Apps That
Went Free on
2014-04-20

You get to start off with an infinite blank canvas. You can then take new photos, import photos from your library, paste items from your clipboard, add text, and add emoji art. Each piece you add is its own layer, which can be repositioned, resized, blended, and colored. You’re also able to craft your own backgrounds and filters. When everything looks in order, crop and share your creations via Facebook, Twitter, Messages, or email. The app includes more than 200 high quality emoji to choose from, loads of fonts, and a wide variety of output resolutions.

Each level presents you with a colorful image, and you must recreate it using the patterns available to you. Just drag and drop the pattern pieces that are scattered around the screen into the empty box to layer them. Once you have a matching image, you will be able to move on to the next. As you progress through the game, things become more difficult. Hopefully you’re up for the challenge! The game includes 100 levels to play through.

You’re able to browse through unit categories with a swipe or search for something specific. You’re also able to mark your favorite categories for quick access later on. Then swipe through the list of units to choose the two you want to convert. While converting you’re able to flip and copy your results. Vert 2 includes 34 conversion categories, including clothes, hats, and shoes, and more than 900 units. It also includes conversion history, 164 currencies, and 16 themes to choose from.

Tasks can be grouped together like albums and then played like music. To create a task, just pull down on the list and title it, choose from one of the more than 100 icons, and set a duration. When you want to start a task, hit play and get to work. You will be alerted when the time is up and you have to move on to your next task. The app also includes color coding for durations and more than 10 alert sounds to choose from.

It includes three training plans that will help you safely achieve your goal. The app acts as your personal assistant, as it's able to count your push-ups for you and coach you through audio cues. It also includes personal records, stat tracking, and the ability to share your workouts via Facebook, Twitter, or email.

Hop into your ice cream truck and unleash your weaponized ice cream upon your unsuspecting foes. You’re able to speed around the planet to hunt down those ice cream hungry robots, and then tap to blast them out of the sky. Collect the magical Sprinkletonium that drifts down from your fallen foes and use it to upgrade your truck and your ice cream. Completing objectives will earn you additional Sprinkletonium. The game includes 21 regular levels, 3 bonus levels, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Just snap a photo of a document or import one from your library. Then crop it down to focus on the text you want to extract. When you’re ready, tap the checkmark button and Text Extractor will pull all of the necessary text from your photo. The best part is, no internet connection is required! You’re able to manually edit the text after extracting it if need be, and you can share it via Messages, email, Twitter, Facebook, or AirDrop.