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Today's Apps Gone Free: Calendars, Stky, Star Defender 3 And More

Today's Apps Gone Free: Calendars, Stky, Star Defender 3 And More

June 19, 2013

Stay on top of all of the events in your life with Readdle's elegant Calendars+. We also have an app that will help you focus on completing tasks, and a space shooter for iPad.

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:

Stky ($0.99 → Free, 13.1 MB): Keep your to-do list under control with this productivity app. You're able to add as many tasks as you like to your drawer. The tasks you want to complete for the day can then be added to the main sticky note with a tap. Then just check them off as you go. If you don't complete every last task, don't worry, you'll get a fresh start tomorrow with a blank sticky note. The app also includes icon badging, automatic backup, and the ability to set a time of day to clear your sticky note.

Stky is available for free today only (06/19). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.

Design Tools ($0.99 → Free, 1.4 MB): A collection of designer tools that will help you avoid unnecessary hassles. It includes paper sizes, digital sizes, color converter, unit converter, and golden ratio calculator. You're able to designate a specific tool to appear on launch. You're also able to customize decimal accuracy and DPI values.

Design Tools is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 6 ratings.

Universal:

Axiom ($0.99 → Free, 24.8 MB): An educational game that's actually fun to play. Your child must guide their ship around environments filled with obstacles in order to solve math problems and unlock the exit. The faster they're able to solve the puzzles, the more points they'll earn. The game includes 80 levels, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Axiom is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 12 ratings.

Tuner + Metronome ($1.99 → Free, 10.7 MB): Get two of the most useful musician tools in one place with this music app. It includes a highly accurate tuner that clearly displays your pitch. You're able to adjust the frequency to meet your needs. It also includes a metronome that has a tempo range from 30 to 400 beats per minute.

Tuner + Metronome is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 267 ratings.

File Manager - Folder Plus ($4.99 → Free, 8.8 MB): Store, edit, manage, and protect all of your files with this business app. It allows you to create your own text, audio, or media files, or you can import files via iTunes File Sharing or Wi-Fi. Files can be arranged into folders, zipped, and shared. The app also includes a three-finger task switcher, AirPrint support, passcode protection, search, support for the most common file types, and a whole bunch more.

File Manager - Folder Plus is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 327 ratings.

Calendars+ by Readdle ($6.99 → Free, 15.4 MB): Whether you use Apple's built-in Calendar or Google Calendar, you're going to enjoy this elegant productivity app. It automatically syncs with both services, making it easy to transition from whatever app you were previously using. When creating an event you're able to invite people, have it repeat, and even receive reminders via email, SMS, or push. Events can be moved and their durations changed just by dragging and dropping them. You're also able to search for events by name. The app includes multiple views, the ability to manage events offline, and loads of customization options.

Calendars+ by Readdle is available for free today only (06/19). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 8275 ratings.

iStoryTime Library ($0.99 → Free, 38.4 MB): A collection of four full-length storybooks that will keep your child engaged and entertained. The included storybooks are: Madagascar, Robin Hood, Ice Age, and The Giant Smurf. All four titles feature professional narration, vivid images, interactive items, and character audio. Additional books may be obtained through in-app purchase. But don't worry, the app's digital book store is safely tucked away behind a passcode lock, so your child won't be able to make accidental purchases.

iStoryTime Library is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 468 ratings.

iPad:

Star Defender 3 ($1.99 → Free, 20.0 MB): Blast through waves of Insectus invaders in this space shooter. Just slide your finger across the left side of the screen to control your ship's movements. Buttons on the right side allow you to fire your primary and secondary weapons. Wipe out wave after wave of enemies and collect the power-ups they drop to help your cause. The game includes eight missions, 100 levels, loads of weapons and power-ups, and leaderboards and achievements via Game Center.

Star Defender 3 is available for free today only (06/19). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 71 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.

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
Stky
Stky
Dave Feldman
Free
Design Tools
Design Tools
Veam Studios Ltd
Free
Axiom
Axiom
Diwaniya Labs Inc.
Free
Tuner + Metronome
Tuner + Metronome
Radu Valentin
Free
File Manager - Folder Plus
File Manager - Folder Plus
The Very Games
Free
Calendars+ by Readdle
Calendars+ by Readdle
Readdle
Free
iStoryTime Library
iStoryTime Library
zuuka incorporated
Free
Star Defender 3
Star Defender 3
Awem Studio

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