Apps That
Went Free on
2014-09-18

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This interactive storybook app brings the beloved plush toy characters to life through a colorful story. Your child can follow along with the professional narration or enjoy the story all on their own. Each page is full of interactive elements and animations to discover, so your child is encouraged to tap away at the screen. The story is intended for children ages three through 10.

Seedio is the kind of app you never knew you needed. Just install it on multiple iDevices, and turn one iDevice into the broadcaster and the rest into receivers. Then choose some tunes from your library or YouTube and you’ll hear it played simultaneously and perfectly in sync across all of the iDevices. It’s also great as a headphone splitter.

War of Eclipse is unabashedly retro. Its pixel art graphics are sharp and its gameplay brutally difficult. You’re able to choose from seven powerful battleships, each of which can be customized in a variety of ways. Blast away all kinds of alien invaders by perfectly timing your shots. The game includes 35 enemy types to take on, random equipment drops, and seven different endings to discover.

Animal Game Show will build up your child's confidence while entertaining them. Your child gets to see a set of toes sticking out from underneath the curtain, and they must decide what animal or person they belong to. They’re provided with three possible answers, and when they select the correct one the curtain will be drawn.

Ease of use is important when it comes to camera apps, and MiniatureCam passes the test with flying colors. The app features two types of blur effects that allow you to simulate a shallow depth of field and make your subject appear miniature. You’re able to change the focal point of both effects by sliding them around the viewfinder. The blur intensity, contrast, brightness, and saturation can also be adjusted via a slider. The best part is, the miniature effect can be used in both camera and video recording modes.