July 12th Edition

Today’s Great Free Apps: Atom Run, Writing Aid, Time.is and more

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iPhone & iPad:

Writing Aid — Definitions, Synonyms and Meanings ($0.99 → Free, 1.0 MB): Find new ways to express yourself through words with Writing Aid.

Writing Aid allows you to instantly search for definitions and synonyms just like a standard dictionary. But where it really shines is its meanings search. For example, you can search for “a lighter tint of orange” and Writing Aid will return suggestions like “salmon,” “muskmelon,” “amber,” and “tawny.” You’re able to tap on any result you receive and view its definition and synonyms.

Writing Aid — Definitions, Synonyms and Meanings is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 14 ratings.

Color/Space ($0.99 → Free, 2.2 MB): Find out how well you can mix and match your colors in this frantic arcade game.

Your job is to mix the colors at the bottom of the screen in order to get them to match the planets orbiting the big star at the top. The color you need to match is indicated by the springy looking line connected to an orbiting planet, and you can see how your mix is turning out by watching the big star. To mix your colors, just slide your fingers up or down on their circles. As you progress through the game things really start to speed up, so be ready! The game includes six different levels, and leaderboards via Game Center.

Color/Space is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 15 ratings.

Eye to Eye – Guess the most famous people and popular celebrities ($0.99 → Free, 33.6 MB): A simple yet visually appealing trivia game that has you guessing famous people just by looking into their eyes.

Tap the eye in the middle of the screen to get started. You’ll then see a very small, thin image of a famous person’s eyes surrounded by all of your possible options. Tap on the correct one to move on to the next. That’s it! Just enjoy the view and try to complete all of the levels.

Eye to Eye – Guess the most famous people and popular celebrities is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 40 ratings.

Atom Run ($1.99 → Free, 74.9 MB): Take control of Elgo, a sophisticated robot prototype, and find all of the atoms and molecules for creating new life in this fast-paced platformer.

The year is 2264. An unprecedented disaster has put an end to all life. It’s up to you to run, jump, and push your way through a mechanical world in order to collect atoms and molecules to restore life before it’s too late. You’re able to control Elgo via precise on-screen controls, or you can utilize an Apple-approved game controller. The game includes multiple zones and levels to play through, crisp 3-D graphics, original music from King Q4, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Atom Run is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 20 ratings.

Now Then – Time Tracker and Timesheet Assistant ($2.99 → Free, 4.6 MB): Record and analyze your time spent on various tasks with this helpful productivity app.

You’re able to add as many different tasks as you want to track and activate them whenever necessary. When adding an activity you’re able to title it, determine its position in the hierarchy, give it a short name, and choose a color. Then when you need to track your time spent, just tap the play button. You’re able to edit and comment on each task’s recorded event. You’re also able to view your time spent on tasks in chart form and any upcoming tasks. The app includes iCloud support, data filters, and the ability to generate and share reports.

Now Then – Time Tracker and Timesheet Assistant is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 37 ratings.

iPoe – The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection ($1.99 → Free, 242.8 MB): Experience the work of Edgar Allan Poe like never before with this interactive storybook app.

The app allows you to page through four of Poe’s best works by swiping across the screen. Each page is brought to life through interactive elements and gorgeous animations. The app includes an original soundtrack, an intuitive menu system, and English, Spanish, and French language support.

iPoe – The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection is available for free today only (07/11). It has a 5-star rating with a total of 2300 ratings.

Time.is – exact time for any time zone ($0.99 → Free, 1.5 MB): An extremely accurate clock for any part of the world.

Time.is syncs to atomic clock time to provide you with an accuracy down to ±5 milliseconds. You’re able to add as many locations as you like and switch between them with a horizontal swipe. You’re also able to view instant conversions for all of your included locations. Swipe down on the screen to view how far off your time is and sync back up with atomic clock time. The app also includes sunrise and sunset times, day length, two display modes that can be resized with a pinch, portrait and landscape orientation support, and multiple date format, color, and font options.

Time.is – exact time for any time zone is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 29 ratings.