May the Force Be With You, Always, with These Apps for Star Wars Day
Star Wars is a huge franchise, with an immense following. I can’t think of any other work of fiction that has its own day associated with it, and today is that day. What better way to celebrate than Star Wars content on your iPhone, or iPad? May the Fourth be with you on Star Wars Day as you explore or reacquaint yourself with these games and apps inspired long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away.
May the Force be with you on Star Wars Day (Image Credit: Star Wars)
Get Your Geek On
The official Star Wars app is the place to start. You can get news, trailers, and other essential updates about upcoming movie releases, along with fun Star Wars quotes you can use on your friends. The app also includes a Star Wars-themed weather forecast and augmented reality to bring the world of the Jedi to your doorstep or office. Disney’s official treatment of the space opera is free to download on the App Store, without any in-app purchases.
Learn news and updates, and have some fun too, with the official Star Wars app
Have Some LEGO Play Time in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Get ready to play through Rey and Finn’s adventures in “The Force Awakens,” LEGO style. In LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, you’ll play as Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, and more as you relive a great galactic adventure. If the Dark Side is more up your alley, you can also take control of General Hux or Kylo Ren. You’ll build and fight, engaging in blaster battles that use your surroundings as cover while you try to drive back the First Order. It’s great fun, with amazing graphics and sound effects. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is free on the App Store, with in-app purchases to go beyond the first chapter.
Relive the movie in LEGO style with LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Spruce up Your iPhone With Unique HD Wallpapers for Star Wars
Enjoy some of the most unique Star Wars wallpapers from within this terrific app. Whether you want Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, or a massive Sandcrawler, you can find a gorgeous image to adorn the Home and Lock screen of your iOS device. There’s a huge array to choose from, and you can apply great filters to your favorite before you set it as your wallpaper. Show your Star Wars fandom with pride. This is a free download on the App Store, with ads and mini-games to support the developers.
Liven up your iPhone with a fantastic Star Wars wallpaper
Up Next: Make your own Star Wars movie, stickers, and more
Page 2 – Make your own Star Wars movie, stickers, and more
Make Your Own Star Wars Movie
Turn your collection of Star Wars action figures, play sets, and vehicles into the characters, scene, and props for your own movie. With Star Wars Studio FX, you film the action and the app adds in the special effects. Earn points by creating and sharing your films, so you can unlock other scenarios and themes. Lights, camera, action! You can also use this app to control your AT-ACT toy from Hasbro. It’s a free download on the App Store, so get to it.
Turn your Star Wars toys into your own movie, complete with special effects
Don’t Forget the Stickers on Star Wars Day
We’ve got iOS 10, which means we’ve got Star Wars Stickers for iMessage. Send some Star Wars-themed messages to all of your friends and loved ones with Han Solo, Princess Leia, or even Kylo Ren with this iMessage sticker pack. There are quite a few to choose from, but the first pack is my favorite. Star Wars Stickers is a US $0.99 download on the App Store. Send these great cartoon stickers to someone to let them know about Star Wars Day.
Spruce up your iMessages with these Star Wars Stickers
Get a Companion for the X-Wing Miniatures Game
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If you’re a true geek, you should totally check out Fantasy Flight’s Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game for Star Wars Day. It’s one of my favorite hobbies, when I’m not trying to break my Mac or iPhone. This means that one of my favorite apps is dedicated to building my X-Wing squads. I use Aurora Squad Builder, an app that allows you to input which models and upgrade cards you have, and then assemble your squadron with precision and strategy in mind. It’s not the prettiest app, but it’s definitely effective and works well with other services that use the open-source X-Wing Squad Builder file format. Once again, this is a free download on the App Store.
Aurora Squad Builder is a great way to get ready for an X-Wing Miniatures game or tournament
For the Collectible Card Game Lovers, a Companion App
Finally, the new Star Wars Destiny collectible card game has a ton of cards and players, and several apps are available to help you with your collection. Perhaps the most comprehensive is SWD Trades, an app that allows you to browse all of the cards currently available and build your own deck. You can also keep track of your library of cards, along with noting which ones you’ve lent out and borrowed. SWD Trades is a free download on the App Store.
Keep up with your Star Wars Destiny library and learn about new cards with SWD Trades
But Wait, Aren’t There More?
There sure are, but to quote A New Hope, I had to “Stay on target … stay on target.” I’ve given you a sample of the Star Wars apps available for your iOS device. What are your favorites for Star Wars Day? Let us know in the comments below.
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