Features:  

This version features:

• Four customizable water colors
• A choice of the number of fish and lily pads (between two and five of each)
• Two light settings
• Volume control
• Four ambient sounds can be used separately, or combined together, or not at all
• Unobtrusive Help and Information buttons that fade out after a few moments of non-use
• Koi nibble on a finger
• Feeding the koi
• Moveable lily pads
• Stereo sound (with headphones)
• Multitouch water ripples

Feed the fish in the pond by shaking the iPhone or iPod touch. Select ambient sounds to enhance your personal oasis. The sounds (birds, wind, frogs or crickets) are stereo quality when you wear headphones. There are two lighting options: bright mid-day or evening and two “splash” sounds that play randomly, but they become predictable after a few minutes

Interface:  

Interacting with the app is elegantly simple. Tap to make ripples or drag your finger across the pond to create a wake. If a koi swims beneath the ripples, its shape refracts realistically. Hold your finger on the screen and the koi will swim to “nibble” on it. If a lily pad obstructs your view, simply drag it out of the way. While you can tap with two fingers and get water ripples in multiple spots, you can’t entice the fish to nibble in both spots.

Contributing to the Zen experience is the fading Information and Help buttons. If your finger moves near either button, they will “wake” but fade out with time if you don’t touch them. Custom option instructions are presented in pictograph form.

Graphics:  

The graphics used in this app are beautiful and put Apple’s high-resolution screen to good use. The colors and clarity of the different elements are lovely.

Stability:  

Koi Pond ran without crashing during testing.

Support:  

The Blimp Pilots took user comments to heart in producing this new version of Koi Pond. That combined with improved FAQs on their website is evidence of their commitment to producing a high-quality product.

Value:  

The smooth interface, beautiful graphics, and well thought out details make Koi Pond a bargain at 99 cents.

Koi Pond is an enjoyable, relaxing experience for the mobile user. The developers are responsive, the features are well thought out, and the interface is smooth and elegant. All in all, Koi Pond is a great app for showing off the features of your iPhone as well as providing a peaceful and entertaining respite in the midst of the daily chaos.

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