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iOS Apps Gone Free: Powder Monkeys, MyURLs, SubTub, And More

iOS Apps Gone Free: Powder Monkeys, MyURLs, SubTub, And More

January 13, 2012

Take control of a crew of pirate primates to claim the all powerful golden banana tree and save the world in XMG's genre-mashing arcade game, Powder Monkeys. We also have an app that allows you to store login information, and a fast-paced puzzle game.

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iPhone:

PhotoNoter ($0.99 -> Free, 5.2 MB): As its name alludes, PhotoNoter allows you to annotate or just draw right on top of your own photos. You can tap and drag your finger right over the photo itself to draw, or you can target a specific area by dragging a window to a spot on your photo and then draw in the provided white space. The app includes undo and redo, 20 colors to choose from, and the ability to frame your photos.

PhotoNoter is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3-star rating with a total of 11 ratings.

My Virtuallet ($0.99 -> Free, 14.9 MB): An intuitive database app that allows you to manage, store, and organize all of your personal information. Just tap on any one of the cards to edit and view the information. You can also passcode lock the entire app, add additional cards, and sync your info with Dropbox.

My Virtuallet is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.

MyURLs ($0.99 -> Free, 8.5 MB): Create, manage, and store login information from an iOS app-like grid with this utility app. Scroll through the more than 100 login icons or search for a specific one, and then enter all of the necessary information to save it for later. You can then just tap the "Login" button to have the app automatically log you into that specific account. It also includes the ability to rearrange icons, backup information via Dropbox, and set a passcode.

MyURLs is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 31 ratings.

Universal:

Tappi Bubble - Tappi Bear ($0.99 -> Free, 4.3 MB): An orb launching game featuring the adorable Tappi Bear. Just launch orbs from the bottom of the screen by tapping where you want them to go to create matches of three or more. The orbs are constantly moving downwards, so you'll have to be quick about it. The game features supremely colorful graphics, power-ups, and Game Center integration.

Tappi Bubble - Tappi Bear is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 57 ratings.

Powder Monkeys ($0.99 -> Free, 62.8 MB): This genre-mashing arcade game from the creators of Little Metal Ball has you taking control of a crew of Powder Monkeys in order to claim the golden banana tree and save the world. While at sea you're required to load your cannons with different offensive and defensive ammo types in order to sink your opponent's ship before they do the same to you. The game includes more than 60 levels, 50 ammo types, and Game Center integration.

Powder Monkeys is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 36 ratings.

Treasure Defense HD ($1.99 -> Free, 27.7 MB): This colorful set path tower defense game requires you to build up your defenses before the horde of treasure hunters are able to steal your magic crystals. Tap and drag towers from the right side of the screen onto the map on the left to place them, and tap on the many different towers to upgrade or sell them. You can also deploy magic spells using your separate potion supply to wipe out enemies en masse. The game includes three tower types with seven upgrades each, 10 enemy types, 10 spell types, and 15 maps.

Treasure Defense HD is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 10 ratings.

SubTub ($0.99 -> Free, 19.3 MB): This part puzzle game, part avoidance game requires you to steer your little sub by swiping on the screen in order to strategically place mines and sink all of the ships as quickly as possible. Your sub along with all of the ships move on a grid at different speed, and you must not only place mines so they detonate at just the right time, but also avoid running into any of the enemy ships. The game includes 70 levels and Game Center integration.

SubTub is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 8 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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  • 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.
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Mentioned apps

Free
PhotoNoter
PhotoNoter
Han Zhao
Free
My Virtuallet
My Virtuallet
ISIPCORE, LLC.
Free
MyURLs
MyURLs
ISIPCORE, LLC.
Free
Tappi Bubble - Tappi Bear
Tappi Bubble - Tappi Bear
Taplay Limited
Free
Powder Monkeys
Powder Monkeys
XMG Studio Inc.
Free
Treasure Defense HD
Treasure Defense HD
Vitamin games
Free
SubTub
SubTub
SpaceGum Pty Ltd

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