Apps That
Went Free on
2017-09-05

Gotham's crime waves never end and, of course, Mr. Bruce Wayne, or rather his alter ego, will set out to thwart the wrongdoers. However, in this installment, you'll aid Batman in his quest to clean up the city. As the story unfolds, you will be able to choose how the Dark Knight responds by selecting dialog, target enemies with various weapons and gadgets, and assist in fight scenes by executing promptly timed touch gestures, plus more. Enjoy the first episode for free.

From daily assignments and essay projects to upcoming quizzes and exams, Sigma Student Task Planner will help you keep track. For courses/classes, the app supports block, period, or time-based scheduling, course/class name, course/class code, teacher/professor name, teacher/professor email address, room ID, and any one of several icons. For tasks, you can enter a title/very brief description, signify the type, select a due date, choose a reminder time, and add any further details, if needed. Once logged, tasks can be viewed by course/class or via a calendar layout. As a bonus, the iMessage app extension allows even easier sharing among your classmates, etc.

Runtastic Mountain Bike Pro’s real-time data is second to none. You won’t find a more accurate ride tracking app in the App Store. It’s able to record your trip, duration, distance, altitude, and calories burned. All of the data can be synced online and shared with others, so you won’t have to take your journey alone. If you’re going for a ride in an area with poor cellular coverage, you can choose to download map data ahead of time for offline viewing. The app even includes weather data, Pebble support, voice detection, and automatic pause detection.

We really like Equalizer Pro because it’s so easy to get great results. If you like to fiddle around with your sound, you can manually adjust the equalizer bars. If you just want to hear your music in its best possible form, choose from the 23 professional effects. While your music is playing you can activate one of the 10 visualizers and watch as they react in real-time. The app also includes the ability to adjust the equalizer quality and output gain. Equalizer Pro is able to tap into your SoundCloud and Spotify accounts as well.

Building a rich and prosperous city deals with more than just real estate and construction supplies. In Build-a-lot 4, you’ll have to take energy resources into consideration in order to make your city glow. As you make your way through the four big campaigns you’ll be tasked with turning barren land in to a bustling metropolis by erecting houses, towering skyscrapers, shops, and entertainment venues all while taking their energy consumption into consideration. Build too fast and your grid will collapse. Rely on too much of one type of energy and your system will overload. The game includes a total of 68 levels to enjoy.