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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-12-04

Receive suggestions, block social media content, and record your life with today’s collection of apps and games.

WriteRight: enjoy writing
iPhone
iPad
WriteRight: enjoy writing

WriteRight: enjoy writing

Word Magic Software

Receive synonym and antonym suggestions on the fly with this text editor.

It’s ideal for anyone who needs to spice up their writing.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to choose between English and Spanish as your language. Then just let your mind flow and get writing. WriteRight allows you to change up your everyday writing style by providing you with appropriate synonyms, antonyms, and phraseology. To look up synonyms and antonyms, simply select a word and tap either the “S” or “A” button on the toolbar directly above your keyboard. You will be provided with the best possible substitutes. You’re also able to get synonyms for phrasal verbs, noun phrases, adverbial phrases, and even common expressions by tapping the gear icon. You’re able to save and sync what you write across multiple devices using iCloud or Dropbox. The app also includes four font sizes to choose from, undo and redo, character and word count, full Markdown support, and the ability to organize your writings within folders.

If you find yourself always using the same words in your writing, give WriteRight a try. It’s intelligent word engine is able to preserve gender, number, and conjugation.

If you don’t do much writing on your iDevice, you can skip this one and simply stick to the native Notes app.

Help Volty
iPad
Help Volty

Help Volty

Tvndra Producties

Help Volty escape from magical boxes in this atmospheric puzzle game.

It’s for gamers who like to explore on their own.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

The game is totally void of menus, pop-ups, tutorials, and even text, so you must utilize visual clues and find your way through each puzzle completely on your own. The series of magical boxes include all kinds of gears to spin, knobs to turn, wires to connect, and other objects that will test your brain and dexterity. Good luck. The game also includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you’re looking for a unique puzzle experience, you’ve found it. This is about as mysterious as puzzle games come.

If you absolutely need direction, this simply isn’t your game.

Shoot by ProCam - Manual Camera with TIFF and HDR
iPhone
Shoot by ProCam - Manual Camera with TIFF and HDR

Shoot by ProCam - Manual Camera with TIFF and HDR

Samer Azzam

Get full control over how you capture your photos with Shoot.

It’s perfect for iPhoneographers who want to personalize their photos.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Shoot allows you to take the best possible photos. It provides you with manual control over exposure, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. To adjust each parameter, simply select one and slide your finger left or right. Shoot can also automatically adjust all of the parameters if you prefer. Photos can be captured as JPEGs or you can utilize the uncompressed TIFF format for better results.

If you’re a photography purist, this is the app for you. It allows you to get the best possible results, albeit with a little extra effort.

Shoot does have some limitations. You can’t record video, and it only has a single supported aspect ratio.

Anti-Social - Block social media content from websites
iPhone
iPad
Anti-Social - Block social media content from websites

Anti-Social - Block social media content from websites

Nuova Labs

Get rid of social media content within Safari with Anti-Social.

It’s for anyone who wants to improve their mobile browsing experience.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Anti-Social declutters your web experience. It allows you to completely remove social media content on websites including widgets and pop-ups. Its granular controls allow you to decide what you want and don’t want to see. Anti-Social allows you to block content from a wide variety of sites including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Google, LinkedIn, Flickr, and YouTube.

If you’re sick and tired of sharing, this is the app for you. Not only does it block widgets and pop-ups, it even allows you to block comments from websites like The Verge and Reddit.

If you’re not running iOS 9, this app simply won’t work.

Tag Journal
iPhone
iPad
Tag Journal

Tag Journal

Word Magic Software

Record your life with Tag Journal.

It’s for those who have always wanted to keep a journal.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

No matter if you’re a student, writer, or world traveler, Tag Journal will help you document your life events and thoughts. When creating a new entry for your journal, you’re able to attach location data, a photo, a short video, or audio. Each entry can be colored coded and tagged, and you’re able to attach entries to other entries or convert them at any time. All of your entries can be viewed on a single timeline, or you can filter them by category or tag. You’re also able to search for something specific by keyword or date. Journal entries can also be previewed in full-screen and shared via email, Facebook, Twitter, or Messages. The app includes iCloud support, a built-in browser, Markdown syntax highlighting, and undo and redo.

If you need a reason to start a journal, here it is. This all-in-one journaling app allows you to be you.

Tag Journal covers pretty much every base possible. However, if you already have a journaling app that you prefer, stick with it. Tag Journal offers no easy way to import your old entries.