As someone who makes [apps](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/highland/id499329572?mt=12) and [other things](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R6ZLIOY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00R6ZLIOY&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KG2OFS7AER67FMGO), I know how helpful reviews are. They let makers know how much you love their products, and encourage potential customers to give new things a shot.
One of my goals for 2016 is to be better about writing reviews for the products I love. Every Tuesday I’ll be leaving reviews on the applicable store.
Today’s picks are:
– [Way of Life](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-life-ultimate-habit-maker/id393159800?mt=8) (iOS)
– [Slack](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slack-team-communication/id618783545?mt=8) (iOS/Mac)
– [Throwing Shade](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/throwing-shade/id479583266?mt=2) (podcast)
– [Sushi Go](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J57VU44/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00J57VU44&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KRC76AABLCUBZOEF) (game on Amazon)
Leaving reviews is not a big time commitment. I wrote all four of these while waiting for an appointment.
If you’re looking for something to review, many readers are probably familiar with some of the things we make, including [Highland](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/highland/id499329572?mt=12), [Weekend Read](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weekend-read/id502725173?mt=8) and [Writer Emergency Pack](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R6ZLIOY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00R6ZLIOY&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KG2OFS7AER67FMGO).
Podcasts are especially review-dependent, because they signal to the powers at iTunes to feature certain shows. A review for [Scriptnotes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496?mt=2) would be much-appreciated.