Apps That
Went Free on
2014-07-13

Henry’s granddad has been accused of being a pirate and has been condemned to death as a result. It’s up to you to help Henry collect the tools that will save his granddad while uncovering all sorts of secrets buried in exotic locations. Each scene has a variety of objects to discover, and the faster you work, the more points you’ll score. Just try to avoid mindlessly tapping the screen, as it will freeze up and cost you valuable time. Bandits will also enter the scene at random, and you must tap on them to fire and protect yourself to earn extra hints. The game includes three modes, four continents to explore, 45 scenes with more than 2,000 objects to discover, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

It allows you to choose from 55 stunning templates, each with over 20 slides. Swipe horizontally to browse through the templates, and tap on one to get a closer look. When you’ve found something you like, just tap the “Open” button at the top of the screen to send it off to Keynote. Of course, you must already have Apple’s Keynote installed in order to utilize Templates for Keynote.

You’re able to import any photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. Then choose from the two different aqua media styles: aqua color or two tone. The aqua color style allows you to apply fluid brush strokes and colorful washes, while the two tone style allows you to add soft color combinations. In total, you have over 60 styles to choose from. You’re also able to adjust the parameters of each style via sliders. When you have something worth sharing, post your new creation to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr. The app also includes a color randomizer, the ability to save custom presets, and undo and redo.

It's able to track all of your most critical performance metrics like calories, distance, time, speed, altitude, and pace. It also provides you with real-time map data, voice feedback, and even the local weather. The app includes history, automatic pause detection, and the ability to share your results via your favorite social networks.

No matter what type of data you want to track, Quantifier can handle it. Just tap on the “+” button in the top right corner to create a new quantifier. Then start adding or subtracting data to and from it. Once you have collected enough data, Quantifier will be able to plot it on a simple graph. You’re able to define goals as well and visualize them on the graph. All of the data you have collected can be shared as a CSV file via email or Messages, or you can back it all up to Dropbox. The app also includes the ability to automatically track and plot your daily steps (iPhone 5S only). You can customize the look of Quantifier with five different themes and two text styles.

Buddha Machine will help put your mind at ease by playing meditative music loops composed by Christiaan Virant and Zhang Jian. It operates just like its no-frills physical counterpart. Just tap the only obvious button on the screen, sit back, and relax. Swipe horizontally across the face of Buddha Machine to change its color. You’re also able to choose a different loop, set a sleep timer, and enable background play by tapping on the FM3 logo.

Buddha Machine will help put your mind at ease by playing meditative music loops composed by Christiaan Virant and Zhang Jian. It operates just like its no-frills physical counterpart. Just tap the only obvious button on the screen, sit back, and relax. Swipe horizontally across the face of Buddha Machine to change its color. You’re also able to choose a different loop, set a sleep timer, and enable background play by tapping on the FM3 logo.