Today’s Apps Gone Free: Smart Merge, Tally, Plight Of The Zombie And More

Keep your address book in order with Smart Merge. We also have an app that allows you to count anything and everything with a tap, and a game that has you helping zombies satisfy their cravings for brains.

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iPhone:

Tally - Quick Counter ($0.99 → Free, 1.0 MB): A simple and efficient gesture-based tally app.

Tap on the screen to count in your desired increments. Swipe down at any time to subtract from your current tally. You can adjust the increments, starting value, and count direction by swiping right to left. To create new counters and manage them, swipe left to right. You can also reset your current tally by swiping up. Tally - Quick Counter is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 12 ratings.

5by5 Radio ($2.99 → Free, 7.5 MB): Listen to your favorite 5by5 shows wherever you are with this entertainment app.

It features an automatic live stream connection, so the moment you launch it you’ll be listening in. You’re able to check out the upcoming broadcast schedule and plan accordingly, or just listen to the best of whenever you want. The app also includes push notifications for when your favorite shows are about to air, broadcast information, background audio support, AirPlay support, and sharing via Twitter. 5by5 Radio is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 384 ratings.

Universal:

Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition ($2.99 → Free, 21.3 MB): Help the princess fill the world with color in this interactive children’s coloring book.

Your child can fill in 11 different scenes just by tapping on the colorless canvases. As your child works their way through each scene, new interactive characters and items will appear. The app also includes helpful hints, so even young children can join in on the fun. Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition is available for free today only (10/26). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 27 ratings.

Plight of the Zombie ($2.99 → Free, 127.9 MB): Help zombies satisfy their cravings for brains in this line drawing puzzle game.

Guide different types of zombies around dangerous environments by drawing paths on the screen to collect all of the brains. Just watch out for those angry civilians who don't want to lose their minds. Each zombie has their own special ability, which will aid them in their quest for brains. The game includes 50 levels, four zombie types, a huge collection of unlockable accessories, and achievements via Game Center. Plight of the Zombie is available for free today only (10/26). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 522 ratings.

Unit Converter ∞ ($1.99 → Free, 15.4 MB): Make quick work of unit conversions with this utility app.

Select your unit category by rotating the dial on the main screen and tapping the big blue button in the middle. Then rotate the dials on each side to select the two units you want to convert. The app includes more than 50 categories, more than 1,000 units, search, the ability to save your favorite units, the ability to disable categories and units, and up-to-date currency rates. Unit Converter ∞ is available for free today only (10/26). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 268 ratings.

Preschool EduPlay Complete ($1.99 → Free, 139.7 MB): A collection of four games that will entertain and educate your child.

Preschool EduPlay Complete includes four challenging games: matching objects, hidden pictures, spot the difference, and picture puzzle. Your child will be rewarded with colorful stickers for successfully completing each game, which can be arranged on three different scenes. The app includes support for multiple users, and loads of game customization options. Preschool EduPlay Complete is available for free today only (10/26). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 81 ratings.

Smart Merge - Duplicate Contacts Cleanup for addressbook, Facebook & Linkedin ($0.99 → Free, 11.6 MB): Keep your address book in order with this productivity app.

You must first provide the app with access to your contacts. Then make sure to backup your entire address book before looking for issues. The app is able to discover contacts with missing fields and those with duplicate names, email address, or phone numbers. You can manually choose those you want to fix or let Smart Merge have at it. The app also includes optional merge and backup reminders. Smart Merge - Duplicate Contacts Cleanup for addressbook, Facebook & Linkedin is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 1336 ratings.

iPad:

Hotel Dash: Suite Success Deluxe ($4.99 → Free, 50.9 MB): Rebuild a struggling hotel business by renovating and running different hotels all over DinerTown in this time management game.

Guide your guests to their rooms, deliver their luggage, bring them food, and do whatever else is necessary to keep them happy. The game includes five hotels to restore, 50 levels, and 90 upgrades. Hotel Dash: Suite Success Deluxe is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 936 ratings.

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