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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-12-04

Shed a few pounds and strengthen your core, animate 3-D models, and shoot multiple exposures with today’s collection of apps and games.

Double Exposure
iPhone
iPad
Double Exposure

Double Exposure

Allez Interactive Inc

Shoot multiple exposures with this easy to use photography app.

It’s for both seasoned and hobbyist photographers.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Shooting multiple exposures on your iDevice couldn’t be easier. Just tap the little button to expose your first photo, and press the big button to expose a second and save the combination to your library. That’s all there is to it. The app also provides live previews, exposure compensation, and eight different filters to choose from.

If you like to get artsy with your photography, this is a fun way to do it. It doesn’t take a genius, either. Just point and tap.

It’s designed for a very specific purpose. It’s not a do-it-all photography app.

Anim8
iPhone
iPad
Anim8

Anim8

Arjun Gupte

Hone your animation skills with Anim8.

It’s for beginners and hobbyists.

$19.99 $19.99
Why we picked this?

Anim8 allows you to animate five fully rigged 3-D characters including bipeds, a dinosaur, and a quadruped. Models have up to 30 points of articulation, and can be manipulated with simple gestures. Onion skinning allows you to see previous poses and plan out your next poses. You’re able to record and share your animations via Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

If you’ve always been interested in animation, check out Anim8. It’s a great way to get your feet wet.

You can’t create your own models.

Animal Math Games School Ed
iPhone
iPad
Animal Math Games School Ed

Animal Math Games School Ed

Eggroll Games LLC

Your little ones can join Emma, the great math explorer, on a journey to guide her animal friends home in this educational game.

It’s for parents with children in preschool and first grade.

$12.99 $12.99
Why we picked this?

To help each animal make their way home, your child will need to successfully complete a variety of math activities. Math activities range from adding and subtracting to counting and identifying geometric shapes. The app includes a total of 13 adorable animals to help home, and more than 100 activities. It also includes professional narration and instructions, and loads of positive encouragement.

If you want to give your child a head start, Animal Math Games for Kids with Skills is a must download.

If your early learner hasn’t yet mastered the touch screen on your iDevice, you may want to skip this one.

Runtastic Sit-Ups Trainer PRO
iPhone
iPad
Runtastic Sit-Ups Trainer PRO

Runtastic Sit-Ups Trainer PRO

runtastic

Runtastic Sit Ups Trainer turns your iDevice into a personal fitness trainer.

It’s great for anyone who wants to shed a few pounds and strengthen their core.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

It’s great for anyone who wants to shed a few pounds and strengthen their core.We’re recommending Runtastic Sit Ups Trainer today because it actually makes exercising fun, which is the key to sticking to it. The app is able to count your sit-ups automatically using your iDevice’s accelerometer and notify you when to take breaks. All of your personal stats, including calories burned, are logged and charted to help keep you motivated. The three training plans ensure that you make it quickly and safely from zero to 100 sit-ups in no time.

If you’re interested in getting a head start on your New Year’s resolution, give Runtastic Sit Ups Trainer a try. It does everything but the sit-ups for you!

If you don’t need any extra motivation to stay in shape, there’s no need to download Runtastic Sit Ups Trainer. Just count your own sit-ups.

Nighty Night Circus
iPhone
iPad
Nighty Night Circus

Nighty Night Circus

Fox and Sheep GmbH

Create a daily go-to-sleep ritual with Nighty Night Circus.

It’s perfect for parents with children who enjoyed the original bedtime app.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Your children will find themselves in a circus setting filled with eight different animals that want to show off their tricks before heading to bed. After watching each animal perform, your child can flip the light switch and send them off to bed. Professional narration will guide your child every step of the way.

If you’ve been searching for an effective bedtime routine, you’ve found it. The character designs and animations are so delightful that no child will be able to resist.

The app includes a single in-app purchase that unlocks three additional animals. If you’re not fond of the idea of in-app purchases in children’s entertainment apps, skip this one.