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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-07-31

Add stylish text to photos, turn your iDevice into a portable planetarium, and play Pinochle with today’s collection of apps and games.

Fonta - Little Design Studio
iPhone
Fonta - Little Design Studio

Fonta - Little Design Studio

ThirtyFive Inc.

Add stylish text to your favorite photos with Fonta.

Those who want to tell a story with their photos.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Fonta has a ridiculous amount of text options, allowing you to stand out from the crowd. Before you get to that point, however, you can edit your original photo by cropping, rotating, framing, filtering, and blurring it. Then come up with a message you want to drive home, and place it wherever you like on your photo. You’re able to select from a wide variety of fonts, colors, opacity levels, and even layer your text. There are also loads of frame and artwork options to choose from. Fonta allows you to share your creations via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

You want to make your photos personal and unique. It’s like a little design studio that you can bring wherever you go.

Fiddling around with tons of options sounds unappealing.

Star Rover - Stargazing Guide
iPhone
Star Rover - Stargazing Guide

Star Rover - Stargazing Guide

寒飞 易

Turn your iPhone into a portable planetarium with Star Rover.

Aspiring astronomers.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

To search the sky, just hold your iPhone up in the air and Star Rover will tell you what you're looking at. The app is able to calculate all objects in the sky in real-time, resulting in moon phases, planet positions, stars, and other objects appearing just the same as the real ones. Star Rover includes 120,000 stars, all 88 constellations, planets and their moons, the ability to manually search the sky, and detailed info for all items.

You love to look up. Now you can share what you see as well by capturing and sharing it via your favorite social networks.

You’re looking for a teaching tool. The app lacks in-depth information and 3-D models.

Todokit - Todo List, Task Manager, Daily Planner
iPhone
iPad
Todokit - Todo List, Task Manager, Daily Planner

Todokit - Todo List, Task Manager, Daily Planner

Picup Inc.

Organize daily tasks with Todokit.

Those with a lot on their plate.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

No matter the task, Todokit will help you get it done. You’re able to add a new project with a downward swipe. Projects can be color-coded and have a parent. You can then add tasks with different levels of priority and urgency. Projects can be synced across all of your devices using iCloud.

You’re daily life includes big projects. This task manager helps sort it all out.

You’re fine with the basic native task manager and don’t require a way to break things down.

TodoCal - Todo List, Task Manager, Daily Planner
iPhone
iPad
TodoCal - Todo List, Task Manager, Daily Planner

TodoCal - Todo List, Task Manager, Daily Planner

Picup Inc.

Get a good look at what’s on your schedule today with ToDoCal.

Anyone in need of a more visual way to manage life’s tasks.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

ToDoCal allows you to focus on your tasks day-by-day. You’re able to add as many tasks and subtasks as you like to the drawer at the bottom of the screen. To schedule them, simply drag and drop them onto the dates that you’re planning to work on them. Tasks can be moved around at will, allowing for complete flexibility.

You’re life is out of control. Take it back with TodoCal.

You’re fine with the native reminders and calendar apps.

Pinochle HD
iPhone
iPad
Pinochle HD

Pinochle HD

WildCard Classics Inc

Rediscover the joy of a classic card game with Pinochle HD.

Those who love card games.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to play against computer-controlled players or against your friends locally or online. Before each game you’re able to decide whether you want to play the modern or classic version, how big your deck will be, and how many cards can be passed. If you’re new to Pinochle, don’t worry, the game includes full instructions and an extensive hint system that will explain each move. The game also includes three difficulty settings, complete statistics, six layouts to choose from, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You miss playing Pinochle. This brings the classic card game into the digital age.

You’ve never been fond of the game. Nothing here will change that.

Star Rover HD - Night Sky Map
iPad
Star Rover HD - Night Sky Map

Star Rover HD - Night Sky Map

寒飞 易

Turn your iPad into a portable planetarium with Star Rover HD.

Aspiring astronomers.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

To search the sky, just hold your iPad up in the air and Star Rover HD will tell you what you're looking at. The app is able to calculate all objects in the sky in real-time, resulting in moon phases, planet positions, stars, and other objects appearing just the same as the real ones. Star Rover HD includes 120,000 stars, all 88 constellations, planets and their moons, the ability to manually search the sky, and detailed info for all items.

You love to look up. Now you can share what you see as well by capturing and sharing it via your favorite social networks.

You’re looking for a teaching tool. The app lacks in-depth information and 3-D models.