Apps That Went Free on 2015-01-12

iPhone

Scanify Plus: multi page document PDF scanner

Taprr Pty Ltd

Turn physical documents into digital scans with Scanify.

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It’s a fantastic tool for business professionals who deal with receipts and signed documents.

FREE ($2.99) For a limited time FREE ($2.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

Saving time is important to everyone, which is why we’re recommending Scanify today. It helps you make quick work of scanning and sharing physical documents. Scanify allows you to capture multiple pages at a time. You can then allow Scanify to discover the edges of your pages and crop them down automatically, or manually adjust the border. Scans can be stored safely within he app itself, or you can send them off to Dropbox, Google Drive, or Evernote.

If you need digital copies of physical documents, give Scanify a try. It has just enough bells and whistles to make it effective without becoming bloated.

If you already have a document scanning app installed on your iDevice, there’s no reason to dump it.

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iPad

Shoggoth Rising

dreipol GmbH

Fight off your enemies while perched atop a lighthouse in this defense game.

It’s for fans of arcade games who can appreciate detailed graphics.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

This dark and moody game will keep you hooked right from the start. You play as Ned, a man trapped at the top of a lighthouse with all kinds of evil from the sea lurking below. As the creatures begin to make their way up the tower, you must spin the camera around to pick them off one by one. After each wave you’ll have the chance to upgrade your weapons and power-ups. The game includes a story mode with 20 levels, and an endless survival mode so you can compete with friends.

If you have a newer iDevice, you’re going to love the visuals in Shoggoth. It’s stormy, rainy environment looks absolutely fantastic.

The gameplay mechanic can get tiring after a while, so only play short sessions to keep things feeling fresh.

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iPad

Say Play - Voice search and play background music from the tube

Tal Bereznitskey

Listen to any song just by saying its name with Say Play.

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It’s ideal for fans of streaming radio and those with eclectic tastes.

$2.99 $2.99

Why we picked this?

Have a song on your mind? Just launch Say Play and say its name. Your song of choice will instantly be discovered and played. For more accurate results, you can say the name of a song accompanied by the artist. The app will keep a running list of all of the songs you’ve asked it to play.

If you prefer to stream your music, Say Play is perfect for you. You can play almost any song in the world with just your voice.

The app has no problem discovering popular music, but if you’re more into the indie scene, your results will vary.

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iPad

Lazy Bird

Lazy Bird, Inc.

Your child can tag along with Frank, the laziest bird in the flock, as he sets out on his big adventure in this storybook.

It’s ideal for parents with children under the age of 10.

$2.99 $2.99

Why we picked this?

Lazy Bird will delight all young readers while teaching them the importance of doing the right thing. The story focuses on a rather lazy and selfish bird. He eventually discovers that caring for himself and others is worth the extra effort. The story can be enjoyed by following along with a narrator, or your child can read it on their own. There’s also an option to record your voice and have it played back. Interactive elements throughout the book will help keep children engaged and flesh out the story.

If your child enjoys reading, add this to your collection. It has a compassionate message and bright illustrations that will help keep your child entertained.

The story is rather long, which is either good or bad depending on your child’s ability to stay focused.

iPad

Special Enquiry Detail: Engaged to Kill® HD (Full)

G5 Entertainment AB

Investigate a brutal murder and try to bring the killer to justice in this hidden objects adventure game.

It’s for casual gamers who enjoy searching for objects at their own pace.

$6.99 $6.99

Why we picked this?

Help detectives Turino and Lamonte discover clues at crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to find the serial murderer known only as the Engagement Killer. The game includes 44 locations to examine, 22 mini-games, and achievements via Game Center.

Thanks to its unique story and mini-games, Special Enquiry Detail will keep you hooked during longer play sessions.

If you prefer to be challenged in your hidden objects games, you’ll have to look elsewhere. You won’t find any timers or leaderboards here.

iPhone

Special Enquiry Detail: Engaged to Kill® (Full)

G5 Entertainment AB

Investigate a brutal murder and try to bring the killer to justice in this hidden objects adventure game.

It’s for casual gamers who enjoy searching for objects at their own pace.

$4.99 $4.99

Why we picked this?

Help detectives Turino and Lamonte discover clues at crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to find the serial murderer known only as the Engagement Killer. The game includes 44 locations to examine, 22 mini-games, and achievements via Game Center.

Thanks to its unique story and mini-games, Special Enquiry Detail will keep you hooked during longer play sessions.

If you prefer to be challenged in your hidden objects games, you’ll have to look elsewhere. You won’t find any timers or leaderboards here.