Apps That
Went Free on
2014-12-16

Penumbear casts a new light on classic platforming. You get to play as a teddy bear that awakens in a dark castle with only a firefly as his companion. To escape, you’ll have to explore the dark and creepy corners of the castle to solve puzzles and conquer beasts. At your disposal is the power to walk on the lines where the shadows and the light meet. You can utilize this power to discover the secrets of the castle including new levels, bonus bears, and new characters.

What makes Organizy stand out is the ability to create multiple shopping lists and populate them with ease. All of your lists are stored in the main menu, and you’re able to see how many items are within each one with just a glance. To add an item to a list, start typing the name and Organizy will automatically fill in the rest for you. You’re able to attach a quantity, comment, and department to each item, and the app will group them accordingly.

Vert is absolutely loaded with content. It has everything from regular units and currencies to clothing sizes and rock climbing grades. You’re able to browse through unit categories with a swipe or search for something specific. Categories can be marked as favorites for quick access later on. Units can be flipped and copied as well. Vert includes more than 1,000 units and 164 currencies that are updated automatically.

Carl is back for more noisy fun! You’re able to speak into your iDevice’s microphone to hear Carl repeat your exact words. You can also choose from percussion, trumpet, and guitar instruments to have Carl play to your beat. Each instrument includes four different sounds, and you can just tap away on the colored bars at the bottom to play them.

Dodo Master Pocket is really everything you could want from a great platformer. It tells the tale of a Dodo imprisoned by a mysterious captor, and you have to help her do everything in her power to reclaim her stolen eggs. The journey is dark, moody, and visually stunning. You’re tasked with avoiding spikes, flames, vicious creatures, and cunning traps on your way through the caves and dungeons. You’re able to utilize a MFI controller as opposed to the on-screen controls in order to get more platforming precision.

Duckie Deck Monsters will help your child see there’s nothing to be afraid of when the lights are out. Each monster is hiding in the shadows. Your child must tap on the light to reveal the colorful and cuddly creature that’s ready to play. They can tap on and swipe over the monsters and see what happens. The app also includes upbeat music and sound effects.