Today’s Apps Gone Free: Tiny Words, Codecam, Blox 3D and More

Learn sight words, take control of your iPhone’s camera, and unlock your creative side with today’s collection of apps and games.

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iPhone:

Codecam ($0.99 → Free, 17.2 MB): Take control over your iPhone’s camera with Codecam. iPhoneographers who want to add a personal touch.

Codecam helps you take the best possible photos and videos. It provides manual control over white balance, shutter speed, ISO, tint, and focus. White balance presets are also available in case the situation calls for it. Codecam’s video recording mode is loaded with options as well including HDR, multiple frame rates and resolutions, zoom, stabilization, and, of course, all of the same manual controls as its photo mode. Whatever you capture, it’ll all automatically be saved to the camera roll.

Codecam is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 9 ratings.

Universal:

Blox 3D ($2.99 → Free, 182.7 MB): Unlock your creative side by building 3-D models with this entertainment app. Both children and adults.

Blox 3D’s intuitive control scheme allows anyone to create. You start off with a single block, and you can build from there by tapping and pulling to create new blocks. Make sure to create your base and move upwards first, otherwise it can be difficult to navigate the blocks. The blocks can be rotated with a swipe and zoomed in on with a pinch. Double tap to delete any blocks you’ve created. Your creations can be played out within the app or saved to your photo library.

Blox 3D is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 42 ratings.

Tiny Words Spelling Game ($0.99 → Free, 28.5 MB): Learn sight words in a fun new way with Tiny Words. Parents and teachers.

Tiny Words will help build fundamental reading skills through short yet engaging activities. It includes three grade levels to choose from. In each activity your child has two minutes to spell out as many words as possible. They’ll first get to see and hear the word pronounced before being asked to spell it using a collection of letters.

Tiny Words Spelling Game is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.

Pixel Boat Rush ($1.99 → Free, 36.1 MB): Race customizable boats across the finish line in Pixel Boat Rush. Gamers who want endless action.

Pixel Boat Rush requires you to not only race but also destroy your opponents. Touch the right side of the screen to accelerate across the choppy waters. It’s in your best interest to stay close to the water, but you will need to utilize waves to clear obstacles. The left side of the screen is devoted to your weapons and defenses, which can be upgraded along the way. The game includes 15 tracks, 116 events, 64 unlockable and customizable boats, and MFi controller support.

Pixel Boat Rush is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 92 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.
• The free version of your app must not include ads.

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