utilizes Cocos2D. (itunes link) (source code)

34. Tweetee – Enhanced version of the Natsulion Twitter Client. (itunes link) (source code)

35. Tweetero – Basic twitter client with image uploading. (itunes link) (source code)

36. Twitterfon – Super-fast intuitive twitter client. (itunes link) (source code)

37. ViralFire – Unique game where you are a dodging blood cell. (itunes link) (source code)

38. Wikihow – A reader app for the popular how to wiki site. (itunes link) (source code)

39. Wolfenstein 3D Classic Platinum – If you haven’t heard of Wolfenstein post below so we can say a prayer for you. (itunes link) (source code)

40. WordPress – Client for managing WordPress blogs. Also has an iPad version. (itunes link) (source code)

41. Xpilot – Simple massively multiplayer arcade shooter from the early days of the internet. (itunes link) (source code)

42. YourRights – Pocket database containing a summary of your legal rights. (itunes link) (source code)

43. ZBar – A barcode reader open source iphone app. (itunes link) (source code)

Check them out if you are working on something similar or think they might have a feature you could use there’s no reason to re-invent the wheel.  Always make sure you understand the licenses as many of these open source iPhone apps are GPL and require that you open source your app.

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If you see this list of open source iPhone apps copied someplace else please mention it in the comments.

Know Any Other Open Source iPhone Apps?

If you’ve found or have released an app that you would like added to the open source iphone apps list then please mention it in the comments.

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Hi, welcome to another update to my listing of app review sites.  These sites should allow for free links to your apps in one form or another and accept submissions.  If any now force you to pay to get your app listed please post in the comments below, and they will be promptly removed.  If you have an iPhone app review site that you would like added to the list that is actively updated, is not just purely automated, and accepts free submissions please post about it in the comments below.

Once again I’ve tried to only include sites that update, and are more than just iTunes scrapers (which seem to have multiplied dramatically).  I have included some review sites this time that are not specifically iPhone, but could provide you with a good boost.   I did this after finding out a local programmer was able to get an app reviewed by Gizmodo -  and their app really wasn’t anything special – so don’t think your app isn’t good enough.

Please, if you copy and paste this list on your own blog.. link back.  I put in a fair amount of time finding all these and sorting them.  I heard there is actually a service out there now selling this list so beware before paying for this.

These are new sites that were previously not on the list:
http://www.applesauceblog.com/
http://www.iusethisapp.com/
http://app-reciationreviews.blogspot.com
http://www.macworld.com/appguide/index.html
http://ifanzine.blogspot.com/

The rest of the listings are ranked based on their Compete.com rank.  Lower means more traffic.

http://gizmodo.com – 703
http://arstechnica.com/apple/iphone/apps/ – 2,164
http://www.macworld.com/appguide/index.html – 2,964
http://toucharcade.com – 17,963
http://appsafari.com – 20,008
http://148apps.com – 28,493
http://appadvice.com – 30,224
http://appcraver.com – 35,313
http://iphoneapplicationlist.com 35,793
http://iphonealley.com/reviews/apps/ 38,385
http://appleiphoneschool.com/ – 46,571
http://appvee.com – 63,609
http://apptism.com – 64,156
http://appstoreapps.com 83,324
http://whatsoniphone.com/ – 103,990
http://krapps.com/ 126,102
http://iphoneappreviews.net/ 127,765
http://dailyappshow.com – 182,541
http://freshapps.com/ – 190,649
http://theiphoneappreview.com/ – 219,643
http://reviewmyiphoneapp.com/ – 237,569
http://appshouter.com/ – 250,748
http://nativeiphoneapps.com 331,810
http://slapapp.com/ – 729,423
http://www.imedicalapps.com/- 1,073,964
http://apptheater.com 1,157,874
http://tapcritic.com/ – 2,158,175
http://iphoneblog.de – 2,864,164
http://alliphoneappsreview.com – unknown
http://app-reciationreviews.blogspot.com – unknown
http://ifanzine.blogspot.com/ – unknown
http://www.iusethisapp.com/ – unknown
http://www.applesauceblog.com/ – unknown

If you have or know of any other good app review sites please post them below.  Thanks!

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There are many code examples for iPhone development, most of the examples found in books or on blogs are incomplete and only designed to illustrate a specific point.  The difference with the open source iphone apps shown on this page is that they are all available in the app store so you can see what other developers are really doing.

– Update March 7 – reMail and RobotFindsKitten added

The Apps

Here they are listed in alphabetical order (name linked to app homepage when possible):

1. ABC 123 – Sequence memorization game. Utilizes Cocos2D. (itunes link) (source code)

2. Colloquy – Conversion of the most popular Mac IRC client to the iPhone. (itunes link) (source code)

3. Diceshaker - Dice rolling simulator designed for role-playing game enthusiasts. (itunes link) (source code)

4. Doom Classic - Classic 3D first person shooter. (itunes link) (source code) (build instructions)

5. Freshbooks – App that enables usage of Freshbooks web invoicing software from your iPhone. (itunes link) (source code)

6. Gorillas – Classic Worms/iShoot turn based shooter type game converted to iPhone from basic. Utilizes Cocos2D. (itunes link) (source code)

7. Last.fm – Software that enables usage of the Last.fm platform for personal radio stations. (itunes link) (source code)

8. Mobilesynth - A monophonic synthesizer designed for live performance. (itunes link) (source code)

9. Molecules – Allows you to view 3D models of molecules and manipulate them through touch. (itunes link) (source code)

10. Mover – Allows you to transfer stuff from one iPhone to another by “flicking” it to the other device. (itunes link) (source code)

11. Natsulion - A basic twitter client converted from mac. (itunes link) (source code)

12. NowPlaying – Allows you to check local theater listings, and check rotten tomato ratings. (itunes link) (source code)

13. Packlog – Backpack journal client. (itunes link) (source code)

14. PocketFlix – Find movies, and manage your Netflix information. (itunes link) (source code)

14. reMail – E-mail client featuring ultra-fast search.  Removed from app store, but source made available. (source code)

14. RobotFindsKitten – Port of a very silly “classic” ASCII game. (itunes link) (source code)

15. Sci-15 HPCalc – Calculator app based on classic scientific HP-Calculator. (itunes link) (source code)

16. Task Coach – Personal to-do list and task manager. (itunes link) (source code)

17. Tubestatus – London train schedule tracker. (itunes link) (source code)

18. Tweejump – Platform jumping game inspired by Icy Tower. Utilizes Cocos2D. (itunes link) (source code)

19.  Tweetero – Basic twitter client with image uploading. (itunes link) (source code)

20. Twitterfon – Super-fast intuitive twitter client. (itunes link) (source code)

21. Wikihow – A reader app for the popular how to wiki site. (itunes link) (available by e-mail from support@wikihow.com)

22. WordPress – Client for managing WordPress blogs. (itunes link) (source code)

23. YourRights – Pocket database containing a summary of your legal rights. (itunes link) (source code)

Check them out if you’re working on something similar or think they might have a feature you could use there’s no reason to re-invent the wheel.  Be sure to make sure you understand the licenses though many are GPL and require that you open source your app.

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Please post any thoughts below, Thanks.

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There have been many tools for tracking app download, sales and reviews that have come and gone.  Some time ago I wrote a couple of posts showing different tools that were available for app tracking.  Since that time many new tools have come and gone, and since some users were still using and commenting on those pages I felt it was time to put things in a single list.

In this article I am going to list quality tools that are for Mac/Windows desktop, browser based and available in the app store for download.  The tools on this list get data through iTunes Connect, or through a tracking code you install within your app.  I decided not to list tools that simply organize data built from scraping the app store (as there are probably hundreds of those around now), but I did include some tools that use that data along with your iTunes Connect data to provide unique and useful data.

This list by no means displays every feature available within these tools, you’ll need to check them out for yourself.  I also didn’t include any tools which were in closed beta.

In the list beside each tool I have listed the platforms, and where the data used by each tool comes from.

App Tracking Tools

(Alphabetical Order)

App Annie (Web Based – iTunes Connect/App Store) – Currently in open beta (so free atm) provides historical and daily data on worldwide app stores.  Great for getting daily reports on competitor apps.

AppSalesGraph (Mac/Windows – iTunes Connect) – Open source (Python) tool that allows you to visually track app sales, reviews, and downloads on all your apps in the app store.  Simple, but the stats look good.

AppStoreClerk (Mac – iTunes Connect) – Simple OS X app that downloads and displays iTunes connect data into tables. Source code provided.

AppViz (Mac – iTunes Connect) – Downloads and displays iTunes connect data in beautiful into great looking charts and tables.  $29 for full version, free trial available.

Flurry Analytics (Web Based – Tracking Code) – Free analytics for tracking visitor data allowing you to see how many people are using your app, how often etc.  Useful info, but you’ll want to use something else to see iTunes connect sales data.

Google Analytics (Web Based – Tracking Code)  Not specifically for apps.  You can view this in your desktop browser, unfortunately in an iOS device you’ll need to download an app such as Google Analyticator.  Not specifically for apps, but can still provide useful data.

HeartBeatApp (Web Based – iTunes Connect) – Displays iTunes Connect in a beautiful web based interface.  Includes information on crash reports.

Localytics (Web Based – Tracking Code)  This is in the same vein as Flurry Analytics, has a free version that appears to have most of the features you would want, and a more extensive enterprise version.

MyAppSales (iOS) – A beautiful app for tracking your app sales data.  This is not available in the app store and you will need to purchase and compile it yourself.  Price 20 euros.

I can tell you though that AppFigures, and App Annie seem to have gained quite a following in the indie developer crowd so you may want to check those out.  If you simply want iTunes Connect data in a better interface, I don’t think you can go wrong with HeartBeatApp.  If you don’t want to use a web based tool AppViz is a beautiful app for the desktop, and MyAppSales for iOS.  If you want visitor data, Flurry is quite popular.  If you want something open source so you can figure out how to scrape the data AppStoreClerk or AppSalesGraph both provide source code.

If there is another tool that you like to use please post it in the comments below. Thanks!

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Last week I mentioned a couple of different ways to track app store downloads.  This seems to be a pretty common addiction, and I guess it’s also nice to have something to show others

I received a question about whether or not I knew of any other apps available for tracking iPhone app sales data.  Thanks to the power of Twitter I quickly found several more.

Here they are:

• PositionApp (free)
• StoreRanks (free)
• GlobalApps (free)
• Apprank ($2.99) and Apprank Pro ($3.99)

There’s also MyAppSales (20 Euros) which you can get from Dr.Touch, I haven’t tried it myself, but have heard some good things.  This one’s not available in the app store because of Apple’s restrictions, and you will need to compile it yourself, but because it can access your iTunes connect information it provides another level of detail.

Thanks to @positionapp on twitter for pointing out most of these apps.

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As many of you may have noticed, I have been updating my older resource lists with updated links that have been shared with me in the last few months since starting this site, and I’ve been uploading tutorials/other videos to Youtube.

One resource which I didn’t really think about was Youtube.  I wasn’t really a Youtuber before uploading my videos, but something I noticed was that there is a massive number of people on Youtube doing app reviews.  Usually developers will upload a usage video to Youtube, and ultimately that’s the end of things, it’s hit or miss, and most videos get very few views.  

Why not send the App reviewers your apps?  Many of these reviewers have already established a subscriber base of 10,000 or more on Youtube (along with nearly as many on Twitter), and I’m sure would be flattered if sent a promotional code.  A couple who I have contacted seemed very excited about the idea.  Also, many of these videos end up being shown on other sites so the effect can multiply.

I wouldn’t be turned off it appears that many of these viewers are members of the younger set, after all this is a large segment of the App market, and especially if you’re developing an entertainment app this likely is your market.

Onto the list, I’ve sorted the reviewers here by the number of subscribers each has to their channels.  If you have an ACTIVE channel that I have not listed here please post it below, and I will add it to the list.
 
http://www.youtube.com/user/AppStoreReviewer 19,040 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheiPodKid 16,237 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/UltimatePhoneReviews 13,420 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/iTouchiPodz 12,645 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/appvee 8,197 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/UniqueApps 4370 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/iPhoneications 3,697 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Punisher08 3,504 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/HDiPhone 2,892 Subscribers. 
http://www.youtube.com/user/iTouchReviewer10 2,475 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/iTouchiApps 2,282 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/LoadedAppReviews 2071 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/AppReviews101 1447 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/iTouchAppInfo 653 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/AppReviewer21 552 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TapCritic 536 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/iPodAppReviewing 532 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/pogochamp113 335 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/AppleAppStoreReviews 279 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/SuzieQTv 226 Subscribers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/AppSource 211 Subscribers.

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Editors Note: It still amazes me that some developers will spend thousands, even tens of thousands and have no more of a marketing strategy than “getting the app in the store”.   Then not even spend the time to put up some screenshots.  I received this great article submission from Robert J.B. talking about some of the most common mistakes that developers make when submitting their apps.

Sometimes, even the best designed iPhone apps do not sell well because of a few simple mistakes. But what if you could learn some of these missteps ahead of time, so you could avoid them? You would save hours of frustration while taking the shortcut to boosting your app sales.

Here are the top three mistakes that developers make when selling their iPhone apps (and how you can avoid them):

1. Not having a free version

Trying to get someone to download your app even a free app is tough. You need to stand out among 100,000 other apps and then convince your customer it is worth their time to hit “download”.

Your job is even more difficult when trying to sell a paid app. In the App Store, all the information a user has to make a decision is a few screenshots, your description, and maybe some reviews.

One of the best ways to let your customer “try it before they buy it” is to offer a free version of your app. Get them hooked with a scaled-down version, and every time they use your app, encourage them to upgrade. It’s
like free advertising.

2. Having a boring description

The App Store gives you a perfect opportunity to tell people exactly what makes your app wonderful but too many developers bore their customers rather than wow them.

You do not have to be a professional copywriter, but you must know that the first sentence of your description is the most important. It is one of the first things that people will see about your app. In fact, if they want to read more, they have to click “More”.

So, make your first sentence leap off the screen. Say exactly what makes your app unique and how it will help your customers.

3. Overlooking free marketing for your app

Think you need a big marketing budget to sell more apps? Think again. While paid advertising can certainly work, there are many free marketing tactics that you should not ignore.

Have your started a Twitter account for your iPhone app? Do you have a blog built with a free tool such as WordPress? Have you sent out a free press release using a service like prMac?

These are just a few free ways to promote your app and there are many more out there. Take some time to research app marketing ideas that can save you time and money while increasing your sales.

You made a great decision to create an iPhone app. Now, boost your sales by avoiding these common mistakes and start marketing your app like a pro.

AUTHOR BIO:

Robert J. B. is an experienced software marketer who writes for Marketing Your App , which provides easy tips and
free guides to help developers boost sales of their iPhone apps. Follow his tweets at http://twitter.com/mktgyourapp

Thanks for reading, please post any comments below.

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This is a ranked listing of iPhone application review sites that accept applications submissions from developers.  Getting listed on these sites can be a good way to gain exposure for your app, and every little bit helps.

I have filtered out sites that simply track iTunes feeds and list everything in the store.

The listings are ranked based on traffic given by the Compete.com rank.

http://toucharcade.com Compete Rank: 18,238
http://www.appsafari.com Compete Rank:27,893
http://appadvice.com Compete Rank: 38,515
http://www.appcraver.com Compete Rank: 39,759
http://iphoneapplicationlist.com Compete Rank: 56,764
http://www.appstoreapps.com Compete Rank: 88,622
http://www.gamestooge.com Compete Rank: 121,583
http://theapppodcast.com Compete Rank: 174,360
http://www.freshapps.com Compete Rank: 201,486
http://www.nativeiphoneapps.com Compete Rank: 345,031
http://www.iphoneblog.de Compete Rank: 1,141,082
http://www.apptheater.com Compete Rank: 1,171,181
http://www.appgallery.org Compete Rank: New
http://iphoneappgirl.com Compete Rank: New
http://www.theipodkid.com Compete Rank: New

If you know of any other good sites that accept app submissions for review please post them here.  Thanks.
 

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Today with the official release of iOS 4.1 Apple made a some extra major announcements for developers.  Those being a change in policy on developer tools, and a statement demanding higher quality apps – directly noting that “Fart Apps” would no longer be allowed.

First off, it looks like the announcement that Apple is lessening restrictions placed on developer tools will pave the way for third parties like Adobe with Flash CS5 to continue working on their development tools.  From what I understand none of these apps were ever blocked simply because one of these tools were used, but for developers using these tools that is one less thing to worry about.

Apple has also added new rhetoric to the developer agreement regarding app quality (perhaps in anticipation of a flood of crappy Flash made apps coming in).  In the new policy apple has gone into greater detail specifically as to what types of apps will be rejected outright (many had been rejected for sometime – often leaving developers wondering why)  – even mentioning Fart Apps directly.  If you’re a member of the developer program you can read the new policy in detail here.  In the new policy Apple has specifically used words such as “fart apps” and “amateur hour”.

What does this really mean?

In the end this will be a boon to anyone who was using or wanted to use development tools such as Flash CS5 to create apps.  For the consumer it will probably mean many great looking, but simple apps hitting the app store (unless Apple really gets restrictive).  Ultimately, if you were using a third-party tool and worried about your app being banned because of it (I know some Unity developers who were) this should alleviate most of your worries. Marketers who had been flooding the app store en masse with silly, simple novelty apps could have something to worry about.  We will see if things really tighten up or if it is just talk.

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I decided to start keeping a list as I continue developing of places to submit iPhone apps.  I decided what better place to put it then on this blog so the guys running these sites can come here, and post about their site. These are sites that are openly asking for developers to submit apps to them.   Many of these sites receive a surprisingly large amount of traffic.

Please post about any others that you know of and they will be added to the list.

Here are the ones I was able to find in a few minutes of searching ranked by their Alexa traffic rating:

App Safari
iPhone Application List
Apple iPhone Apps (Not apple)
App Craver
Planet iPhones
App Rater
Native iPhone Apps
The App Podcast
App Gallery
iPhone App Girl
iPhone Appviser

It may seem like a pain to submit your app to all these sites, but you have to remember that with just a small push that could be enough to get you into the top download lists for your category which will vastly increase your downloads.

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