Apps That Went Free on 2016-01-20

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iPad

My Story School eBook Maker

MY STORY, LLC

Your children get to create their very own books with My Story. They get to participate in the entire process including writing, illustrating, and narrating.

The app is perfect for any parent looking to unleash their child’s creative side.

$8.99 $8.99

Why we picked this?

We think this app is great because it guides your child through every step of the creation process. They won’t be left wondering how to spell words or what to do next. Every single part of their book can be personalized with hand drawings, photos, and their own text and voice overs. What makes My Story even cooler for your children is that after they are done creating their book, they can add it right to the iBooks library.

If your child needs more outlets for their creativity, you’ll want to download this app for them. It’s a really rich experience with no limits on ways they can create content. It’s also great for the entire family since it supports multiple profiles.

If your child is too young and has a difficult time staying committed to projects, this probably isn’t the app for them.

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QuickClip | Clipboard Manager

keishi okazaki

Clip, save, and manage text with QuickClip.

It’s for anyone who wants to keep a record of clipped text.

$0.99 $0.99

Why we picked this?

QuickClip allows you to keep a running log of every single piece of text you clip. All you have to do is launch the app and allow it run in the background. Clipped text will be saved automatically, and you can edit each entry at any time. The app also includes a Today widget, which allows you to copy already clipped text in a snap.

If you’re the type of person that likes to save everything, you need this app. The best part is, it’s able to sync across all of your iDevices thanks to iCloud support.

It’s a pretty basic and straightforward app, so the only reason not to download it today is if you rarely clip text.

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From Cheese

SpinVector S.p.A.

Help a little mouse make his way through complicated mazes and to his prize by drawing a scent trail in From Cheese.

It’s for anyone who enjoys highly polished 3-D puzzle games.

$0.99 $0.99

Why we picked this?

From Cheese utilizes bits and pieces from popular mobile puzzle games to create one fantastic experience. Drag your finger from the cheese to the little mouse to help him pick up the scent. Hunt down buttons to open doors, avoid predators, and do everything you can to complete the puzzle as fast as possible and earn a perfect rating. The game includes 58 logic puzzles to solve, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you like clever puzzles, check out From Cheese. It’s not just about solving the puzzles, but perfecting them.

If you don’t like to be challenged, From Cheese probably isn’t for you. It’s not that it’s impossibly difficult; it’s that to get a perfect rating on every level is impossibly difficult.

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JELLIES!

FIFTYTWO

Help Bob the Fisherman recover his fingers from the wicked Jellies that have chewed them off in this matching game.

Gamers who enjoy the match-three mechanic will have no problem getting sucked into this one.

$1.99 $1.99

Why we picked this?

Jellies of different colors will freely swish around the screen. It’s up to you to connect matching Jellies by dragging your finger over the top of them to remove them from the water. Jellies can only be connected with a direct line of sight, and the more you connect at once the bigger your score. If your match comes full circle, all of the Jellies within will be removed as well, earning you bonus points. For every 100 points you score, three seconds will be added to the clock. You’re also able to deploy power-ups to remove Jellies even faster. The game includes two modes, missions to complete, loads of stats, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you’re a sucker for charming visuals and gameplay, Jellies is your type of game. It has everything a casual gamer could ask for.

The endless mode has to be unlocked either via in-app purchase or by getting others to play the game.

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Cyclotron

PDJ Apps

Play the role of a particle accelerator with Cyclotron.

People of all ages will have a blast playing with these particles.

$1.99 $1.99

Why we picked this?

Cyclotron is pure eye candy, making it a great wallpaper creator. Just put your fingers to the screen and watch as the lights begin to shine. If you tilt your iDevice around, you can get different perspectives on the light show you’ve created. The app includes 10 interaction modes, AirPlay support, and the ability to snap pictures of your creations.

If you have nothing better to do today, download Cyclotron. It will keep you entertained for at least a few minutes while also providing your eyeballs with a visual feast.

If you tire of apps quickly, Cyclotron won’t change that.