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iOS Apps Gone Free: Albert HD, GearID, Tower Runner, And More

March 24, 2011

Today's AGF list includes a collection of mini-games for iPhone and iPad, an app that helps you keep track of your gear, a Lode Runner-like game with a spinning 3D tower, and more.

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:

Gyro Sheepdog ($.99 -> Free, 7.2 MB): Control Gyro the sheepdog by tilting your device to get the unruly herd of sheep to safety. The game features all kinds of power-ups, different enemies to avoid, and Facebook integration.

Gyro Sheepdog is available for free today only (03/24). It has a 3-star rating with a total of 9 ratings.

Voodoo Charms ($.99 -> Free, 10.1 MB): Tap pieces to remove them one at a time, or gather a bunch of the same pieces together and tap on the medallions to score combos. The game features a tutorial and OpenFeint integration.

Voodoo Charms is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.

Ninja Stealth Missions ($.99 -> Free, 17.6 MB): Guide your ninja to safety by placing various items on the game board in this puzzle game. It features 70 levels and OpenFeint integration.

Ninja Stealth Missions is available for free today only (03/24). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 6 ratings.

SLIDING HEROES ($.99 -> Free, 39.9 MB): Square Enix’s real-time strategy game where you are required to slide your units across the map by tilting your iDevice in order to conquer the 130+ levels. The game features two modes, 30 maps, three environments, four unit classes and much more.

SLIDING HEROES is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3-star rating with a total of 715 ratings.

GearID ($2.99 -> Free, 7.6 MB): This handy app helps you keep track of all of your gadgets, sports equipment, tools, etc., by just scanning a product's barcode or entering the information manually. It also features the ability to add audio or text notes, pictures, warranty information, and purchase date. You can backup your database to your computer and protect it with a password.

GearID is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 19 ratings.

Albert ($.99 -> Free, 82.8 MB): A collection of 14 mini-games that require you to tilt, touch, spin, and speak into your iPhone. The game features unique cardboard graphics, holographic effects, and Game Center integration.

Albert is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 152 ratings.

HEXETERA™ - Triangle Puzzle Game ($.99 -> Free, 14.4 MB): Slide and flip pieces in order to collect six like colored ones together and create a HEXA. The game features two modes, multiple goals for each level, and local leaderboards.

HEXETERA™ - Triangle Puzzle Game is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 9 ratings.

Tower Runner ($1.99 -> Free, 12.3 MB): A Lode Runner-like game with a spinning 3D tower. Run around each of the 40 levels collecting gold and burying your enemies using on-screen controls. The game features three control options, three game speeds, multiple modes, and a level editor.

Tower Runner is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 3 ratings.

Tutor PRO ($.99 -> Free, 7.2 MB): A collection of quizzes for the following subjects: biology, chemistry, algebra 2, world history, and American history. The app includes stat tracking for each subject. Quizzes aren't available immediately after the initial app download. You must tap and hold on a subject to download the quizzes for free.

Tutor PRO is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 6 ratings. Universal:

Flick Football ($.99 -> Free, 10.8 MB): Swipe your finger from the bottom of the screen to the top to kick the ball into the goal. You can add spin to the ball by sliding a little bit to either side. The game features four modes and Game Center integration.

Flick Football is available for free today only (03/24). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 25 ratings. iPad:

Albert HD ($1.99 -> Free, 71.5 MB): Like the iPhone version above, but with iPad-optimized graphics and controls.

Albert HD is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 78 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:
  • 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.
  • The free version of your app must not include ads.
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 and for how long you intend to offer the app for free, and anything else you would like to share. We will take it from there.  

Mentioned apps

Free
Gyro Sheepdog
Image & Form International AB
Free
Voodoo Charms
Geek Beach
Free
Ninja Stealth Missions
Alchemy Games Project SL
Free
SLIDING HEROES
SQUARE ENIX Co., LTD.
Free
GearID
TapBase LLC
Free
Albert
Fingerlab
Free
HEXETERA™ - Triangle Puzzle Game
iKontacts Pty Ltd
Free
Tower Runner
TimeBom, LLC
Free
Tutor PRO
Jackson13.info
Free
Flick Football
Neon Play
$2.99
Albert HD
Fingerlab

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