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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-11-08

Change the speed of your videos, drown out the world, and explore the sea with today’s collection of apps and games.

Crop on the Fly
iPhone
iPad
Crop on the Fly

Crop on the Fly

Fly Labs Inc.

A cure for vertical video syndrome.

It’s for those who constantly make the mistake of capturing vertical videos.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Everyone knows it. Vertical videos are unsightly, awful things. Yet somehow we’ve all made the mistake of capturing them at one point or another. Crop on the Fly helps you fix your mistake by cropping vertical videos down to squares or even landscape videos. The results are so good that no one will ever know you’ve shot your video the wrong way.

If you constantly find yourself capturing video the wrong way, Crop on the Fly is the perfect app for you.

Crop on the Fly does a great job of getting just the right portion of your video, but a lot does get cut off in the process.

Tempo Video Editor
iPhone
iPad
Tempo Video Editor

Tempo Video Editor

Fly Labs Inc.

Change the speed of your videos with Tempo.

It’s ideal for those who enjoy sharing videos via social media.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Tempo allows you to get creative with speed. You’re able to record a video from within the app or import one from your camera roll. Then choose a song from your library to play as the background music. Tempo not only allows you to change the speed of your entire video, but also small sections of it. This allows for a lot more creative freedom than similar apps. In total, you have five speed options to mix and match.

If you want an easy way to make your videos stand out, Tempo will do it. It’s a great way to sync videos to a beat.

It’d be better if you could incrementally change the speed of your videos as opposed to simply selecting one of five options.

Tiggly Submarine: Preschool ABC Game
iPhone
iPad
Tiggly Submarine: Preschool ABC Game

Tiggly Submarine: Preschool ABC Game

Tiggly

Tiggly Submarine will help your child understand simple words and short vowel sounds.

It’s for parents with children ages five and under.

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

Your child is able to explore the sea by tapping and dragging Tiggly and his submarine around. When they come across a character, they can latch on to an anchor point and start creating short words. There’s no wrong way to play. Just explore and create.

If you want to give your child a head start, Tiggly Submarine will help get it done. The characters and animations are quite amusing, helping keep your child engaged.

Children over the age of five won’t find much of a challenge here. They may, however, still enjoy the humorous interactions.

Sleep Bug Pro
iPhone
iPad
Sleep Bug Pro

Sleep Bug Pro

Arnt-Henning Moberg

Drown out the world with Sleep Bug.

It’s for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their sleep and life.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to select from 24 different active scenes. Each one features a realistic background sound along with a handful of additional sound effects that can be toggled on and off at any time. The app also includes a sleep timer, and a 24-hour clock option.

If you’re looking for something different from your white noise app, Sleep Bug is it. It has 83 different sound effects and more than 300 sounds in total. There’s something for everyone.

The visuals are pleasant, but they aren’t animated. Also, the app only operates in portrait orientation.

Weather Pal by Clear Day™ - Live Weather Forecast
iPhone
Weather Pal by Clear Day™ - Live Weather Forecast

Weather Pal by Clear Day™ - Live Weather Forecast

vimov, LLC

Allow your little alien buddy to tell you all about the weather with Weather Pal.

It’s for those who need a heads up on the weather ahead.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Your Weather Pal is here to save the day. All you need to do is check out what your little alien friend is wearing to get a clue on how you should dress for the day. You can also tap on the data sets to get more detailed info like a daily and hourly forecast, precipitation chances, humidity level, and wind speed.

If you want a more lighthearted view of the weather, this is it. It makes the mundane adorable.

Besides the little alien character, there’s nothing else that makes this weather app different from the rest.