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Apps That
Went Free on
2014-01-30

Build your own custom space ship and blast monsters to bits in the retro-inspired shooter, Space Qube. We also have an all-in-one camera app, and an interactive storybook starring Wubbzy.

CalcTape Calculator
iPhone
CalcTape Calculator

CalcTape Calculator

SFR Software GmbH

Comment on and correct your calculations with CalcTape.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

You’re able to view all of your calculations on the tape above the keyboard. Each result can be copied with a tap, and you’re able to add comments to help keep things in order. You can also enter plain text right on the tape. If you need to go back to change digits or entire expressions, don’t worry, the complete calculation will be refreshed automatically. The app also includes the ability to send tape via email, three themes to choose from, various margin items to choose from, and adjustable font size.

Camera Genius
iPhone
Camera Genius

Camera Genius

CodeGoo

An all-in-one camera app.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

From snapping to sharing, Camera Genius can do it all. It’s loaded with custom shooting modes that will ensure you always take the perfect photo, like anti-shake, big button, burst, and sound capture. When you’re finished shooting, you’re able to adjust, crop, rotate, and edit your photo before applying effects and borders. There’s even built-in collage creator. Like I said, Camera Genius can do just about everything! Your final creations can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Picasa, Tumblr, and email.

Space Qube®
iPhone
iPad
Space Qube®

Space Qube®

Qubit Games

A retro-inspired shooter with a unique perspective.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Dangerous monsters are threatening life across the entire universe. It’s up to you to craft your own personal spaceship and join Space Jack’s quest to save the universe. You’re able to control your ship’s horizontal movements via tilt or touch. Your ship will automatically fire upon your approaching enemies, but you can quickly dodge their fire with a swipe. Your fallen enemies will drop Qubes, which you must collect in order to craft your own ship from scratch. Ship designs can be shared with other players, and you can even 3-D print your creations with a single tap. The game also includes a Voxel-based rendering engine, and leaderboards via Game Center.

Little Fox Nursery Rhymes
iPhone
iPad
Little Fox Nursery Rhymes

Little Fox Nursery Rhymes

Fox and Sheep GmbH

An absolutely gorgeous interactive sing-along songbook.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

The app includes three popular children’s songs: London Bridge, Evening Song, and Old Mac Donald. Each song features its own interactive and animated scene, and lyrics to follow along with. The app also includes a karaoke mode, a music studio mode where you can create your own tunes, and more than 100 interactive elements and sounds.

Peekaboo: UFO
iPad
Peekaboo: UFO

Peekaboo: UFO

Ravensburger Digital GmbH

A whimsical and absolutely gorgeous seek and find game designed for young children.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

It includes 10 beautifully illustrated scenes, each with seven adorable alien characters to find. The hidings spots for each character are chosen at random, resulting in unlimited fun for your child. The game also includes voices for each character, background sounds, and a hint mode.

Wubbzy Loves You
iPhone
iPad
Wubbzy Loves You

Wubbzy Loves You

CUPCAKE DIGITAL INC.

Celebrate Friendship Day with Wubbzy and his pals in this interactive storybook app.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Your child can follow along with the professional narration as Wubbzy and Daizy head out to deliver lovey love friendship cards to the residents of Wuzzleburg. Along the way they will get to meet kooky residents, draw and color their own cards to send, and even do a little singing and dancing. The app also includes a text highlighting.

Photo Transfer 3.0 Advanced
iPhone
iPad
Photo Transfer 3.0 Advanced

Photo Transfer 3.0 Advanced

Yevgen Plokhoi

Easily transfer photos and videos between all of your iDevices and computers with this utility app.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

If you're transferring to another iDevice, both need to have Image Transfer installed. If you're transferring to a computer, you just need to point your browser at the web address provided by Image Transfer. The app also allows you to preview photos and share them in batches.

American History Time Line
iPad
American History Time Line

American History Time Line

McGraw-Hill School Education Group

Navigate the history of the United States in this educational game.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Work your way through the time line by swiping left or right, and tap on items that interest you to learn more about them. You'll come across interactive mini-games within the time line, so you can find out if you are actually retaining the information. The app includes multiple game types, the ability to quickly jump to specific dates on the time line, and loads of historical images.