"If there is an app for that"

Apple’s free app of the week: Super Sharp

July 14, 2016 by macjeff

Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with the game Super Sharp. This means that for the next 7 days you’ll be able to pick up the popular puzzler from hit developer 1Button SARL, for both iPhone and iPad, for free—a solid savings of $2.

Super Sharp is the epitome of the pick-up-and-play puzzle genre. There are no characters or qwerty storylines. Players simply use their fingers to cut through platforms, ropes and obstacles and they attempt to make their way through 120 physics-based stages.

From the App Store Editors’ Notes:

There’s just something incredibly elegant about Super Sharp’s minimalist puzzles. With a single swipe, you can cut through platforms, ropes, and obstacles, sending the pieces careening offscreen. Causing them to fall in just the right manner is the only way to complete each of the crisp, physics-based stages. As in 1Button’s Mr Jump, the later levels require some serious trial and error, presenting you with uncuttable pendulums, rolling spheres, and gravity-defying platforms. But the smart gameplay makes every puzzle a delight.

And here’s a video of the game in action:

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Super Sharp is available in the App Store for free.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/14/2016

July 14, 2016 by macjeff

Peek Calendar - Simple & Minimalist Cal , Week Agenda Ultimate , WatchNotes - Notes/Memo/Todo/Checklist for Apple Watch and more

iPhone:

Peek Calendar - Simple & Minimalist Cal ( $3.99 → FREE )

Peek’s unified timeline view allows you to see how busy your next five days are with just a glance. On the right-hand side of each day is a single bar that indicates how many events are schedule. The longer the bar, the more events you have. Tap on a day to expand it and view event details. If you swipe left to right on an event you’re able to get a peek at how long it will last. You’re also able to add events by tapping and holding, and rearrange them just be dragging them through the vertical list. Peek has a couple of other neat tricks up its sleeve. If you cup your hand over the top of your iDevice, the current time will be revealed. If you give it a shake, you’ll receive a life event suggestion. The app also includes Monday or Sunday start options, two color themes, alarms, and a full calendar view.

WatchNotes - Notes/Memo/Todo/Checklist for Apple Watch ( $0.99 → FREE )

WatchNotes is simple and effective. The app is broken down into separate sections for notes and tasks. You can add to either section from within the app itself, but what really makes it special is its Apple Watch and iOS 8 integration. WatchNotes’ Apple Watch app not only allows you to view all notes and tasks, but also create your own using dictation. If you’re running iOS 8, you’re able to create new notes and tasks via a Today widget as well. All content can be shared via email or Messages.

Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop for iPhone & iPod - Personal ( $1.99 → FREE )

You must first install the free companion software on your home computer. Splashtop will then be able to automatically discover and connect as long as you’re on the same Wi-Fi network. Once connected, you’ll be able to access and view files on your computer, watch videos, play games, and listen to music remotely.

Universal:

Week Agenda Ultimate ( $0.99 → FREE )

It displays all of the events on your calendar in weekly clumps. Just swipe to turn the page and view upcoming or preceding weeks. Create new events by tapping and holding on a day, and edit events by tapping on their titles. You can also tap on a day's title to enter the daily calendar view. The app includes the ability to jump ahead months and years with two and three finger swipes, and jump back to the current week with a long press on the top of the page.

Blox 3D World Creator ( $2.99 → FREE )

Based on the bestselling Blox 3D apps, this latest iteration opens a whole new world of creativity. Your child is able to start off with a blank canvas or they can choose from one of the six other pre-built worlds. Designing new structures and adding animated objects is as simple as tapping on an open spot within the world. Blox 3D World Creator includes everything from basic building blocks to animated wildlife. Your child can also change the time of day within their little world.

Xibalba ( $1.99 → FREE )

Xibalba is a blast from the past. Your journey begins in eerie Mayan catacombs, where your only defense is a basic automatic weapon. As you take down vicious enemies, keep an eye out for power-ups, new weapons, and dangerous traps. The game includes six environments, six types of enemies, and a dark ambient soundtrack, so make sure to put some headphones on.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/13/2016

July 13, 2016 by macjeff

Polymer , Sprite Creator , Wheels on the Bus! and more

iPhone:

Supermarket Mania® 2 (Full) ( $2.99 → FREE )

Nikki and her friends need your help saving Uncle Ross’ supermarket chain from the evil Mr. Torg. Without you, they won’t be able to compete. You’ll have to keep customers happy by brewing coffee, stocking shelves with new products, fulfilling orders, baking pizzas, and so much more. The game includes 80 levels, 34 products to sell, 11 customer types, and 200 upgrades.

Universal:

Polymer ( $2.99 → FREE )

The randomly generated puzzles provide you with five different pieces to work with. To craft a complete shape, just close all of its ends. The game includes five modes, each with a little different approach to the way you must craft shapes. It also includes online multiplayer, iCloud support, multiple color schemes to choose from, fantastic tunes, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Sprite Creator ( $3.99 → FREE )

Sprite Creator is a powerful yet easy to use art creation app. It allows you to draw on the blank canvas pixel by pixel with a tap or a swipe. Editable layers allow you to create a single image or animated frames. Each layer has a separate alpha slider, making it easier to get your animations just right. Your finished works of art can be exported as animated GIFs, static images, or sprite sheets and tile maps. Sprite Creator also allows you or import images, animated GIFs, and sprite sheets and tile maps.

Wheels on the Bus! ( $2.99 → FREE )

Wheels on the Bus is an interactive adventure. Choose either a yellow bus or a big red double-decker and the music will begin to play. Then sing-along with the eight verses of the nursery rhyme and enjoy the eight fully interactive scenes. You’re also able to use a photo of your child or a loved one and make the scenes your own. The app includes eight jigsaw puzzles to piece together as well as a memory game.

Super Sharp ( $1.99 → FREE )

Super Sharp takes physics-based puzzles to a whole new level. Each level presents you with a different shape, and you must cut pieces from it in order to have them hit the target spots. As you progress, you’ll need to create complicated chain reactions in order to hit all of the targets. Also, keep in mind that the targets need to be hit by pieces of the same color. Super Sharp includes 120 levels in all.

Shapes Card Matching Early Learning Shape Games for Kids Free ( $2.99 → FREE )

Today only: Unlock everything free of charge! Simply tap the “Unlock” button on the main screen, and enter the provided passcode to confirm your action. All current and future content will be available to you and your child free of charge. Various amounts of cards will appear on the screen face down. Your child can tap on them to reveal what’s on the flip side. They must then find all of the matching pairs of shapes and colors to complete each game. When tapped on, your child is able to hear the object or color pronounced. The app also includes a Show Me mode where the cards are all face up, making it easier to play.

Supermarket Mania® 2 HD (Full) ( $4.99 → FREE )

Nikki and her friends need your help saving Uncle Ross’ supermarket chain from the evil Mr. Torg. Without you, they won’t be able to compete. You’ll have to keep customers happy by brewing coffee, stocking shelves with new products, fulfilling orders, baking pizzas, and so much more. The game includes 80 levels, 34 products to sell, 11 customer types, and 200 upgrades.

Source link: http://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/12/2016

July 12, 2016 by macjeff

Mix on Pix - Typography, Watermark, Annotation and Creative Design , Orbit Path - Find Your Path , The Great Fusion and more

iPhone:

HealthView - Your Health & Fitness Data Dashboard ( $0.99 → FREE )

HealthView grabs all of the data in your HealthKit and makes it easier to understand. After launching the app, you must select what data you want HealthView to be able to read and write. Then dig in! HealthView displays all of your current stats along with weekly, monthly, and yearly views. You’re able to view more detailed data with a tap, and set goals and compare your progress. HealthView also includes Apple Watch support.

Universal:

Mix on Pix - Typography, Watermark, Annotation and Creative Design ( $2.99 → FREE )

Today only: Unlock everything Mix on Pix has to offer free of charge! Simply start an editing session, tap on the “+” icon in the bottom left corner of the screen, and then tap on Picture. You’ll see a Feature Bundle entry, which will unlock all of the additional content. Mix on Pix allows you to achieve more with your photos. It’s all about addition. Start off by selecting any photo from your library. You’re allowed to have multiple sessions going at once, so don’t worry about what photo you start with. You’re then able to add text, dates, arrows, and shapes over the top, and even annotate or add handwritten text. Mix on Pix also has a whole bunch of crazy borders to choose from, and more than 477 fonts.

Orbit Path - Find Your Path ( $1.99 → FREE )

Today only: Unlock World 2 free of charge! Just tap on World 2 in the level selection screen and confirm your action. Then enjoy World 2 whenever you want. Orbit Path puts you in control of a probe in deep space. It’s your job to get it safely by planets, suns, wormholes, and more by launching it at just the right speed and angle. Fail to do so and your probe will be destroyed. Keep in mind that the size of a planet or sun has an effect on its gravity.

The Great Fusion ( $2.99 → FREE )

The year is 2022. Society has changed. The good times have all but disappeared. The rich have only become richer while the poor are even poorer. The current laws were designed by large corporations operated by fools and free thought disappeared with them. It’s up to you to fight back against the powers that be by collecting items, speaking with citizens, and solving puzzles. The game includes a hilarious science fiction storyline, hand-drawn artwork, and an original soundtrack.

Star Tracker HD - Best StarGazing app to Explore the Universe ( $3.99 → FREE )

Star Tracker HD has some of the best visuals we’ve ever seen in a star gazing app. It actually does the solar system some justice. Before lifting your iPad into the air, you’ll want to calibrate it to ensure it’s properly aligned with the stars. You can then twist and turn to see more than 88 constellations, 8,000 stars, and 100 deep sky objects. If you find something worth sharing, capture a screenshot and send it off to Twitter or Facebook.

Source link: http://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free

Get Out and Explore Your City with Strol for iOS

July 12, 2016 by macjeff

During the summertime it’s great to go outside for a walk, but you can easily get bored with the same route. What if there were an easy way to discover cool things about your city while going on a walk?

Pokémon Go isn’t the only app that wants you to go outside.

Strol is an awesome app that not only auto-generates a walking route based on a few factors, but it also tells you cool info about landmarks you might otherwise miss.

Concept and Functionality:

Personally I love going for walks in the morning and the evening. However, it can be tricky to figure out the best way to go if you’re facing time constraints.

Strol, by Strol LLC, not only tells you about areas of your city, but it tells you the best route to go in a given period of time.

I’ve never come across an app like Strol and I definitely think it’s a breath of fresh air.

Even if you’re not really interested in landmarks and/or you don’t even live in a city, the app is incredibly useful. Not only that, but you’ll actually be encouraged to walk in order to discover new places.

When it comes to usability, Strol has been extremely well designed and so isn’t hard to figure out.

You’ll be able to pick the app up and use it within minutes of taking your first walk. This is great news for iPhone users who don’t want to tinker with an app and would rather open it and begin using it immediately.

Features:

Strol is incredibly feature-rich, and the best way to take advantage of all the features that are offered is to use the app when you’re located in a new city.

Even though it’s designed to be used everywhere, you’ll definitely get more out of the app in terms of learning about new landmarks.

Another cool thing about Strol is that it features achievements and the ability to keep a running history of all of your journeys.

The only drawback to this is that it seems you have to connect a social media account with the app in order to take advantage of these features.

According to the developer, you’re supposed to “Use social networks to invite friends to a scenic stroll with you or share a great city walk you had so your friends can enjoy it too.”

I agree with this to a certain point, but I don’t think that users who aren’t involved with social networking should be locked out of features like achievements and history.

Value:

Strol is available to download from the App Store for free and is universally compatible with iPhone and iPad. There are no in-app purchases that I could find, and the app is not supported by ads.

Whether you’re exploring a new city or you want to find a new walking route in your neighborhood, Strol is certainly worth a try.

Strol requires iOS 8.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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