Apps That
Went Free on
2018-01-24

Out There Chronicles is an interactive game book based on the acclaimed space exploration game, Out There; but you don’t have to have experienced the original to enjoy this adventure. After having been kept in cryostasis for a very long time, you find yourself on a planet colonized by humans who have fled Earth. It’s up to you to develop relationships, learn the language of alien races and discover their cultures, and make decisions that change your fate. The game includes beautiful illustrations by Benjamin Carré, captivating music, and an original story by FibreTigre.

Wobbly Stack AR is a fun way to try out AR and pass some time. Your iPhone or iPad acts as your tether, providing precise controls that allow you to twist, pull, and push blocks around. The dynamic Haptic feedback system makes it as if you can feel the blocks, but it’s only available on iPhone 7 and newer devices. Varying block sizes create an extra layer of strategy. Wobbly Stack AR also includes pass-and-play multiplayer.

Intrace puts you in the know. It allows you to view the IP address, ping time, and location of a server. The information can be copied and used wherever necessary.

The Sweet Factory is open for business! As a worker on the sweet treat line, you’ll have to move quickly and stay focused in order to keep the factory humming along. Ingredients are piped down through three tubes. You’ll have to tap on the left and right sides of the screen in order to match two ingredients with each other. One wrong move and it’s game over. The game includes 14 types of unlockable treats.

Planett provides simplicity in a complex world. When adding a plan or a task, you’re asked to enter a description, location, date, and time. Your item will then be placed in a scrollable list on the main screen, where you can check it off, delete it, or move it to another day with just a swipe. Across the top of the screen you’ll see your entire week at a glance. As an added bonus, you can swap out the photo within the planner to either inspire or reflect your day.