IPL-2013

Editors' ReviewDownload.com staffApril 2, 2013IPL-2013 acts as a mobile-friendly, stripped-down version of IPLT20.com, enabling you to keep track of the latest scores and news, and check the schedule of upcoming games of the Indian Cricket League. It may annoy you with its ads and unpolished interface, though.ProsWorks as intended: On the home screen you can find the latest scores, news, videos, and the points table all in the same place. If you're an avid cricket fan, it will save you the trouble of having to open your browser and check the full Web site, which isn't at all optimized for mobile devices and feels crowded and slow.Straightforward: IPL-2013 is a one-stop destination to all the essential information you need about the Indian cricket league. There are no unnecessary flourishes or filler content.ConsSluggish, clumsy interface: The UI feels laggy whatever action you perform, and also looks rather dull. Scrolling isn't smooth, either. What's more, the Android return button, rather than taking you back to the last page within the app, quits the app, so that to return to a visited page you need to make more taps than you should.Nagging ads: The bottom screen banner isn't obtrusive, but whenever you open the app you're greeted by a vexing fullscreen ad. No ad-free version is available, so you're stuck with it.Bottom LineDespite its unoptimized interface and pestering ads, IPL-2013 remains an essential app for Indian cricket fans. It provides all the info you need about the Indian Premier League, and is certainly more accessible for mobile users than the full IPLT20.com site.