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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-11-13

Take on R.L. Stine’s most iconic villains, play with particles, and find out where your money is going with today’s collection of apps and games.

Goosebumps Night of Scares
iPhone
iPad
Goosebumps Night of Scares

Goosebumps Night of Scares

Cosmic Forces

Play a game of hide and seek with Goosebumps’ most terrifying villains in Goosebumps Night of Scares.

It’s for gamers who enjoy titles like Five Nights at Freddy’s.

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

R.L. Stine’s creepy and mysterious mansion is ready for you to explore. The only problem is, you’re not the only visitor. Slappy the Dummy and his crew of iconic villains are hiding in the shadows and waiting to hunt you down. It’s up to you to pick up the clues and use every single object at your disposal to survive the night. There will be bumps and twists along the way, so be ready for a frightening adventure.

If you’re looking for a good scare, Goosebumps Night of Scares has them. Lots of them. You can even capture and share your reactions.

You can’t run freely. You simply tap to move, which makes it sort of a slog.

DayCost Pro - Personal Finance
iPhone
iPad
DayCost Pro - Personal Finance

DayCost Pro - Personal Finance

良峰 侯

Track your expenses throughout the day with this easy to use finance app.

It’s ideal for anyone who wants a simple and elegant way to keep tabs on their finances.

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

It takes mere seconds to record a transaction in DayCost. Just swipe down on the screen, pick a category, enter an amount, and swipe up to record. You’re also able to attach a payment type, photo, and note to your transactions. DayCost allows you to create a budget and view graphical reports to keep your finances in check. It also includes passcode protection, iCloud support, and the ability to create custom categories.

If you want a convenient and customizable finance app, you’ve found it. It can be used however you wish. The best part is, transactions can be recorded from the Today widget or your Apple Watch.

It can take some time to get the hang of things due to the use of gestures for just about everything.

Magnifying Glass & Flashlight
iPhone
iPad
Magnifying Glass & Flashlight

Magnifying Glass & Flashlight

Tekton Technologies (P) Ltd.

Zoom in on just about anything with this convenient utility app.

It’s extremely handy for those moments when text is too small to read.

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

Sometimes the simplest apps can be the best. Magnifier Flash proves that point. It allows you to zoom in on your subject at up to 6x magnification, and you can light it up with your iDevice’s LED flash. You can even snap a photo of what you’re looking at while zoomed in to save it for later.

If you struggle with small text, Magnifier Flash will make your life so much easier. It’s like having a magnifying glass with you wherever you go.

You’ll need a steady hand, and you still may not be able to get a crisp look at what you want since it’s using digital zoom.

Toddler Learning Games Ask Me Color & Shape Games
iPhone
iPad
Toddler Learning Games Ask Me Color & Shape Games

Toddler Learning Games Ask Me Color & Shape Games

Eggroll Games LLC

There's so much to see in this educational app all about shapes and colors.

It’s ideal for children between the ages of three and six.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

The app will present your child with a cute and colorful object, and they must find all of the matching ones at the bottom of the screen. Each object is accompanied by hand-clapping music and rhyming narration. The app includes over 100 objects to discover.

If you want to give your child a head start, Ask Me Colors and Shapes offers a great way to do it. It promotes cognitive development and will sharpen your child’s motor skills.

If you have a child outside of the age range listed above, the app will simply be too much or too little for them.

Gravity - Light Particles Manipulation App
iPhone
iPad
Gravity - Light Particles Manipulation App

Gravity - Light Particles Manipulation App

Kfirapps Limited

Get into a zen state of mind by manipulating free flowing particles with Gravity.

It’s for anyone who needs to unwind.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Simply put your fingers to the screen and watch what happens. On iPhone you’re able to utilize five separate fingers to manipulate the particles in different ways, and on iPad you’re allowed up to 10 fingers. You’re able to change the color, size, speed, opacity, and tail length of the particles as well. The app includes the ability to take snapshots of the animations, and TV-out support.

If you’re into abstract art, Gravity is not only beautiful but also a lot of fun.

It’s not something you can spend too much time with all at once. It will lose its luster.