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Today’s Apps Gone Free: 5K Forever, OLO, TeeVee 2 And More

Today’s Apps Gone Free: 5K Forever, OLO, TeeVee 2 And More

November 20, 2013

Improve your 5K pace with 5K Forever. We also have a multiplayer game that requires you to outmaneuver and outwit your opponent, and an app that helps you keep tabs on your favorite TV shows.

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iPhone:

TeeVee 2 - Your TV Shows Guru ($1.99 → Free, 4.9 MB): Keep tabs on your favorite TV shows with this beautiful entertainment app.

It allows you to search for your favorite shows by name and add them to your personal list. The main list view displays the days remaining until the air date of the latest episode. Tap on any show to view more details, including episode overviews, cast, and general story information. The app also includes the ability to notify you whenever a new episode is airing, and the ability to export upcoming episodes to your Calendar app. TeeVee 2 - Your TV Shows Guru is available for free today only (11/20). It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 212 ratings.

CARROT To-Do ($1.99 → Free, 4.2 MB): A to-do list app with a ton of personality.

It features the usual to-do list actions and gestures, where you can pull down to add items to your list and swipe to complete them. But CARROT isn't your usual productivity app, as she has a rather large personality. You must keep her happy by completing items and utilizing all of the app's features, which can only be unlocked level by level. The app includes 400 unique rewards depending on CARROT's mood, and loads of unlockable app upgrades like Siri integration, alerts, badges, mini-games, and recurring tasks. CARROT To-Do is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 9684 ratings.

Universal:

5K Forever: run pace training ($2.99 → Free, 31.6 MB): Improve your 5K pace with this fitness app.

This eight week program will help you gradually work on your 5K time. All it requires is three days per week. The program alternates between running and walking, creating a unique workout each and every day. An audio coach will guide you through the entire process, so you’ll never have to fiddle with your iDevice while speeding along. The app also includes badges to earn and share, motivational quotes, a built-in music player, and stretching and warmup videos. 5K Forever: run pace training is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 19 ratings.

Skee Ball Arcade ($3.99 → Free, 52.2 MB): Today Only: Receive $3.99 worth of in-app tokens and power-ups for free!

Compete against friends, family, and random strangers in intense head-to-head skee ball matches in this latest arcade game from the creators of Dice with Buddies and Mini Golf MatchUp. Just swipe to fling your skee ball down the lane. You’re able to slightly manipulate your ball as it speeds down the lane by tilting your iDevice. Aim for multipliers and unleash power-ups to earn big bonuses. The game also includes a variety of machines to play on, huge daily tournaments, and in-game chat. Skee Ball Arcade is available for free today only (11/20). It has a 5-star rating with a total of 53 ratings.

Sleep Mate - Nightsleep Manager ($0.99 → Free, 116.5 MB): A personal sleep manager.

Sleep Mate not only helps you fall asleep faster but also makes sure you wake up on time. You’re able to mix and match 18 different sounds however you want. You can save your creations as favorites as well. The sounds can be disabled after a set duration or at a specific time. You’re also able to create repeating alarms that can play a sound or your own music. Sleep Mate - Nightsleep Manager is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.

OLO game ($1.99 → Free, 14.0 MB): A multiplayer game that requires you to outmaneuver and outwit your opponent.

Your goal is to get as many of your own OLOs as possible into the target zone on the opposite side of the screen by sliding them into place. If you miss the target zone, your opponent is able to use your OLO as their own. You can also strategically bounce your own or your opponent's already used OLOs into and through target zones. The game includes local two- and four-player multiplayer options, online multiplayer, voice chat, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. OLO game is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 3095 ratings.

DOCUMENTS 2 ($3.99 → Free, 34.2 MB): Create, manage, and share files with this business app.

You’re able to import files in a wide variety of ways, including iTunes File Sharing, Wi-Fi, email, Dropbox, and Google Drive. You’re also able to create your own text, spreadsheet, PDF, image, and audio files. Files can be arranged within folders and synced with iCloud. The app also includes AirPrint support, the ability to edit most file types, and loads of helpful tutorials. DOCUMENTS 2 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3-star rating with a total of 2514 ratings.

Jungle Jam - Child Friendly! ($2.99 → Free, 14.2 MB): Keep your toddler entertained with this interactive music app.

It's completely free of buttons, menus, and in-app purchases, so your young child can mash away on the xylophone without any interruptions. The app also includes a fully interactive environment, allowing your child to activate a variety of animations by tapping all over the screen. Jungle Jam - Child Friendly! is available for free today only (11/20). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 62 ratings.

Blowup!! Casual ($0.99 → Free, 16.2 MB): Tap to the beat in this funky matching game.

Tap on groups of two or more blocks of the same color to blow them up and earn a high score. Try to create matches of eight or more to earn big bonus points. The game includes three modes, an electronica soundtrack, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center. Blowup!! Casual is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 89 ratings.

The Purple Frog ($4.99 → Free, 83.5 MB): An interactive children's book that tells the story of a purple frog who is just looking for acceptance from his peers.

Your child can follow along with the professional voice narration or they can read the entire story all on their own. Words can be tapped on to hear them sounded and spelled out. The app also includes relaxing background music and sound effects. The Purple Frog is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 64 ratings.

That concludes today's issue of Apps Gone Free. If you like staying on top of these daily deals, don't forget to check out our free AppsGoneFree app. It provides all the deals each day, and even an archive of past deals that are still active.

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Mentioned apps

Free
CARROT To-Do
CARROT To-Do
Grailr LLC
Free
5K Forever: run pace training
5K Forever: run pace training
Clear Sky Apps LTD
Free
Sleep Mate - Nightsleep Manager
Sleep Mate - Nightsleep Manager
Power App GmbH
Free
OLO game
OLO game
Sennep
Free
DOCUMENTS 2
DOCUMENTS 2
Savy Soda
Free
Jungle Jam - Child Friendly!
Jungle Jam - Child Friendly!
Eggroll Games LLC
Free
Blowup!! Casual
Blowup!! Casual
Cravemob Co.,Ltd
Free
The Purple Frog
The Purple Frog
i4software
Free
TeeVee 2 - Your TV Shows Guru
TeeVee 2 - Your TV Shows Guru
CrazyApps
Free
Skee Ball Arcade
Skee Ball Arcade
Scopely - Top Free Apps and Games LLC

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