Top 5 Apps of the Week: Dungeon Clawler, 0h h1, and More!

Dungeon Clawler is a digital card building game where you build your deck and pick up weapons and items from a claw machine before heading out to battle. Insane stuff! 0h h1 is an ideal logic game that features simple graphics and yet offers a depth in gameplay that is hard to come by these days. Want to book a boat? Boat Booker gets the job done in a jiffy.

DisMail helps you sign up for accounts online with temporary emails, while Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text steps into the shoes of a friend by responding in a conversational manner.

If you're eager to discover genuinely free apps and games, don't miss our "Free Apps of the Week" segment, refreshed bi-weekly for your convenience!

Dungeon Clawler (Android & iOS)

A rabbit's foot is supposed to be lucky, but I suppose that is not the case if you're the rabbit whose foot was cut off! Now that you are out for revenge and fitted with a claw, the game's comical premise takes place in a wacky universe, where this roguelike claw machine deckbuilder is unlike anything I've played before.

The game begins with me building a deck that is unique only to myself, where I go up against enemies by grabbing whatever weapons I can scrounge from the claw machine. There are also items and special artifacts that can aid me in my quest. The real-time claw machine is certainly a unique game mechanic that I have not seen before in other games.

Of course, what's a game if there are no epic boss battles? The boss battles in this game are insane and intense to say the least, and with each victory, more perks are unlocked to be more powerful. Of course, the game has an endless mode, letting me continue even after the game is over. Some of us don't like closure, I guess.

• Price: $4.99 / Advertising: None / In-app purchases: None / Account required: No

With four difficulty modes to choose from (normal, hard, harder, nightmare), there is a level suitable for every type of gamer. The colorful, cartoony art is somewhat ironic with all the violence in the game. Still, it isn't as gratuitous as Happy Tree Friends, and there is an element of luck in battles due to the randomness of items and weapons picked up in the claw machine.

• Download Dungeon Clawler from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

DisMail: Temporary Emails (Android only)

We live in a world where we are flooded with so many apps and virtual services each day that tend to require an email. I have set up a secondary (or is it tertiary? I can't remember) email for such purposes, just casual accounts to sign up for inane stuff. What if there was a better way of doing things? What if there is an opportunity to use a temporary email? This is not a new idea, but at least DisMail provides Android users with an option to use temporary emails.

This is the ideal app to create temporary email addresses at the drop of the hat without compromising security. It is ideal for online registrations to avoid spam, and so far, I have noticed how my inbox has received reduced spam after a while. Of course, it largely depends on your usage pattern as well. If you do not sign up for different services every single day in the first place, then chances are you won't need this.

The user interface is simple enough to use and understand, and I love how my personal information remains safe and secure. It also provides easy copy-and-paste functionality, making it fast and convenient to use across apps and websites. 

• Price: Free / Advertising: None / In-app purchases: None / Account required: None

Still, DisMail is one of those apps that is nice to have just in case you need it. You know, like all that unused horsepower underneath the hood of your sports car even though you spend 95% of your time driving in school zones and residential areas where there is no chance of ever hitting 40 mph.

• Download DisMail: Temporary Emails from the Google Play Store.

Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text (Android & iOS)

Fancy having someone to talk to? Being lonely is no joke at all. Unfortunately, the world is full of lonely people. What if AI could come up with a personality whom you can chat with when all your friends are unavailable? In fact, you might want to create a character that is suitable, one whom you think can connect to. This is what Character AI is all about.

While there are preset personalities for you to explore and talk to, there is also fun in constructing a virtual personality with whom you can carry out a conversation and see how it goes. So far, basic conversations went well, talking about general matters. Of course, the AI does provide some cookie-cutter replies, but I think it is the 'personality' that adds to the appeal.

I realized I cannot send more than a reply, but rather, will have to wait until Character AI responds before I can send my reply. Each response can also be rated, which I suppose is meant to help streamline and make the app better and improve over time, based on how the responses are rated.

• Price: Free / Advertising: None / In-app purchases: Yes ($9.99) / Account required: Yes

It can get rather condescending at times, and there are also other options like voices and groups to choose from. Overall, this can be a fun experiment if you are feeling bored. Otherwise, perhaps it is better to check out the best dating apps. You might end up with a really good friend along the way!

• Download Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

BoatBooker (Android & iOS)

Do you have a great love and affinity for the seven seas? If so, you might be itching to get your hands on BoatBooker. This app makes it possible for everyone to access enjoyable boating experiences no matter where they are. With BoatBooker, you can compare boats, communicate with owners, and choose from a wide variety of boating tours.

I like the clean user interface. It is basically similar to booking a hotel room or a flight. Just choose a location, enter the dates, and let the app do all the hard work for you. Of course, as more people use this app, I believe that more listings will appear to provide additional options for those who want nothing better than to feel the sea spray across their faces when on holiday.

The app even informs the user of the type of boat and provides a list of the most popular features (meals provided, diving equipment, drinks, paddleboard, and so much more!). You can know when the boat was built, when was it restored, its length, capacity, and so much more. Each reservation requires a 15% booking deposit, with the captain receiving the rest of the amount on the designated trip date. 

• Price: Free / Advertising: None / In-app purchases: None / Account required: Yes

Just in case you run out of ideas on where to go for your next holiday, perhaps you can use BoatBooker and view the listings. Pick a date from there, and go enjoy yourself!

• Download BoatBooker from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

0h h1 (Android & iOS)

Got a little time to kill on your hands? Perhaps your brain is itching for more challenge after having them battered by brainless videos on TikTok this past week. 0h h1 is a lovely little puzzle game that is minimalistic in nature, does not cost a dime, and best of all, is free from ads. Of course, what made 0h h1 endearing to the nextpit team was the daily logic challenges with endless levels.

You can tell by the amount of love that was poured into the game, as the developer certainly has a love for puzzle games. It does not require any kind of insane, out-of-the-box thinking or outrageous solutions. Each puzzle, much to my chagrin, can be solved with pure logic alone.

Basically, 0h h1 has three rules to follow. Three red tiles or three blue tiles next to each other in a row or column isn't allowed. Each full row or column must have as many blue tiles as it has red ones. Last but not least, no two rows nor columns can be the same. Bearing these in mind, I had a fun time completing the grid without going through guesswork, although there were times when I was frustrated and resorted to guesswork.

• Price: Free / Advertising: None / In-app purchases: Yes ($0.99) / Account required: No

Thankfully, each puzzle can be played in Zen mode without suffering from the pressure of a countdown timer or clock. Of course, there are also time trials for those who are more competitive. It really cuts both ways, and everyone can be happy at the end of the day. Thanks, Stefan, for this recommendation!

• Download 0h h1 from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

What do you know? We have come to the end of our list this week. We look forward to presenting you with a new Top 5 Apps of the Week selection in due time.