I’ve never been a massive fan of phone and tablet skins. I’m thirty plus and think they’re best aimed at teenagers and trendy twenty-somethings. There’s no denying however that they’re incredibly popular though and many fashion labels and gift shops have been cashing in on the action. Swedish company Caseapp.co.uk is just another in a long line of dedicated custom skin / case producers that allow individuals to get creative and design their own.
So why did I agree to review it?
Simply put, this.
The black and white collage case on their homepage just drew me in. This looked so much more sophisticated than other cases I’ve seen, and so personal. I have so many precious photographs of my two babies, I knew I could design something special, unique and stylish to protect my iPhone 4S.
The website is mostly simple to use. You’ll select your device (all iPhones including the long-awaited 6th gen, Galaxy S3, S4 and S5 and iPad mini and iPad (all gens)) then be transported to the editing suite. This is swish without being overwhelming for the technophobe. The photo uploader is super quick, but I did struggle a little with the collage templates. As the case will ultimately wrap around your device, some images will be on the natural curve of your phone - choosing photos for these squares can be fairly tricky as you don’t want your image to warp or be sliced in half (particularly for profile/head shots). I did manage to get away relatively unscathed though in the end!
Instructions for collages would certainly be helpful if you’re after perfection. For example, reading through other reviews, I could have also chosen plain colour edging (6 colours available) but I can’t still can’t see where to select this on the site.
You can also add text and clipart if this floats your boat. Of course if collages aren’t your thing and you crave a little colour, you could just as easily upload a favourite holiday snap, colourful vista or funky geometric patterns - it’s entirely up to you. If you are simply uploading one image the design process is even easier and as simple as uploading a picture and dragging corners to straighten everything up. Handily you can preview your artwork before moving it into the cart to pay. The preview function is fit for purpose but all angle 3D simulation would have been immensely helpful.
The case arrived really quickly, just two days after placing my order in fact. It fitted my iPhone like a glove skirting all the necessary outer buttons (+ 3.5mm audio jack and camera). The functionality of your phone is therefore not affected in any way.
They two types of cases and the option of a high gloss or satin finish. I choose satin finish and absolutely love it. It feels so comfortable to hold and so slim (much better than the rubber case my other half insisted I use beforehand). The plastic used is really light but durable and resistant to scratches, light bumps and shocks. I still wouldn’t want to throw it onto the decking from the bedroom window, but it’s perfectly adequate if you’re generally careful with your phone.
There’s also the option of an “extra protection” case consisting of two parts. The lower part is made of shock-absorbing silicone for those more aggressive falls and bumps. The second part is the custom printing area of the hardshell plastic. I’d recommend this for commuters, active teens and parents.
The colours and images on my device are incredibly clear. Caseapp use a four color printing process for the best resolution and color reproduction which gives an even printing on all outer surfaces of the case, and it really shows. I’ve read through several peer reviews of the cases and everyone raves about the print quality.
All cases are priced at £19 with free delivery. I have no idea if this is reasonable or not given I’ve never thought to buy one before. Personally I’d be more than happy to pay this as I’m really happy with the results. Furthermore, if you know what devices your extended family have, this would make a really lovely gift without breaking the bank.
Finally, Caseapp also offer a selection of skins for an impressive range of devices.
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