Free

Everyone likes something for free but the quality is quite variable with many free Apps a waste of the time taken to download them. Finding free apps that are worth using is quite a search. The Apps here are all good quality and have educational value. More detailed descriptions of these apps can be found on the other App pages.


 * F** - full functionality with no strings attached
 * A** - full functionality but with ads
 * P** - functional but requires an in app purchase to provide additional functionality
 * D** - a demo or lite version of a paid app

Rotate and see information on 29 regions of the human brain. Includes lots of information on each section. ||  ||  ** Bee-Bot (F) ** Based on the Bee-Bot robot. Develops directional language and programming in young children. ||  || ** Chicktionary ** ** (P) ** A spelling and vocab game that is just a little bit quirky with its chicken theme and sound effects. || Develops numerical fluency through flexible game play. ||  ||  ** Sock Puppets **** (P) ** Set the characters and scenes then record, the app lip synchs the audio to the puppets' mouth movements. ||  || ** T **** alking Tom Cat ** ** (A) ** Tom will repeat anything you say in an entertaining high pitched voice. Able to record in movie format. || 60 train themed challenging problem solving puzzles that require divergent thinking skills. ||  || ** Ultimate Hangman **** (P) ** Good for spelling and vocabulary. A classic game with very clever animations. ||  || ** Zentomino HD ** ** (D) ** Piece together a series differently shaped blocks to fill a blank shape - over 100 puzzles in the free version. || a really useful app to teach line drawing animation with some advanced features. ||  || A simple drawing and writing tool that can be used for tutorial recording. ||  ||   ** FlipBoom Lite (F) ** A great starter app to learn the basics of animation using line drawings. Well designed with good features. || Record ideas on sticky notes which can be moved and reorganised around a virtual noticeboard. ||  || ** iMotion HD **** (P) ** Time Lapse and stop motion animations can be replayed at any intervals from 1 fps to 30 fps. ||  || ** On Air ** ** (F) ** A no frills teleprompter that does exactly with adjustable font colour, size, background colour and scroll speed. || About 50 preset special effects that can be applied to an image with a variety of export options and sizings. ||  ||   ||   || ** Sketchbook Express **** (D) ** This is a lite version but has a lot of functionality, which is enough for anyone wanting a basic drawing tool. || Great for creating an animated story with characters - once you get past the annoying bits. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Instructive ** - user follows the direction of the app to achieve a predetermined result
 * [[image:3Dbrain.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/3d-brain/id331399332?mt=8"]]** 3D Brain **** (F) **
 * ** [[image:math-zombie.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/math-zombie/id290200530?mt=8"]]Math Zombie (A) **
 * [[image:trainyard.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/trainyard/id348719156?mt=8"]]** Trainyard Express (D) **
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 * Constructive ** - open ended app that responds to user creativity, often starts with a blank page
 * [[image:animation-desk.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/animation-desk-for-ipad-lite/id470899893?mt=8"]]** Animation Desk **** (D) **
 * Educreation **** (F) **
 *  [[image:iBrainstorm.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/ibrainstorm/id382252825?mt=8"]] ** i **** Brainstorm **** (A) **
 * ** [[image:Pixlrmatic.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pixlr-o-matic/id450263811?mt=8"]] Pixlr-o-matic ** ** (F) **
 * ** [[image:toontastic.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/toontastic/id404693282?mt=8"]] Toontastic **** (P) **
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A well featured dictionary and thesaurus. Ads are annoying but only appear after a few minutes use. ||  || ** Epic Citadel **** (F) ** Walk through the bazaar, cathedral, castle and various street scenes in a medieval game world. ||  ||  ** Google Earth **** (F) ** Mapping and global studies that bring the world to life using satellite images and geo-located photographs. || A maths glossary that is very simple to use and gives the results you want. ||  || ** Nova Elements (F) ** Informative and interesting way for high school students to interact with the Periodic Table of Elements. ||  ||  **Wikipanion** ** (P) ** Excellent way to gain direct access to Wikipedia articles. Information displays in a well linked easy to read format. ||
 * Reference ** - for gaining information
 * ** [[image:dictionary.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/dictionary.com-dictionary/id364740856?mt=8"]]Dictionary (A) **
 * [[image:math-terms.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathterms/id430508413?mt=8"]]** Math Terms ** ** (F) **
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Basic image editing for iPad1. In App purchases not necessary. ||  || ** Dragon Dictation **** (F) ** Audio to text conversion. Speak clearly and the resulting text is pretty accurate. Can edit text. ||  ||  ** Dropbox ** ** (F) ** A web based service that allows easy sharing of files between multiple devices. || An eBook reader for ePub and pdf files. Download classic literature for free from the Book Store. ||  ||  ** iTranslate (A) ** Translates to and from over 50 languages and spoken phrases to and from 16 languages. ||  || ** Jamboxx **** (F) ** Create playlists for an 80's look boombox from material in your music library. || A basic large button calculator that works really well. ||  || ** Kindle **** (F) ** Download books, newspapers and magazines from the Amazon Book Store. ||  ||  ** Lab Timer ** ** (F) ** A multi timer that will count up or down on up to 16 separate timers. Will run in the background. || A calculator where you write the question rather than push number buttons. ||  || ** Skype (F) ** Video call or IM other Skype users anywhere in the world. Talk face to face with front or back facing camera. ||  ||   ||
 * Functional ** - adds to the operating ability of the iPad
 * [[image:PS_Express.png align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/adobe-photoshop-express/id331975235?mt=8"]] ** Adobe Photoshop Express ** ** (F) **
 * [[image:ibooks.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8"]]** iBooks (F) **
 * [[image:jumbo-calculator.jpg align="left" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/jumbo-calculator/id361121377?mt=8"]] **Jumbo Calculator** ** (F) **
 * ** [[image:MyScript-calculator.jpg align="left" link="@https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/myscript-calculator/id578979413?mt=8"]] My****Script Calculator** ** (F) **
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