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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-10-24

Create beautiful photos in seconds, take audio notes, and get full control over how you capture your photos with today’s collection of apps and games.

Audio Notebook: Sound Recorder
iPad
Audio Notebook: Sound Recorder

Audio Notebook: Sound Recorder

Qrayon, LLC

This note taking app will help you stay on top of all of your classes and meetings with only your iPad.

It’s ideal for students and business professionals who have trouble keeping up with discussions while taking notes.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Audio Notebook is able to capture a whole day’s worth of audio while you take thorough notes. When creating a new note, you’re able to title and color code it. Then tap record and start typing. The app features a large, legible font and automatic spellcheck, making it supremely easy to blast out notes. You’re also able to take notes in portrait or landscape orientation. When playing back audio, you’re able to seek and choose various speeds. The app includes unlimited audio recording, customizable categories, the ability to filter notes, and the ability to share notes and recordings via email.

If you struggle with keeping up with your instructors and colleagues, this is the perfect tool for you. It allows you to focus on taking thorough notes while having entire conversations readily available.

It’s only for iPad. The iPhone and iPod touch version will cost you extra.

Thyra - Creative Photo Editor
iPhone
iPad
Thyra - Creative Photo Editor

Thyra - Creative Photo Editor

Thomas Tsopanakis

Create beautiful photos in seconds with Thyra.

Its minimalist design helps you achieve perfect results in no time.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Thyra’s considerate design provides you with easy access to all of its powerful features. It includes 16 professional adjustment controls, 50 unique filters, RGB curves, 34 bokeh shapes and light effects, 52 mirror effects, 23 halftone filters, 11 crop presets, and even an image analyzer. Thyra keeps a running list of all of your edits, allowing you to jump between stacks. Touch and hold to get a look at the original image and see how far you’ve come.

You won’t find an easier to use, professional-quality photo editor in the entire App Store. It’s from the same developer as Gloomlogue.

The only thing not feature-rich about Thyra is its built-in camera.

ReliCam
iPhone
iPad
ReliCam

ReliCam

Lee Searle

Get full control over how you capture your photos and videos with ReliCam.

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

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

ReliCam allows you to take the best possible photos. It provides you with manual control over focus, ISO, shutter speed, and zoom. Slide your finger left or right to adjust each parameter or use the fine tune controls. ReliCam also provides helpful grid lines when necessary. All captured photos and videos are directly saved to your library.

If you want more control over your photos and videos, ReliCam provides it. There’s even Apple Watch support so you can remotely activate the shutter.

It lacks other customization options like white balance, color, and temperature.

Aureus Prime
iPhone
iPad
Aureus Prime

Aureus Prime

Galta

Match elements to produce gold in Aureus.It’s ideal for anyone who wants to work on their memorization skills.

It’s ideal for anyone who wants to work on their memorization skills.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Take a good look at the board while it is lit up because the lights will go out! You must then match elements to create electrical currents that will briefly illuminate the board, disintegrate the elements, and turn them into gold. While the board is briefly illuminated from creating a match, you will have another chance at seeing where elements are located and how they’re aligned. If you wind up not getting a good enough look, you can use a hint. The game includes three modes, loads of ways to upgrade your gold producing machine, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you’re tired of the same old matching games, Aureus is perfect for you. It successfully combines multiple elements to bring you something wholly unique.

Aureus doesn’t have many shortcomings, but if we’re going to nitpick, it would be nice if the game had a campaign or level mode where you could continually progress instead of having to play in one sitting.