Apps That
Went Free on
2015-12-27

MarcoPolo Weather is all about learning through experimentation. Weather controls allow your child to completely change the atmospheric conditions, and then watch as a new experience unfolds. They’re able to choose from nine conditions, four wind speeds, adjust the temperature, and interact with three wacky characters as they respond to what your child has done. The app also includes the ability to add objects to their scene, and play three different mini-games.

MailTime reimagines the way you deal with email. It grabs your email threads and turns them into bubble chats, allowing you to cut through the clutter and communicate more efficiently. If you want to view the original email, just tap the bubble. MailTime’s smart inbox system also learns from your email behavior, automatically sorting email from accounts you’ve already interacted with into a separate tab, helping you quickly find the threads that matter. The app also includes a bunch of other handy features like the ability to quickly create and assign to-dos using the "@" symbol, warnings for messages that ramble on, and quick access buttons to cloud services.

This super simple currency converter will take the pain out of travel. There’s no need for an internet connection unless you need to update conversion rates. All you need to do is enter a value and all of your selected currencies will reflect the change. You’re able to add and reorder currencies to put your most used near the top, and you can copy values with a tap and a hold. The app includes a total of 160 currencies to choose from including Bitcoin.

What makes Flow special is the ability to combine both high speed and slow motion techniques in a single video. You’re able to import any video from your library or from other external sources. The speed of your video is then represented on a timeline. Grab points within the timeline and drag them up or down to adjust the speed. The audio of the video will match the speed at all times. You’re also able to apply more than 40 different effects, crop videos, rotate videos, and share them via your favorite social media services.

Learning the alphabet has never been more fun. Hop on a bicycle and take to the streets to find the hidden letters in each scene. The inventive letter/word association system will assist your child along the way. For example, the letter G will be wrapped within a gift. The letter W will have to be pulled from a well. Your child can seamlessly go from letter to letter or choose their own path. The app also includes lowercase and uppercase letters, original narration, and a wacky cast of animal characters.

In each game you’re presented with a grid that contains six hidden ships. Numbers across the bottom row and right side column indicate how many ship segments each includes. You must utilize these subtle hints in order to put together the puzzle and correctly mark every last enemy ship. Each of the more than 125 puzzles are solvable without any guessing.

Double Letter Match is like every other memory matching game you’ve played before, but with a little twist. Instead of matching images, you’re required to match the beginning of the word with its end. Games can be played with up to four separate players locally. You’re also able to choose from four different board sizes and three difficulty levels.