Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19th, and to celebrate we’ve compiled a short list of iOS apps guaranteed to make any Dad smile—they’re also the perfect last minute gifts, but he doesn’t have to know!
We realize that every Dad is unique, but certain things tend to unite them all on a basic level. You know: golf, grilling, gadgets, beer, etc. If Dad has, or is getting, an iOS device any of the following apps will make a great Father’s Day surprise!
Let’s Golf! 2
Sequel to the popular Let’s Golf!, this addictive game perfects the graphics and play mechanics of its predecessor. Combining a colorful, cartoony visual style with tight controls, Lets Golf! 2 allows casual golfers hit the virtual links solo or with friends. Though gameplay is fairly robust, Lets Golf! 2 is easy to pick up and play, making it perfect even if Dad’s a novice iOS gamer.
Purchase Let’s Golf! 2 – $4.99
Purchase Let’s Golf! 2 HD for iPad – $4.99
iHandy Carpenter
With this app in his belt, Dad can leave the tool case in the basement and still have a set of well designed, functional tools at his disposal. iHandy Carpenter combines five tools into a single highly polished app enabling Dad to measure and level at home, or on-the-go with ease. The Carpenter kit includes: a plumb bob, a surface level, a bubble level bar, a steel protractor and a steel ruler.
Purchase iHandy Carpenter – $1.99
Weber’s On The Grill
If your Dad is like our’s, chances are he’s the self proclaimed “Grill King.” Help Dad retain the throne with this comprehensive grill app from Weber. This app features a ton of awesome recipes ranging from rubs to marinades, and a great techniques section detailing how to prepare them. The “Grill Guide” even suggests the perfect cook time for differing thicknesses of meat. Simply select the preferred level of doneness and the app will adjust the cook time and recommended temperature accordingly.
Purchase Weber’s On the Grill – $4.99
Purchase Weber’s On the Grill for iPad – $4.99
onTap Beer App
onTap was created specifically to give beer enthusiasts an easy way to record and share their all time favorite brews. The perfect way to discover new craft beers and breweries, onTap allows users to snap photos, rate and describe beers they’ve sampled. With built-in Facebook and Twitter support, users can share and compare their collections with friends. The app even includes an on-board dictionary of beer terms for the next time a fancy description has you stumped and the bartender is nowhere in sight.
Download onTap Beer App – FREE
Netflix
Another perfect Father’s Day gift for those who’ve waited until the last minute is a Netflix subscription. With a wide range of offerings available, there’s a plan to fit every budget. Among the most economical—and high-tech—is the streaming only option. Allowing Dad to stream from Netflix’s giant library of ‘Watch Instantly’ titles on a variety of devices, the service pairs especially well with the official Netflix app for iOS.
Camera +
If Dad’s a budding photog, hook him up with the definitive iOS camera app this weekend. Boasting a slick interface and a seemingly limitless level of customization and control options, the app maintains a DSLR like air while offering non-intimidating, novice friendly controls. While the app offers several exclusive features, independent exposure and focus controls and flashlight on iPhone 4 especially stand out. Additionally Camera+ offers an onboard image stabilizer, viewfinder grid, and a high quality 6x zoom. In addition to features for capturing the perfect image, Camera+ offers more post production options than some exclusively editing based apps.