Apps That
Went Free on
2015-09-29

This mobile field guide will help you find and identify your favorite bird species in North America. You’ll find 821 different species with in-depth descriptions that provide information regarding appearance, habitat, behavior, and more. Species can be browsed through manually and filtered by shape, region, and color. The app also includes more than 3,200 images, seasonal and migratory range maps, eight hours worth of bird sounds, and much more.

There’s so much to do on Lily’s farm. Your child is able to choose from nine different base scenes and populate their favorites with over 100 fun and cuddly stickers. The stickers can be placed anywhere in the scene with a drag and drop, and they can be resized and rotated with common gestures. Tap on a sticker to bring it to life. Stickers are sorted be category, so it’s easy for your child to find exactly what they’re looking for.

Pixel Disc Golf is an easy learn version of the popular park game. You only have one button to worry about, but timing is key. Your character’s arm moves vertically on its own. Tap the "Throw" button when it’s in your preferred position, and tap the button again at to hit the ideal power level. If everything goes well, your disc will land in the target basket. Make sure to pay close attention to the wind and obstacles, because one small mistake can derail a great round. The game includes four courses with six levels each, and the ability to play with up to four players.

WikiLinks allows you to start off with an idea and branch out from there with its exclusive mind-map navigation system. Each search suggests different paths to take and allows you to retrace your steps at any time. Instead of jumping back and forth between searches and articles, tap and hold your finger on any link to get a quick preview. WikiLinks is loaded with other great features as well, including fullscreen image browsing, suggested YouTube videos, offline viewing, and iCloud support.