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Today’s apps gone free: Retromatic, Intervals, Splashtop 2 and more

Today’s apps gone free: Retromatic, Intervals, Splashtop 2 and more

App Bargain Bin
September 17, 2015

Craft retro-style posters, build custom workout plans, and access your computer remotely with today’s collection of apps and games.

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:

Intervals – Your smart and personal workout trainer ($2.99 → Free, 11.3 MB): Build your own custom workout plans with this flexible fitness app. It’s ideal for anyone that has multiple and varying workouts.

Intervals helps you to focus on your training. Entire workouts can be set up in just a few seconds. Tap to create a custom workout and give it a title. Then define the number of sets in your workout, add as many exercises as you like, and define your warmup and cool down periods. Exercises can include custom durations, colors, and specific music. When it’s time for training, tap on your workout of choice and start the timer. You’re able to control the timer and switch between exercises with common gestures.

Intervals – Your smart and personal workout trainer is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 49 ratings.

Retromatic 2.0 ($1.99 → Free, 57.1 MB): Craft your very own retro-style poster with this photo effects app. It’s ideal for those who enjoy graphic design.

You can either import a photo from your library or snap a new one from within the app. Then highlight the edge of your subject to grab only what’s necessary. Your subject will be placed on a colorful wallpaper, where you can also apply effects, stamps, and text. The app includes 18 retro filters, 17 themes with 17 color options, 70 modifiable retro stickers, and the ability to share your photos via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr.

Retromatic 2.0 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 532 ratings.

Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop for iPhone & iPod – Personal ($2.99 → Free, 21.0 MB): Access your Mac or PC remotely from your iPhone or iPod touch with this business app. It’s perfect for those who want to operate and utilize computer apps and files on their iDevices.

You must first install the free companion software on your home computer. Splashtop will then be able to automatically discover and connect as long as you’re on the same Wi-Fi network. Once connected, you’ll be able to access and view files on your computer, watch videos, play games, and listen to music remotely.

Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop for iPhone & iPod – Personal is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 2187 ratings.

Universal:

ipash – the command line for iOS ($1.99 → Free, 1.9 MB): Inspired by the Unix shell Bash, this utility app allows you to get a little taste of the good old times. It’s for passionate programmers who can’t do without a command line.

Having a command line in iOS is not only efficient, it’s also a lot of fun. You’re able to type out all of the most common shell commands, or you can try ipash-specific commands to perform simple tasks like launch Apple’s Maps app or generate an email. Common gestures allow you to quickly access command history, autocomplete text, and interrupt the execution of commands. The app also includes Dropbox support. If you’re new to Bash, just type in “help” to get a list of commands.

ipash – the command line for iOS is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 53 ratings.

The Fourth Dimension ($2.99 → Free, 5.9 MB): This stunning interactive book explains the fourth dimension. It’s for anyone with a curious mind.

The Fourth Dimension will blow you away. Not just the mathematical idea, but the app itself. It takes you on a 30 page journey that starts at dimension zero and works towards the fourth dimension. Each page includes detailed yet engaging text and interactive models that will help you grasp the concept.

The Fourth Dimension is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 479 ratings.

iPad:

Retromatic HD 2.0 ($1.99 → Free, 59.9 MB): Craft your very own retro-style poster with this photo effects app. It’s ideal for those who enjoy graphic design.

You can either import a photo from your library or snap a new one from within the app. Then highlight the edge of your subject to grab only what’s necessary. Your subject will be placed on a colorful wallpaper, where you can also apply effects, stamps, and text. The app includes 18 retro filters, 17 themes with 17 color options, 70 modifiable retro stickers, and the ability to share your photos via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr.

Retromatic HD 2.0 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 580 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
Retromatic 2.0
Retromatic 2.0
Peta Vision
Free
Intervals - Your smart and personal workout trainer
Intervals - Your smart and personal workout trainer
Haim Benshimol
Free
ipash - the command line for iOS
ipash - the command line for iOS
Martino Orlandi
Free
Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop for iPhone & iPod - Personal
Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop for iPhone & iPod - Personal
Splashtop Inc.
Free
The Fourth Dimension
The Fourth Dimension
Drew Olbrich
Free
Retromatic HD 2.0
Retromatic HD 2.0
Peta Vision

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