Apps That
Went Free on
2017-07-26

Ginkgo Dino is part game, part encyclopedia. You’re able to guide a cute character named Gingko by tapping where you want him to go. As you explore, you’ll come across twinkling stars that can be tapped on to activate short stories and animations. You’ll find 10 characters in total to meet. The encyclopedia portion of Ginkgo Dino includes interactive content created and edited by scientists. The text is fully narrated, so you can choose to follow along instead if you wish.

Complete levels by breaking all of the marble tablets beneath tiles. Earn coins, complete mini-games, and draw blueprints to guide the new world of Rome from its cradle to glory. The game includes three modes, more than 100 levels, all kinds of bonuses and trophies to earn, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

PunchList helps you do away with messy paper notes. Instead, you can make simple punch lists for all of your projects right from your iPhone. When creating a punch list, you’re able to attach a project name and number, company name, and consultant name. Then add items or issues to your punch with photos and notes. Punch lists can be saved, organized, and emailed as PDFs.

Days Photo Journal provides an easy way to record your precious moments. Each entry can be filled with whatever is on your mind, and you can accompany the content with a photo from your library or one of the 20 stock photos. Add a timestamp or hashtag to help rediscover content. Entries can be shared, backed up, and restored. The app also includes passcode protection and daily notifications.

It requires very little effort to transform your photos into illustrated gloom paintings. Just choose a photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. Then drag the gloom slider to adjust the intensity of the effect. After that, you can take your photos to a whole new level by applying filters, text, borders, and distortions. Your creations can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AirDrop, or email.