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iOS Apps Gone Free: Photoloupe, Recipes Genius, Alarm Clock, And More

November 30, 2011

Wave your iDevice through the air to view your favorite photos in all of their high resolution glory with Revolutionary Concepts' gyroscopic photography app, Photoloupe. We also have a recipe app that can recommend meals based on your ingredients, and an alarm clock app that displays your current weather conditions in video form.

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iPhone:

Photoloupe ($0.99 -> Free, 12.0 MB): View your favorite photos in a whole new way with this photography app. Import any one of the photos from your library, take a new one from within the app, or select one of the included images, and then just move your device through the air to pan around the images in real-time at full resolution. The on-screen controls allow you to zoom in and out as well. The app includes tilt support for viewing your collection, all kinds of control customization options, a photowall screensaver, and Dropbox support.

Photoloupe is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 5 ratings.

Best Knots ($1.99 -> Free, 31.1 MB): Learn how to tie 58 of the most popular knots with Best Knots. The app features knots for fishing, rescue, climbing, and sailing. Each knot listing includes tips for best use, strengths and weakness, and a step-by-step guide on how to tie the knot, which can be activated by spinning your iDevice into landscape orientation.

Best Knots is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.

Food Fight!! - Nutrition Comparison ($0.99 -> Free, 679.6 KB): Compare the nutritional value of your favorite foods with this health and fitness app. Just search the database of over 100,000 popular grocery products, choose two, and then have them duke it out. The app will compare each food's calories, carbs, fat, protein, and cholesterol, and then crown a winner. You can change the serving size for each fight, and also share the results on Facebook.

Food Fight!! - Nutrition Comparison is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 13 ratings.

Super Ball Escape ($2.99 -> Free, 36.0 MB): An action adventure game where you play as a small robot ball who's trying to escape the clutches of the evil corporation that created him. Tilt your device to steer the robot, and complete the complicated mazes without falling off or getting detected. The game includes seven upgrades, 19 levels, and star ratings for each level.

Super Ball Escape is available for free today only (11/30). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 373 ratings.

Zentomino - Relaxing alternative to tangram puzzles ($0.99 -> Free, 16.3 MB): The object of the game is to try and complete the shape in the middle of the screen by using any of the pieces on each side without overlapping them. It features over 275 puzzles, multiple difficulty levels, and Game Center integration.

Zentomino - Relaxing alternative to tangram puzzles is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 9093 ratings.

Universal:

Idyllic! ($1.99 -> Free, 38.4 MB): A side-scrolling endless jumping game that requires you to restore your world to its former glory. Jump on platforms by tilting your device to make them come to life and earn bonus points. Collect coins to unlock new abilities on your journey. The game includes boss battles, a variety of abilities to choose from, and Game Center integration.

Idyllic! is available for free today only (11/30). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 13 ratings.

Recipes Genius ($0.99 -> Free, 435.1 MB): Discover new recipes for the holidays or any occasion with Recipe Genius. You can search through recipes by category, or you can let the app know which ingredients you want to use and it will pick the most suitable one for you. Each recipe includes an ingredient list, step-by-step instructions with a photo for each step, and the calories per person and time required to make. The app also includes a shopping list, history, favorites, built-in timer, notes, and the ability to share recipes via email or SMS.

Recipes Genius is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 5 ratings.

iPad:

Alarm Clock™ ($2.99 -> Free, 112.9 MB): Wake up to the current weather conditions outside with this customizable alarm clock app for iPad. Behind the alarm clock display you'll see a video playing matching your current weather. At the top of the screen you can view current and forecasted temps for the day, and swipe through to view the forecast for the week. The app also includes 22 alarm clock designs to choose from, the ability to play your own music, multiple built-in alarm sounds, and much more.

Alarm Clock™ is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 18 ratings.

Skillz for iPad ($5.99 -> Free, 199.9 MB): Become a superstar DJ with this rhythm game designed exclusively for iPad. As the beats stream by on the screen, you'll be required to scratch, crossfade, and tap to keep the crowd dancing. The game includes an in-depth tutorial, 20 mixes, three difficulty levels, all kinds of unlockable content, and OpenFeint integration.

Skillz for iPad is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 20 ratings.

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Mentioned apps

Free
Photoloupe
Revolutionary Concepts
Free
Best Knots
Coffee Entertainment, Inc.
Free
Food Fight!! - Nutrition Comparison
Pushpins, Inc.
Free
Super Ball Escape
Playlithium
Free
Zentomino - Relaxing alternative to tangram puzzles
Little White Bear Studios, LLC
Free
Idyllic!
FatCow Games
Free
Recipes Genius
Jourist Verlags GmbH
Free
Skillz for iPad
Playpen Studios
$2.99
Alarm Clock™
Lifelike Apps, Inc

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