Be ready for anything the new school year throws at you with Kdan's robust note taking app, NoteLedge. We also have an app that allows you to enhance your photos with awesome geometric effects, and an adorable digital music box.
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NoteLedge for iPhone - Take Notes, Memo, Audio and Video Recording ($2.99 → Free, 31.6 MB): You’re going to want to put this productivity app on your iDevice's home screen . It’s just that useful. You can use the app to jot down handwritten notes, draw pictures, edit photos, create presentations, record audio and video, and so much more. There’s not enough room to list all of NoteLedge’s nifty little features, so just download it right now and enjoy!
NoteLedge for iPhone - Take Notes, Memo, Audio and Video Recording is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 30 ratings.
Achtung duo ($1.99 → Free, 21.3 MB): Similar to Tron‘s light cycle game, Achtung requires you to wipe out your opponent by cutting off their path. You're able to maneuver your neon line using two on-screen arrows. Each consecutive round you win will earn you more points, as will defeating your opponent as fast as possible. The game includes a single player mode, local same-device multiplayer, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.
Achtung duo is available for free today only (09/03). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 52 ratings.
YellingMom - Clever & Simple Reminder Note ($0.99 → Free, 25.6 MB): This gesture-driven productivity app keeps things simple so you can get things done. It allows you to sort your items by today, tomorrow, and someday. Each item can have a separate reminder time, and each can be repeated and include a note. A short swipe from left to right will mark an item off as complete while a long swipe will push it into a different category. You can also perform a short swipe from right to left to mark an item as important and a long swipe to hold it. Items can also be created and rearranged via common gestures.
YellingMom - Clever & Simple Reminder Note is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 50 ratings.
Magical Music Box ($2.99 → Free, 60.6 MB): A magical digital music box for kids. Your child is able to choose from eight animated boxes and 31 different songs. They can then control the music box directly by sliding their finger around the screen in a circular motion. There's also an automatic play mode in case they just want to hear the music. The app also includes song information and lyrics.
Magical Music Box is available for free today only (09/03). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 19 ratings.
Makanim - Multi-touch Generative Art ($2.99 → Free, 4.0 MB): This generative art app will provide you with pure visual stimulation. Just choose from one of the 48 presets, and then start dragging your fingers all over the screen to create crazy animations. Each of the presets can also be customized with different shapes, colors, patterns, and speeds. The app includes 33 colors, 37 shapes, 10 animation modes and patterns, the ability to snap a screenshot, and TV-out support.
Makanim - Multi-touch Generative Art is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 81 ratings.
LEED Green Associate Practice Test ($0.99 → Free, 6.4 MB): Study and prepare for the LEED Green Associate test with this business app. It includes a practice exam that features 250 questions. You can also customize the exam to focus on specific knowledge areas. Your test progress is saved locally as you go, so you can practice anytime, anywhere. You’re also provided with detailed scoring and results analysis, which will let you know if you’re ready for the real thing.
LEED Green Associate Practice Test is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 6 ratings.
Deco Sketch ($2.99 → Free, 30.4 MB): This photography app allows you to enhance your photos with stunning geometric effects. You don't necessarily need to be a talented artist to create something amazing. Just drag your finger across your photo and watch what happens. The app includes 10 brush types in 130 different variations, zoom, undo and redo, output up to 8mp, and the ability to share your creations via Facebook, Twitter, or email.
Deco Sketch is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 163 ratings.
Speedometer GPS+ (Car speedometer, Bike cyclometer) ($2.99 → Free, 3.2 MB): Monitor and track your speed with this navigation app. It includes two separate speedometers, one for your car and one for your bicycle, which you can switch between on the fly. Both allow you to view speeds in either mph or km/h. The main display provides you with your average speed, max speed, elapsed time, altitude, and total distance traveled as well. The app also includes a compass with location coordinates, a map view, and the ability to share your coordinates via email.
Speedometer GPS+ (Car speedometer, Bike cyclometer) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 139 ratings.
Achtung ($2.99 → Free, 28.7 MB): Similar to Tron‘s light cycle game, Achtung requires you to wipe out your opponent by cutting off their path. You're able to maneuver your neon line using two on-screen arrows. Each consecutive round you win will earn you more points, as will defeating your opponent as fast as possible. The game includes a single player mode, local same-device multiplayer with up to four players, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.
Achtung is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 371 ratings.
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