Apps That
Went Free on
2014-05-11

Hold your iDevice up to the sky to view Comet ISON’s former path through our Solar System. You’re also able to fly through space and time to ride along with the comet and get a 3-D view of its path. Tap on a point on the timeline to view important dates, and share your views of the now defunct comet via Twitter, Facebook, AirDrop, or email. The app is also loaded with fun facts and videos, and information about the origin of comets, their history, naming, and composition.

You must send the sun screaming around the Solar System to crush the Naughty Bricks and avenge the moon. Just drag your finger in the direction you want to send the sun and release to fire. The sun will ricochet off of moon chunks and other objects, slingshot around black holes, and teleport through portals, so be creative with your shots. You’re also able to rewind time if necessary. The game includes four episodes, more than 70 levels, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You're able to steer your car via on-screen controls, and you must try to find the fastest path around the track to gain an advantage over your opponents. Grab the many different power-ups littered across the track to upgrade your car temporarily. The game includes single-player and split screen multiplayer modes, 18 tracks, three cars to choose from, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

It keeps track of your result history for all lookups, and allows you to share it via email. The app works over Wi-Fi, 3G, EDGE, and GPRS.

You’re able to import files via iTunes File Sharing or from your favorite cloud service. You’re then able to open and extract files from ZIP format and view them. You’re also able to compress files, photos, videos, and even songs. Files stored within iZip Pro can be saved, shared, and printed. The app includes the ability to ZIP files with or without a password as well.

Each scene features cork board cutouts. Your child must drag and drop the pieces from the top right corner of the screen into the scene to fill them in. As your child works their way through each scene, new cutouts and pieces will appear. The app includes adorable characters and sounds, and nine scenes.

You're able to direct your ant troops to form strategic battle formations by drawing lines on the screen. Bring the carcasses of your enemies back to your hill to dine on and create more units. The game includes almost 40 missions, an endless mode, all kinds of different ant units, a variety of upgrades to choose from, and leaderboards via Game Center. Additional level packs are available via in-app purchase.