Apps That
Went Free on
2013-10-24

You’re able to craft your own unique songs with drums, bass, and lead synth. Just select a sound for your instrument by sliding your finger across the names near the top, and then adjust the levels by sliding your finger vertically through the circles. When you’re ready to play, slide your fingers across the beat pad. The best part is, no real music skills are required! You’re able to record your songs and share them via email, SoundCloud, AudioCopy, or iTunes File Sharing.

Mortgage Calculator is designed to help you calculate monthly mortgage payments in seconds. Just enter your property cost, interest rate, length of your loan, down payment, annual taxes and insurance, and any monthly fees. The app will then automatically calculate your monthly payment. You can also enter your square footage to see how much you’ll be paying per foot. All of this information can be shared via email. The app also includes an amortization schedule.

Pick a peave larva from the store and put it in a box. Then feed it tasty grubs, teach it new tricks, play music for it, and decorate its environment to help it grow. You can also shake the box to trigger a transformation. When your peave is a fully grown monster, take it into the battle arena and show your friends who is boss. The game includes 12 species to choose from, eight boxes, four battle arenas, the ability to challenge friends nearby, and the ability to combine up to four iDevices to create one mega battle.

Dragging your finger around the screen allows you to change the sound of your voice on the fly. Your best voices can be recorded and shared with friends via Facebook, Twitter, email, iTunes File Sharing, or your favorite messaging app. The app includes 11 voice mods, the ability to create up to 10 minute recordings, and a video tutorial. The use of a headset with some form of a built-in mic is highly recommended.

Whenever you need to save a receipt, just launch Paperless and snap a photo of it. The app will automatically save the location of your receipt and allow you to attach an amount and notes to it. Your receipts can be searched for by keyword, and shared via email, Messages, or AirDrop.

Lambot the robo-cat needs help getting himself back together. Complete challenging math puzzles by swapping tiles in order to repair his paws, tail, body, and head. Just tap tiles to swap them, and try to stay under the target number to earn a perfect rating. The game includes 64 puzzles in all.

Booster! provides you with full control over your photo’s look. You’re able to choose from 20 different filters, and then adjust them in a wide variety of ways. You can create custom color curves, apply different levels of vignette, adjust the temperature, and control the saturation, contrast, brightness, and exposure. All of this can be done in real time to ensure you get the exact effect you’re looking for. The app also includes 4x digital zoom, the ability to import photos from your library, and a grid option.