Apps That
Went Free on
2014-01-25

It features linear and shuffled table progressions, allowing you to develop mathematical patterns and memory retention. Both tables display a countdown, percentage completed, and number of incorrect answers. They also include a timer, allowing you to see how fast you’re able to complete each problem. Achievements can be earned for streaks and other milestones. The app also includes support for multiple user profiles.

You’re able to set your alarm just by dragging up on the bottom bar until you reach the time you want to wake. Then choose one of the five built-in alarm chimes or a song from your library. When it’s time to wake up, you will be required to complete a game of Tic Tac Toe or Yank It to disable the alarm.

It allows you to get right to sketching thanks to its amazingly quick load time. You're able to choose from two brush sizes and two colors, add a grid overlay, undo strokes, and utilize four different design templates. Then just tap to save or share, or trash your work and start all over with a double-tap. It couldn't be easier.

You will be presented with a creative writing prompt or starting line every single time you create a new entry. The menu bar at the top will also slide off the screen, allowing you to focus on your words. If you feel stuck at any time, tap the lightning bolt icon to receive a new prompt to inspire you. Your entries can be saved to the in-app library or shared via email, Twitter, or Facebook. The app also includes an adjustable font size, more than 1,000 starting lines and creative writing prompts, landscape and portrait orientation support, writing stats, Dropbox and Evernote integration, and the ability to set daily reminders.

You’ve been kidnapped by the evil Mars Corporation and forced to mine for pieces of a valuable artifact buried deep below the surface of the Red Planet. Grab your pickaxe and get to work to punch your ticket back to Earth! You’re able to move around the environment via an on-screen joystick, and hammer away at the debris by tapping the pickaxe button. Hunt down and gather gems, ore, and other items to be sold at the supply shop so you can purchase better equipment. Each and every mine is randomly generated, so no two games will ever be the same. The game also includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

It helps you keep your instruments, and your ear, in tune by providing you with instant visual feedback. As notes are held out, a white line will show you how steady your pitch is. The straighter the line, the more consistent you are. The app also includes a chord generator, metronome, AirPlay support, two themes, and the ability to record your practices and performances.

It was designed to allow you to strum away on the digital strings to create realistic acoustic guitar sounds without ever needing to look down at the screen. It includes a variety of options that allow you to swipe, tap, and tilt your iDevice to add expressive variations to your chords. The app allows you to save chord layouts, play along with music from your own library, and record and share your tunes. It also includes Audiobus support, and three skins to choose from.

It includes more than 150 proven methods to be more creative. Methods are presented at random, but you may continuously refresh the page to receive new ones by shaking your iDevice. The app also allows you to bookmark your favorite methods, take notes, and share your methods and notes via email, Twitter, Facebook, or Evernote.