Apps That
Went Free on
2015-12-31

Lighthouse by the Sea can be used just about anywhere. Put it on your desk at work to help clear your thoughts. Place it by your bedside to fall fast asleep. Or, you can simply kick up your feet and enjoy the show. The scene features all kinds of customization options like day and night cycles, weather systems, varied bird flight frequencies, and two different lighthouses. The app also includes a sleep timer, and the ability to mute the sound and just watch.

Hosting a New Year’s Eve party? Then you better have Scoring installed and ready to go. It will save you time and your sanity. You’re able to create as many different games as you like. Players can each have their own custom names and colors. When it’s time to score, simply tap on the open field and add a value. The app keeps tracks of rounds as well, so you’ll always know whose turn it is.

Nikki and her friends need your help saving Uncle Ross’ supermarket chain from the evil Mr. Torg. Without you, they won’t be able to compete. You’ll have to keep customers happy by brewing coffee, stocking shelves with new products, fulfilling orders, baking pizzas, and so much more. The game includes 80 levels, 34 products to sell, 11 customer types, and 200 upgrades.

Work Time displays the current time and date, a monthly calendar, your upcoming events, and the conditions outside. If you start to get bored with the default theme, you can switch things up by choosing from one of the other 18. The app also includes 12- and 24-hour formats, the ability to customize calendar data, and weather powered by Forecast.io.

Colors is jam-packed with more than 1,000 colorful filters to choose from. On top of that, you’re able to apply multiple filters to a single photo. Filters are broken down by category, and you’re able to simply swipe across the screen to see a strip of each one laid over the top of your photo. This makes the preview process so much faster than similar apps. Filters can be marked as favorites as well for quick access later on. Colors also includes a wide professional editing tools and customization options.

No matter what your favorite form of exercise is, Runtastic Pro has you covered. You’re able to use it for running, jogging, biking, skating, hand biking, and even cross country skiing. As it tracks your every move in real-time, you will hear a voice coach that will provide you with feedback based on personal preferences. After each workout you can view your route on a map, check graphs and statistics, and record your mood. The app also supports Apple Health.

Nikki and her friends need your help saving Uncle Ross’ supermarket chain from the evil Mr. Torg. Without you, they won’t be able to compete. You’ll have to keep customers happy by brewing coffee, stocking shelves with new products, fulfilling orders, baking pizzas, and so much more. The game includes 80 levels, 34 products to sell, 11 customer types, and 200 upgrades.