Apps That
Went Free on
2013-12-27

This wacky interactive storybook tells the tale of a boy who just won’t eat his fruits and vegetables. At least not until he meets a chef with a rather horrible recipe book. The rhyming story hums along with professional narration, or your child can read all on their own. All 28 pages are loaded with interactive items to discover and animations to activate.

You’re able to import any photo from your library or take one in-app. You can then add custom text and choose a font, color, style, and effect. Once everything looks exactly how you want it, you’re able to record audio or import a song from your library. Your new creation can be exported as a video, allowing your recipient to hear the audio you attached. The app includes loads of templates, fonts, and filter options to choose from, and the ability to share your creations via email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Before heading off to the gym, make sure to create some custom workout routines so you’re prepped. You’re able to populate your routines by choosing from more than 300 built-in exercises, which can be searched through alphabetically or by keyword. Then during your workout record the weight used for the set and how many reps have been performed. The app will keep a log of everything you’ve performed. It also includes a built-in timer, and instructions for each and every exercise.

Take a tour of past and present Washington D.C. The app covers everything from the history of Washington D.C. to the monuments of our capital. There’s also interactive maps of the city along with a detailed look at the Declaration of Independence. Pages are loaded with interactive 3-D animations, high definition video and audio, detailed photographs, cartoons, and even a few games and puzzles.

It includes nine different yoga asanas that will help ease your back pain and improve your overall health. A 3-D model will act out each exercise and provide visual cues for when to inhale and exhale. You’re also able to receive voice instructions and audio cues. The app includes two difficulty levels, five music styles to choose from, adjustable pause durations, and complete instructions for each pose.

Line your subject up within the lens in the middle of the screen and then tap anywhere. Your subject will be captured and an analog-style fisheye effect will be applied in seconds. You’re then able to slide your newly created image left and right to see what it will look like with different color effects. Your final creation can be shared via email, Twitter, Facebook, Messages, or AirDrop. The app also includes the ability to adjust the intensity of the fisheye effect and apply the effect to imported images.

Just drag your finger around the screen to move your mitts and align them with the incoming ball. It's much easier said than done since kickers can make the ball bend through the air. The game includes four modes, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.