Apps That
Went Free on
2013-10-04

Hop into your spiky slamming machine and crush every enemy in sight. You're able to control the direction of your SlamBot via tilt, and slam into the ground by tapping and holding your finger on the screen. Just don't let those evil robots smack you on the head. You're able to gain more points by stringing together big combos. The game includes three environments, loads of unlockable content, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Run and jump your way through 8-bit-style environments as quickly and efficiently as possible. Kid Tripp will run on his own, so it's up to you to time his jumps and sprints to avoid the many obstacles. Kid Tripp is also armed with stones, which can be chucked at his enemies with a tap. The game includes four beautifully crafted worlds, 20 levels, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You're able to import any photo from your library or take a new one in-app. You can then choose from one of the 35 included and fully customizable styles or start fresh. All of the shapes and background patterns can be manipulated with common gestures, and you can adjust their colors and opacity levels via sliders. When you're finished messing around, share your creation via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. The app includes 26 shapes, 22 backgrounds, and the ability to come back and add even more layers of awesome. Additional shapes and patterns are available via in-app purchase.

You're able to snap a new photo in-app or import one from your library. You can then choose from six different HDR style categories and loads of effects and filters. Each one can be customized with different levels of saturation, grain, tint, and vignette. Your final creations can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Instagram. The app also includes undo and redo, a randomizer, and the ability to crop photos and specify aspect ratio.

You must first install the free companion software on your home PC or Mac. Then launch AirFoto on your iDevice and it will automatically discover your computer. Once a connection is established, you'll be able to view, save, and share any of the photos on your PC or Mac.

It allows you to create text and voice tasks in a snap. You can set due dates, add reminders, and even add photos and drawings to tasks. You can also highlight tasks with one of two colors, and view task history.

It works just like every other memory game, except on the flip side of each card is a sight word. Your child must match each word in as few moves as possible. They can also compete against another player on the same device or they can go up against an AI opponent. The game includes three difficulty levels, more than 700 sight words, stat tracking, and a mini-game that can be played between rounds.