Apps That
Went Free on
2015-02-19

Frozen Synapse was originally designed and released for desktop computers. Somehow, someway the developers were able to cram all of its strategy goodness into a competent mobile package. The game has you giving specific orders to all of your in an attempt to be the last one standing. You can test out your moves before committing to them. Then tap the “Prime” button and watch the action all play out. You’re able to hone your skills with 55 different missions in the single player campaign. Once you’ve gotten the hang of things, move on to the competitive multiplayer modes.

Place your finger over the top of a ball to grab hold of it. You’re able to adjust the size of the ball and its weight by performing common pinch gestures. Then fling it with a swipe and watch how it interacts with the other balls. The app features advanced physics, elastic collisions, vectors, and the ability to adjust the amount of balls on the screen at once.

Today only: Unlock all of Geography Puzzles and Learning Games’ content free of charge! All you have to do is tap on a locked piece of content, and then confirm your action with a two-finger swipe. You’ll then gain access to more than 36 activities including matching games, puzzle games, coloring activities, jigsaw puzzles, and interactive photo galleries.

Frozen Synapse was originally designed and released for desktop computers. Somehow, someway the developers were able to cram all of its strategy goodness into a competent mobile package. The game has you giving specific orders to all of your in an attempt to be the last one standing. You can test out your moves before committing to them. Then tap the “Prime” button and watch the action all play out. You’re able to hone your skills with 55 different missions in the single player campaign. Once you’ve gotten the hang of things, move on to the competitive multiplayer modes.

You’re able to create and save multiple shopping lists. The app features a built-in self-learning database, so all you have to do is start typing and suggestions will show up. Tap on a suggestion to select it and then enter an amount. When searching for items, you’re also able to sort them alphabetically, by category, or by most used. Items can be reorganized, edited, noted, and arranged by store department as well. To mark an item off your list while shopping, just swipe across it. The app also includes the ability to edit categories and disable screen lock.

Sticky Notes HD can be used for just about anything. It allows you to create an unlimited number of sticky notes. Each note can include a title, endless amounts of content, priority level, and alarm. You’re also able to highlight them with one of 20 colors. All of the notes on the main screen can be sorted alphabetically or by priority level, and you can even choose to hide specific colors. The app also includes the ability to adjust the size of your notes, iCloud support, the ability to snap a screenshot, and an optional widget in Notification Center.

The Science Math and Radical Technology Agency, or S.M.A.R.T., needs your child’s help! The space station has been sabotaged, so your child needs to use their math skills to get it back into working order and discover who’s behind it all. Your child will be guided through mini-games focused on different skills, each of which has three levels of difficulty. The game is based on various standards including the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and the Virginia Standards of Learning.