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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-01-18

Enjoy what’s left of your weekend by racing around table tops, playing word games with monsters, solving math problems, and touching up your selfies.

Monsters have feelings too!
iPhone
iPad
Monsters have feelings too!

Monsters have feelings too!

Wayne Petzler

Battle big, goofy monsters by forming words in this unique word game.

Fans of word games will enjoy this twist on the genre.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Words With Monsters utilizes the same tried and true word game formula found in Scrabble, but adds role-playing game elements to provide a wholly unique experience. When you create valid words from your letters and submit them, instead of adding to your total score, those points are actually used as hit points that are applied to your enemy’s health. You must try to create the best possible words and place them on letter multipliers to remove your opponent’s health before they do the same to you.

If you’re tired of Scrabble and Words with Friends, Words with Monsters will renew your love for the genre and keep you coming back for more. The loot drops after each match allow you to upgrade your letters and buy new hats. Yes, new hats! Don’t stop until you get them all.

No matter how much unique content Words with Monsters offers, it’s still a word game at its core. If you’re not a fan of the genre, this one probably won’t change your mind.

xSolve - Equation Solver
iPhone
iPad
xSolve - Equation Solver

xSolve - Equation Solver

Emanuel Jarnea

Solve linear equations in a snap with this helpful education app.

It’s ideal for students and anyone else who deals with equations.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Solving a long linear equation is not only difficult, it’s also time consuming. That’s where xSolve comes in. Its intuitive interface allows you to simply plug numbers in and solve equations in a snap. You’re able to set the number of variables, create your own custom variables, and adjust the accuracy up to 12 decimal places. No internet connection is required, either.

If you deal with linear equations, this is a must download. You’re able to simply tap on a field to input numbers, and double-tap outside of the keyboard to hide it.

This is an app that does one thing and does it will. Clearly it’s not for everyone. You know who you are.

Table Top Racing Premium Edition
iPhone
iPad
Table Top Racing Premium Edition

Table Top Racing Premium Edition

Playrise Digital

A fast and furious racing game that takes place on table-top race tracks.

It’s perfect for gamers who are looking for a console-quality experience.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

This is one gorgeous racing game. You get to jump behind the wheel of 17 upgradable cars, and you must do everything in your power to be the first to cross the finish line. Tracks are littered with loads of oversized obstacles and hairpin turns, so you better be ready for a true challenge. Try to steer into the various boxes spread across the tracks to receive a random power-up and unleash it with a tap to take out your closest opponents. Table Top Racing includes single and multiplayer modes, eight tracks, third-party controller support, and 30 special events.

Table Top Racing’s graphics will simply blow you away, even if you’re not much of a gamer.

If you’re a bit behind on your iDevice upgrade cycle, you might want to skip this one. It requires quite a bit of horse power and won’t run smoothly on older devices.

Ava Photo
iPhone
Ava Photo

Ava Photo

Wondershare Software Co., Ltd

Touch up your selfies with this fantastic photo editor.

It’s for those who want to soften up their selfies while keeping their natural look.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Ava Photo can correct just about everything that's wrong with your selfie. It will analyze all aspects of your photo and allow you to adjust the beautification level with a slide of your finger. You can further enhance your selfie by removing dark circles and bags around your eyes, erasing blush spots, smoothing out skin blemishes, and spicing things up with a filter.

If you aren’t usually fond of the way your selfies turn out, give Ava Photo a shot. It makes it ridiculously easy to enhance your photos without making them look unrealistic.

This isn’t a full-fledged camera app. It’s solely meant to enhance your selfies.