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Today’s Apps Gone Free: Stackables, Card Mate Pro, Tap The Frog: Doodle And More

Today’s Apps Gone Free: Stackables, Card Mate Pro, Tap The Frog: Doodle And More

May 15, 2014

Transform your photos by stacking layers and layers of effects, textures, and filters with Stackables for iPad. We also have an app that allows you to lighten your wallet, and a collection of fast-paced mini-games.

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iPhone:

Card Mate Pro - Card scanner & card reader, scan card, lighten your wallet ($4.99 → Free, 13.7 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 for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 48 ratings.

Tap the Frog: Doodle ($0.99 → Free, 28.5 MB): Get tapping with this collection of fast-paced mini-games.

It includes 80 levels that will have you solving math problems, dialing phone numbers, driving cars, and, of course, tapping on frogs. You're able to earn up to five stars in each level based on your performance. The game also includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Tap the Frog: Doodle is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 11290 ratings.

7 Planets ($0.99 → Free, 29.2 MB): Get those juices flowing with this logic puzzle game.

Your job is to roll wooden balls all around the screen to try and get them into their correct rows. What makes this task so difficult, however, is that when one ball is moved, all of the balls in that row or column move with it until they are stopped by a wall. Try to restore order in as few moves and as quickly as possible to earn a high score. The game includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center as well. 7 Planets is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 70 ratings.

Tabata! Daily 4-Minute Workouts ($1.99 → Free, 13.0 MB): All it takes is four minutes a day to stay fit with this fitness app.

You’re provided with a different set of exercises each day. Your chosen exercises are laid out in list form, and you can review them to ensure you know how to properly perform them before staring the workout. Then follow along with the instructor as you perform each exercise for 20 seconds with 10 second breaks. None of the exercises require equipment, so you can perform them anytime, anywhere. The app also includes the ability to adjust the amount of sets for exercises, and all kinds of achievements to earn. Tabata! Daily 4-Minute Workouts is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 39 ratings.

Universal:

Be S.M.A.R.T. ($1.99 → Free, 24.2 MB): Be S.M.A.R.T. with your goals with this productivity app.

The app provides a detailed description of S.M.A.R.T. principles and examples of incorrect goals. You’re then able to create an unlimited number of S.M.A.R.T. goals for you and others. Each goal can be assigned a category, priority level, action plan, and a reminder to update the status. Goals are sorted by those that are still active and those that have been completed. The app also includes a simple to-do list. Be S.M.A.R.T. is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 23 ratings.

Tody ($2.99 → Free, 11.5 MB): Take control of your cleaning tasks with this productivity app.

Your tasks are broken down by areas of your home or office. You're able to choose areas from a predefined list or create your own. Then add tasks to each area and decide on a frequency. Each task has a visual indicator to help you get a quick idea of whether it's time to clean or relax. Areas and tasks can be sorted based on different factors to ensure you keep everything looking tidy. The app also includes five themes to choose from, and two indicator options. Tody is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 70 ratings.

Bouguereau ($0.99 → Free, 48.0 MB): Browse through a virtual gallery of William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s work with this lifestyle app.

Upon first launch, the app will need a moment to generate thumbnails for the more than 240 included pieces of art. You can then swipe through the scrolling list of thumbnails, search for specific works of art by keyword, or break them down by category. Each piece is presented in HD, allowing you to zoom way in without losing detail. The app also includes the ability to save and share artwork, links to videos, and a brief biography. Bouguereau is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.

WordRoll ($1.99 → Free, 26.7 MB): WordRoll is a brand new, fun turn-based word game. It's reminiscent of Scrabble or Words With Friends but includes features like stealing your opponent's letters. Anyone who downloads this week gets a free upgrade to play five games simultaneously and have all ads removed.

There’s no one way to play WordRoll. Sure, like most words games, your job is to arrange letters to get the most out of your words, but that’s where the similarities end. WordRoll requires you to mix up your style to best your opponent. You’re able to be the aggressor if need be by attacking and stealing your opponent’s letters, or you can play defensively and lock down your letters. No one strategy is guaranteed to win, so mix things up and outwit your opponent. The game includes the ability to play against random opponents or your friends via Game Center. You’re also able to view your lifetime stats to see how you can improve your game. WordRoll is available for free today only (05/15). It has a 5-star rating with a total of 2 ratings.

iPad:

Stackables for iPad ($0.99 → Free, 132.4 MB): Transform your photos by stacking layers and layers of effects, textures, and filters with Stackables.

You’re able to take a new photo from within the app or import a favorite of yours from your library. You’ll then see a scrollable list of effects, filters, and textures down the right-hand side of the screen. You’re able to apply as many or as few of these as you like by creating separate layers for each. Each layer can be customized in a variety of ways, and you’re even able to rearrange your layers after the fact by dragging and dropping them into place. The app is loaded with 20 professional adjustment tools as well, allowing you to get that perfect look. Stackables includes the ability to create your own formulas and share them via email, two resolutions to choose from, and the ability to share your final creations via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or email. Stackables for iPad is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 14 ratings.

Tap the Frog: Doodle HD ($2.99 → Free, 28.8 MB): Get tapping with this collection of fast-paced mini-games.

It includes 80 levels that will have you solving math problems, dialing phone numbers, driving cars, and, of course, tapping on frogs. You're able to earn up to five stars in each level based on your performance. The game also includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Tap the Frog: Doodle HD is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 5505 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.

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Mentioned apps

Free
Card Mate Pro - Card scanner & card reader, scan card, lighten your wallet
Card Mate Pro - Card scanner & card reader, scan card, lighten your wallet
Qiwen Zhang
Free
Tap the Frog: Doodle
Tap the Frog: Doodle
Mentals LLC
Free
7 Planets
7 Planets
Toma&Puzak
Free
Tabata! Daily 4-Minute Workouts
Tabata! Daily 4-Minute Workouts
Pavel Dubov
Free
Be S.M.A.R.T.
Be S.M.A.R.T.
Mikhail Nikonorov
Free
Tody
Tody
Peter Drejer
Free
Bouguereau
Bouguereau
WEI YAO
Free
WordRoll
WordRoll
No Six Five
Free
Stackables for iPad
Stackables for iPad
Samer Azzam
Free
Tap the Frog: Doodle HD
Tap the Frog: Doodle HD
Mentals LLC

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