"If there is an app for that"

Abstract puzzler The Mesh goes free as Apple’s App of the Week

February 11, 2016 by macjeff

Apple on Thursday updated its weekly App of the Week promotion with a game called The Mesh. This means that for the next 7 days, you’ll be able to pick up the popular puzzler for free for both iPhone and iPad—a solid savings of $2. In The Mesh, players are tasked with combining numbered tiles to match target values and clear the board without running out of space. The game features beautifully designed graphics and animations, and an incredible soundtrack. From the App Store Editors’ Notes: Arithmetic becomes a colorful contact sport in this intoxicating abstract puzzler. Over dozens of levels you’ll merge numbered tiles to match target values and clear the board without running out of space. But as you advance, the tiles get less predictable–and so do the challenges. The Mesh’s sophisticated brainteasers kept us thinking; the game rewards careful strategy with gorgeously animated graphics and a well-earned sense of accomplishment. You can find The Mesh in the App Store for free. Source link: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/02/11/the-mesh-puzzler-free/

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/11/2016

February 11, 2016 by macjeff

easy! A deluxe brainteaser! , Orca Puzzles for Kids Jigsaw Wonder Edition , Spirit Walkers: Curse of the Cypress Witch (Full) and more

iPhone:

Spirit Walkers: Curse of the Cypress Witch (Full) ( $2.99 → FREE ) Solve tricky logic questions in the given timeframe in Easy! It’s a great way to train your brain. It’s a great way to train your brain. Put together spectacular nature puzzles in Orca Puzzles. It’s for the whole family. It’s for the whole family. An adventure game inspired by the legend of a hiker-attacking ghost living in the forest. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace.

Maylynn and a group of friends have gone on an investigative trip. Their adventure starts to unravel when one of the friends gets injured. It’s up to you to help the group make it safely home by overcoming an ancient evil and save the souls of the innocent by solving nearly 20 ingenious puzzles. The game will also take you through 32 different locations to advance the spooky storyline. Achievements can be earned through Game Center as well.

Universal:

easy! A deluxe brainteaser! ( $0.99 → FREE ) Solve tricky logic questions in the given timeframe in Easy! It’s a great way to train your brain. It’s a great way to train your brain.

Easy! is easy to learn, but impossible to master. You’re provided with five terms for every question or statement. Swipe right if you think the term fits the question or statement and your answer is true. Swipe left if you think it’s false. For every turn, you get three seconds to think it over. One wrong answer and the game is over. You also receive a single pause for when you need that extra moment.

Orca Puzzles for Kids Jigsaw Wonder Edition ( $1.99 → FREE ) Solve tricky logic questions in the given timeframe in Easy! It’s a great way to train your brain. It’s a great way to train your brain. Put together spectacular nature puzzles in Orca Puzzles. It’s for the whole family. It’s for the whole family.

You won’t be able to resist the wonder of this jigsaw puzzle game. Each of the 30 jigsaw puzzles features a breathtaking orca photo to reconstruct. The jigsaw puzzles can be broken up into as few as four pieces and as many as 24. You’re also able to choose whether or not you want a colored background and outline hints. What more could you ask for?

PLAY-DOH Create ABCs ( → $2.99 ) Solve tricky logic questions in the given timeframe in Easy! It’s a great way to train your brain. It’s a great way to train your brain. Put together spectacular nature puzzles in Orca Puzzles. It’s for the whole family. It’s for the whole family. An adventure game inspired by the legend of a hiker-attacking ghost living in the forest. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace. An adventure game inspired by the legend of a hiker-attacking ghost living in the forest. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace. Learn your ABCs using virtual PLAY-DOH in PLAY-DOH Create ABCs. It will help any young child work on their reading and fine motor skills. It will help any young child work on their reading and fine motor skills.

With PLAY-DOH Create ABCs, your child will be reading and writing in no time. The app teaches your child to recognize letters, write letters using the proper stroke order, and associate letters with sounds through fun activities. After correctly tracing each letter, your child has the chance to create and customize a related object or creature. Just like real PLAY-DOH, they can mash and squish their creations when finished. The app also includes support for multiple profiles, progress reports, and the ability to share your child’s creations.

Spirit Walkers: Curse of the Cypress Witch HD (Full) ( $4.99 → FREE ) Solve tricky logic questions in the given timeframe in Easy! It’s a great way to train your brain. It’s a great way to train your brain. Put together spectacular nature puzzles in Orca Puzzles. It’s for the whole family. It’s for the whole family. An adventure game inspired by the legend of a hiker-attacking ghost living in the forest. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace. An adventure game inspired by the legend of a hiker-attacking ghost living in the forest. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace. It’s for casual gamers who want to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace.

Maylynn and a group of friends have gone on an investigative trip. Their adventure starts to unravel when one of the friends gets injured. It’s up to you to help the group make it safely home by overcoming an ancient evil and save the souls of the innocent by solving nearly 20 ingenious puzzles. The game will also take you through 32 different locations to advance the spooky storyline. Achievements can be earned through Game Center as well.

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/09/2016

February 09, 2016 by macjeff

The Martian: Official Game , SA Contacts - Export/Import contacts to/from Excel , Blur - Create Custom Wallpapers and more

iPhone:

SA Contacts - Export/Import contacts to/from Excel ( $2.99 → FREE ) Only you can help save astronaut Mark Watney in The Martian. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. Transfer and maintain your contacts without the need for iTunes with SA Contacts. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date.

SA Contacts provides more control over your contacts than you’ve ever had before. You’re able to choose to export all of your contacts, only groups, or only specific contacts. Then choose a property style and start the export process. The export file is saved as a ZIP, which can be transferred via iTunes File Sharing, Wi-Fi, email, or the cloud. That same file can be accessed on your computer using any Excel compatible application. You’re also able to make edits and import the file back on your iDevice.

Universal:

The Martian: Official Game ( $0.99 → FREE ) Only you can help save astronaut Mark Watney in The Martian. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale.

The Martian’s story takes place over the course of several days. Mark Watney, one of the astronauts taking part in the ARES 3 mission, has been stranded on the planet Mars. You get to play as a NASA communications specialist and Mark’s sole contact with Earth. Mark will reach out to you from time to time, and it’s up to you to determine the story’s path and ultimately his fate. You’re able to track his progress from your iDevice or your wrist via Apple Watch.

Blur - Create Custom Wallpapers ( $0.99 → FREE ) Only you can help save astronaut Mark Watney in The Martian. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. Transfer and maintain your contacts without the need for iTunes with SA Contacts. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date. Blur your photos to perfection with this photography app. It’s an easy way to customize your look. It’s an easy way to customize your look.

You’re able to import any photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. You can then adjust the blur level via a slider. When your masterpiece is ready, save it to your library and apply it as your background. You’re also able to blur random photos by tapping the big Blur button.

Smart Resume Pro: Resume and CV Designer ( $4.99 → FREE ) Only you can help save astronaut Mark Watney in The Martian. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. Transfer and maintain your contacts without the need for iTunes with SA Contacts. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date. Blur your photos to perfection with this photography app. It’s an easy way to customize your look. It’s an easy way to customize your look. Build and submit professional resumes with Smart Resume. It’s the ideal app for anyone looking for work. It’s the ideal app for anyone looking for work.

Smart Resume avoids all the gimmicks found in similar apps. You won’t find a ton of unnecessary and flashy colors or impossible to read fonts. It simply helps you build a professional resume from scratch in no time. All you need to do is go through each section filling in the blanks. Custom sections can be created if need be. Once you’re finished you’re able to preview your resume and share it via email.

Lighthouse by the Sea ~ an ever-changing weather scene for fun, meditation or sleep ( $0.99 → FREE ) Only you can help save astronaut Mark Watney in The Martian. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. Transfer and maintain your contacts without the need for iTunes with SA Contacts. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date. Blur your photos to perfection with this photography app. It’s an easy way to customize your look. It’s an easy way to customize your look. Build and submit professional resumes with Smart Resume. It’s the ideal app for anyone looking for work. It’s the ideal app for anyone looking for work. Relax to the sounds of the sea with Lighthouse by the Sea. It’s for those who need help letting go. It’s for those who need help letting go.

Lighthouse by the Sea can be used just about anywhere. Put it on your desk at work to help clear your thoughts. Place it by your bedside to fall fast asleep. Or, you can simply kick up your feet and enjoy the show. The scene features all kinds of customization options like day and night cycles, weather systems, varied bird flight frequencies, and two different lighthouses. The app also includes a sleep timer, and the ability to mute the sound and just watch.

Figuromo Kids : Simply Missy - 3D Coloring Glitter and Sparkle Chibi ( $0.99 → FREE ) Only you can help save astronaut Mark Watney in The Martian. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. It’s for fans of the book, film, or those who simply enjoy a good science fiction tale. Transfer and maintain your contacts without the need for iTunes with SA Contacts. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date. It provides a great way to ensure your contacts stay safe and up to date. Blur your photos to perfection with this photography app. It’s an easy way to customize your look. It’s an easy way to customize your look. Build and submit professional resumes with Smart Resume. It’s the ideal app for anyone looking for work. It’s the ideal app for anyone looking for work. Relax to the sounds of the sea with Lighthouse by the Sea. It’s for those who need help letting go. It’s for those who need help letting go. Create your own doll from scratch with Simply Missy. It’s easy enough for kids, but fun for everyone. It’s easy enough for kids, but fun for everyone.

You get to begin with a basic clay model. A bar across the top of the screen allows you to select different parts of your doll in order to customize it. You’re able to change the color and material type for everything from your doll’s bows to her shoes. At any time during the creation process you’re able to preview your doll in full screen with just a tap. When you’re finished, you’re able to save your doll and use it wherever and however you wish.

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/07/2016

February 07, 2016 by macjeff

Mutant Mudds , Fontmania - Add Artworks, Text Captions, and Typography Designs to Your Photos! , Animal Pre-K Math and Early Learning Games for Kids in Preschool and Kindergarten Premium and more

 

Universal:

Mutant Mudds ( $4.99 → FREE ) Help Max wash away the filthy Mutant Mudds in this platformer. It’s retro gaming goodness. It’s retro gaming goodness. Mutant Mudds have descended upon planet Earth. The only way to stop these filthy creatures is with a high-powered water cannon. You get to play as Max and weave your way through more than 80 pixelated levels. Max is able to jump into the foreground and background to hunt down his enemies and collect Water Sprites. Legend says that the mysterious Water Sprites will wash away the Mutant Mudds for good, so be on the lookout.   Fontmania - Add Artworks, Text Captions, and Typography Designs to Your Photos! ( $2.99 → FREE ) Help Max wash away the filthy Mutant Mudds in this platformer. It’s retro gaming goodness. It’s retro gaming goodness. Add artwork and text to your photos with Fontmania. It’s a fun way to tell a story with your photos. It’s a fun way to tell a story with your photos. Fontmania will help social media addicts stand out from the crowd. The app’s intuitive interface features a single, non-intrusive sidebar to help you design the perfect photo. It provides you with access to a vast collection of artwork and handpicked fonts. Everything that’s added to your photo can be moved, resized, and rotated with common gestures. There’s no limit to what you can add, either. Your final creation can be as simple or complex as you like. Fontmania also provides quick access to your favorite social media sites for easy uploading.   Animal Pre-K Math and Early Learning Games for Kids in Preschool and Kindergarten Premium ( $3.99 → FREE ) Help Max wash away the filthy Mutant Mudds in this platformer. It’s retro gaming goodness. It’s retro gaming goodness. Add artwork and text to your photos with Fontmania. It’s a fun way to tell a story with your photos. It’s a fun way to tell a story with your photos. A collection of 100 fun and colorful educational games that your kids are sure to enjoy. It’s ideal for parents with children ages three to six. It’s ideal for parents with children ages three to six. Your little ones get to explore the farm with Lily and the cute animals. Each of the eight sections stars a cute farm animal, and your child must help them complete the task at hand. Games range from counting and classifying objects to comparing shapes and naming colors. A professional narrator will guide your child along the way and provide positive reinforcement.   Pizza Vs. Skeletons ( $4.99 → FREE ) Help Max wash away the filthy Mutant Mudds in this platformer. It’s retro gaming goodness. It’s retro gaming goodness. Add artwork and text to your photos with Fontmania. It’s a fun way to tell a story with your photos. It’s a fun way to tell a story with your photos. A collection of 100 fun and colorful educational games that your kids are sure to enjoy. It’s ideal for parents with children ages three to six. It’s ideal for parents with children ages three to six. Take control of a 25-foot-tall pizza and smash through hordes of undead in Pizza Vs. Skeletons. It’s for fans of platformers. It’s for fans of platformers. You're able to control your pizza using tilt and touch controls. Roll over your enemies, demolish entire structures, smash into the ground to flip over anything that can harm you, and basically do whatever is necessary to keep rolling along safely. The game includes 120 levels, three challenges in each level, loads of pizza customization options, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.   Sports Bettingâ?¢ ( $4.99 → FREE ) Help Max wash away the filthy Mutant Mudds in this platformer. It’s retro gaming goodness. It’s retro gaming goodness. Add artwork and text to your photos with Fontmania. It’s a fun way to tell a story with your photos. It’s a fun way to tell a story with your photos. A collection of 100 fun and colorful educational games that your kids are sure to enjoy. It’s ideal for parents with children ages three to six. It’s ideal for parents with children ages three to six. Take control of a 25-foot-tall pizza and smash through hordes of undead in Pizza Vs. Skeletons. It’s for fans of platformers. It’s for fans of platformers. Get the thrill of sports betting without breaking the bank with this fantasy sports game. All major sports are represented, with upcoming game schedules and live odds. Sports Betting is the app for any sports fan who wants to be more than a spectator. Sports Betting is the app for any sports fan who wants to be more than a spectator. We’re fond of Sports Betting because you get to start off with $4.99 worth of virtual currency to get your betting started. That’s right, you don’t even have to spend a single penny to show the world you know your sports teams. You’re able to make multiple bets for each game. Once you have put your money where your mouth is, just sit back and wait for the results. Betting history, and daily and weekly coin bonuses are also available.    

1 Meter, Day One 2, OmniPlan 3, and more apps to check out this weekend

February 06, 2016 by macjeff

Hello friendly readers. This weekend’s app list spotlight is the last article I’ll be writing for iDB. I’ve had a wonderful time as a part of the team and will miss every one of the editors (I’ve already cried with them privately). I’ll also miss the iDB readers’ funny, snarky, and sometimes ornery comments (you know who you are). Thanks for listening to me express my love of all things app-related.

Now, on with the show. Check out this week’s (and my final week’s) list of apps and games.

All is Lost

In a dystopian future, humankind is always struggling to survive. Whether we’ve run out of water or the machines have taken over, it seems like we always lose the final war. In this game, you are in a rush to find crew members lost in a space station that is just about to blow. Players navigate across dangerous platforms trying to save the day before the destruction starts. If you don’t jump, slide, or duck at just the right moment, you may be lost with the rest of the crew. If you manage to follow the precise on-screen instructions, your reward is your life and the lives of your crew members. This game is available for free.

Day One 2 Journal + Notes

Day One Journal launched in the App Store back in 2011 and was a huge hit with the writing community. It has just been updated and revamped as a whole new app. With it, you can add multiple journals, each with as many as 10 inline photos. You can ad custom reminders to keep you on track for your daily thoughts. It now has useful organization tools, like stars, tags, location, years, and more. Plus, it has all of the great journaling features of the original Day One, like support for Markdown, syncing between devices and with the Mac app, and social sharing features. This app is available for $4.99.

1 Meter

I’m a huge fan of Philipp Stollenmayer’s games, like “Sometimes You Die,” and “Okay?” Lately he has been dropping some fun little bite-sized games in the App Store and 1 Meter is one of them. In this game, players try to build a plate of spaghetti by taping the screen. When you place your finger on the screen, a loop of pasta will appear, veering toward the right. Take your finger off the screen to make it veer left. Don’t let the pasta touch or your dinner will be over. As you reach new lengths of pasta, you’ll unlock new plates, including Alfredo and parmesan. This game is available for free.

Refinery29 This AM

When I was a kid, my parents sat at the breakfast table for an hour, poring over the morning paper. Now, you can get your news in minimalist increments without even having to get out of bed in the morning. With this app, you will get a news feed every morning with a basic rundown of the eight most important headlines and summaries of the day. If you are interested in reading more, tap a headline to get the whole story. You can stay up to date with current events, celebrity gossip, and more. Once you’ve made it through the eight trending stories, you’ll be rewarded with an achievement card. This app is available for free.

Tsuro

If you’ve been hankering for a new board game app, this one will scratch that itch. Based on the original tile board game of paths, this digital version lets you play like a pro without having to keep track of where you put all of those tiles. Once you’ve laid a path using your tiles, you can move your marker across the board. That is, if you don’t cross your opponent’s trap. It supports up to eight players in online play and can be played solo or against up to three artificially intelligent opponents. This game is available for $3.99.

OmniPlan 3

The Omni Group has just launched its most massive productivity app yet. This one is stuffed full of project planning and execution tools for business groups. It features Gantt charts and Network diagrams, multiple device syncing support, and task assignments. You can prioritize subtasks to make sure the team takes care of important projects first and identify which tasks need a group effort and which ones can be dealt with alone. It has deeply integrated scheduling and tracking tools to make sure your projects get done on time, and if they are falling behind, you’ll know about it. This app is available for $74.99.

Rapala Daily Catch

There are few things in life more relaxing than a day on the pond, fishing. Of course, we can’t always jump in our boats and head to the nearest fishing hole like they did on the Andy Griffith Show, but this little app makes it possible for you to take some time out of your busy day to drop a line or two without getting wet. If you like to fish with Rapala gear, even better. You can compete in daily tournaments against other virtual fishermen around the world and collect a variety of different types of fishes. Visit different locations and bodies of water to catch local flavor. This game is available for free.

More apps you should check out

• 5 Notification Center widgets I use every day
• Aura for Mac brings Quick Replies to your Gmail conversations
• Microsoft launches ‘News Pro’ app for iOS
• Dictate notes on the fly and display them on your watch face with WatchNotes
• Whimsical jetpack-flying game Piloteer selected as Apple’s Free App of the Week
• This app lets you type notes with a keypad on your Apple Watch
• Be more productive in Mail with these 3D Touch shortcuts
• Mac email client Airmail hits iPhone with snooze, 3D Touch, interactive notifications and more
• Review: this exquisitely done astronomical clock for iPhone might cure your Apple Watch envy
• Rototo: a challenging space survival game, now free in the App Store
• How to turn any photo scene into a snowy one with Snow Daze
• How to measure Mac frame rates and enable HiDPI display modes on older models with Quartz Debug
• Browserism review: quickly switch between browsers on Mac

These apps have been updated

• Spotify’s iPhone app gaining video content from BBC, Maker Studios and ESPN next week
• Google updates Chrome for iOS with 70% fewer crashes, Spotlight integration and more
• Deliveries gets massive update with 3D Touch, multitasking & new features
• Facebook expanding Live Video feature to all iPhone users in the US
• Revamped NHL app with HD live video, picture-in-picture support and more now available
• New in Google app: 3D Touch for ‘I’m Feeling Curious’
• Instagram rolls out support for multiple accounts to some iOS users
• Design app Over goes free as Apple’s App of the Week

Source link: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/02/06/1-meter-day-one-2-omniplan-3-and-more-apps-to-check-out-this-weekend/