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Today’s Apps Gone Free: NodeBeat, Fitly, Run Tracker And More

Today’s Apps Gone Free: NodeBeat, Fitly, Run Tracker And More

January 7, 2014

Make music in a colorful, node-based environment with NodeBeat. We also have an app for counting steps, and an app for tracking runs.

All app prices are subject to change at any time and without notice regardless of stated free duration. Price changes are solely under the control of the developers.

iPhone:

NodeBeat ($1.99 → Free, 8.9 MB): A node-based audio sequencer and generative music app.

Drag different nodes all around the screen and connect them to each other to create pulsing sounds. There’s no wrong way to go about it, so just have fun. The app includes a variety of customization options like the ability to add gravity to nodes, adjustable pulse rate and beat sync, and echo volume. It also includes 20 musical scales, a seven octave range, all 12 musical key signatures, and the ability to record and send your tunes via email. NodeBeat is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 464 ratings.

LightBomber ($0.99 → Free, 15.6 MB): Create light paintings in the dark with this photography app.

Grab anything that lights up, head into a dark place, and then start flailing around and allow LightBomber to capture the moment. Light paintings can be uploaded for the entire LightBomber community to see, or you can share your creations via Facebook, Twitter, email, or MMS. The app also includes a vast selection of lights and colors to paint with. LightBomber is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 59 ratings.

Rainy Daze ($0.99 → Free, 45.9 MB): Make it rain with this photo effects app.

It allows you to apply one of three different rain styles to your photos, and then customize them in a variety of ways. You're able to change everything from the strength of the clouds in the sky to the direction of the rain by adjusting sliders. The app also includes a randomizer, the ability to save custom presets, and the ability to share your photos via Facebook or email. Rainy Daze is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 28 ratings.

Run Tracker - GPS Fitness Tracking for Runners ($0.99 → Free, 4.4 MB): A fitness app for those days when you want to track more than just your steps.

Tap the record button and head out for a run. Run Tracker will keep tabs on your speed, distance, altitude, and time. You’ll also be able to see your route on a map, which is color coded based on speed. While you’re running you can avoid having to look at the screen every few minutes by enabling the voice summary option. You’re also able to review your running history and share your workouts with friends via Facebook. Run Tracker - GPS Fitness Tracking for Runners is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 100 ratings.

Fitly ($0.99 → Free, 1.2 MB): Track each and every step you take with this beautifully simple fitness app.

Fitly utilizes Apple’s new M7 chip to track motion without draining your battery, so it will only work with iPhone 5s. You don’t need to do anything but start walking. Fitly takes care of the rest. As you approach your 10,000 daily step goal, you’ll earn various achievements through Game Center that will help keep you motivated. You’re also able to share your progress via Messages, Twitter, Facebook, or AirDrop. Fitly is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 100 ratings.

Universal:

That's Baloney! Kids Quiz Game ($2.99 → Free, 37.6 MB): A trivia game based on the best-selling card game, That’s Baloney!

The game is jam-packed with nearly 2,500 statements that require a true or false answer. Your child is able to work their way through the questions randomly or by category. If they get a question wrong they’ll lose a life, but they will still get to see the correct answer. At the end of each game they’re able to review every question and answer. The game includes five categories, five grade levels to choose from, support for multiple profiles, and trophies to earn. That's Baloney! Kids Quiz Game is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 14 ratings.

iPad:

Rainy Daze HD ($0.99 → Free, 50.6 MB): Make it rain with this photo effects app.

It allows you to apply one of three different rain styles to your photos, and then customize them in a variety of ways. You're able to change everything from the strength of the clouds in the sky to the direction of the rain by adjusting sliders. The app also includes a randomizer, the ability to save custom presets, and the ability to share your photos via Facebook or email. Rainy Daze HD is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 35 ratings.

NodeBeat HD ($2.99 → Free, 9.0 MB): A node-based audio sequencer and generative music app.

Drag different nodes all around the screen and connect them to each other to create pulsing sounds. There’s no wrong way to go about it, so just have fun. The app includes a variety of customization options like the ability to add gravity to nodes, adjustable pulse rate and beat sync, and echo volume. It also includes 20 musical scales, a seven octave range, all 12 musical key signatures, and the ability to record and send your tunes via email. NodeBeat HD is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 482 ratings.

That concludes today's issue of Apps Gone Free. If you like staying on top of these daily deals, don't forget to check out our free AppsGoneFree app. It provides all the deals each day, and even an archive of past deals that are still active.

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Mentioned apps

Free
NodeBeat
NodeBeat
AffinityBlue
Free
LightBomber
LightBomber
MRI Lightpainting
Free
Rainy Daze
Rainy Daze
JixiPix Software
Free
Run Tracker - GPS Fitness Tracking for Runners
Run Tracker - GPS Fitness Tracking for Runners
30 South LLC
Free
Fitly
Fitly
Gist LLC
Free
That's Baloney! Kids Quiz Game
That's Baloney! Kids Quiz Game
Evanced Games
Free
Rainy Daze HD
Rainy Daze HD
JixiPix Software
Free
NodeBeat HD
NodeBeat HD
AffinityBlue

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