Apps That
Went Free on
2014-04-02

Slide your finger across the left side of the screen to control your spaceship’s movements. It fires all on its own, so all you have to do is avoid the shots from your enemies while dishing it back. But that’s only half of the challenge. You must also slide your finger across the right side of the screen to position blocks and release to drop them. Create matches of three to set off explosions, earn power-ups, and get lives back. Everyone gets to play a new level each and every week, so you will have the chance to improve and show off your skills. Toybox also includes a generative soundtrack and achievements 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 layer text or your company’s logo right over the top. Text and logos can be repositioned and resized via common gestures. You’re also able to choose from a wide variety of fonts, colors, and effects. The app includes the ability to add multiple layers, undo and redo, and the ability to share your finished product via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email.

You are presented with random, colorful patterns of circles. You have seven seconds to memorize each pattern before you have to recreate them. If you fail to hit even just one spot on the grid correctly, you’ll have to start all over. The game includes practice and challenge modes, three levels of difficulty, and online multiplayer.

From acclaimed author and illustrator Christoph Niemann, this interactive picture book allows your child to swipe and tap 21 animals to see how they react. Each animal features five different interaction methods and some pretty awesome animations. The app also includes playful background music.

You’re able to scan a single page or multiple pages at a time. The app features built-in image stabilization to ensure you always get the perfect shot. You can then allow the app to automatically detect the edges of your document or you can crop it down manually. Documents can be rotated and processed as colored or black and white images. Completed scans can be shared as PDFs or images via email or uploaded to Dropbox.

Instead of controlling your vehicle in real time, DrawRace 2 requires you to draw your path before the race even begins. To beat your opponents, you need to find the best possible path around the track and the perfect speed. The game includes more than 180 challenges to take on, four modes, loads of unlockable vehicles, and achievements via Game Center.

Instead of controlling your vehicle in real time, DrawRace 2 requires you to draw your path before the race even begins. To beat your opponents, you need to find the best possible path around the track and the perfect speed. The game includes more than 180 challenges to take on, four modes, loads of unlockable vehicles, and achievements via Game Center.

Your cast of characters are available at the bottom of the screen. Just drag and drop them onto the stage to have them perform. Each section of the stage causes the character to play in a different way, allowing for some crazy combinations. The app includes 16 characters to choose from, and 48 sound loops.

The biography is broken down into six chapters for easy consumption. As you follow Van Gogh's timeline, you'll be able to view his work, read insightful essays, and even gaze over personal letters between him and his brother Theo.