Today’s Apps Gone Free: Blink, Distressed FX, Formulas and More
Jot down tasks and memos, create works of art, and transform your photos using formulas with today’s collection of apps and games.
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iPhone:Blink – Insanely Simple To-Do List & Quick Memo ($0.99 → Free, 26.9 MB): Jot down tasks and memos in a snap with Blink. Those with a lot on their minds.
Blink’s minimal and clean design will help you get things done faster. Tap on an open space on the page and type what you want to record. The item will then be added to the top of the page. Tap on any item to give it one of two colors, which can indicate priority or whatever else you wish. Double-tap to archive items. Tap and hold to bring up additional options like editing, sharing, and the ability to move items to the top of the list.
Blink – Insanely Simple To-Do List & Quick Memo is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.
Universal:Runtastic Sit Ups PRO Ab Trainer & Counter ($1.99 → Free, 43.2 MB): Runtastic Sit Ups Trainer turns your iDevice into a personal fitness trainer. Anyone who wants to shed a few pounds and strengthen their core.
We’re recommending Runtastic Sit Ups Trainer today because it actually makes exercising fun, which is the key to sticking to it. The app is able to count your sit-ups automatically using your iDevice’s accelerometer and notify you when to take breaks. All of your personal stats, including calories burned, are logged and charted to help keep you motivated. The three training plans ensure that you make it quickly and safely from zero to 100 sit-ups in no time.
Runtastic Sit Ups PRO Ab Trainer & Counter is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 1630 ratings.
Big White Hero: The Epic Jump Game ($0.99 → Free, 101.6 MB): Jump to new heights in Big White Hero. Fans of classics like Doodle Jump and Mega Jump.
It was only a few years ago that endless jumpers were all the rage. Big White Hero allows you to relive that special period of time. Your Big White Hero jumps and jumps all on his own. All you have to do is tilt your iDevice to get him to safely land on platforms. Aim for the special treats to earn even more points, and dodge bombs to avoid being penalized. The game also includes power-ups, six different backgrounds, and online leaderboards.
Big White Hero: The Epic Jump Game is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 9 ratings.
Photo Adjust Pro – enhance & retouch dark picture ($1.99 → Free, 20.0 MB): Enhance your photos with Smart Adjust. Anyone looking to fix imperfections in new or stored photos.
Unlike most photo editing apps, Smart Adjust allows you to correct specific areas of your photos without messing with the entire thing thanks to its local area processing algorithm. You’re able to reduce noise, and increase brightness, contract, saturation, and detail with a slide of your finger. Tap on your newly retouched photo to compare it with the original.
Photo Adjust Pro – enhance & retouch dark picture is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 451 ratings.
Distressed FX ($0.99 → Free, 52.4 MB): Create gorgeous works of art from your photos with Distressed FX. Still life and landscape photographers.
Distressed FX turns the mundane into the extraordinary. You’re able to snap a new photo or import one from your library. You can then crop your photo down to focus on your subject before getting into the good stuff. Distressed FX allows you to add either straight or round blur effects and adjust their size. You’re able to add a filter along with a texture to your photo, and adjust their intensities to create the perfect combination. The app also includes the ability to adjust the brightness, contrast, and saturation of your photo. Your final creations can be shared via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or email.
Distressed FX is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 667 ratings.
Formulas – Photo Lab Effects and Custom Frames ($1.99 → Free, 262.0 MB): Transform your favorite photos with Formulas. Those who want to give their photos new life without putting in a lot of work.
Formulas is loaded with dozens of custom, multilayered effects that are unique in their own way. Each effect was built from the ground up by a different talented artist in order to ensure compatibility with a wide range of photos. Effects can be favorited for quick access later on, and you’re able to learn more about each artist with a tap. Formulas also allows you to adjust the intensity of each effect, and apply three dozen different frames.
Formulas – Photo Lab Effects and Custom Frames is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 102 ratings.
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