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Today’s Apps Gone Free: Scanner Pro, Outline, SuperShare And More

Today’s Apps Gone Free: Scanner Pro, Outline, SuperShare And More

January 2, 2014

Today we are focused on apps that will help you deal with files while on the go like Scanner Pro, Outline+, and SuperShare.

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:

PhotoString ($0.99 → Free, 1.1 MB): This photography app allows you to string together a series of photos to make one high resolution image.

You’re able to select from four framing styles, and then just start adding photos in your desired order. Each photo can be resized by pinching and pulling with two fingers, and each can include a short caption. Photos can be exported at up to 1,440 pixels in width, and can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or email.

PhotoString is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 94 ratings.

AirCassette ($0.99 → Free, 12.4 MB): This music player will take you back to the 80s.

You’re able to play any song or playlist from your library, and the information will be displayed on a animated cassette tape. You can play the previous song, skip to the next song, or pause your music by tapping on the animated wheels. The app includes 15 cassette designs to choose from, customizable song queues, and AirPlay support.

AirCassette is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 152 ratings.

Axis ($1.99 → Free, 40.8 MB): Put your thumbs to work in this challenging arcade game.

Axis requires you to control to separate sets of paddles with your thumbs. But these paddles aren’t for paddling! You must rotate them so that the pixels travel through them. To rotate the paddles, just slide your fingers across each side of the screen. Power-up pixels will also enter the screen, and you can either avoid or smash them to gain their abilities. The game includes the ability to share your scores, and your game face, via Facebook or Twitter.

Axis is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 89 ratings.

Universal:

SuperShare ($1.99 → Free, 5.0 MB): Share your photos, videos, and various documents via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with this utility app.

It basically turns your iDevice into a mobile file server. Just select the types of files you want to share and then activate file sharing. Anyone with SuperShare or SuperShare Lite that’s within range will be able to pull the files right off your iDevice. The app also includes the ability to move files, zip single or multiple files, and print, preview, rename, or email files. It features both iCloud and iTunes File Sharing support as well.

SuperShare is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 174 ratings.

Scanner Pro by Readdle ($6.99 → Free, 28.4 MB): Turn your iDevice into a portable scanner with this powerful business app from Readdle.

You’re able to scan everything from receipts to whiteboards. Just point your iDevice’s camera at your document, allow Scanner Pro to automatically discover the edges, and snap a picture. You can then adjust the size, color, brightness, and contrast of your scan. All of your scans are automatically saved to the in-app library, and they can be shared via email, opened within other apps, or uploaded to Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive. The app also includes a grid option for scanning, multi-page support, iCloud support, and passcode protection.

Scanner Pro by Readdle is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 7782 ratings.

Flowpaper ($0.99 → Free, 6.5 MB): Create gorgeous flowing paintings with just the tip of your finger with this art creation app.

As you drag your finger across the screen, Flowpaper will add its own waves of color. You’re able to customize the length, flow, and opacity of your paint via sliders. You can also choose from 10 backgrounds colors, 20 brushes, or create your own custom versions.

Flowpaper is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 1623 ratings.

iPad:

Outline+ ($14.99 → Free, 69.5 MB): The ultimate OneNote reader and editor for your iPad.

The app is able to display your OneNote notebooks just as they were intended, with formatting, links, and images perfectly intact. You can also add text, create lists, add images, create sections and subsections, and stamp styles. The app includes full screen support, favorites, search, and Dropbox and Box support.

Outline+ is available for free today only (01/02). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 941 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
PhotoString
PhotoString
LunaApp
Free
AirCassette
AirCassette
Majasalmi Ltd
Free
Axis
Axis
The App Developers
Free
SuperShare
SuperShare
iRLMobile
$2.99
Scanner Pro by Readdle
Scanner Pro by Readdle
Readdle
Free
Flowpaper
Flowpaper
Diatom Studio
$14.99
Outline+
Outline+
Gorillized

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