Apps That
Went Free on
2017-03-12

VolaTile taps into the basic rules of memory matching games and then gives them a little twist. The idea is to keep the board clean by removing matching tiles. If you attempt to match tiles that are different, they’ll fade back to their default color and be reduced by one point. Each tile starts with a value of four, and their value is only added to your score when they are removed. After five tile comparisons with or without a match, a new row of tiles will be added. You’ll come across tiles of different shapes and colors, which do different things, but generally speaking green is good and red is bad. The game also includes four modes, an in-depth tutorial, and power-ups.

The app will present your child with a cute and colorful object, and they must find all of the matching ones at the bottom of the screen. Each object is accompanied by hand-clapping music and rhyming narration. The app includes over 100 objects to discover.

Want to know everything about your photos? Just launch EXIF Viewer and provide it with access to your photo library. EXIF Viewer will then grab each photo’s EXIF metadata and display the most important information right below. You can swipe across a photo to view even more detailed information. Tap on a photo to bring up the ability to remove the EXIF data. The app also includes a wide variety of other handy features including a photos extension, three viewing modes, a Messages app, and the ability to copy EXIF metadata to the clipboard.

The app features fantastic original illustrations from Walter Crane, which are brought to life with touch and tilt interactivity. As you flip through each beautifully rendered page, you will be able to hear soothing lute performances from Jon Sayles and music from Roxana Pavel Goldstein and Elias Goldstein.

Bill Assistant will make your life easier no matter what type of bills you need to track thanks to its customization options. All categories are user defined, and you can include as little or as much information as you like. Bills can be recurring, allowing you to stay hands-off and simply be reminded when a payment is due. The app also includes payment history, bill analysis, and the ability to share data between the developer’s other finance apps.