App Reviews: Trivia Crack, Super

Trivia Crack

Are you a trivia buff? Do you live to prove your knowledge of the little things? Then it may be time for you to try Trivia Crack.

Like the classic game Trivial Pursuit, the app challenges players with questions in a variety of subjects such as sports, science and history. The app lets you play with friends or strangers.

To be honest, because the questions are user-submitted, they aren't that challenging, at least in the lower levels. But Trivia Crack is a fun way to pass time and bug your friends - and what else are apps for, really?

One more thing: By design, this game is not fast-paced. If you get an answer wrong, it becomes your partner's turn - and a waiting game. Free, for iOS, Android and Windows Phone.

Super

OK, so maybe you feel a little overloaded with social apps. But even if you feel like you can't write another update, consider Super. This one is pure light, goofy fun.

With bold, almost pop-art design, it asks you to write an update off a prompt such as "The Best" or "The Worst" and to fill in the big blank. Based on what you say, the app assigns your post a photo background, which you can then customize. You can also share your own photos.

When looking at updates, you can check out what your friends say, what people nearby are talking about or what everyone on the app is posting. Swiping to the right shows you the post's author. Swiping to the left lets you like or share the post.

There's not much to the app, admittedly. But its encouraging prompts and colorful design make it a fresh way to share what's on your mind with style. Free, for iOS and Android devices.