Create, share, and sync entire shopping lists with Hypercube's productivity app, Shopp. We also have a fantastic photo-framing app, and an arcade racing game that allows you to pull off huge stunts.
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My Graphing Calculator ($1.99 → Free, 1.8 MB): Why buy an expensive graphing calculator when you can have one on your iPhone or iPod touch for free? My Graphing Calculator features a standard scientific calculator that supports complex numbers and saves all of your calculations on history tape. It also allows you to view the values of your functions in table form, set variable start values, graph up to four functions simultaneously, and present results in either portrait or landscape orientations.
My Graphing Calculator is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 29 ratings.
PixyMe ($0.99 → Free, 3.0 MB): Allows you to create unique e-cards and send them to friends and family via a variety of methods. What sets this app apart from similar e-card creators is that you can incorporate text into an image and it will look seamless. The app also includes the ability to order printed postcards.
PixyMe is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 395 ratings.
Word Grind ($0.99 → Free, 42.3 MB): A fast-paced word game that will test your reflexes. Letters stream across the screen at a blistering pace, and you must tap on the ones you need to form words of at least three letters or more. When you have a valid word, just swipe up to submit it for points. You are provided with a limited amount of time to create words, which is indicated by the pressure meter in the top left corner of the screen, but you can deploy different power-ups to help stop the machine from grinding to a halt. The game includes three modes, stat tracking, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.
Word Grind is available for free today only (07/12). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 20 ratings.
FMX Riders ($2.99 → Free, 48.4 MB): Speed through six tracks across more than 40 motocross events in this frantic and colorful 3D racing game. The game includes four modes, tons of tricks to perform, multiple control options, TV-out support, the ability to save and share replays, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.
FMX Riders is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 1302 ratings.
Travel App Box ($1.99 → Free, 14.2 MB): Billed as the Swiss Army Knife of travel apps, this collection of 15 tools will help ensure your next trip goes smoothly. The app includes a variety of converters and calculators, two dictionaries, the ability to lookup country codes and emergency numbers, an offline map, velocimeter and altimeter, and more. All of the tools, except for the flight status tracker, work without an internet connection.
Travel App Box is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 26 ratings.
Diptic ($0.99 → Free, 17.3 MB): This photo-framing app allows you to combine multiple photos to create a single masterpiece. Choose one of the 52 different layouts, and then add photos by snapping a new ones or importing them from your library. You're able to change the parameters of each photo and apply a variety of filters. You can also customize your border's color, frame size, and shape. Your creations can be shared via email, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Tumblr, Posterous, and Instagram.
Diptic is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 4842 ratings.
PolyFrame ($0.99 → Free, 10.6 MB): Combine multiple photos to turn them into one uniquely framed photo with PolyFrame. You must first choose from one of the 66 frame layouts, and then determine how thick and rounded you want the frame to be by dragging sliders at the top of the screen. You can also make precise adjustments to the layout by dragging the red dots on the frame. To add photos, simply tap each open spot. The app features the ability to include up to six photos in a single frame, 30 backgrounds, a color picker, and the ability to share your final creations via a variety of methods.
PolyFrame is available for free today only (07/12). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 99 ratings.
Penguin Wings 2 ($0.99 → Free, 40.2 MB): Play as a cool penguin and try to outrun an evil vulture in this arcade game. It utilizes the now famous Tiny Wings mechanic, where you touch the screen to cause your penguin to dive down hills and release to climb up them. Collect coins along your route to purchase upgrades, unleash power-ups, and unlock new content. The game includes 80 levels, online multiplayer, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.
Penguin Wings 2 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 3 ratings.
Shopp ($2.99 → Free, 10.8 MB): Make your next trip to the grocery store hassle-free with this sleek shopping list app. You're able to quickly create and add items to your list thanks to a massive built-in item list. Each item can include an amount, location, and color code. Items can be grouped by store and aisle as well. The app also includes automatic cloud synchronization as long as you sign up for a free account.
Shopp is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 9 ratings.
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