Apps That
Went Free on
2017-02-10

Lumos uses augmented reality to show you the positions of the sun or moon. Simply launch the app and turn in the direction the arrow is pointing to get yourself aligned with the path of the sun or moon. You’ll then see hourly time stamps for each position. Lumos allows you to quickly switch between sun and moon positions, and you can jump ahead in time to plan your days. The app also includes sunrise and sunset times.

Preset allows your photos to stand out from the crowd. It provides you with a set of 27 filters, which can be mixed and matched however you wish. Common gestures allow you to quickly swap, delete, and temporarily disable filters within their layer chain. Your favorite combination of filters can be saved and reused over and over again.

CALC Swift is a multi-functional scientific calculator that’ll make your daily calculations a breeze. It features both standard basic and scientific calculation functions, which can be accessed with a horizontal swipe. It includes more than 50 advanced functions in all. A history log allows you to pull up numbers at any time and copy them for use in other apps. CALC Swift also includes a widget, Spotlight search, Apple Watch support, and colorful themes to choose from.

The app's main view allows you to see upcoming events for the day, any notes and ideas you may have, and any tasks you need to complete all at once. You're also able to view each of the three separately. Tap once on an open spot on your calendar to add an event or tap twice to add more details. The app syncs with your iPhone's built-in calendar or any of the other popular online options. It also includes multiple themes to choose from, icon badging, and sound effects.

Cosmic Top is best described as a pure visual and audio experience. Its realistic physics are based on Euler’s equations for rotating bodies, allowing you to spin, wobble, and morph insanely colorful objects via tilt and touch. There’s no limit to the shapes and sounds that are generated, so put your fingers to the screen and enjoy. The app also includes the ability to record and share what’s happening on the screen.

Hop into the cockpit of one of five high performance planes and take to the skies in the race of your life. You’re able to pilot the planes using tilt controls, and the speed can be controlled with on screen taps. Fly through the gates faster than your opponents to claim first place. The game also includes five environments, 22 tracks, six camera views, and varying daylight and weather conditions.