Apps That
Went Free on
2015-10-29

In Block Fortress you’re free to build your fortress however you want. All you need to do is make sure those nasty little Goblocks don’t take it down. You can do so by building your fortress up high or making it sprawl loaded with weapons like rocket launchers, shrink rays, and mini-guns. Walls can be fortified with more than 30 types of building blocks, 16 turrets, and support blocks like teleporters, land mines, and spotlights. The game also includes six terrains to conquer, a massive crafting system, and five modes including cooperative and competitive multiplayer.

WorldCal covers public holidays from 2013 all of the way to 2020. You’re able to toggle countries and add-on calendars on and off, and mark your favorites in order to avoid clutter. You’re also able to simply get a list of all upcoming holidays, or search for something specific. A handy built-in calculator allows you to see how many days are between you and your favorite holiday.

Data Widget is so simple yet so effective. Launch the app, set your data cap, set your start and end date, and record any usage you may already have. Then swipe down to bring up Notification Center and add the widget by tapping the “Edit” button found all the way at the bottom. After that, any time you want to check your current data usage in real-time, just swipe down. You can also now check your usage via Apple Watch.

In this delightful interactive storybook you must help a little monster cross streams, seas, and even outer space in order to recover his missing socks. Unlike basically every other interactive storybook, you won’t just be tapping and swiping on objects in the background; you’re actually put in control of the monster himself. The app includes a total of 10 interactive scenes, and music and narration by Bob Schneider.

WiFi Mouse is more than a wireless mouse. It acts as your computer control center. It supports multi-finger gestures, allowing you to swipe and tap with up to four fingers to perform different actions. It’s also a full-screen keyboard with programmable hot keys. Lefties will appreciate the ability to swap buttons on the fly.