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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-01-10

Create, manage, and markup PDFs, explore a ruined town in search of abandoned children, and measure sound with today’s collection of apps and games.

Markup Ultimate
iPhone
iPad
Markup Ultimate

Markup Ultimate

Kdan Mobile Software LTD

Create, manage, and markup PDFs with PDF Markup Ultimate.

It’s perfect for those who need to get work done while on the move.

$19.99 $19.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to import PDFs and photos via your favorite cloud storage services, Wi-Fi, the web, iTunes File Sharing, or from your photo library. You’re also able to capture photos right from within the app and quickly convert them into PDFs. You can then view your PDFs, or edit and add markups using a wide variety of tools including highlighters, freehand pens, sticky notes, text boxes, arrows, and shapes. PDFs can also be searched for in Spotlight with keywords, and organized by date, tag, or name.

If you frequently deal with PDFs, this is the app for you. It makes it easy to sign and annotate whenever necessary.

In order to sync PDFs across multiple devices, you need a subscription to the developer’s cloud service.

Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta
iPhone
iPad
Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta

Audio spectrum analyzer EQ Rta

Marina Polyanskaya

Measure sound with Spectrum Analyzer.

It’s a handy tool.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

With Spectrum Analyzer, you can find out if the environment you’re in has eardrum rupturing sound or is quiet as a whisper. The app is loaded with handy features including the ability to see maximum and minimum audio levels, multiple FFT sizes, three octaves, line and bar graphs, the ability to pause the graph, full screen mode, and so much more.

If you want to protect your ears, download dB Decibel Meter today. You’ll never know when it’ll come in handy.

It’s not meant to replace professional equipment.

Photo Reminders
iPhone
iPad
Photo Reminders

Photo Reminders

uladzislau yasnitski

Create clear visual reminders by snapping photos with this productivity app.

It’s perfect for anyone who needs more than a long list of text reminders to ensure the job gets done.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

It’s so much easier to recall important events and ideas when you can actually see them, which is why we’re recommending Photo Reminders. All you have to do is snap a photo of something related to the event or idea you want to recall later, and then add a title and note. The photo will be turned into a large thumbnail, which can easily be viewed, edited, and shared from the main screen. Additionally, Photo Reminders allows you to attach audio notes and alerts to all of your events and ideas.

If you’re more of a visual person, Photo Reminders will help you get the job done much easier. The large thumbnails allow you to quickly and easily recall information without digging and searching through text lists.

If you have a lot you need to remember, you might want to avoid Photo Reminders. It’s fine if you only have a handful of things you need to remember, but once you get into the double-digits, the app becomes quite cumbersome.

Modern Labyrinth
iPhone
Modern Labyrinth

Modern Labyrinth

kevin jego

Go down the correct hole in Modern Labyrinth.

It’s for anyone who enjoys tilt-based games.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Modern Labyrinth is casual gaming at its best. It doesn’t have a ton of bells and whistles. Just launch the game and get rolling. As with all labyrinth games, your job is to avoid falling down the wrong hole on your way to the highlighted one by tilting your iDevice. Try to move quickly and achieve the best time possible. The game includes 36 levels.

If you enjoy competing with yourself, Modern Labyrinth is a fun distraction. It keeps track of your best times locally, so even when you complete all 36 levels, you can go back and improve upon them.

It’s pretty limited in scope, and there’s no way to expand upon the content.

Questerium: Sinister Trinity, Collector's Edition HD (Full)
iPad
Questerium: Sinister Trinity, Collector's Edition HD (Full)

Questerium: Sinister Trinity, Collector's Edition HD (Full)

G5 Entertainment

Explore a ruined town in search of two abandoned children in Questerium.

It’s for fans of hidden objects games.

$6.99 $6.99
Why we picked this?

A mysterious meteor crash-landed in a small town, and three lifelong friends make the worst decision of their lives by choosing to use it for experiments. When things go wrong, the entire town needs to be evacuated, but two small children have been left behind. It’s up to you as the investigator to not only find the children but also destroy the machine harnessing the power of the meteor and bring the professor to justice. Along the way you’ll have to search 39 locations, hunt for objects in 17 scenes, and solve 21 brain-bending puzzles.

If you prefer your hidden objects games with a dash of mystery, check out Questerium.

If you’d rather just hunt for objects, you’ll want to skip this one. It’s a story-driven affair.

Questerium: Sinister Trinity, Collector's Edition (Full)
iPhone
Questerium: Sinister Trinity, Collector's Edition (Full)

Questerium: Sinister Trinity, Collector's Edition (Full)

G5 Entertainment

Explore a ruined town in search of two abandoned children in Questerium.

It’s for fans of hidden objects games.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

A mysterious meteor crash-landed in a small town, and three lifelong friends make the worst decision of their lives by choosing to use it for experiments. When things go wrong, the entire town needs to be evacuated, but two small children have been left behind. It’s up to you as the investigator to not only find the children but also destroy the machine harnessing the power of the meteor and bring the professor to justice. Along the way you’ll have to search 39 locations, hunt for objects in 17 scenes, and solve 21 brain-bending puzzles.

If you prefer your hidden objects games with a dash of mystery, check out Questerium.

If you’d rather just hunt for objects, you’ll want to skip this one. It’s a story-driven affair.