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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-09-19

Access tasks from the Today view, record your thoughts in a snap, and relieve some stress with today’s collection of apps and games.

FX Photo Studio – Pro Picture Editor with Color Filters and Beauty Camera for Perfect Selfie plus Textures, Effects and Camera Frames
iPhone
FX Photo Studio – Pro Picture Editor with Color Filters and Beauty Camera for Perfect Selfie plus Textures, Effects and Camera Frames

FX Photo Studio – Pro Picture Editor with Color Filters and Beauty Camera for Perfect Selfie plus Textures, Effects and Camera Frames

MacPhun LLC

The photography app to replace all photography apps.

This all-in-one photography solution is perfect for those looking to actually reduce the number of photography apps on their iDevice.

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

FX Photo Studio allows your creative side to shine. It includes more than 200 different filters and effects to utilize, and a variety of creative tools like text bubbles, watermarks, the ability to add signatures, and the ability to draw with effects. The only thing that will limit you is your imagination. Your amazing creations can be shared on your favorite social networks, or you can put them on postcards and have them shipped anywhere in the world.

If you’re tired of jumping in and out of photography apps to get the look you want, FX Photo Studio is the app to save you the hassle. It’s loaded with so many fantastic editing tools, filters, and effects that you’ll actually have to go digging around to ensure you don’t miss anything.

If you despise in-app purchases in your photography apps, just look away. FX Photo Studio isn’t for you.

Stenosaur Personal Microjournal
iPhone
iPad
Stenosaur Personal Microjournal

Stenosaur Personal Microjournal

David Charlton

Let your thoughts flow freely with this personal micro journaling app.

It’s for anyone who wants to quickly record short thoughts.

FREE ($2.99) For a limited time FREE ($2.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Stenosaur removes the shackles of structure and perfectionism from your thoughts. When adding an entry, all you need to do is type and save. The app will timestamp your entry and add it to your list. You can’t edit journal entries; you can only delete them. You are able to attach different avatars to your entries, however, which can be generated from the photos in your library. The app also includes passcode lock, the ability to backup or print entries, history, and stat tracking.

If you need a convenient way to record your thoughts, Stenosaur provides it. Its no-frills approach to journaling is refreshing.

Stenosaur is no-frills to a fault. You can’t tag entries, edit them, or reorder them.

Stress Baal
iPhone
iPad
Stress Baal

Stress Baal

Double Flawless

Alleviate stress by taking it out on a little red devil in Stress Baal.

We all have a little stress in our lives, so this app is basically for anyone looking to get rid of it without any repercussions.

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

Baal is a little red devil with a ton of personality and a high tolerance for pain, which is why we enjoy beating him up so very much. The animated, hand-drawn Baal will dance around, shape shift, and do whatever else he wants if left alone, and that’s where you come in. Baal needs to be roughed up because he totally deserves it! You’re able to interact with Baal in a wide variety of ways. Your imagination is the only thing holding you back from seeing the thousands upon thousands of hilarious and wacky animations.

If you’re feeling a little on edge, give Stress Baal a try. Even if it doesn’t relieve your stress, you’re going to have a lot of fun beating up on Baal.

The app is really meant for entertainment purposes only.

Eureka: Quick Memo & To-Do List
iPhone
iPad
Eureka: Quick Memo & To-Do List

Eureka: Quick Memo & To-Do List

JUNG EUI HYUNG

This simple productivity app puts your ideas and tasks in the Today view.

Eureka is perfect for anyone who needs quick access to their thoughts.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

The great thing about Eureka is that it can be used by just about anyone. It doesn’t even have to replace your current go-to productivity app. You can use it in addition to it. Basically, whenever you have something you want to remember pop into your head, launch Eureka and record it. That idea or task will then be instantly transferred to the Today view where you can always see it. Ideas and tasks within the Today view can be marked off as complete and even moved to the top with a right to left swipe. That’s really all there is to it.

If you’re looking for a quick way to access your thoughts, you’ve found it in Eureka. This no-frills productivity app will ensure you never lose another thought.

If you don’t like cluttering up your Today view, you don’t want to install Eureka. Things can get messy really fast if you have a lot of content stored within it.

Once Upon a Mutant
iPhone
iPad
Once Upon a Mutant

Once Upon a Mutant

Lana Sultan

Your little ones can tag along with a young boy as he journeys to a small town inhabited by mutants.

It’s for parents who want to teach their children about kindness and acceptance.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

This colorful rhyming storybook will have any child hooked. When a young boy wanders into a small town he has no business being in, the mutants take exception. But after a while he wears down their tough facades and shows them the importance of acceptance and kindness. Your child can follow along with the narrator or they can enjoy the story on their own.

If your child loves to read, Once Upon a Mutant will be a great addition to your collection. It’s colorful, upbeat, and fun to read.

Children with higher reading levels will find the content a little short and lacking.