June 26th Edition

Today’s Great Free Apps: CalCube, Carmen, TinyPDF And More

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iPhone & iPad:

Mencal:Mental Arithmetic Training, Improve Your Skills In Math ($0.99 → Free, 2.9 MB): Work on your mental math skills with this educational app.

You’re able to choose from five different categories or you can mix things up in the random mode. Each category includes various types of problems and tutorials. When you’re ready, begin your round and see how many problems you can answer correctly. You’re able to adjust the amount of time you have to answer each problem as well. The app also includes stat tracking.

Mencal:Mental Arithmetic Training, Improve Your Skills In Math is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 24 ratings.

Pocket Snapper – iModel and Virtual Photo Shoot ($1.99 → Free, 19.0 MB): Capture and edit photos with this powerful photography app.

It includes a variety of camera functions like an adjustable timer, smart focus, and zoom. You can apply 15 different filters, 15 frames, and 24 dynamic effects. You can also gather your photos together with four collage layouts and add custom text. Photos can be captured from live video as well. Your finished projects can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Picasa, or YouTube.

Pocket Snapper – iModel and Virtual Photo Shoot is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 55 ratings.

All New Dreamdays – Countdown to the Days that Matter ($0.99 → Free, 18.9 MB): This stylish utility app allows you to count down to the days that matter most.

When creating a new countdown you’re able to title and categorize it, set a date, customize the background, and even attach a voice memo. The app will then begin its countdown and send out a reminder as the day approaches. The app also includes the ability to filter the main list, iCloud support, and passcode protection.

All New Dreamdays – Countdown to the Days that Matter is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 194 ratings.

Virtual City (Full) ($2.99 → Free, 111.5 MB): Build and manage your very own city in this simulation game from G5.

As mayor, you’ll be tasked with everything from sending vehicles on delivery routes to upgrading buildings. The game includes 50 levels in five states, two modes, 18 mission scenarios, 25 types of goods to transport, more than 50 building types, 25 types of goods to transport, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Virtual City (Full) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 1131 ratings.

TinyPDF – Fill Forms, Annotate PDF with Professional Reader ($4.99 → Free, 24.8 MB): Manage your PDF files while on the go with this productivity app.

You’re able to import PDF files from Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box, or you can transfer them via iTunes File Sharing. You’re then able to highlight text, fill forms, add text, add stamps, and even draw right on top of your files. PDF files can be shared via email, printed, opened in other apps, or sent right back to the cloud. The app also includes document sorting, password protection, tabbed reading, search, and bookmarks.

TinyPDF – Fill Forms, Annotate PDF with Professional Reader is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 177 ratings.

Carmen – Amazing Music Visualizer! ($2.99 → Free, 1.3 MB): This music player allows you to visualize your favorite tunes.

Pick any song from your library and watch as it comes to life through one of seven funky visualizers. You’re able to control your music using on-screen buttons or common gestures, and you can even switch between each visualizer on the fly by swiping with two fingers. The app also includes portrait and landscape orientation support, shuffle, AirPlay support, and the ability to choose music by song, artist, album, or playlist.

Carmen – Amazing Music Visualizer! is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 43 ratings.

CalCube – Quick, Slick & Easy Calendar ($1.99 → Free, 12.9 MB): A slick calendar app from the creators of WeatherCube.

Every single part of CalCube can be controlled with a swipe, pinch, or tap. For example, if you swipe down on the main view you’re able to access the 12-month calendar view. If you pull two fingers apart, you’re able to access all of CalCube’s many settings. The initial tutorial will guide you through all of the interaction methods, so pay close attention. Of course, CalCube has more than just a slick interface, it also allows you to import all of your favorite calendars, get the weather forecast, choose from a variety of themes, search for events, receive alerts, and even badge the icon with today’s date.

CalCube – Quick, Slick & Easy Calendar is available for free today only (06/25). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 60 ratings.

Cradle of Rome 2 HD ($4.99 → Free, 145.0 MB): A match-three game where you can rewrite the history of the Roman Empire.

Complete levels by breaking all of the marble tablets beneath the tiles. Earn coins, complete mini-games, and draw blueprints to guide the new world of Rome from its cradle to glory. The game includes three modes, more than 100 levels, all kinds of bonuses and trophies to earn, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Cradle of Rome 2 HD is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 802 ratings.