Apps That
Went Free on
2020-03-30

Alphaputt is a typographic take on miniature golf. Each course represents a letter of the alphabet and has its own theme with unique gameplay mechanics. All of the courses are absolutely visually stunning, and you can zoom in in the action and pan the camera using simple gestures. Play through the entire alphabet to see if you can get under par, or come up with a word and play your own custom courses. The game also supports up to four players locally.

The app is an encyclopedia of film photography principles. Start your journey by learning about film camera types including their advantages and disadvantages. FilmPhotography has all of the details on types of film including black and white, color, infrared, slide, and lomography. You’ll even learn about basic photograph principles like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, using a light meter, and film development. At the end of each section you’ll be quizzed on what you’ve learned.

PhotoWidget is further proof there’s an app for everything. It provides you with the ability to place a photo or animated GIF in the Today view in Notification Center. You’re able to select as many photos as you want from your library, and you can have them randomly appear in the view or you can choose one to remain there.

CHEMIST brings all of the fun of a chemistry lab into your home without any of the danger or mess. It provides access to 17 essential lab apparatuses including everything from beakers to Bunsen burners. Experiment with 180 inorganic chemical reagents and more than 60 organic chemicals, each with detailed property and reaction data. The intuitive interaction methods allow you to pour, mix, and heat chemicals just like you would in real life.The app also includes search, the ability to favorite chemicals, a built-in periodic table, lab reports, and much more.

Froggipedia is an engaging and educational interactive tool. Detailed interactive models allow you to follow the life cycle from egg to frog. Descriptions at the top of the screen provide weekly updates on the changes that are taking place. You’re also able to dissect a frog and learn about its internal organs and structure without causing any physical harm. Froggipedia includes an augmented reality mode.

Gilbert Gas and his friend Gary Goat will introduce your child to basic science concepts through a delightful story. Your child can enjoy the story on their own or you can record your voice for each page. Gilbert Gas is loaded with other activities as well including a coloring book, puzzles, matching games, and even science experiments to try at home.