iOS Apps Gone Free: Stickman Skater, Maha, Dirt, And More
May 15, 2011
Go skateboarding and perform huge tricks as a stickman, tweet from a Windows Phone 7-like user interface, and dig through the dirt as a deceased cat with today's AGF list.
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:
Stickman Skater ($.99 -> Free, 13.7 MB): Play as a little stickman who is trying to make a name for himself by throwing huge skateboard tricks over gaps and off of rails. The game features two control methods, six skaters to choose from, six courses, pass and play multiplayer, and Game Center integration.
Stickman Skater is available for free today only (05/15). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 137 ratings.
Maha ($1.99 -> Free, 3.3 MB): A Twitter client with a Windows Phone 7-like interface. It features unlimited account support, different background colors to choose from, the ability to upload multiple images, trends, landscape support for composing tweets, and much more.
Maha is available for free today only (05/15). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 13 ratings.
City Lights ($.99 -> Free, 2.9 MB): The goal of the game is to safely navigate traffic through a four-way intersection for as long as possible by activating stop lights and accelerating vehicles. You'll want to avoid running over pedestrians as well, as they will cost you points.
City Lights is available for free until the end of May. It has a 3-star rating with a total of 10 ratings.
Dirt ($.99 -> Free, 14.9 MB): You are a deceased, pickaxe-wielding cat named Dirt, and you must figure out why you are trapped underground by digging everywhere. The game features an endless environment, objects to collect, and accelerometer and touch controls.
Dirt is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 65 ratings.
Universal:
Catch Animals ($.99 -> Free, 18.4 MB): Take control of three types of predators using the familiar line-drawing mechanic, and try to take down as much prey as possible in a limited amount of time. Predators can be tapped on to make them move faster, and some predators are better in certain environments than others. The game features a total of 20 levels, a tutorial, and Game Center integration.
Catch Animals is available for free today only (05/15). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 5 ratings.
iPad:
Just Letters for iPad ($2.99 -> Free, 7.7 MB): Allows you to create words using fridge magnet-like letters, but the catch is that you are competing with other players from around the world for the same letters. Since this is an real-time online game, it requires a constant internet connection.
Just Letters for iPad is available for free for the next week. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 12 ratings.
smyCalendar ($2.99 -> Free, 5.1 MB): An easy to use calendar app that also allows you to schedule daily and recurring tasks. It features the ability to add icons to events and tasks, receive push notifications, customize the background, and more.
smyCalendar is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 5 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.