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Apps That
Went Free on
2018-01-06

Solve sliding word puzzles, blend photos, and find out where all of your money is going with today’s collection of apps and games.

Phrase Shift
iPhone
iPad
Phrase Shift

Phrase Shift

Hyper Hippo Productions Ltd.

Solve word puzzles in Phrase Shift.

Fans of crossword puzzles.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Phrase Shift provides word masters with a totally unique challenge. Each puzzle consists of a phrase that’s read from top to bottom. It’s up to you to shift the words left and right until the correct answer reads vertically. The game includes three difficulty levels, 16 categories, and 600 puzzles.

You love word games. Phrase Shift provides a fun twist.

You prefer the thrill of competition.

ABC Star - Letter Tracing
iPad
ABC Star - Letter Tracing

ABC Star - Letter Tracing

habelnet

Learn to write letters and numbers with ABC Star.

Children ages one through six.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

ABC Star will put your child on the right path. You’re able to select from three lessons: Uppercase, Lowercase, and Numbers. Then hand your iPad off and allow your child to trace what’s in front of them using visual and audio cues. As they progress, a little egg in the corner of the screen will slowly grow and eventually hatch at the end. The app also allows you to skip ahead to any letter or number you like, and includes multiple colors to choose from.

You want to give your child a head start.

You’re looking for more options like the ability to practice words or cursive letters.

Frugi - Home Budget
iPhone
iPad
Frugi - Home Budget

Frugi - Home Budget

Iman Ghasempour

Find out where all of your money is going with Frugi.

Those on a budget.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Frugi is all about speed. Every transaction can be entered in less than three seconds. Simply swipe down to add to or subtract from your total balance. Tap to edit any transaction and double-tap to copy. Transaction history is kept as a running list, and you can review summaries and compare months with just a tap. The app also includes support for tags, search, iCloud backup, and a widget.

Your finances are all out of whack. Frugi is faster than keeping records via pencil and paper.

You’re looking for a solution that syncs with your computer.

PhotoTangler Collage Maker
iPhone
iPad
PhotoTangler Collage Maker

PhotoTangler Collage Maker

Kurt Miller

Blend photos together to create collages with PhotoTangler.

Those in need of bringing similar photos together.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

PhotoTangler doesn’t require any professional photo editing experience to achieve great results. Simply import related photos or take new ones from within the app. You’re able to crop photos down if necessary. PhotoTangler will automatically apply a fade, which can be adjusted in a variety of ways. Layer as many photos as you like before finishing off your work of art with a background color and text.

You want to make perfectly blended photo collages.

You intend to rely on it for the entire editing process. It’s limited in terms of text and background options.