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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/19/2016

July 19, 2016 by macjeff

Super Arc Light , Pen and Paper , Done - manage your life with ease and more

iPhone:

No matter how you prefer to get things done, Done will help. It allows you to create notes, reminders, and voice memos with just a few taps. Your reminders can send push notifications based on your location or a set time. Notes can include photos. Important items can be flagged, and all content can be organized with labels. A handy widget allows you to see all of your upcoming tasks and most recent notes.

Universal:

Super Arc Light is what you’d get if Super Hexagon and Geometry Wars had a baby. It’s a minimalistic arcade shooter that requires you to defend your base from all angles. Your ship will move around the base all on its own. Simply hold your finger on the screen to fire, which also slows down the speed of your rotations. The moment you lift your finger your ship will take off in the opposite direction. Collect power-ups to unleash new and more powerful weapons. Above all else, survive.

Pen and Paper is an open canvas. It allows you to choose from a variety of page styles, or you can simply create your own. Then put your finger to the screen and start drawing. Your doodles can be resized, recolored, and moved at any time. You’re also able to add text and text boxes, shapes, and photos to pages. Pen and Paper includes iCloud support, Dropbox and Box support, and the ability to import PDFs.

You’re able to join the Avengers and battle with your friends for leaderboard dominance. Launch your ball onto the table by pulling back on and releasing your finger from the plunger. Tap each side of the screen to control your flippers. The table features multiple camera angles to choose from and stellar artwork. Multiple additional themed tables are available via in-app purchase.

Each of the 100 puzzles require you to drag and drop pieces from the lower half of the screen into the top in order to completely fill in the shape. Pieces can not be flipped or rotated, so you’ll have your work cut out for you. The game also includes an unlimited number of hints and undos, creating a rather relaxing environment. Although, if you do utilize a hint you won’t be able to earn a perfect rating.

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Test Your Reflexes as You Spin Around and Around in Polyforge

July 18, 2016 by macjeff

Polyforge (Free) by ImpactBlue Studios Pty Ltd is an endless zen puzzler that will take you through a journey of various colors, sounds, and shapes. If you enjoy zen-like games with a dash of reflex skill testing, such as Alto’s Adventure or even Super Hexagon, then you’ll get a kick out of Polyforge.

While the world seems to be encapsulated with the entire Pokémon Go craze at the moment, let’s not forget that there are plenty of other (smaller) mobile games that you can check out while you’re in-between Pokémon hunts. I’ll admit that even though I’ve spent the entire weekend playing Pokémon Go, I am still always on the lookout for other exciting new games that don’t require me to get outside to enjoy fully. And these types of games include quick-play arcade-like puzzles, which can be played and enjoyed in just mere minutes-at-a-time, making them the perfect entertainment as you wait around in line somewhere. Polyforge fits this bill well, and it’s a rather enjoyable experience too.

Visually, Polyforge is beautiful, and definitely makes you think of zen while you play. The game features a minimalistic aesthetic with what reminds me of lo-poly graphics that just get more complicated as you progress in the game. The color palettes in the game vary greatly, as you’ll find soft pastels to rich and vibrant hues, but they all come together and meld into stunning gradients that are pleasing to the eye. The shapes themselves are rendered in 3-D and are intricate with their highlight and shadow detail, striking each side with the arrow causes the shape to end up with a pretty glow, and animations are as smooth as butter. Polyforge also has an atmospheric and soothing soundtrack that is delightful to listen to, so I would recommend playing this with your favorite earbuds or headphones. You’ll be whisked away to a state of zen after a long day.

While Polyforge is based on levels that you have to clear before moving on to the next one, the game does not have a point system as you’d expect. Instead, the objective is to reach the highest level that you can, and the leaderboards reflect that with the “Top Levels” board. The thing is, if you fail on a level, you don’t have to start over from the first level, you just have to try the current level you’ve reached again until you can pass it. If you don’t want to play the standard mode, there is also an Endless option as well, which has its own set of leaderboards to go along with it.

Regardless, the goal of each mode is the same: forge new shapes by striking the side of the current shape once — don’t strike it twice. In the regular mode, the game ends if you hit a side twice, so you’ll have to try that level again. In Endless, the shape gets smaller with each mistake, but it can grow larger again (making it easier to hit the sides) if you can get a good streak going. Once the shape is too small and disappears, Endless mode ends and your score is how many total sides you managed to strike properly.

The controls in Polyforge are simple and easy enough to be played with just one hand. The shape in the center will be spinning counterclockwise, and a small triangle will be orbiting around the shape in a clockwise fashion. To strike a side with the triangle, just tap on the screen at the right moment. If you hit a side twice, you’ll get a noticeable quick red glow on that side, and the shape will shake. And the game ends if you’re in the regular mode, or the shape gets smaller each time you hit a side twice, until it disappears and Endless mode stops. If you’re able to rack up a nice combo in the Endless mode, the shape gets larger, making things slightly easier. While the objective and controls of the game are easy to pick up, it can be challenging as you get further along, since the speed of the triangle and shape increases each time. You’ll have to be careful with your timing, because even one second makes all the difference here.

I’ve only spent a little time with Polyforge so far, but I’m finding the game to be a great little time-waster. The graphics are simple and clean, the music is delightful, and the controls are intuitive enough to just require one hand to play. The gameplay itself is rather straightforward but challenging since things move faster and require better reflexes for you to succeed, but hey, who doesn’t like to challenge themselves, right? It’s much more rewarding once you finally get past that point you were stuck at for the longest time, after all. I think the only improvement that could make the game better is another mode where your score is determined by how fast you’re able to complete a shape, or something along those lines. The game is also a free download so there will be ads, but you can remove them with an in-app purchase if they bother you.

I recommend giving Polyforge a try if you’re interested in adding another infinite zen puzzle game that will test how good your reflexes are. Polyforge is available on the App Store as a universal download for free with an optional in-app purchase to remove ads.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/18/2016

July 18, 2016 by macjeff

Tofu Go! , GANGFORT - online 2D platformer shooter! , Chemio - A Student's Chemical Reference and more

iPhone:

You’re able to choose any one of nine characters, each with different attributes and abilities. Then pick a side and head into battle. Refined on-screen controls allow you to run and jump to avoid attacks and return fire to take down your enemies. The game includes a single player mode where you can compete against bots, and an online multiplayer mode where you can play with friends.

Universal:

One lucky piece of tofu has escaped the grasp of the chopsticks, and it's your job to help him survive for as long as possible. Tap and hold on the screen to compress the piece of tofu, and release to jump over obstacles and gaps. The longer you tap and hold, the higher he will jump. You can collect soy beans and milk to gain lives and health. Just be sure not to waste any time since the chopsticks are in hot pursuit. The game includes retro pixelated graphics, over 60 types of food to avoid, and Game Center integration.

With Chemio, so much chemical information is available at your fingertips. Tap on an element to view detailed information including its name, atomic mass, electron configuration, atomic radius, density, molar volume, melting and boiling temperatures, and much more. Specific groups of elements can be highlighted to make discovery easier. The app also includes a solubility table, molar mass calculator, and interactive electron configuration models.

Path Input allows you to record your thoughts faster than you could with a regular keyboard. Just draw the path of the word you want to record. If you get a little off track, don’t worry, Path Input will figure out what it is you’re trying to say. You can even record words by simply drawing their prefixes. Those with iOS 8 or later may use Path Input as a third-party keyboard.

The story begins when two children wander away from their campsite and accidentally stumble upon the world’s most unlikely teenager. You and your child get to tag along as they head out on an adventure of a lifetime with Lochfoot. The app includes 26 pages of content, which are filled with rich illustrations, music, and sound effects. You’re able to follow along with the narrator or simply experience the tale together with your child.

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Build Your Memory Skills with MemPal

July 18, 2016 by macjeff

Reviewed by Marilyn Chau

MemPal is a fun free memory challenge game that’s hard to put down.

With in-app customizable options, this app takes a simple memory game concept to a much more fun and personalizable level.

Features:

MemPal, by Dynetix Design Solutions Inc, has features that are easily summed up in its name. Specifically, this app is designed to be a fun memory challenge, similar to a game you might play with a friend.

In this case, however, your “pal” is this little app; fortunately for those who might not have photographic memories, MemPal is a nice friend and starts out with really simple memory challenges.

At first, these challenges are actually so simple that some players might lose their interest in the app.

For those who decide to push through, the farther you get into MemPal the more intense, exciting, and fun the memory challenges become.

The overall concept of the game, however, remains the same so there isn’t any new technique you have to learn to stay successful at higher levels, which is really appreciated.

Some extra complicated memory challenges can be purchased through in-app purchases if desired as well. If you like a good memory challenge, do not overlook these.

Players who want to personalize their MemPal experience can do so by making in-app purchases to add their own photos into the app. The app even includes an option to create your own MemPal-playing playlist while you work through the app’s puzzles.

Appearance and Layout:

MemPal iPhone App

“Simple” would probably be the best way to describe MemPal’s graphics.

While this simplicity is part of what makes the game so fun, it would be appreciated if the graphics/layout of the app were a little more impressive.

I appreciated the easy-to-navigate interface of MemPal, but at the same time I think more work could have been done to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

The memory icons themselves within the app are actually impressively detailed, however; if you aren’t succeeding at MemPal, you certainly don’t have the graphics to blame at all!

Value:

MemPal is a fun app. It’s easy to get the hang of, and the levels all build up gradually enough to challenge you but not overwhelm you.

The concept of MemPal is similar to many other memory-challenge apps, but  the level of personalization via the in-app purchases is definitely greater.

While some consumers probably won’t have any interest in these purchases, those who are won’t be disappointed.

As a whole, MemPal is a well-designed, easy to understand app that can definitely help you workout your “memory muscles.”

MemPal requires iOS 8.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/17/2016

July 17, 2016 by macjeff

Carp - 21 Day No Complaint Challenge , SHERLOCK: Interactive Adventure , Perizm - 3D Modeling App and more

Universal:

A carp is a fish, but it’s also a verb that describes the action of constantly complaining. You may or may not like fish, but no one likes complaining. Carp will help you stop complaining by challenging you for 21 straight days. All you have to do is download the app and let everyone you know what you’re up to. That way you’ll be held accountable. Each day you go without complaining, the counter will move up. If you find yourself complaining just a little bit, you’ll have to reset the counter and start all over. When the challenge is completed, you can share it via Facebook or Twitter. You can share your failures as well.

Your journey starts in 19th-century London, as a pawnbroker comes to consult Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson regarding the sudden and inexplicable end to the red-headed league. But this isn't like any interactive storybook app you've ever seen before, and you'll realize this important fact the moment you glance at its very first page. Hold your iDevice in portrait orientation to read the authentic, original text just as Doyle intended. If you rotate your iDevice into landscape orientation, you'll be provided with a completely different experience. The text will drop out of view and your screen will fill up with all of the app's interactive features. You're able to listen to an audio version of the text narrated by Simon Vance and you're able to play 3-D animated plot-based scenes, view period articles, browse through dossiers of key characters, view a map of London, and play detective yourself by searching for clues.

MathStudio Express is the most versatile calculator you’ll find in the App Store. It’s a full-featured scientific calculator with over 200 functions. It allows you to perform everything from basic calculations to college calculus in a snap thanks to its unique interface. You’re able to access the app’s multiple keyboards with a swipe, and graph 2-D and 3-D equations in real-time with just a tap. The app also includes time graphing, plot lists, and even support for scripting.

The amount of content here is staggering. Alpha Omega’s hundreds of puzzles require you to unscramble the letters to create valid words. Each puzzle provides you with the first and last letters, serving as a guide. Tap on a letter block to select it and tap another to swap. Intersecting letter blocks can be moved in both directions. As each word is deciphered, the rest will begin to fall in to place. Keep in mind that letters can only be swapped once per puzzle. Additional level packs are available via in-app purchase.

Today only: Unlock both colors and shapes packages free of charge! Simply tap the “Unlock” button on the main screen, and enter the provided passcode to confirm your action. 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.

With Perizm, anyone can create a 3-D design thanks to its unique interface. The screen is divided into two parts, with a preview of your model to the left and the drawing area to the right. The drawing area provides a simple 2-D view of your 3-D object. All you need to do is draw lines. The lines can be contorted and attached to each other to create the 3-D model. It’s surprisingly simple and effective. You’re able to share your creations as images or as files that 3-D printers can read.

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