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Apps That
Went Free on
2018-03-03

Generate inspiration, relax next to a fish pond, and stitch together screenshots with today’s collection of apps and games.

Wa Kingyo - Goldfish Pond
iPhone
iPad
Wa Kingyo - Goldfish Pond

Wa Kingyo - Goldfish Pond

Masataka Hakozaki

Relax next to your very own goldfish pond with this entertainment app.

Those who simply need a little time to themselves.

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

You’re able to populate your pond with up to four goldfish. You can adjust the size of your little swimming friends and choose from 10 different color combinations. You’re also able to interact with them by tapping on the surface of the water and scattering different types of bait. Shake your iDevice to cause waves and remove any debris from the surface of the water. The app also includes a sleep timer, and 11 background patterns to choose from.

You find the sounds of water relaxing. The fish will swim around and splash water on their own, or you can mix it up yourself.

You’re not already in a relaxed mood.You may find this app a bit tedious and pointless.

Picsew - Scrollshot & Collage
iPhone
iPad
Picsew - Scrollshot & Collage

Picsew - Scrollshot & Collage

Yojio, Ltd.

Stitch together multiple screenshots with Picsew.

Those who have scrollable content to share.

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

Picsew is all about simplicity. You’re able to grab multiple screenshots or photos from your library or camera roll and have them stitched together automatically. This functionality is great for merging chat history, long web pages, tweets, and more. Of course, you can also manually adjust the horizontal or vertical stitching if need be. The app includes the ability to add your own custom watermark as well.

You frequently deal with screenshots. Picsew is one of the easiest and most efficient apps of its kind.

You’re looking for a collage creator. This isn’t that kind of app.

Anim8
iPhone
iPad
Anim8

Anim8

Arjun Gupte

Hone your animation skills with Anim8.

Beginners and hobbyists.

$14.99 $14.99
Why we picked this?

Anim8 allows you to animate five fully rigged 3-D characters including bipeds, a dinosaur, and a quadruped. Models have up to 30 points of articulation, and can be manipulated with simple gestures. Onion skinning allows you to see previous poses and plan out your next poses. You’re able to record and share your animations via Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

You’ve always been interested in animation. It’s a great way to get your feet wet.

You want to create your own models.

Prompts for Writing
iPhone
iPad
Prompts for Writing

Prompts for Writing

Tanner Christensen

Avoid writer’s block with Prompts.

Anyone who needs inspiration.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Prompts presents you with a creative writing prompt or starting line every single time you create a new entry. If you start to feel stuck, tap the lightning bolt icon to receive a new prompt for inspiration. Entries can be saved to the in-app library or shared via email, Twitter, or Facebook. The app also includes adjustable font size, more than 300,000 starting lines, custom writing stats, tags, and daily goals.

You’re a student, teacher, hobbyist, or professional writer. It’ll help you start writing even when you don’t know how or aren’t feeling inspired.

You want a structured writing app for novels and other long form content.

Oflow - For Creative Ideas
iPhone
iPad
Oflow - For Creative Ideas

Oflow - For Creative Ideas

Tanner Christensen

Generate inspiration with Oflow.

Those who need to get in to a creative flow.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

It includes more than 150 proven methods to be more creative. Methods are presented at random, but you may continuously refresh the page to receive new ones by shaking your iDevice. The app also allows you to bookmark your favorite methods, take notes, and share your methods and notes via email, Twitter, Facebook, or Evernote.

You’ve been having difficulties lately thinking outside the box. It pushes you to consider things from different angles.

You’re looking for real advice. The app is merely a tool for inspiration.

Dr. Panda Restaurant 2
iPhone
iPad
Dr. Panda Restaurant 2

Dr. Panda Restaurant 2

Dr. Panda Ltd

Your little ones can join Dr. Panda’s team of chefs and whip up something tasty in Dr. Panda’s Restaurant 2.

Children who enjoy cooking.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Dr. Panda’s Restaurant 2 gives your child the freedom to prepare food just how they want to. They’re able to choose from 20 different ingredients, and then chop, bake, boil, sauté, and fry their dish to perfection. There are no limits to what your child is able to do and no scores to keep. Just pure fun! After a dish is complete, your child can serve it up and see how their customers react. The app also includes a vegetarian mode.

Your child has shown an interest in cooking. They’re able to be as creative as they want, and the fun 3-D characters will keep them company along the way.

Your child is under the age of five. The interface and wide variety of options make it too complicated for younger children to handle.