Apps That
Went Free on
2013-12-06

Word Links provides a little twist on the same old boring word game formula. Like basically every other word game, you’re able to go up against random strangers or your friends in word creating battles. The big difference, however, is that you won’t just be placing letter tiles. Word Links uses six-sided and double lettered cubes to provide you with all kinds of word crafting opportunities. You’re able to play locally or online, and have multiple games going at once. Word Links also includes in-game chat, push alerts, detailed statistics, and achievements via Game Center.

ProCam 2 offers more than just an iOS 7-inspired visual makeover. It’s packed with all kinds of brand new features that will surely make it your go-to camera app. It features a fully orientation adaptive user interface, so no matter which way you hold your iPhone, you’ll be able to access its many features. Buttons across the top of the screen provide you with control over focus and exposure, while pop-up menus around the shutter button allow you to apply live effects and lenses, adjust contrast and white balance, and choose different shooting modes. We don’t have enough space here to list all of ProCam 2’s fantastic features, so just give it a download and dig around. You’ll love it!

They’ll start off with a piggy bank full of 500 coins. The coins can be used to purchase hundreds of different outfits and accessories for GOZOA. If they want to buy new items, they’ll have to solve math problems and earn more coins. The game includes support for multiple profiles, and the ability to snap photos of each uniquely crafted style.

You're able to choose from 11 different lightsaber colors and 14 shapes, and then just put your finger to the screen to start drawing. You'll hear realistic lightsaber sparks and hums every time you touch the screen. The app also includes the ability to save your final creations and share them via email or Facebook.

It features a vast selection of customizable pens, pencils, markers, and brushes along with a color picker. You can also generate perfect shapes, manipulate layers, spray paint, crop, undo and redo strokes, zoom, and add photos, text, and clipart. Your virtual canvases can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, MMS, and email.

Your child is able to work on their multiplication table skills through three different mini-games. Your child’s score will be recorded after each round, allowing you to track and review their progress. The game also includes support for up to seven profiles, badges to collect, and a practice mode.

It includes more than 15,000 quotes, maxims, and aphorisms to read through and share. Quotes can be searched for by author or keyword, saved as favorites, and shared via email, Facebook, or Twitter. You can also add your own personal quotes and organize them with folders. The app includes four languages, quick access to author info, iCloud support, and a quote of the day option with daily notifications.

After choosing a scene, cork board cutouts will begin to appear. Your child must drag and drop the pieces into place to fill each cutout. Once complete, the scene will become animated and they can tap on different items and characters to see what happens. The game includes 11 scenes to enjoy, and a new baby play time mode.

You're able to run, jump, and blast your way through the more than 40 challenging stages using on-screen controls. Grab coins to boost your score, and hunt down power-ups to aid you in your quest. The game includes two separate chapters, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Pilot your ship around the screen just by dragging your finger. Try to dodge enemy fire while taking it to your opponents, and collect power-ups to unleash insane attacks. The game includes four worlds, four boss battles, 20 levels, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

It helps your child learn to recognize numbers and count just by hanging out with a bunch of Cutie Monsters. Your child is presented with 30 beautifully illustrated pages, each featuring an interactive monster. They can flip through the pages on their own, or they can listen to the narrator sound out words for them. There's also a collection of nine jigsaw puzzles to enjoy after the story is over.

Tap the button on the left side of the screen to get Granny Smith moving, and tap the button on the right to summersault over obstacles and gaps. Larger gaps require you to tap and hold the jump button to ensure Granny Smith lands back on her feet. The game includes three environments, 57 levels, advanced destruction effects, retro-style replays, power-ups, and leaderboards via Game Center.