Apps That
Went Free on
2015-11-22

PocketWings is the ultimate pick-up-and-play flight game. You’re able to choose from six different types of aircraft, and then immediately take to the skies. The throttle is located in the bottom left corner of the screen and a speedometer is seated in the bottom right. Just tilt to steer. There are no rules or complicated maneuvers to learn. Simply enjoy the experience and take in the scenery. You’re able to record your flights and play them back, or share them with the world via YouTube.

Word² will test your vocabulary and your patience. Each level features a square with scrambled letters. Your objective is to put the square back together by rearranging the letters so that each row and column pair have the same word reading both vertically and horizontally. The game starts you off easy with squares that are three-by-three, but eventually you’ll work your way up to six-by-six squares. Hopefully, at least. You can get some help along the way by utilizing hints and clues. Word² includes 80 levels in all.

Runtastic Mountain Bike Pro’s real-time data is second to none. You won’t find a more accurate ride tracking app in the App Store. It’s able to record your trip, duration, distance, altitude, and calories burned. If you’re going for a ride in an area with poor cellular coverage, you can choose to download map data ahead of time for offline viewing. The app even includes weather data, Pebble support, voice detection, and automatic pause detection.

You're able to add files via iTunes File Sharing, email, and other installed apps, or you can download them from Google Drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive, or Box. Files can then be viewed, organized with folders, zipped and unzipped, favorited, renamed, and shared. The app also includes search, a built-in browser, and password protection.

You must first set your target coordinates by selecting a point on the map or entering a specific address. You’re also able to set targets by simply holding your finger on the arrow. Then walk away and the app will indicate the direction and distance from which you came. The app includes two methods of location discovery, more than 2 million locations to choose from, the ability to share your coordinates, and loads of additional information like speed, altitude, bearing, and heading.