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Today’s Apps Gone Free: Neon Shadow, Easy FTP, ProCam 2 And More

March 9, 2014

Suit up and wipe out the dark mechanoids or battle with your friends online in Crescent Moon’s first-person shooter, Neon Shadow. We also have an app that allows you to transfer files between your iDevices and your computer or server, and a powerful camera app.

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iPhone:

ProCam 2 ($0.99 → Free, 37.5 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 4.5-star rating with a total of 326 ratings.

Easy FTP ($1.99 → Free, 25.7 MB): Transfer files between your iDevices and your computer or server with this utility app.

Easy FTP offers all of the features of a desktop client, but in a mobile, compact form. It supports FTP, FTPES, FTPS, and SFTP. You’re able to bookmark your most commonly used connections for quick access, and export and import them as text files. Transferred files can be sorted, renamed, stored within folders, and opened within other apps. The app also includes a built-in web browser, Dropbox support, passcode protection, multiple fonts and color themes to choose from, built-in audio player, compression tools, and even a text editor. Easy FTP is available for free today only (03/09). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 10 ratings.

PolyPic ($0.99 → Free, 821.8 KB): Create abstract compositions out of your own photos with PolyPic.

You’re able to import any photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. You’re then able to apply one of the 17 polygon effects along with one of the 19 filters. You’re also able to switch between large and small polygons. When your work of art is complete, share it via email, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. PolyPic is available for free today only (03/09). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 19 ratings.

Layer Pic - Superimpose Images and Photos Juxtaposer with Cut Out Photo Tools ($0.99 → Free, 4.3 MB): Create superimposed or juxtaposed photos in a snap with Layer Pic.

You’re able to import as many photos as you want from your library or take new ones from within the app. You’re then able to freely move the photos around the open environment, and resize, rotate, flip, crop, and cut them out. Tap on a photo to bring it back to the front and adjust a variety of parameters. Photos can also be merged, duplicated, locked in place, or set as the background. Your unique creations can be shared via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Messages, or email. The app also includes the ability to save layers, 15 crop presets, and multiple resolutions to choose from. Layer Pic - Superimpose Images and Photos Juxtaposer with Cut Out Photo Tools is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 5 ratings. Universal:

Hay Day ($1.99 → Free, 46.9 MB): Supercell, the creators of Clash of Clans, is offering up a pile of 30 diamonds to all new users who set up a farm today in Hay Day!

You must try to make a name for yourself by building up the best farm in the land. Start off by seeding crops in open land and then harvest them before they go bad. Unlike similar games, Hay Day actually allows you to directly interact with your land and produce via gestures that are meant to mimic real farming activities, so you won’t just be mindlessly tapping way. After your harvests, you’re able to sell your produce at the farmer’s market and even pick up a few items that you need. You’re also able to customize the look of your farm to make it your own. The game includes the ability to chat and trade with your neighbors, all kinds of furry farm animals with quirky personalities to raise, and achievements via Game Center. Hay Day is available for free today only (03/09). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 299128 ratings.

Hyperlight ($1.99 → Free, 38.3 MB): Pilot the Hyperlight and vanquish your foes by entering faster-than-light (FTL) speed in this colorful arcade game.

You're able to activate your FTL engine by tapping and holding the button in the lower right corner of the screen, allowing you to burn up any enemy that crosses your path. But your FTL engine is powered by special fuel, which you will have to continuously collect to keep it running. The game includes two modes, 40 levels, dozens of power-ups to collect, three control options, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Hyperlight is available for free today only (03/09). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 273 ratings.

Neon Shadow ($0.99 → Free, 113.3 MB): Suit up and grab your gun to save humanity from the dark mechaniods that aim to take over the galaxy in this first-person shooter.

Neon Shadow was inspired by classic first-person shooters, so it’s all about running and gunning. You’re able to hone your skills through a variety of single player campaign levels. Then apply what you’ve learned to wipe out your friends in local or online multiplayer death matches. There’s even a two-player split screen mode available for iPad where you can go through the campaign together or fight against each other. The game also includes adjustable controls and layouts, and a cyber punk soundtrack. Neon Shadow is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 69 ratings.

Strike Wing: Raptor Rising ($0.99 → Free, 46.7 MB): Engage in intense dogfights to take over the stars in this space combat game.

Strike Wing allows you to jump behind the controls of powerful ships and engage in epic space battles. The missions you accept adapt to your style of play, your skill, and your ship choice to provide you with a consistent challenge every time. Each completed mission will earn you credits, allowing you to unlock new ships and features. Ships vary in handling and weaponry, so you should have no problem finding one that fits the way you want to fly. The game also includes two methods of control, iCloud support, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Strike Wing: Raptor Rising is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 57 ratings.

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Mentioned apps

Free
ProCam 2
Samer Azzam
Free
Easy FTP
Juan Ramon Rivero
Free
PolyPic
KIM KYUNG MIN
Free
Layer Pic - Superimpose Images and Photos Juxtaposer with Cut Out Photo Tools
SUNWOONG JANG
Free
Hay Day
Supercell
Free
Hyperlight
Alessandro Avigni
Free
Neon Shadow
Crescent Moon Games
Free
Strike Wing: Raptor Rising
Crescent Moon Games

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