Apps That
Went Free on
2017-08-15

Legend will make your words legendary. You start off by coming up with a short blurb of text. Then choose from one of six animation styles. Depending on what your blurb is about, you can choose to leave it stand on its own with a colorful background, or choose a photo or video from your library or Flickr. You must then decide how you want to share or save your creation, whether that’s as a regular video or animated GIF. The app supports text up to 100 characters, and videos up to six seconds in duration.

Noteworthy Notes puts all of your thoughts and ideas in one place. It can be used for everything from shopping lists and tasks to projects and ideas. Each note can take on different alignments, sizes, fonts, and one of 20 different colors. You’re able to set the priority level of each note and attach a reminder if necessary. A widget on the lock screen provides quick access to your most important notes. The app also includes iCloud sync, search, word counts, sorting, and password protection.

Textkraft is both a professional writing app and document reader wrapped into one neat package. While writing you have access to all of the tools you could possibly need across the top of your keyboard, and intuitive gesture controls allow you to select text and edit in a snap. If you have an Apple Watch on your write, simply speak into it and your voice will be transcribed to text. Files can be stored locally, organized within folders, sent off to the cloud, shared via Messages or email, or sent directly to other apps.

Toast truly has it all. It allows you to apply over 100 effects, 120 textures, 90 borders, 300 stickers, and text with various speech balloons and fonts. It also includes tools that will help you retouch skin, color splash, rotate and crop, apply vignettes, and adjust photo properties. The power is in your hands.

Videocraft can turn your random collections of videos and photos into something you want to share. You’re able to import as many videos and photos from your library as you like, and you can create new content from within the app. Videos and photos can be arranged and clipped with simple gestures. You’re also able to add voiceovers, music, and custom text. Your final creations can be uploaded directly to YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram.

PirTie is a color explosion mapped onto a sphere. You’re able to swipe to move the sphere and pinch to zoom in and out. A single tap will change the colors. A double tap will change the pattern. A triple tap will capture a photo. PirTie also supports TV-out.