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Today’s apps gone free: Jenga, IntelliDrink, picTrove Pro and more

Today’s apps gone free: Jenga, IntelliDrink, picTrove Pro and more

July 12, 2014

Enjoy everyone’s favorite block stacking game wherever you go with Jenga. We also have an app that will help you keep tabs on your BAC, and an app that allows you to search for photos across a wide variety of services.

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:

IntelliDrink - BAC Calculator ($1.99 → Free, 14.8 MB): Keep tabs on your blood-alcohol content level during a night out on the town with this lifestyle app.

Before heading out, you need to create a personal profile that includes your age, height, weight, and gender. Then just record every drink you consume and watch as your BAC level rises. The app utilizes a complex algorithm to calculate what your BAC level is and will be in the future. It also includes a guided tour, the ability to create and save multiple profiles, the ability to set a BAC alarm, a customizable drink list, and drink history. IntelliDrink - BAC Calculator is available for free today only (07/12). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 317 ratings.

Fairway Solitaire by Big Fish ($0.99 → Free, 74.7 MB): The highest rated and most popular solitaire game in the App Store. It's a fun twist on solitaire set to a casual golf theme, and they are currently giving away the "clubs" and "coins" to help you cheat when the cards aren't on your side.

To get a score under par, you’re going to need a good strategy and a little bit of luck. Your job is to tap on cards that are either one number above or one below the card in your hand. Try to play multiple cards in a row before drawing a new one from the deck to achieve a perfect shot and earn a stack of golf bucks. The golf bucks unlock additional clubs that can be used in a pinch. You’ll need to watch out for McDivot as well, because he’ll do anything and everything in his power to sabotage your round. Let’s just say he’s not too fond of golfers. The game also includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Fairway Solitaire by Big Fish is available for free today only (07/12). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 30445 ratings.

PhotoFusion ($2.99 → Free, 38.5 MB): This powerful photo editor allows you to crop even the most irregular shapes.

The app's main selling point is its highly effective bezier selection tool, which allows you to crop almost any shape by adding points all over the screen. The app also includes 15 professional photo enhancement tools, layering, the ability to select the inverse of your image, 30 colors to choose from, 20 photo filters, undo, and the ability to process images up to 18MP. PhotoFusion is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 799 ratings.

Universal:

Great Coffee App ($3.99 → Free, 42.4 MB): A reference app for the coffee lover.

You’re provided with a short introduction to 16 of the most popular espresso-based drinks. Each drink is accompanied by a cut-through visual representation so you can see the layers for yourself, a short description, brewing instructions, and a demonstration video. You’re able to favorite drinks, and share them via Messages, AirDrop, Facebook, Twitter, or email. The app also includes relaxing background music, and a quick tutorial. Great Coffee App is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 249 ratings.

picTrove Pro - image search across multiple services ($2.99 → Free, 6.4 MB): Search for photos across a wide variety of services with this handy photography app.

Simply add keywords to the open field at the top to begin your search. The app taps into Google, Bing, Flickr, Picasa, Photobucket, Facebook, Tumblr, Wordpress, and Blogger all at once and presents you with the results on a single page. Tap on an image to get a closer look, and swipe horizontally to move on to the next photo in the batch. While you’re browsing, picTrove Pro will continue to download images in the background, saving you precious time. The app also includes the ability to edit photos, save and share photos, and save searches. picTrove Pro - image search across multiple services is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 215 ratings.

InAWorld...Drama ($1.99 → Free, 57.5 MB): Create your own dramatic movie trailer with this entertaining photography app.

Start off by giving your project a title and choosing its font. Then create your script by selecting from more than 400 different audio clips. Each clip can be accompanied by a photo. If you choose not to add a photo, the script text will simply appear in your trailer. Then complete your trailer by giving it a rating, attaching film credits, and attaching some music. InAWorld…Drama includes 11 music tracks to choose from, or you can import your own from your library. You’re able to preview your trailer before sharing it with the world. InAWorld...Drama is available for free today only (07/12). It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 185 ratings.

Jenga ($0.99 → Free, 92.8 MB): A digital version of everyone's favorite block stacking game.

It utilizes your iDevice's highly accurate touch screen to give you full control over the removing and stacking of blocks. You're able to tap and drag to pull blocks out of the stack, or you can tap on their ends to push them out. The game also utilizes the built-in gyroscope, allowing you to move your iDevice all around to view the tower from every angle. The game includes two single-player modes, pass and play multiplayer, online multiplayer, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Jenga is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 27582 ratings.

Millie ($0.99 → Free, 89.5 MB): Help Millie the millipede achieve flight in this relaxing puzzle game.

All Millie wants to do is fly. It’s too bad he’s a millipede, or is it? Rumor has it that the local aviation school is accepting new recruits for a pilot course, so you must embark on a journey of a lifetime to reach your ultimate goal of flight. You’re able to guide Millie around the environments using one of four different control schemes. Your objective is to collect all of the glowing orbs and shoes spread about without winding yourself into a corner and being forced to eat your tail. The game includes three different environments, more than 90 levels, loads of power-ups and mini-games, and leaderboards via Game Center. Millie is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 25 ratings.

iPad:

Fairway Solitaire HD by Big Fish ($0.99 → Free, 232.7 MB): The highest rated and most popular solitaire game in the App Store. It's a fun twist on solitaire set to a casual golf theme, and they are currently giving away the "clubs" and "coins" to help you cheat when the cards aren't on your side.

To get a score under par, you’re going to need a good strategy and a little bit of luck. Your job is to tap on cards that are either one number above or one below the card in your hand. Try to play multiple cards in a row before drawing a new one from the deck to achieve a perfect shot and earn a stack of golf bucks. The golf bucks unlock additional clubs that can be used in a pinch. You’ll need to watch out for McDivot as well, because he’ll do anything and everything in his power to sabotage your round. Let’s just say he’s not too fond of golfers. The game also includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Fairway Solitaire HD by Big Fish is available for free today only (07/12). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 42653 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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  • 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.
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Mentioned apps

Free
IntelliDrink - BAC Calculator
IntelliDrink - BAC Calculator
Raphael Wichmann
Free
Fairway Solitaire by Big Fish
Fairway Solitaire by Big Fish
Big Fish Games, Inc
Free
PhotoFusion
PhotoFusion
Samer Azzam
Free
Great Coffee App
Great Coffee App
Baglan Dosmagambetov
Free
picTrove Pro - image search across multiple services
picTrove Pro - image search across multiple services
Traversient Inc.
Free
InAWorld...Drama
InAWorld...Drama
Optimum Drama, Inc.
Free
Jenga
Jenga
NaturalMotion
Free
Millie
Millie
Forever Entertainment S.A.
Free
Fairway Solitaire HD by Big Fish
Fairway Solitaire HD by Big Fish
Big Fish Games, Inc

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