Apps That
Went Free on
2013-11-01

When you have a task that needs to be completed, just snap a photo of it. You can then create a due date and a short note if absolutely necessary. Every time you access a task, you’ll see the photo you have taken first and then all of your details. Tasks can be marked as complete, edited, and shared. Look also includes the ability to create lists, have the camera launch immediately, and automatically delete old completed tasks. All of Look’s additional features can be toggled on and off through your iDevice’s Settings app, and not through Look itself.

It allows you to create and customize boxes that can be filled with text or images from your library. Then have your kids move and match the boxes by tapping and dragging them. The possibilities are truly endless, but if you need some inspiration, check out the free projects available through the developer's Dropbox. The app also includes loads of background colors to choose from, and the ability to share projects by email.

Like the original, your main objective is to help a little pudding named J. Jitters escape a haunted house by navigating tricky labyrinths. You’re able to manipulate the tracks he’s riding on by dragging pieces into place, and position different objects and weapons to help him safely reach the exit. This all-new version includes five 3-D worlds to explore, more than 60 levels, multiple objectives in each level, and achievements via Game Center.

Like the original, your main objective is to help a little pudding named J. Jitters escape a haunted house by navigating tricky labyrinths. You’re able to manipulate the tracks he’s riding on by dragging pieces into place, and position different objects and weapons to help him safely reach the exit. This all-new version includes five 3-D worlds to explore, more than 60 levels, multiple objectives in each level, and achievements via Game Center.

You’re able to sort and play all of the music from your local library, or you can pull music from cloud services like Grooveshark, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Songs can be favorited for quick access later on, added to playlists, shuffled, repeated, and searched for. You’re also able to adjust the sounds of your tunes via a built-in equalizer. When playing your music, you can choose to either view album artwork or utilize one of 10 awesome visualizers. The app also includes seven color themes to choose from.

Rhythm Pad offers the easiest and smartest way to play drams on your iDevice. It includes eight different pads that you can tap away on with multiple fingers at a time. You’re able to choose from 10 different kits, and customize the sound of each one. You’re also able to play along to any of the music in your library. The app includes the ability to rearrange pads, a built-in metronome, audio levels that adjust to where you tap on the pad, MIDI support, Audiobus support, and the ability to record and share your tunes.

Your child can spin the hands to see the time, practice by reading the hands and choosing the correct time, or practice with word problems. Word problems mode features a total of 10 questions, and you can choose the difficulty level or you can allow the app to adapt automatically. The app also includes child-friendly characters and graphics, narration, and score history.

Grab on tight with both hands and don’t let go as Ratty speeds across the water littered with obstacles. Tap once to cause Ratty to jump into the air, and tap twice and keep your finger on the screen to activate his propeller helmet and glide. A third tap will cause Ratty to do a somersault and earn you an extra point, but only perform this death-defying trick when everything’s clear. Try to grab as many stars and cheese slices as you can to earn a high score. The game includes four modes, 50 levels, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.