Apps That
Went Free on
2014-02-01

Get the thrill of sports betting without breaking the bank with this fantasy sports game. All major sports are represented, with upcoming game schedules and live odds. You're also able to make multiple bet types for each game. Once you have put your money where your mouth is, just sit back and wait for the results. The app includes betting history, daily and weekly coin bonuses, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Polyphonic’s interface is dead simple, allowing even non-musicians to create fantastic musical loops. Just tap a colored square to light it up and then hit play. You’ll see the progress bar at the bottom of the screen start to move, and when it hits the end it will start over again. Each square is a sound of its own, and each different color is a group of sounds, so just tap more squares to add complexity to your loop. The app includes two sound sets to choose from, and a loop grid of 36 squares.

Designed for architects, contractors, and even home owners, Project Reno provides you with complete control over all aspects of your projects. When adding a new project, you're able to attach contacts, provide details, outline costs, update its status, and define a start and due date. You can also attach any necessary photos and geo-location information. All of your projects will appear in your main box, and they can be filtered by status, number, name, or contact. You're also able to share projects via email, print them via AirPrint, or share them via Twitter or Facebook.

It includes more than 500 high resolution images, all generated from virtual 3-D muscle models. You’re able to tap on feature points, which look like push pins, to view detailed information about the highlighted muscle and learn more about it. The app also includes 3-D rotational models, search, quizzes, and audio pronunciation.

Your goal is to complete each quest in the allotted amount of time. But that’s not your only goal, as you’ll be tasked with collecting items, slaying monsters, and even helping innocent bystanders. You’re character’s actions are controlled via swipes, and you can collect items with a tap. After each quest you’ll be able to view the random loot collected and have the opportunity to upgrade your character to help you move even faster through each level.

It includes nine different cells, which basically act like folders. You're able to add an unlimited number of text entries to each cell. You can also attach photos taken from within the app or from your library to each text entry. The app includes a dial passcode lock, and the ability to backup and restore data via Dropbox.

Its interface makes it remarkably easy for your child to discover and learn. It consists of a large wall of thumbnail icons, one for each included animal, which are sorted alphabetically. When your child taps on one, they'll hear the animal's name pronounced, see a high resolution image of it, and have the option to watch a video and view a fun fact. The app includes more than 50 animals and over 100 videos.

As its name suggests, Scan Connect is a great mobile scanner. It allows you to point your iPad’s camera at any document and capture it in a snap. Grid lines are available to help keep things straight. After you’ve captured your document, you’re able to crop and rotate it, apply filters, and adjust the white balance. All of your scans are saved within the built-in library, allowing you to manage and get a look at them at any time. Scans can also be edited as PDFs, shared via email, printed via AirPrint, or uploaded to your favorite cloud service.