Today’s apps gone free: Scribe, WeightDrop, Web to PDF and more

It has been one fantastic year for AppsGoneFree and our entire team. We can’t thank you enough for your support. Enjoy the final 2014 edition of AppsGoneFree. We’ll see you in 2015!

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:

WeightDrop PRO – Weight Tracker and BMI Control Tool for Weight Loss – Get Fit & Lose Weight ($0.99 → Free, 7.6 MB): This easy to use fitness app will help you track your weight loss in 2015. It’s the perfect app for anyone ready to shed some pounds in the New Year.

Sometimes less is more, and in the case of WeightDrop Pro, that couldn’t be more true. It sheds away all of the unnecessary features of similar fitness apps and helps you focus on just your weight. You’ll first have to go through a quick setup process that includes your age, height, and current weight. The app will then provide you with an ideal weight range and allow you to set a goal. All you have to do is wait for the daily reminder to pop up and record your weight to track your progress. The app also includes passcode protection, Health app integration, stats and charts, and the ability to export your data.

WeightDrop PRO – Weight Tracker and BMI Control Tool for Weight Loss – Get Fit & Lose Weight is available for free today only (12/31). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 39 ratings.

Scribe – Copy anything from your Mac to your iPhone ($2.99 → Free, 1.7 MB): Copy anything from your Mac and send it to your iDevice without using a Wi-Fi connection with Scribe. This is the ideal app for those who want to be more efficient throughout their work day.

Since Scribe utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy, you’re able to keep your iDevices and your Mac paired without eating up the battery life. This allows you to transfer text, links, numbers, and small images between devices all day long. All you have to do is download the free Mac companion app from the App Store, select something, and press “Command + Shift + X” to send. That’s all there is to it. Please make sure your iDevices and your Mac are both compatible before giving this a try. You don’t want to waste your time. You can see all compatible devices within Scribe’s App Store description.

Scribe – Copy anything from your Mac to your iPhone is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3-star rating with a total of 44 ratings.

Universal:

Place My Face ™ ($0.99 → Free, 22.6 MB): Place your face within a wide variety of wacky templates with this photography app. It’s ideal for making those New Year’s photos memorable.

You’re able to choose from six template categories: Animals, Babies, Fun, Miscellaneous, Wedding, and Uniform. If none of those interest you, go ahead and create your own from a photo in your library. You can then take a new selfie or grab one from your library to be used within the template. Place My Face allows you to adjust the size and rotation of your photo and correct the color and brightness. Your final creations can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, email, or Messages. Additional templates are available via in-app purchase.

Place My Face ™ is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 7967 ratings.

WEB To PDF ($3.99 → Free, 23.9 MB): Convert any webpage into a PDF with this convenient utility app. It’s perfect for anyone that needs to capture and annotate content from the web.

Web To PDF couldn’t be easier to use. Just point the built-in browser at any page and tap the add PDF button in the bottom right corner of the screen. Web To PDF will need a brief moment to convert the page and automatically place it into the files folder. You can then make changes to the PDF by adding text notes, highlighting text, or drawing over the top of it. PDFs can be shared via email, Dropbox, or iTunes File Sharing.

WEB To PDF is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 781 ratings.

AppAdvice ($1.99 → Free, 15.1 MB): Find out everything you need to know about iOS apps and your iDevices with the official AppAdvice app. It’s for anyone and everyone interested in Apple.

Our very own AppAdvice app has gone free for the holidays! It will be available for free until New Year’s Day because we want to make sure everyone has a chance to download it. AppAdvice has the latest information on everything App Store related, helping you discover and learn about the very best apps for you iDevice. You’ll also be able to find the latest news on Apple products and accessories, learn about big sales, and watch daily video news recaps with Robin Rhys. We’re working on a long overdue update that will be released in the new year, so make sure to install AppAdvice today and stay tuned!

AppAdvice is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 18146 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:

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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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