App reviews: Galaxy of Heroes, WiFi Analyzer

Haven't had quite enough "Star Wars"? Galaxy of Heroes is a fun, versatile app to keep even the greatest fan amused for a while. Players set up fighting squads of characters from the game to compete in battles. There are several modes to play with here, and teams - while sometimes limited to the light and dark sides of the Force - can be as varied as players dare to make them. Players can make their favorite characters stronger in a variety of ways. A mix of challenges puts them against game-generated teams of enemies as well as those assembled by others.

The game gives players the option to speed along their progress with in-app purchases and recharge energy that otherwise takes time to regenerate on its own. But honestly, players don't need to spend money on the game. There are enough activities wrapped into it that there should always be a way to find something to amusing. Free, for iOS and Android.

Wi-Fi Analyzer

Almost everyone has a gripe or two to share about the state of their Wi-Fi network - whether it's a weird dead spot that you swear is there but can't prove or a back bedroom that never gets a signal.

If you want to find a way to identify (and, if possible, fix) the trouble spots in your house, WiFi Analyzer is a good place to start. This simple app tells you the strength of networks in range of your phone and also gives you an idea of how much interference your signal may be facing.

This probably wouldn't meet the needs of someone installing a network professionally, but it should more than suit the needs of someone looking for the best spot to place a router or network extender to get rid of those dead spots. Free, for Android devices.