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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-12-16

Explore the darkness, take picture notes, and build and shape entire worlds with today’s collection of apps and games.

Tagubl Picture Notes
iPhone
Tagubl Picture Notes

Tagubl Picture Notes

NatroSoft, LLC

Take picture notes with Hashpic.

It’s designed for those who snap pictures of things they want to recall.

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

Hashpic puts an end to endless camera roll scrolling. Instead, it allows you to simply snap a picture of what you want to remember, whether that’s a model number of a product or a tasty beer you tried at your friend's house, and hashtag it for quick discovery. Pictures can include multiple hashtags in order to refine your searches. The app also includes the ability to adjust the size of the picture grid, import pictures, and attach additional notes.

If you prefer visual notes over text notes, you need this app. The app opens right into its camera mode, allowing for blazing fast note taking.

If you need to flesh out your notes with tasks and other meaningful data, this one isn’t for you.

Monote
iPhone
Monote

Monote

JUNG EUI HYUNG

Collect all of your thoughts in easy to navigate notebooks with Monote.

It’s great for anyone who takes a lot of short notes and needs them categorized.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Monote is simple and effective, just as a note taking app should be. It utilizes Touch ID to ensure your notes are always safe and secure. Once inside, you’re able to populate multiple notebooks with all of your thoughts. Notebooks can be cycled through via arrows at the bottom of the screen, or you can jump to a specific notebook via a pop-out menu. While recording your thoughts you’re able to quickly adjust the text, add bullet points, add the date, move the cursor, and select text via a handy toolbar at the top of the keyboard.

If your time is important to you, download Monote now. It’s not cluttered up with a bunch of unnecessary features that get in the way. It’s simple and effective.

Monote is focused on simplicity, offering just enough features to get by. If you want a robust document creation app, this is not it.

God of Light
iPhone
iPad
God of Light

God of Light

Playmous

Explore the darkness for light crystals in this gorgeous physics puzzler.

It’s for gamers who appreciate atmospheric puzzle games with electronic music.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

God of Light is one of the best looking puzzle games to arrive this year. The star of the show is Shiny, a ball of light that needs your help keeping the universe from going dark. It’s your job to explore the vast darkness by guiding his light with your finger. His light can be manipulated with mirrors, splitters, prisms, and even black holes. Utilize them all to collect each light crystal and light up the targets. The game is loaded with 125 levels to work your way through.

If you like puzzle games, check out God of Light today. Its visuals will draw you in, but its unique gameplay will keep you coming back for more.

If you’re not willing to put the time in, God of Light isn’t for you. The first few levels can be a breeze, but collecting every last light crystal is a huge task.

Letters from Nowhere® 2 HD (Full)
iPad
Letters from Nowhere® 2 HD (Full)

Letters from Nowhere® 2 HD (Full)

G5 Entertainment AB

Travel to Nowhere and try to lift a family curse in this hidden objects adventure game.

It’s ideal for adventure game fans who enjoy going on the hunt for clues.

$6.99 $6.99
Why we picked this?

Having discovered that her husband is a descendant of a cursed family doomed to death, Audrey must confront the evil that haunts him and stop a series of grisly murders. You must help her by searching for objects and clues in 50 scenes and 11 adventurous settings. You’re also able to utilize four search powers in case you get stuck. The game includes 11 mini-games, two bonus modes, and achievements via Game Center.

If you enjoy casual games, this one is perfect for you. It mixes an adventurous storyline into a rock solid hidden objects adventure game.

Letters from Nowhere 2 has very little replay value, so if you’re in need of a hidden objects game you can play again and again, check out something like Little Things from developer Klick Tock.

Letters from Nowhere® 2 (Full)
iPhone
Letters from Nowhere® 2 (Full)

Letters from Nowhere® 2 (Full)

G5 Entertainment AB

Travel to Nowhere and try to lift a family curse in this hidden objects adventure game.

It’s ideal for adventure game fans who enjoy going on the hunt for clues.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Having discovered that her husband is a descendant of a cursed family doomed to death, Audrey must confront the evil that haunts him and stop a series of grisly murders. You must help her by searching for objects and clues in 50 scenes and 11 adventurous settings. You’re also able to utilize four search powers in case you get stuck. The game includes 11 mini-games, two bonus modes, and achievements via Game Center.

If you enjoy casual games, this one is perfect for you. It mixes an adventurous storyline into a rock solid hidden objects adventure game.

Letters from Nowhere 2 has very little replay value, so if you’re in need of a hidden objects game you can play again and again, check out something like Little Things from developer Klick Tock.

Toca Nature
iPhone
iPad
Toca Nature

Toca Nature

Toca Boca AB

Your little ones can shape their own world and watch it came to life in Toca Nature.

It’s the perfect digital toy for any child.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

This may be the most interactive Toca Boca title yet, and that’s saying something. Your child can put their fingers to the screen to build up mountains, carve out lakes, chop down trees, or plant a new forest. They’re also able to collect berries, nuts, and mushrooms in order to feed the wildlife. Anything goes in the world of Toca Nature. If your child sees something unexpected that they want to share, they can snap a photo using the built-in camera.

If your child loves to explore without any limitations or rules, Toca Nature is a must download today.

Due to its many methods of interaction, some younger children will struggle with the interface.