iPhone And iPad Apps Gone Free: Control Freak, Line Art, Ponk And More

Today's list includes a unique action game for iPhone and iPad, a visually pleasing hidden objects game, an app to help you keep track of your contact lens use, two apps designed for your children, and much more. Disclaimer: All prices are subject to change at any time and without notice regardless of stated free duration. iPhone: Control Freak - Tower Takeover ($4.99 -> Free): You control the single blue tower, and your goal is to turn the rest blue by hitting them with a barrage of bullets.  You can control multiple towers at once, and shooting at your own towers will not only heal them but also increase their rate of fire.  The game features 24 maps, a level creator that can be obtained via in-app purchase, and three difficulty modes for each level. Control Freak - Tower Takeover is available for free today only (9/10). It has a three-star rating, and a total of 23 ratings. Clickkr ($.99 -> Free): A simple but refined counting app that features two large buttons, Retina visuals, iOS 4 multitasking support, clicking sounds, and the ability to change the counting increment by tapping and holding on the plus button. Clikkr is available for free today only (9/10). It has a four-and-a-half-star rating, and a total of 10 ratings. Contact Lens Tracker ($.99 -> Free): Helps you keep track of your reusable contact lenses.  Simply press the 'Open Packet' button to get started with a new set, and then specify the change/expiry number of days for that set.  After a pack is opened, you can still change your amount of days. Contact Lens Tracker is available for free through the weekend. It has a four-and-a-half-star rating, and a total of 17 ratings. iStoryTime Kids Book - Mac, Mickey, and Mia Go Green! ($.99 -> Free): A children's book that features two different types of narration, automatic or manual page turning, colorful images, and on-screen text. iStoryTime Kids Book is available for free today only (9/10). It has a three-star rating, and a total of 64 ratings. Alicia Darkstone: The Mysterious Abduction Deluxe ($.99 -> Free): An atmospheric hidden objects game that features gorgeous hand-drawn graphics, an engaging storyline, tons of items to find, 12 levels, and special items to find in every single level. Alicia Darkstone is available for free today only (9/10). It has a three-and-a-half-star rating, and a total of 34 ratings. Ponk ($.99 -> Free): A match-3 game where you control the falling pieces by tapping and dragging them wherever you please.  You can't waste too much time placing each piece, however, because they just keep on coming.  The game features three modes of play, three difficulty levels, power-ups, and OpenFeint integration. Ponk is available for free for a limited time. It has a four-star rating, and a total of six ratings. Sushi Cat ($.99 -> Free): It's like the game of plinko, only with a plump, sushi-loving cat.  Tap and drag to move the cat from left to right, and then watch him bounce his way down the level, eating all of the sushi in his path.  The game features a total of 15 levels, iOS 4 multitasking support, Retina visuals, and three bonus levels. Sushi Cat is available for free today only (9/10). It has a four-star rating, and a total of 139 ratings. Universal: Line Art ($.99 -> Free): Yet another Uzu-like visual toy.  This one features 10 interactive modes, colorful particle effects, and VGA out support. Line Art is available for free for the next few days. It has a four-star rating, and a total of 41 ratings. Preschool Memory Match ($.99 -> Free): A matching game designed for children. It features 220 different pairs to match across five categories, studio voice recording by a speech therapist that specializes in early childhood development, a reward system, iOS 4 multitasking support, and entertaining visuals. Preschool Memory Match is available for free for a limited time. It has a three-and-a-half-star rating, and a total of 21 ratings. iPad only: Control Freak HD - Tower Takeover ($4.99 -> Free):  Just like the iPhone version above, only optimized for iPad. Control Freak HD - Tower Takeover is available for free today only (9/10).  It has a three-star rating, and a total of nine ratings. Developers: If you are a developer who would like to get your app included in our “Apps Gone Free” daily lists, here’s our basic set of rules:

• The app must be free for at least one whole day.
• It must have at least a three-star average rating at the time it goes free.
• The app must not have been free numerous times (3+) over the last six months.

To submit an app, simply send a request to tyler@appadvice.com with the subject “Apps Gone Free.”  Please include the name of the app, a link to it in the App Store, when you intend to offer the app for free and anything else you would like to share.  We will take it from there.

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