Today’s apps gone free: Cleu, Dark Parables, OftenType and more

Wake up smarter, save a town from the evil Wolf Queen, and gain quick access to content you utilize the most with today’s collection of apps and games.

All app prices are subject to change at any time and without notice regardless of stated free duration. Price changes are solely under the control of the developers.

iPhone:

Cleu ($2.99 → Free, 35.8 MB): Wake up smarter with Cleu. It’s a great for those who want to be prepared for the day ahead.

This intelligent alarm clock will ensure you get out of bed on time and in the right mood. Its main display provides you with the current time, weather, and what’s on your schedule for the day. You’re able to access the alarm set-up screen by swiping up. You can then create multiple repeating alarms with custom sounds and snooze durations. When it’s time to get up, you’ll be required to connect the dots to disable the alarm. Cleu is also able to tap into your Nest thermostat in order to change the temperature without leaving bed.

Cleu is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 107 ratings.

OftenType – quick keys to save typing time ($0.99 → Free, 8.1 MB): Have quick access to the content you utilize the most with OftenType. It’s the perfect app for iOS 8 users who need access to snippets of content over and over.

OftenType requires a little bit of setting up, but once you’re done, you’ll be happy with the results. You’re able to create an unlimited number of quick keys that contain all of your most used content. Keys can take on different icons to help better distinguish them, and you’re able to add up to four snippets of content per key. When you need a piece of content, simply tap the appropriate key and it will be instantly placed within your document.

OftenType – quick keys to save typing time is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 38 ratings.

Dark Parables: The Red Riding Hood Sisters – A Hidden Object Fairy Tale (Full) ($1.99 → Free, 1.2 GB): A town has been plagued by wolf attacks and only you can find out what’s driving this terrible onslaught in Dark Parables. It’s ideal for fans of hidden object adventure games.

Ever since the Red Riding Hood Sisters went missing the evil Wolf Queen has had her way with the world, unleashing endless waves of ravaging wolves upon the innocents. It’s up to you to investigate the town and search over 40 locations to rescue the Red Riding Hood Sisters and restore order. The game also includes a hint system in case you find yourself stuck.

Dark Parables: The Red Riding Hood Sisters – A Hidden Object Fairy Tale (Full) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 5 ratings.

Universal:

Tribal Quest – Master of Elements ($1.99 → Free, 52.9 MB): Lead your Tribe to victory by becoming the master of elements in Tribal Quest. It’s for gamers who enjoy endless runners.

Race through the dynamic arena by leaping over and rolling under dangerous obstacles. Grab power-ups to aid you in your quest, and collect totems to boost your score. The game includes more than 90 stages, 70 unique quests, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Tribal Quest – Master of Elements is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.

iPad:

Dark Parables: The Red Riding Hood Sisters HD – A Hidden Object Fairy Tale (Full) ($4.99 → Free, 1.2 GB): A town has been plagued by wolf attacks and only you can find out what’s driving this terrible onslaught in Dark Parables. It’s ideal for fans of hidden object adventure games.

Ever since the Red Riding Hood Sisters went missing the evil Wolf Queen has had her way with the world, unleashing endless waves of ravaging wolves upon the innocents. It’s up to you to investigate the town and search over 40 locations to rescue the Red Riding Hood Sisters and restore order. The game also includes a hint system in case you find yourself stuck.

Dark Parables: The Red Riding Hood Sisters HD – A Hidden Object Fairy Tale (Full) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 13 ratings.

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