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Today's Apps Gone Free: Petting Zoo, Camera Studio, Project Reno And More

October 10, 2013

Your child can interact with adorable animal illustrations with Petting Zoo. We also have an app that transforms your photos into works of art, and a business app that can help you manage your projects.

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iPhone:

Card Mate Pro - Card scanner & card reader, scan card, lighten your wallet ($2.99 → Free, 13.9 MB): This lifestyle app will make your wallet a little lighter, but in a good way.

It allows you to store all of your credit, bank, and ID cards securely on your iPhone or iPod touch. You're able to snap photos of both the front and back of your cards, and enter other detailed information like the name and number. Cards can be categorized for quick discovery, and flipped through via common gestures. All of your info can be stored behind a password or pattern lock to keep it safe and secure. The app also includes iCloud support. Card Mate Pro - Card scanner & card reader, scan card, lighten your wallet is available for free today only (10/10). It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 35 ratings.

Project Reno ($0.99 → Free, 14.8 MB): Plan, monitor, and track your projects with this business app.

Designed for architects, contractors, and even home owners, Project Reno provides you with complete control over all aspects of your projects. When adding a new project, you're able to attach contacts, provide details, outline costs, update its status, and define a start and due date. You can also attach any necessary photos and geo-location information. All of your projects will appear in your main box, and they can be filtered by status, number, name, or contact. You're also able to share projects via email, print them via AirPrint, or share them via Twitter or Facebook. Project Reno is available for free today only (10/10). It has a 3-star rating with a total of 9 ratings. Universal:

Dinorama ($2.99 → Free, 42.8 MB): Your kids can build their very own dinosaur park and manage it with this educational game.

As the park owner, your child will be in charge of everything from selecting the dinosaurs to hiring employees, and in the process they will learn how to manage money. Each dinosaur has to be fed and cared for, but they will reward your visitors by performing for them. Your child will also need to take care of the little things like repair work, inflating balloons, and locating lost and found items. Dinorama includes five dinosaurs in eight colors, and all kinds of fun facts. Dinorama is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 37 ratings.

Petting Zoo - Animal Animations ($1.99 → Free, 30.5 MB): An absolutely delightful interactive picture book.

From acclaimed author and illustrator Christoph Niemann, this interactive picture book allows your child to swipe and tap 21 animals to see how they react. Each animal features five different interaction methods and some pretty awesome animations. The app also includes playful background music. Petting Zoo - Animal Animations is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 98 ratings.

Word Pic Quiz - 4 Pics 1 Word ($0.99 → Free, 30.9 MB): Try to guess the word from the images in this puzzle game.

Each puzzle presents you with four seemingly related images. You must try to guess what they all have in common using the letters provided to you to discover the word. If you're unable to figure it out, you can choose to remove letters or ask your friends via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Word Pic Quiz - 4 Pics 1 Word is available for free today only (10/10). It has a 5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.

Camera Studio ($2.99 → Free, 16.8 MB): Transform your photos into works of art and share them with the world with this effects app.

You're able to snap a photo in-app, or import a photo from your library or Facebook. When taking a new photo, you can choose from the usual 4:3 aspect ration or go square. Then apply any one of the 18 filters or layer them to create unique blends. When everything looks in order you can share your creation via Facebook or Twitter, or you can upload it to Cineverse for the whole world to see. Camera Studio is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 100 ratings.

Tread of the Dead ($0.99 → Free, 49.0 MB): Try to survive the zombie apocalypse by throwing different weapons at the approaching horde in this arcade game.

The camera flies over the zombies at the beginning of each level to give you an idea of what you have to deal with. Your character then chucks your chosen weapon through the air and you must guide it into the pack of zombies to take them out. You're given bonus points for creating combos and having unused weapons. The game includes five modes, 100 levels, tilt and swipe controls, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Tread of the Dead is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 115 ratings.

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Mentioned apps

Free
Card Mate Pro - Card scanner & card reader, scan card, lighten your wallet
Qiwen Zhang
Free
Project Reno
inPulse Inc.
Free
Dinorama
thesixtyone
Free
Petting Zoo - Animal Animations
Fox & Sheep
Free
Word Pic Quiz - 4 Pics 1 Word
Man Zhang
Free
Camera Studio
miSoft
Free
Tread of the Dead
Spencer Cordes

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