James Hollender’s Life Inventory apps help users learn to “Know Thyself”. These apps, once understood are amazing and built-in instructions are a great help. They guide users step by step in creating their own Moral Inventory which can provide greater self understanding of personality, strengths and weaknesses, leading to a better knowledge of self than they ever thought possible. Life Inventory guides the user through six different steps, each with its own activity grouping.

DEVONtechnologies, LLC updates all editions of its smart document and information manager DEVONthink as well as of DEVONnote and the freeware menubar launcher XMenu. The updates are free and recommended for all users. DEVONthink is the document and information manager for the Mac. Version 2.7.7 recognizes Swift source code files as plain text, retains more metadata than before when exporting documents, and prefills the Save panel with tags.

PKCLsoft today announces Crazy Balloons – First Sight Words Recognition Game 1.1, their new educational app for iOS devices. Specifically designed to help kids practice word recognition, Crazy Balloons – First Sight Words helps children learn high-frequency words while playing a fun and challenging balloon-popping game. Customizable word lists can be created in any language supported by iOS 7’s voiceover feature. Multiple student profiles can also be configured to maximize learning potential.

Teachers With Apps, the award winning, highly acclaimed educational app review and resource site, today is pleased to announce the newest inductees into the TWA Certification Program. This Certification Program was designed to acknowledge and commend outstanding Apps and App Developers in the education app industry. Teachers With Apps offers a treasure trove of app recommendations, as well as the latest trends and insights on education and technology.

Japan-based SPLYZA today introduces Clipstro 1.0, their new video editor for iOS devices. Clipstro creates action shot videos that require no advanced editing software. With Clipstro, users record 4 seconds of video which is automatically converted into a 6-second action shot. Similar to motion sequence images, only the largest moving object’s actions are recognized and stacked. Clipstro videos can be posted Facebook, shared through messaging and E-mail, or saved to the user’s photo library.

Tokyo based Bricks inc. today introduces +Cue 1.0.1, its new music creation app developed exclusively for iOS. Created so that anyone can create their own original music, +Cue 1.0.1 is a new kind of app that can compose music just by shaking the device. Even those who cannot play an instrument can enjoy music by just shaking and adding new sounds to make their own music. The music can also be shared among family and friends and it can be played through your friend’s iPhone at the same time.

Colorado-based ESD has announced fScanX 1.8.4 for Mac OS X, an update to their popular scanning application adding support for the Fujitsu fi-7160, fi-7260, fi-7180 & fi-7280 document scanners. fScanX provides the ability to scan single or double-sided documents in color, grayscale or monochrome at up to 135 pages per minute. In addition, the package includes an Automator action for easy workflow development, and a command-line utility for complete scripted control of scanning functions.

Ben Reynolds is a 20-year-old MIT student who just released his award-winning first iOS game, Got Light?, published by MakeGamesWithUs. Got Light? is a clever puzzle game about playing with colored light and shadows. After 18 months of development, Got Light? is finally on the App Store and an Android version is set to release in the coming months. Reynolds won a $6670 Grand Prize for his game at MIT, and has surely made a name for himself in the indie game community.

Digitalists Interactive Agency Ltd introduces Animoji, an iOS exclusive entertainment app that creates talking animated pictures from photos and recorded sounds. In 3 easy steps anyone can create short animated messages from selfies, photos of pets, friends, your moms and dads, your grandpas and grandmas, presidents, vice-presidents and ex-presidents. Easily share on your Facebook page, video from the Camera Roll, send it via e-mail, share on Youtube, Vimeo, Instagram and any messenger app.

UK based Musations Ltd today announces Musations 1.12 for iOS, their namesake app that adds a whole new level to social media. Musations makes it easy for users to add pre-existing or their own sound recordings to their social media interactions. Musations is built for the user to be able to search and share instantly from his or her phone. Punctuating your conversations with the appropriate music is now possible thanks to this user-friendly app.