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Today’s Apps Gone Free: DataMan Next, Imagination Box, Spend-It And More

Today’s Apps Gone Free: DataMan Next, Imagination Box, Spend-It And More

January 24, 2014

Avoid expensive data overages with DataMan Next. We also have a bunch of really great children’s apps to check out since it’s that time of the week again, and a funky finance app that will help you stick to your budget.

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:

LaLa Breakfast - Fun breakfast planning for kids and their parents ($0.99 → Free, 8.4 MB): An app that provides you and your hungry little monsters with a fun way to plan healthy breakfasts.

LaLa Breakfast gives your child a say in what they get to have for breakfast by allowing them to personalize their plate with a fun monster and fill it with eggs and a large selection of produce, grains, and other proteins. Anything that's added to their plate will also be placed in your grocery list, so you can always have the right types of foods on hand. The app includes the ability to save favorite meals, multiple sharing options, and the ability to sync items between multiple devices. LaLa Breakfast - Fun breakfast planning for kids and their parents is available for free today only (01/24). It has a 5-star rating with a total of 12 ratings.

DataMan Next : Track Data Usage In Real-Time ($1.99 → Free, 354.9 KB): Avoid expensive data overages with this utility app.

Before you can begin tracking your data usage, you'll need to first define your cycle and data cap. DataMan will then begin to track your usage over 3G, 4G, LTE, and Wi-Fi. It will also provide you with a forecast for the month, and can send you push notifications when you break certain thresholds. Most additional themes are available via in-app purchase, but today you can grab a special Valentine’s Day theme free of charge by selecting the “Love” font within the “Theme” section. DataMan Next : Track Data Usage In Real-Time is available for free today only (01/24). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 1232 ratings.

Password Only – Manage My Digital Property in Security ($9.99 → Free, 4.9 MB): Store passwords and other sensitive information behind a wall of security with Password Only.

Before you do anything, you’ll want to come up with a master password. This password can not be retrieved, so make sure you don’t forget it! You can then start adding your personal passwords, credit cards, bank cards, account numbers, and anything else you need safely stored on your iDevice. Everything you enter can be synced with a single tap to Password Only’s secure servers. The app also includes an adjustable screen lock time, and the ability to capture photos of intruders. Password Only – Manage My Digital Property in Security is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 5 ratings.

Spend-it ($0.99 → Free, 4.5 MB): Stick to your budget with this funky finance app.

Spend-it helps you be more aware of what you’re spending by having you record your purchases at the point of sale. You’ll first one to set a monthly budget. Then when you check out at a store, enter the amount spent and the name of the store. You’re also able to attach a category and note if necessary. Every time you head back to the store, Spend-it will know exactly where you are and all you’ll have to do is enter an amount. You also get to see a visual representation of your budget trickling away via an animated background. The app also includes transaction history, and the ability to share your deals with your friends. Spend-it is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 72 ratings.

Universal:

Wee Kids Word Games ($1.99 → Free, 47.4 MB): A collection of seven educational games for your child.

They're able to hang out with circus performers as they increase their language and spelling skills through fun games. Each game provides visual and audio feedback, so your child won't get discouraged. The app covers topics like reading and writing, the alphabet, and word association. It's designed for children five years of age and older. Wee Kids Word Games is available for free today only (01/24). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 326 ratings.

Acting Out! Video Charades ($1.99 → Free, 29.6 MB): Drawing something can be quite difficult, so act it out instead in this turn-based game of charades.

Take turns with your friends acting out and guessing words. You're able to choose from a list of words with varying difficulties or, if they are all too much to handle, blow them up and get new ones. You have up to 60 seconds to get your point across without saying the word and then send it off to your friend to guess. The game also includes the option to create your own words, and hints and achievements. Acting Out! Video Charades is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 51 ratings.

Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition ($2.99 → Free, 21.3 MB): Help the princess fill the world with color in this interactive children’s coloring book.

Your child can fill in 11 different scenes just by tapping on the colorless canvases. As your child works their way through each scene, new interactive characters and items will appear. The app also includes helpful hints, so even young children can join in on the fun. Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 26 ratings.

iPad:

Adding Apples HD ($2.99 → Free, 15.0 MB): This beautifully designed education app will help your child practice their basic math skills.

Your child can tap on the numerical buttons to create a problem and watch as the apples stream into view. They can then interact with the apples to count them, and then tap on the correct answer from the three different choices on the right side of the screen. If correct, they will be awarded with coins that can be used to purchase trophies. The app includes full stat tracking, and audio pronunciation of numbers. Adding Apples HD is available for free today only (01/24). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 148 ratings.

Imagination Box – colors, shapes, numbers and letters ($1.99 → Free, 128.0 MB): Crack open the Imagination Box and allow your child’s creative side to flourish.

They’re able to pick from 12 different background styles and colors, or they can import a photo from your iPad’s library and use it as a background. They’re able to place 62 different pieces of play dough, including shapes, numbers, and letters, anywhere on the screen just by dragging and dropping them into place. Each piece can be rotated, resized, flipped, and colored however your child wishes. They’re also able to draw freely on the canvas with 10 colorful markers. When your child is done creating, save their masterpiece to your iPad’s library. Imagination Box – colors, shapes, numbers and letters is available for free today only (01/24). It has a 5-star rating with a total of 5 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:

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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.
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Mentioned apps

Free
LaLa Breakfast - Fun breakfast planning for kids and their parents
LaLa Breakfast - Fun breakfast planning for kids and their parents
LaLa Lunchbox, LLC
Free
DataMan Next : Track Data Usage In Real-Time
DataMan Next : Track Data Usage In Real-Time
Johnny Ixe
Free
Password Only – Manage My Digital Property in Security
Password Only – Manage My Digital Property in Security
BlueSprig, Inc.
Free
Spend-it
Spend-it
Michael Privat
Free
Wee Kids Word Games
Wee Kids Word Games
Ebooks&kids
Free
Acting Out! Video Charades
Acting Out! Video Charades
Interconnected Gaming
Free
Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition
Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition
Eggroll Games LLC
Free
Adding Apples HD
Adding Apples HD
Marcel Widarto
Free
Imagination Box – colors, shapes, numbers and letters
Imagination Box – colors, shapes, numbers and letters
Sebastian Bachorzewski

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