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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-02-17

Blend photos together, write equations, record your ideas, and go on an adventure with today’s collection of apps and games.

InstaBlender - Double Exposure and Superimpose Image Blender
iPhone
InstaBlender - Double Exposure and Superimpose Image Blender

InstaBlender - Double Exposure and Superimpose Image Blender

Thomas Tsopanakis

Combine two photos to create a single masterpiece with InstaBlender.

It’s a fun photography app for those who enjoy fiddling around.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

InstaBlender is absolutely loaded with options. You must first either select two photos from your library or take new ones from within the app. InstaBlender will then automatically superimpose them. You’re able to adjust the brightness, contrast, and saturation for each layer to get the exact effect you want. You can then apply a filter, one of 18 blend modes, text, and a frame to your creation. Blurring, distorting, and other editing options are also available. Photos can be shared via Instagram and other social networks.

If you’re tired of the same old thing from your photography apps, check out InstaBlender today. It allows you to make use of some of those old photos you never look at anymore by combining them with others to create something fresh.

The app only produces 1:1 ratio photos, so it’s clearly targeted at the Instagram audience.

The Math Keyboard
iPhone
iPad
The Math Keyboard

The Math Keyboard

Daniel Soffer

This third-party keyboard puts math and scientific characters at the tips of your fingers.

It’s the perfect app for students and anyone else who constantly deals with equations.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

The Math Keyboard allows you to quickly write equations and share them however you wish. After adding The Math Keyboard, just tap the globe button to bring it up. The keyboard's seven different character categories can be accessed via the row at the top. Some categories have multiple pages, which can be accessed with a right to left swipe. The Math Keyboard works great in all native and third-party apps.

If you need a way to record and share your equations, this third-party keyboard will help you get it done faster. The best part is, it doesn’t require full access to your keystrokes to operate properly like most other keyboards.

If you’re not running iOS 8, you’re out of luck.

IDEAZ - Keep your ideas in one place
iPhone
IDEAZ - Keep your ideas in one place

IDEAZ - Keep your ideas in one place

Sigalit Amsalem

Keep all of your amazing, and not so amazing, ideas in one place with this productivity app.

It’s great for anyone who has a lot of thoughts streaming through their head.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Just swipe down to add a new idea to your list. You're able to add a limited amount of text to your new entry along with a color or photo. You're also able to attach audio or freely draw on the screen. Your ideas can be rearranged by holding and dragging them into place. You can also edit and share ideas with left and right swipes.

If you need a super simple way to track your ideas, you’ve found it. It only requires two actions to record an idea.

The app lacks depth. It’s only useful for storing ideas. Not so much for tracking them.

Letters and Dots
iPhone
iPad
Letters and Dots

Letters and Dots

J.D. Shultz

Connect letters and dots in this colorful word game.

It’s ideal for fans of both matching and word games.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Letters and Dots is two games in one. The main objective is to create the longest possible valid words to score as many points as you can in 20 turns. However, if you’re feeling strategic, you can eliminate dots by matching their colors. You’ll earn fewer points, but it will allow you to create even better words. The game includes two color themes to choose from, and a wordlist so you can track all of the unique words you’ve created.

If you enjoy casual word games, this is about as casual as they get. You won’t find any timers or leaderboards here, just pure word creating fun.

If you like competition, skip Letters and Dots. There’s no way to compete with friends.

Alice Trapped in Wonderland
iPhone
iPad
Alice Trapped in Wonderland

Alice Trapped in Wonderland

MediaCity Games

Discover the amazing secrets hidden inside the weird world of Wonderland in this adventure game.

It’s a great addition to any point-and-click adventure game fan’s collection.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

You get to taken the role of the one and only Alice. It has been years since you last visited Wonderland and much of what you experienced has been forgotten. One day, however, it all comes screaming back thanks to a mysterious letter left for you from the White Rabbit. You must piece together the clues and solve puzzles to discover the true secrets that lie within the vibrant Wonderland.

If you’re fond of classic games and novels, Alice Trapped in Wonderland will bring you down memory lane. The vivid worlds and challenging puzzles will keep you engaged for hours.

If you lack patience, this is not your game. The game has you constantly digging around for clues, which results in a lot of dead ends.