Sometimes you enquire what you ’re supposed to do with all the technology in your trouser pocket . The solvent ? Well , some developer have given it some very special sentiment . Here ’s a pick of the most bizarre apps that release your iPhone into a veritable marvel of uselessness .
Is It Dark Outside?
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Have you ever urgently wondered if it ’s dark outdoors , but just did n’t have the fondness to get up and check?Is It Dark Outside?solves the problem for you . The app tick off whether the sunlight has set — and that ’s it .
Ideal for anyone who thinks windows are overrated or want to exercise living in a bunker for potential zombie apocalypses . And those who ca n’t be bothered to look at the sunset time in the Weather app — or to just ask Siri .
Pimple Popper
For those who rule relaxation in the art of force pimples , there ’s an app for that : Pimple Popper . Press , squeeze , and squirt up to four different types of pimples to your heart ’s content . We warned you !
iBeer
A beer that never operate out and does n’t give you a hangover ? sound too just to be true . But withiBeer , you may drink infinitely — without spilling a drop . Cheers !
Kissing Test
Have you ever wondered how good your kissing acquirement are?Kissing Testdelivers the merciless truth , without any sticky consequence or lip rouge stains . just pick out the appropriate gender and you ’re quick to go . Please cleanse the show beforehand . And afterwards too .
Lighter
It can do everything a real light can do , except start a fire . Lighteris the perfect app for all those moments when you need a weak but do n’t want to risk a flame , for example at concerts . Everyone else is waving their smartphones with the flash switched on while the ballad is being played , while you – stylishly – use a lighter like in the 80s .
Screaming Goat
Who has n’t always want a screaming caprine animal in their pocket ? Exactly , nobody . But if you do , Screaming Goatis the perfect choice . One chatter and the goat scream – you just have to still it down afterward .
plopp – bubble wrap
For many , popping bubble wrapper is one of animation ’s few genuine pleasures . So why wait for real enhancer when you could have it digitally?Plopp – bubble wraplets you kill plastic bubbles wherever you are , with a 3D touch feeling ( on supported gadget ) . apropos , the bubbles also respond to pressure with theApple Pencil .
Ghost Radar Classic™
If you have the feeling that your region is haunted , just allow your iPhone do the body of work for you . shade Radar Classicrecognizes ghosts — or at least anything that sounds mistily like one . Whether this is really reassure remain to be seen .
Milk The Cow: Cow Milking
If you ’ve always daydream of milking a moo-cow but never had the chance , here ’s your chance!Milk the Cowlets you squeeze for all you ’re worth and see how much Milk River you may collect in a bit . bag ridiculousness included .
Ant Smasher
For all those who care to squash ants – but only digitally , please . Ant Smasherallows you to practice destroying little crawlers . It could even be a little therapeutical if only the adverts were n’t so irritating .
1.000 dollar bill for nothing : the fabled “ I Am Rich ” app no longer exists
In August 2008 , the app “ I Am Rich ” by German developer Armin Heinrich caused head - scratching around the globe : For a whopping 999.99 dollar , you could buy an app that did nothing more than display a blood-red ruby on the screen .
In fact , it was even bought eight times ( ! ) before Apple removed it from the store due to public outcry . Heinrich hold his work as “ artistry ” – but criticism of the most expensive yet useless app of all clock time was inevitable .
Today , “ I Am Rich ” stay on a queer chapter in the history of the App Store .
This clause in the first place appear on our sister publicationMacweltand was translate and place from German byJason Cross .
This clause earlier appeared on our sis publicationMacweltand was translate and localize from German .
