Today’s Apps Gone Free: AfterText, JetScanner, Drawing For Kids And More

Breath some life into your photos with AfterText. We also have an app that turns your iDevice into a portable scanner, and a drawing app for kids.

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iPhone:

AfterText - Add text and artworks on your photos ($0.99 → Free, 6.4 MB): Breath some life into your photos with AfterText.

You’re able to snap a new photo in-app or import any one from your library. You can then crop, rotate, and resize it using common gestures. AfterText is absolutely loaded with different ways to further customize your photo. You’re able to apply one of 12 different filters, and layer personalized text, doodles, and phrases. You can then share your work via email, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. AfterText includes more than 20 fonts and 80 doodles to choose from. AfterText - Add text and artworks on your photos is available for free today only (11/19). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 13 ratings.

Universal:

Voice Translator™ ($0.99 → Free, 3.8 MB): Translate your voice into a number of languages with this utility app.

The app offers three translation modes: voice-to-voice, voice-to-text, and text-to-text. After the translation has been made you can copy and paste the text, or you can share it via email or Messages. The app includes 33 voice-to-voice languages and 60 text languages to choose from. Voice Translator™ is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 100 ratings.

BlurArt ($0.99 → Free, 7.1 MB): Blur your photos to perfection with this photography app.

You’re able to import any photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. You can then adjust the blur level, brightness, and aspect ratio of your main background image. You’re also able to overlay text and the original photo. The original, crisp photo can be adjusted in a variety of ways as well. When you’re all finished, share your new creation via Twitter, Facebook, or email. The app also includes three aspect ratios to choose from, and shortcut buttons for alignment. BlurArt is available for free today only (11/19). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.

JetScanner: Camera to PDF, scan multipage documents to PDF ($2.99 → Free, 12.2 MB): Use your iDevice's camera for something other than taking snapshots of your meals with this productivity app.

JetScanner is able to turn your camera-equipped iDevice into a portable scanner. Just point, shoot, crop, and share. You're also able to capture multiple pages and save them all within a single PDF file. The app supports a variety of cloud services, including Dropbox and Evernote, and the ability to share your files via email or AirDrop. JetScanner: Camera to PDF, scan multipage documents to PDF is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 91 ratings.

Death Ray Manta (DRM) ($0.99 → Free, 33.1 MB): An arena shooter that doesn't mess around.

DRM is all about blowing stuff up and nothing more. No need to upgrade weapons. No need to obtain in-app purchases. Just grab your iDevice, put your fingers to the screen, and find out how long you can survive. Oh, and prepare for a visual feast. Death Ray Manta takes the meaning of colorful to a whole new level. Death Ray Manta (DRM) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 38 ratings.

iPad:

Drawing for Kids (step by step) ($2.99 → Free, 44.8 MB): Your little one can learn to draw 30 different creatures and objects with this fun educational app.

Each drawing tutorial features six-step instructions. The steps and tools are all located in the top half of the screen, while the bottom is reserved for your child to draw in. A tracing option is also available for younger children. When they’re finished drawing their picture, they can jump into the coloring stage to complete their work of art. The app includes five coloring tools to choose from, 30 colors, and the ability to save, print, or share your child’s final creations. Drawing for Kids (step by step) is available for free today only (11/19). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 20 ratings.

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