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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-03-08

Scan documents in a snap, find a way to survive on a mysterious island, and play separate songs through the same set of headphones with today’s collection of apps and games.

Jet Scanner | Photo to PDF, scan image documents
iPhone
iPad
Jet Scanner | Photo to PDF, scan image documents

Jet Scanner | Photo to PDF, scan image documents

DIGISET LLC

Use your iDevice's camera for something other than taking snapshots of your meals with Jet Scanner.

Those who find every other scanner app overly complicated.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

JetScanner is able to turn your camera-equipped iDevice into a portable scanner. Just point, shoot, crop, and share. You're also able to capture multiple pages and save them all within a single PDF file. The app supports a variety of cloud services, including Dropbox and Evernote, and the ability to share your files via email or AirDrop.

You want to digitize your life. The automatic border detection with auto image snap makes the process a piece of cake.

You need OCR.

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.

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.

You want to give your child a head start.

Your early learner hasn’t yet mastered the touch screen on your iDevice.

Data Cellular Counter Pro
iPhone
iPad
Data Cellular Counter Pro

Data Cellular Counter Pro

Emanuele Floris

Avoid nasty overages with Data Cellular.

Anyone with a limited data plan.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Start off by entering your data plan limit and billing period. Then let Data Cellular start monitoring your usage. Data Cellular also allows you to enter current usage to calibrate the app, and it’s able to track LTE, 4G, and 3G usage. Multiple color themes are available as well.

Your carrier charges you for overages.

You have an unlimited data plan.

Double Player for Music Pro
iPhone
iPad
Double Player for Music Pro

Double Player for Music Pro

Emanuele Floris

Play two different songs through the same set of headphones with Double Player.

Travel companions.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Double Player is perfect for those situations where you're with someone else and don't want to listen to the same music, like on a plane, train, or bus. Each person has their own set of playback and volume controls, and you can swap the two songs between earbuds with a tap.

You only have a single set of headphones when traveling.

Sound quality matters. You’re only listening through one ear here.

Youda Survivor HD (Full)
iPad
Youda Survivor HD (Full)

Youda Survivor HD (Full)

G5 Entertainment

Use your skills in order to survive on a mysterious island in Youda Survivor HD.

Fans of time management games.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

To win over the hearts of the native tribe you’ll have to gather items, build machines, and create powerful potions. The game includes 80 levels, 11 exotic animals, five magical powers, all kinds of upgrades and bonuses, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You’re into casual gaming experiences. It’s time management at its best.

You find these types of gaming mechanics to be tedious. Youda Survivor HD doesn’t do much to mix it up.

Youda Survivor (Full)
iPhone
Youda Survivor (Full)

Youda Survivor (Full)

G5 Entertainment

Use your skills in order to survive on a mysterious island in Youda Survivor.

Fans of time management games.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

To win over the hearts of the native tribe you’ll have to gather items, build machines, and create powerful potions. The game includes 80 levels, 11 exotic animals, five magical powers, all kinds of upgrades and bonuses, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You’re into casual gaming experiences. It’s time management at its best.

You find these types of gaming mechanics to be tedious. Youda Survivor doesn’t do much to mix it up.