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Today’s Apps Gone Free: ProCam 2, Quotes Folder, Word Links And More

Today’s Apps Gone Free: ProCam 2, Quotes Folder, Word Links And More

December 6, 2013

Today we are focused on apps that will entertain and educate your little ones. We also have the perfect app for capturing all of life’s wonderful moments, an inspirational reference app, and a word game with a twist.

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:

ProCam 2 ($0.99 → Free, 27.8 MB): With ProCam 2, the best just keep getting better.

ProCam 2 offers more than just an iOS 7-inspired visual makeover. It’s packed with all kinds of brand new features that will surely make it your go-to camera app. It features a fully orientation adaptive user interface, so no matter which way you hold your iPhone, you’ll be able to access its many features. Buttons across the top of the screen provide you with control over focus and exposure, while pop-up menus around the shutter button allow you to apply live effects and lenses, adjust contrast and white balance, and choose different shooting modes. We don’t have enough space here to list all of ProCam 2’s fantastic features, so just give it a download and dig around. You’ll love it! ProCam 2 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 84 ratings.

Bit-1 ($0.99 → Free, 9.7 MB): Go on a heroic quest to save your beloved in this retro-inspired platformer.

You're able to run, jump, and blast your way through the more than 40 challenging stages using on-screen controls. Grab coins to boost your score, and hunt down power-ups to aid you in your quest. The game includes two separate chapters, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Bit-1 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 123 ratings.

Universal:

GOZOA - Goes shopping ($0.99 → Free, 25.9 MB): Your child can go clothes shopping with the dough earned from solving math problems in this educational game.

They’ll start off with a piggy bank full of 500 coins. The coins can be used to purchase hundreds of different outfits and accessories for GOZOA. If they want to buy new items, they’ll have to solve math problems and earn more coins. The game includes support for multiple profiles, and the ability to snap photos of each uniquely crafted style. GOZOA - Goes shopping is available for free today only (12/06). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 17 ratings.

Word Links™ ($2.99 → Free, 19.1 MB): If you’ve grown tired of those regular word games, it’s time to give Word Links a try.

Word Links provides a little twist on the same old boring word game formula. Like basically every other word game, you’re able to go up against random strangers or your friends in word creating battles. The big difference, however, is that you won’t just be placing letter tiles. Word Links uses six-sided and double lettered cubes to provide you with all kinds of word crafting opportunities. You’re able to play locally or online, and have multiple games going at once. Word Links also includes in-game chat, push alerts, detailed statistics, and achievements via Game Center. Word Links™ is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.

Carl Laser Draw ($0.99 → Free, 23.8 MB): Bring out your inner child by painting with a lightsaber with this art creation app.

You're able to choose from 11 different lightsaber colors and 14 shapes, and then just put your finger to the screen to start drawing. You'll hear realistic lightsaber sparks and hums every time you touch the screen. The app also includes the ability to save your final creations and share them via email or Facebook. Carl Laser Draw is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 34 ratings.

Paint Studio ($3.99 → Free, 14.0 MB): Turn your iPhone or iPad into a mobile paint studio with this art creation app.

It features a vast selection of customizable pens, pencils, markers, and brushes along with a color picker. You can also generate perfect shapes, manipulate layers, spray paint, crop, undo and redo strokes, zoom, and add photos, text, and clipart. Your virtual canvases can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, MMS, and email. Paint Studio is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3-star rating with a total of 581 ratings.

Multiplications with Math Mathews ($2.99 → Free, 44.1 MB): Break Captain Mathews’ curse by practicing multiplication tables in this fun educational game.

Your child is able to work on their multiplication table skills through three different mini-games. Your child’s score will be recorded after each round, allowing you to track and review their progress. The game also includes support for up to seven profiles, badges to collect, and a practice mode. Multiplications with Math Mathews is available for free today only (12/06). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 11 ratings.

Quotes Folder ($0.99 → Free, 7.0 MB): Get inspired with this reference app.

It includes more than 15,000 quotes, maxims, and aphorisms to read through and share. Quotes can be searched for by author or keyword, saved as favorites, and shared via email, Facebook, or Twitter. You can also add your own personal quotes and organize them with folders. The app includes four languages, quick access to author info, iCloud support, and a quote of the day option with daily notifications. Quotes Folder is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 490 ratings.

Animal Puzzles for Kids with Skills: The Best Activity Preschool Shape Games for Toddlers, Boys and Girls ($2.99 → Free, 39.9 MB): Your child gets to hang out with Joey the kangaroo and all of his animal friends in this puzzle game.

After choosing a scene, cork board cutouts will begin to appear. Your child must drag and drop the pieces into place to fill each cutout. Once complete, the scene will become animated and they can tap on different items and characters to see what happens. The game includes 11 scenes to enjoy, and a new baby play time mode. Animal Puzzles for Kids with Skills: The Best Activity Preschool Shape Games for Toddlers, Boys and Girls is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 53 ratings.

Buster Spirits ($1.99 → Free, 12.3 MB): Blast the bad guys into oblivion in this frantic retro-inspired vertical shooter.

Pilot your ship around the screen just by dragging your finger. Try to dodge enemy fire while taking it to your opponents, and collect power-ups to unleash insane attacks. The game includes four worlds, four boss battles, 20 levels, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Buster Spirits is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 197 ratings.

Granny Smith ($1.99 → Free, 33.4 MB): Help Granny Smith keep her precious apples away from a little thief in this fast-paced platformer.

Tap the button on the left side of the screen to get Granny Smith moving, and tap the button on the right to summersault over obstacles and gaps. Larger gaps require you to tap and hold the jump button to ensure Granny Smith lands back on her feet. The game includes three environments, 57 levels, advanced destruction effects, retro-style replays, power-ups, and leaderboards via Game Center. Granny Smith is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 6944 ratings.

iPad:

Cutie Monsters-Jigsaw Puzzles ($2.99 → Free, 42.4 MB): The non-mini version of Paul Smith's educational app. But that doesn't mean it's still not adorable!

It helps your child learn to recognize numbers and count just by hanging out with a bunch of Cutie Monsters. Your child is presented with 30 beautifully illustrated pages, each featuring an interactive monster. They can flip through the pages on their own, or they can listen to the narrator sound out words for them. There's also a collection of nine jigsaw puzzles to enjoy after the story is over. Cutie Monsters-Jigsaw Puzzles is available for free today only (12/06). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 29 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
ProCam 2
ProCam 2
Samer Azzam
Free
Bit-1
Bit-1
Iskandar, Inc.
Free
GOZOA - Goes shopping
GOZOA - Goes shopping
Gozoa
Free
Word Links™
Word Links™
Fat Fish Games Ltd
Free
Carl Laser Draw
Carl Laser Draw
Tayasui
Free
Paint Studio
Paint Studio
miSoft
Free
Multiplications with Math Mathews
Multiplications with Math Mathews
Kiupe
Free
Quotes Folder
Quotes Folder
Nestor Borgo
Free
Animal Puzzles for Kids with Skills: The Best Activity Preschool Shape Games for Toddlers, Boys and Girls
Animal Puzzles for Kids with Skills: The Best Activity Preschool Shape Games for Toddlers, Boys and Girls
Eggroll Games LLC
Free
Buster Spirits
Buster Spirits
Iskandar, Inc.
Free
Granny Smith
Granny Smith
Mediocre AB
Free
Cutie Monsters-Jigsaw Puzzles
Cutie Monsters-Jigsaw Puzzles
Paul Smith

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