Apps That
Went Free on
2014-08-24

Each level starts off with a grid of tiles filled with shapes and patterns. The goal is to make your grid look just like the design at the top. You’re able to swap any two tiles just by tapping them. The number of moves used and the amount of time taken determines your score. As you progress through the game, new concepts will be added to complicate puzzles. The game includes 16 episodes, 800 hand crafted levels, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You’re put in control of a blue circle. You must guide it around the screen and away from danger via a single joystick. The little blue circles that propel your circle forward also double as your ammunition, allowing you to destroy your enemies with your wake. Keep moving around the screen taking out your enemies and gathering power-ups for as long as possible to rack up some big points. The game also includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Tap the wild pixel pets to trap them within bubbles. You must not allow any pets to run off before they are encapsulated and you can't hit the bad pets, otherwise you'll lose a life. Lose all five of your lives and the game is over. Bubble Pets includes 10 levels, boss battles, power-ups, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Take a new photo from within the app or import a favorite of yours from your library. A scrollable list of effects, filters, and textures can be seen down the right-hand side of the screen. You’re able to apply as many or as few of these as you like by creating separate layers for each. Each layer can be customized in a variety of ways, and you’re even able to rearrange your layers after the fact by dragging and dropping them into place. The app is loaded with 20 professional adjustment tools as well, allowing you to get that perfect look. Stackables includes the ability to create your own formulas and share them via email, two resolutions to choose from, and the ability to share your final creations via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or email.

The story begins with Suee, a sixth-grader on her first day of school at Outskirts Elementary. Suee is not your everyday sixth-grader, as she goes by her own set of rules. On her first day she is approached by a shadow that insists it is stuck to her feet. Suee attempts to ignore the shadow, but once it starts meddling with her life, she must finally do something about it. The app includes four episodes, 110 pages, and an eerie original soundtrack.

Tap and drag the different planets, moons, and asteroids into space and watch as their gravity causes them to accelerate towards each other. You can influence the gravity at any time, even while your objects are spinning. The menu bar down the right side of the screen allows you to add trails, switch themes, and blow the whole system up and start all over. The app includes four themes to choose from, and a complete video tutorial.