MF Software has introduced Top Rated Apps (Free), the free version of the popular productivity title for the iPhone and iPod touch. It allows you to browse only the highest-rated apps on the iTunes App Store (instead of having to sort through many low-rated apps), and store favorites for future purchase/reference. It also lets you browse apps offline, unlike the iTunes App Store - perfect if you have an iPod touch or are on an airplane.
MF Software's editors have reviewed literally thousands of apps on the store, and included nearly 1,000 apps (including over 300 games) that iTunes App Store users have rated on average 3 1/2 stars or higher. The Top Rated Apps are organized by category, so you can browse them just like you would in the App Store.
The great thing is, the large database of apps that have been assembled is stored *in the application itself* instead of being downloaded from the internet during use like in most other app store browsing apps (although it does update app info during browsing). So, users can browse icons, ratings, descriptions, etc. (everything except screenshots) offline.
Finding all these great apps wouldn't be any good if you couldn't build a list of your favorites for later. So, built in is an easy way to add apps you like to a Favorites tab, so that you can add apps NOW and then decide which ones to buy LATER. No more forgetting which apps you liked, and having to look for them all over again!
This free version only allows saving 5 favorite apps; to save more, users will need to upgrade to the full version of Top Rated Apps, also available in the iTunes App Store.
Pricing And Availability: Top Rated Apps (Free) 1.5 for iPhone and iPod touch is available for free and available exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.