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Best app deals of the day! Eight paid iPhone apps on sale for a limited time

March 02, 2016 by macjeff

Everyone likes free apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up fast. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 03/01/2016

March 01, 2016 by macjeff

Krashlander - Ski, Jump, Crash! , Super Sharp , Muse - Your private journal / diary / notes and more

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Muse is void of confusing menus and obtrusive options. All that you’ll see at first are camera, pencil, and microphone icons across the top. Choose the type of entry you want to make and get to it. The rest of the screen will then be populated with whatever you create. That’s all there is to it. The app also includes the ability to passcode protect your journal and sync it via iCloud.

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Krashlander is all about the physics. Speed down huge mountain slopes to gain speed and wipe out the robots in your way. Manipulate the body of your skier using the directional pad on the right side of the screen to crouch, bend backwards or forwards, and extend. This is the only way you’ll be able to get under obstacles and over gaping crevices. Timing and precision is everything, so be prepared for a challenge. The game includes three difficulty settings, five worlds, and the ability to capture and view replays.

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.

This isn’t just your everyday compass. Sure, it can show your orientation in real-time, but it also includes coordinates, course, speed, altitude, and weather data all on the same screen. Location data can be copied to your clipboard and used in other apps. Compass also includes imperial and metric support, true and magnetic North, Google Maps integration, and two themes to choose from.

Guitar Basics For Dummies is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning to play. The app will teach you everything from basic guitar anatomy to barre chords in no time. During your lessons you’re able to enhance on your newly learned skills by playing along with warm-ups and practice songs. The app also includes a metronome, tuner, and chord library.

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/29/2016

February 29, 2016 by macjeff

Goal Streaks - Daily Goals & Habits Tracker , Tayasui Sketches+ , Once Upon a Mutant and more

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WiFi Mouse is more than a wireless mouse. It acts as your computer control center. It supports multi-finger gestures, allowing you to swipe and tap with up to four fingers to perform different actions. It's also a full-screen keyboard with programmable hot keys. Lefties will appreciate the ability to swap buttons on the fly.

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Goal Streaks helps you create positive habits. You're able to add and track as many goals as you like. When adding a goal, you must define the regular activity that will get you there. For example, if you want to get fit, your goal may be to attend the gym at least three times each week. Whenever you complete an activity, simply tap on the day and you'll be able to visualize your streak. All activity can be viewed on a full screen calendar that operates in both portrait and landscape orientations.

Tayasui Sketches artfully mixes simplicity and power to provide you with the perfect canvas. It offers a wide variety of art creation tools including felt and ink pens, watercolor and acrylic brushes, an airbrush gun, and oil pastel. Brushes and pens can be edited in a variety of ways, and you're able to layer your strokes to create depth. What really makes Tayasui Sketches stand out, however, is its stylus support. It allows anyone with a Wacom, Hex, Adonit, Pencil by 53, and Pogo Connect stylus to add strokes that change their angle and width based on pressure.

This colorful rhyming storybook will have any child hooked. When a young boy wanders into a small town he has no business being in, the mutants take exception. But after a while he wears down their tough facades and shows them the importance of acceptance and kindness. Your child can follow along with the narrator or they can enjoy the story on their own.

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/28/2016

February 28, 2016 by macjeff

Bridge Constructor , Spark Camera – capture, edit and share beautiful videos , The Executive and more

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Only one of Tesla's powerful towers remain standing. You must protect it at all costs from the invading faceless swarm. Your enemies are equipped with various types of weapons and attributes, and they will approach the tower from all possible angles. Zap them where they stand by touching and holding your finger on them. You are able to spend your prize money between waves to upgrade your tower and purchase new weapons. The game contains hundreds of waves of enemies to wipe out, 17 upgrades and attacks to unlock, and achievements and leader boards via Game Center.

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The island nation of Camatuga needs your help. The terrain is full of ravines and canyons with no way to cross. It's up you to design bridges that are strong enough to withstand the daily stress of traffic without exceeding the budget. You're supplied with various types of materials, like wood, steel, pillars, and cables, and you can combine them any way you see fit in order to build the perfect bridge. Your designs can be tested by sending across vehicles of different sizes and weights. The game includes a total of 40 challenging levels.

Spark Camera is remarkably easy to use for a video editor. You're able to record clips by holding your finger on the screen and releasing to stop. Go ahead and capture as many clips as you want. Once you're finished recording, Spark allows you to add filters, add music, trim and rearrange clips, and even import videos from your camera roll. Your creations can be shared via Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Messages, or AirDrop.

From the design to the combat, you've never experienced something like this before on iOS. You're put in control of an executive who has mastered the art of Kung Fu. Fight off ghastly beasts by timing your taps to punch and kick when their guard is down, and block their attacks in the same manner. After each fight your character will take off running, and you must perform precise swipes to avoid various obstacles. The game includes 120 levels, hand-crafted 2D sprites, and more than 50 unique enemies.

The app will present your child with a cute and colorful object, and they must find all of the matching ones at the bottom of the screen. Each object is accompanied by hand-clapping music and rhyming narration. The app includes over 100 objects to discover.

Only one of Tesla's powerful towers remain standing. You must protect it at all costs from the invading faceless swarm. Your enemies are equipped with various types of weapons and attributes, and they will approach the tower from all possible angles. Zap them where they stand by touching and holding your finger on them. You are able to spend your prize money between waves to upgrade your tower and purchase new weapons. The game contains hundreds of waves of enemies to wipe out, 17 upgrades and attacks to unlock, and achievements and leader boards via Game Center.

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/27/2016

February 27, 2016 by macjeff

Even Monsters Are Shy , toDo+ (Tasks & Reminders, Check list) , Abducted and more

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Thanks to its intuitive UI, toDo allows you to get your daily workload completed faster than ever before. You're able to place tasks within separate categories, and complete, delete, and reorder them with simple gestures. The best part is, you can add and complete tasks via the Today menu or your Apple Watch. The app is loaded with customization options in order to suit different lifestyles, and includes a variety of themes to choose from.

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Abducted comes highly recommend due to its visual flare and unique environments. The game features dynamic lighting, shadows, volumetric fog, and other fantastic effects to provide you with a console-quality gaming experience. Explore the breathtaking 3-D alien environments with a tap and search for clues that will lead you home. You're able to take on puzzles with brute force by hacking them or try to use your whit to solve them.

Windy combines natural wind recordings with stunning artwork to help you sleep, relax, study, or meditate. It utilizes stereoscopic 3-D audio that's optimized for headphones, so you can drift off into your own little world. The six natural wind recordings can be mixed with rain, river sounds, birds, and crickets. There's also a whimsical story embedded within the app, allowing you to follow Windy on her journey to breathtaking locations.

AppsGoneFree special: Receive 700 gems free of charge. That's a $3.99 value! The gems will automatically be deposited into your account, so there's absolutely nothing special you need to do. Battle Bros isn't your everyday tower defense game. Instead of going at it alone, you're able to team up with your friends and fight off the hordes of minions in real-time. Place towers in strategic positions along the path, set traps, and, when things get real hairy, take it upon yourself to fire ranged and melee attacks before the minions reach your homestead. The game features 18 types of minions with varying abilities, boss battles, and four different seasonal environments.

It features eight different mini-games that are intertwined with and progress the story. The app also includes two reading modes, professional narration, full-color illustrations and interactive animations, and a custom soundtrack. There also aren't any ads, in-app purchases, or external links to worry about, so your child can enjoy the story all on their own.