Apps That
Went Free on
2014-03-09

Neon Shadow was inspired by classic first-person shooters, so it’s all about running and gunning. You’re able to hone your skills through a variety of single player campaign levels. Then apply what you’ve learned to wipe out your friends in local or online multiplayer death matches. There’s even a two-player split screen mode available for iPad where you can go through the campaign together or fight against each other. The game also includes adjustable controls and layouts, and a cyber punk soundtrack.

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!

Easy FTP offers all of the features of a desktop client, but in a mobile, compact form. It supports FTP, FTPES, FTPS, and SFTP. You’re able to bookmark your most commonly used connections for quick access, and export and import them as text files. Transferred files can be sorted, renamed, stored within folders, and opened within other apps. The app also includes a built-in web browser, Dropbox support, passcode protection, multiple fonts and color themes to choose from, built-in audio player, compression tools, and even a text editor.

You're able to activate your FTL engine by tapping and holding the button in the lower right corner of the screen, allowing you to burn up any enemy that crosses your path. But your FTL engine is powered by special fuel, which you will have to continuously collect to keep it running. The game includes two modes, 40 levels, dozens of power-ups to collect, three control options, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You’re able to import any photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. You’re then able to apply one of the 17 polygon effects along with one of the 19 filters. You’re also able to switch between large and small polygons. When your work of art is complete, share it via email, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

You’re able to import as many photos as you want from your library or take new ones from within the app. You’re then able to freely move the photos around the open environment, and resize, rotate, flip, crop, and cut them out. Tap on a photo to bring it back to the front and adjust a variety of parameters. Photos can also be merged, duplicated, locked in place, or set as the background. Your unique creations can be shared via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Messages, or email. The app also includes the ability to save layers, 15 crop presets, and multiple resolutions to choose from.

Strike Wing allows you to jump behind the controls of powerful ships and engage in epic space battles. The missions you accept adapt to your style of play, your skill, and your ship choice to provide you with a consistent challenge every time. Each completed mission will earn you credits, allowing you to unlock new ships and features. Ships vary in handling and weaponry, so you should have no problem finding one that fits the way you want to fly. The game also includes two methods of control, iCloud support, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.