NCAA March Madness Android App, Full Tourney Coverage

Posted on Mar 12, 2012 in Sports, Top Rated Apps | 5 comments

The NCAA March Madness Live Android app has arrived just in time for the greatest month in college sports, the NCAA basketball tournament.

• Version: 1.0.1
• Size: 8.77MB (no apps2SD)
• Category: Sports
• Price: Free

One of the headlining features of this official 2012 NCAA March Madness Android app is that you can watch each and every one of the tournaments’ games from your Android device for a price of $3.99. Note: this fee is for complete tournament coverage accessible also on your computer and iOS devices. The current version of this Android app has a disappointingly short list of officially supported devices (HTC Rezound, LG Nitro, LG Thrill, Motorola Droid Bionic, Motorola Droid Razr, Samsung Droid Charge, Samsung Note, Samsung Epic 4G, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Nexus S 4G) and doesn’t guarantee, or offer refunds, for any other Android devices. Even if you don’t pay for the streaming video, all other app content is free.

2012 Australian Open Android App

Posted on Jan 15, 2012 in Sports, Top Rated Apps | comment

The 2012 Australian Open Android app is a must-have for the diehard tennis fan looking to stay up-to-date with the latest scores, news, and match updates from this year’s first Grand Slam tournament.

• Version: 1.10
• Size: 1.47MB (apps2SD enabled)
• Category: Sports
• Price: Free

The 2012 Australian Open runs from Monday, January 16th to Sunday, January 29th and this app acts as your information hub for the entire tournament (with a straightforward homescreen that offers one-click navigation to nearly all of its content).

UEFA Champions League Android App

Posted on Sep 14, 2011 in Sports, Top Rated Apps | comment

The UEFA Champions League Android app is the official way to get the latest scores, photos, and news on all the premier clubs.

• Version: 2.0.0
• Size: 2.28MB (apps2SD enabled)
• Category: Sports
• Price: Free

The homepage of this app features quick links for matches, news, videos, clubs, photos, and favorites. The app’s theme and background are consistent with the UEFA.com website and work to visually pull everything together.

SportCaster Android App Combines Sports w/ Social

Posted on Sep 9, 2011 in Sports, Top Rated Apps | comment

The SportCaster Android app combines live sports scores and stats with the latest related social media news and commentary.

• Version: 1.1
• Size: 3.01MB (apps2SD enabled)
• Category: Sports
• Price: Free

SportCaster aims to fill the gap between watching live sports and discussing/reading about it in real-time. The homepage features five starting points; scores, standings, conversation, schedules, and fantasy. Use the navigation ribbon at the top of the app (specifically the icon on the far right) to quickly switch between the aforementioned sections.

Top Android App: ESPN iScore Baseball

Posted on Mar 29, 2011 in Sports, Top Rated Apps | comment

ESPN iScore Baseball is the easiest, most intuitive way to track a baseball (or softball) game.

• Version: 3.15.157
• Size: 5.56MB (no apps2SD)
• Category: Sports
• Price: $9.99

iScore gives you a great way to keep a detailed record of the game as it’s going and is especially useful for serious coaches, parents, and fans.

This is easily the most advanced scorekeeping app on the Android Market and possibly even the mobile app market as a whole. First, you’ll need to add players in the Player Manager and then add them to a specific team in the Team Manager. If you’re interested in scoring Major League games, you can simplify this process by syncing team rosters just before game time (this requires a $19.99 add-on).

The actual score-keeping interface is extremely well designed and makes for a pleasant step-by-step type process. As you track the game, fully detailed statistics are continuously compiled. These include pitch counts, batting averages, fielding percentages, and every other stat imaginable. Ultimately, the beauty of it is that you don’t have to calculate anything by hand or input details into a separate software for analysis. Additionally, the pitch tracker allows you to track every pitch location, type and speed, with speckle charts that let you review the pitch history. If you’re a coach, this app will give you the competitive edge to know your opponent better than they know themselves.

We’ve only skimmed the surface of all the awesome features, but for brevity’s sake we’ll leave it at that for now.

Pros:

• Feature-packed baseball and softball score-keeping app
• Comprehensive batting, pitching, fielding, etc. statistics that can be exported in excel format
• Synchronize game-tracking online for real-time viewing by others
• Training videos available on the iScore website if needed

Areas for improvement:

• Enhance iScore website features/support and this app would be perfect

Conclusion: The most advanced score-keeping app available; instantly become the most efficient stats guru around.