Notable apps and app updates for Feb. 23, 2018

On a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they’re popular and deserve mention. Here are today’s picks.

iOS Apps/Updates

KerCodex has introduced Quick’Nap 1.0. It’s a free, simple alarm clock app that wakes you up with progressive music chosen out of your iPhone library. An alarm mode is also available for the occasional overnight sleep. Security notifications are triggered if you accidentally leave the app.

macOS Apps/Updates

MW3D-Solutions has announced Cheetah3D 7.2, a feature update to its 3D modeling solution for macOS. Version 7.2 now uses the AVFoundation framework, which offers faster and higher quality movie export. 

What’s more, professional users will enjoy the added ProRes workflow, according to the folks at MW3D-Solutions. The Cheetah3D unbiased render engine Falcon also sees some additions such as support for IES lights, Filmic tone mapping and improved soft shadows.

Cheetah3D 7.2 requires macOS 10.8.5 or higher and costs $99 for a single-user license. Customers may upgrade from older versions for $59, though the upgrade from version 7.x to 7.2 is free.