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Today’s Apps Gone Free: Form Tools PDF, Contra: Evolution, WiPoint And More

Today’s Apps Gone Free: Form Tools PDF, Contra: Evolution, WiPoint And More

December 17, 2013

Today we’re focused on apps that will help you get the job done. Apps like Form Tools PDF, WiPoint, and SalaryBook HD.

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:

Quotes. Get Inspired ($0.99 → Free, 722.6 KB): Receive daily inspiration from this colorful reference app.

Each and every day you launch Quotes you’ll receive a quote of the day. You’re then able to share the quote via Twitter, Facebook, Messages, Instagram, email, or simply save it as an image. You’re also able to have the app send you a push notification every day at a specified time so you don’t miss your daily quote. Tap the lightning button to get a random quote from previous days. The app also includes a variety of themes that can be scrolled through with a swipe. Quotes. Get Inspired is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 6 ratings.

Star Scales Pro For Guitar ($1.99 → Free, 32.4 MB): Learn to play guitar like a star with this music app.

Each scale features fingering and note names in all positions on the fretboard, making it remarkably easy to master a specific pattern. Since each scale and all its patterns are taught one at a time, you won't become overwhelmed. The app includes all blues, rock, and jazz guitar scales, zoom, a random scale pattern generator, and the ability to share scales via email or social networks. Star Scales Pro For Guitar is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 156 ratings.

Contra: Evolution ($0.99 → Free, 51.9 MB): Contra is back in this updated version of the 1987 original hit side-scrolling shooter!

Play as Bill “Mad Dog” Rizer or Lance “Scorpion” Bean and take the fight to the aliens in the jungles of South America. This updated version of Contra features the same environments and level designs of the original, only they are presented in high definition glory. As you blast your way through waves of enemies, you’ll come across loads of power-ups and new weapons that will aid you in your quest. You’re also provided with a total of five lives to complete each level. If and when you run out, you can spend diamonds or coins to continue right where you left off. The only way to earn coins is by successfully completing levels. You can also use your coins on unlocking two new characters or levels in advance. The game also includes three difficulty settings for each level, three control options, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Contra: Evolution is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 2655 ratings.

Dark Arcana: The Carnival (Full) ($4.99 → Free, 422.2 MB): Discover the secret of an ancient being known only as the Evil One in this hidden object adventure game.

A young girl’s mother has gone missing, and it’s up to you to find her before it’s too late. You must search through the real world and an alternate plane hidden behind a mysterious carnival’s hall of mirrors where the Evil One resides. The game includes 48 locations, 18 scenes to search, 28 mini-games, and achievements via Game Center. Dark Arcana: The Carnival (Full) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 20 ratings.

Universal:

Quell Reflect+ ($1.99 → Free, 32.4 MB): The follow-up to our favorite zen puzzle game, Quell.

Just like the original, the goal of the game is to collect all of the pearls in each level in as few moves and as quickly as possible. To do so, you must slide a droplet around obstacles, away from danger, and through pathways. The game includes 80 levels, iCloud integration, a calming soundtrack from composer Steven Cravis, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Quell Reflect+ is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 1232 ratings.

Form Tools PDF - quickly fill out an agreement, a contract or an entry ($4.99 → Free, 12.2 MB): Create and save multiple form entries for multiple people with this handy business app.

You’re able to import PDFs via iTunes File Sharing or email. You can then quickly add your own signature, text, check-boxes, or photos. The same form can be filled out multiple times by multiple people by creating separate entries. A quick-fill mode is also available, which automatically fills in text boxes with the same name for you. Completed PDFs can be shared via email, sent to another app, or moved to your computer. Form Tools PDF - quickly fill out an agreement, a contract or an entry is available for free today only (12/17). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 20 ratings.

iPad:

WiPoint - Create video presentations and share on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter ($0.99 → Free, 7.2 MB): Create custom presentations and share them with the world with WiPoint.

Start the creation process by choosing one of the 29 built-in themes. You can then add your own photos, music, text, and voice-overs. You’re also able to choose from the 14 built-in music themes in case nothing in your library meshes with your presentation. You can then adjust the playback speed before previewing your presentation. Your final projects can be shared via email, Facebook, or YouTube. WiPoint - Create video presentations and share on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter is available for free today only (12/17). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 12 ratings.

Black Shark HD - Flight Simulator for iPad ($3.99 → Free, 224.1 MB): Jump into the cockpit of a Ka-50 helicopter and roam the skies above Russia in this flight simulation game.

You’re able to take your Ka-50 helicopter on combat missions that take place above both land and sea. Your helicopter is equipped with the advanced weaponry like machine guns, missiles, and rockets, which can be unleashed on your foes. Not in the mood for combat? No problem! Black Shark HD also features a free flight mode. The game includes a total of 14 missions, two environments, and multiple camera views. Black Shark HD - Flight Simulator for iPad is available for free today only (12/17). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 255 ratings.

Dark Arcana: The Carnival HD (Full) ($4.99 → Free, 627.2 MB): Discover the secret of an ancient being known only as the Evil One in this hidden object adventure game.

A young girl’s mother has gone missing, and it’s up to you to find her before it’s too late. You must search through the real world and an alternate plane hidden behind a mysterious carnival’s hall of mirrors where the Evil One resides. The game includes 48 locations, 18 scenes to search, 28 mini-games, and achievements via Game Center. Dark Arcana: The Carnival HD (Full) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 321 ratings.

SalaryBook HD - Time tracking and Timesheet ($6.99 → Free, 13.2 MB): Freelancers, consultants, and professionals can keep track of their working hours and earnings with this business app.

It allows you to define your working days and hours. The app will then automatically calculate how much you have worked and earned. You’re able to create presets to make things more efficient, and you can attach notes to each entry to keep things tidy. The app also includes the ability to add overtime and non-billable time, Dropbox integration, salary and worked time reports, and passcode protection. SalaryBook HD - Time tracking and Timesheet is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.

Flick Golf Extreme! HD ($0.99 → Free, 59.7 MB): Drive the ball through the air to score a hole-in-one in this extreme swipe-based arcade game.

Just swipe from the bottom of the screen towards the top to smash the ball off of the tee. You can control the curve of the ball while it's in the air and put some spin on it to grab the green by swiping some more. The game includes three modes, six courses, varying wind conditions, stat tracking, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Flick Golf Extreme! HD is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 980 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.

Developers:

If you are a developer who would like to get your app included in our “Apps Gone Free” daily lists, here’s our basic set of rules:
  • It must have at least a three-star average rating at the time it goes free.
  • The app must not have been free numerous times (3+) over the last six months.
  • The free version of your app must not include ads.
To submit an app, simply send a request to tyler@appadvice.com with the subject “Apps Gone Free.” Please include the name of the app, a link to it in the App Store, when and for how long you intend to offer the app for free, and anything else you would like to share. We will take it from there.

Mentioned apps

Free
Quotes. Get Inspired
Quotes. Get Inspired
Andrea Fabbri
Free
Star Scales Pro For Guitar
Star Scales Pro For Guitar
JoyApps s.r.o.
Free
Contra: Evolution
Contra: Evolution
PunchBox Studios
Free
Dark Arcana: The Carnival (Full)
Dark Arcana: The Carnival (Full)
G5 Entertainment
Free
Quell Reflect+
Quell Reflect+
Fallen Tree Games Ltd
Free
Form Tools PDF - quickly fill out an agreement, a contract or an entry
Form Tools PDF - quickly fill out an agreement, a contract or an entry
Adam Meszaros
Free
WiPoint - Create video presentations and share on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter
WiPoint - Create video presentations and share on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter
Omer Ahmad
Free
Black Shark HD - Flight Simulator for iPad
Black Shark HD - Flight Simulator for iPad
iTechGen
Free
Dark Arcana: The Carnival HD (Full)
Dark Arcana: The Carnival HD (Full)
G5 Entertainment
Free
SalaryBook HD - Time tracking and Timesheet
SalaryBook HD - Time tracking and Timesheet
AppSequence
Free
Flick Golf Extreme! HD
Flick Golf Extreme! HD
Full Fat

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