Today’s apps gone free: Yum-Yum Recipes, NC, Quick Fit and more

Create amazing dishes and then burn off those calories with Yum-Yum Recipes and Quick Fit. We also have an entertaining music app, a convenient social networking app, and a handful of games to chew up some time.

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iPhone:

7 Minute Workout – Quick Fit ($6.99 → Free, 95.1 MB): Get a complete fully body workout in only seven minutes with Quick Fit. Quick Fit is for anyone who doesn’t have time to go to the gym.

All included exercises can be performed anywhere, at anytime since Quick Fit doesn’t require any equipment. The seven minute workout requires you to perform a total of 12 exercises for 30 seconds. You are allowed a 10 second break in between each exercise. Each exercise is accompanied by a video, and you’re able to listen for audio cues so you can focus on the task at hand. You’re also able to track your body weight and workouts to see how far you’ve come. In addition to the 12 included exercises, you’re able to unlock the “Intense Abdominal Workout” and “15 Minute Yoga Routine” free of charge today only. Simply tap on their icons within the main menu and tap on “Unlock” to permanently add them to your collection.

7 Minute Workout – Quick Fit is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 147 ratings.

Universal:

Step-by-Step Recipes with Photos. 1000+ Easy Meals for Everyday: Chicken, Salmon, Baking, Soup and other dishes by Yum-Yum Recipes ($9.99 → Free, 30.6 MB): There’s a recipe for every occasion in Yum-Yum Recipes. It’s the perfect app for any home chef.

Today only: Unlock the full version of Yum-Yum Recipes (normally $9.99) free of charge. Simply tap the “Full Version” button in the top right corner and confirm your action. You’ll then be able to view all 1,000+ recipes, complete with step-by-step instructions, nutrition facts, and photos. Recipes are organize by category, and you can search for something specific using keywords. You’re also able to save your favorites, rate recipes, and comment on recipes.

Step-by-Step Recipes with Photos. 1000+ Easy Meals for Everyday: Chicken, Salmon, Baking, Soup and other dishes by Yum-Yum Recipes is available for free today only (02/15). It has a 5-star rating with a total of 5 ratings.

NC – Twitter Widget for Notification Center ($0.99 → Free, 34.1 MB): View your Twitter timeline and mentions within Notification Center with NC. It’s for social media addicts who can’t live without checking Twitter every few minutes.

Just launch NC and sign into your Twitter account. Then swipe down to bring up Notification Center and scroll all of the way down to the bottom to find the “Edit” button. Add the new NC widget to Notification Center with a tap, and you’ll immediately see the last five tweets in your Twitter timeline. You’re able to favorite and retweet tweets right from Notification Center as well. NC also offers the ability to display mentions instead of your timeline.

NC – Twitter Widget for Notification Center is available for free today only (02/15). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.

Linkoidz ($2.99 → Free, 14.5 MB): An arcade puzzle game that has you fighting off an onslaught of Linkoidz. It’s for those who enjoy match-three games but want something more.

To wipe out the Linkoidz scum, pull them off of the screen with your gravity gun and put them back in matching vertical rows of three or more. You’re able to activate your gravity gun by swiping down on each enemy. Then just swipe up wherever you want to place them. The game includes three modes, 30 missions, loads of power-ups, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Linkoidz is available for free today only (02/15). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 170 ratings.

SlamBots ($1.99 → Free, 3.8 MB): Slam your way through wave after wave of evil robots in this arena battle game. SlamBots is perfect for gamers who enjoy retro graphics and frantic gameplay.

Hop into your spiky slamming machine and crush every enemy in sight. You’re able to control the direction of your SlamBot via tilt, and slam into the ground by tapping and holding your finger on the screen. Just don’t let those evil robots smack you on the head. You’re able to gain more points by stringing together big combos. The game includes three environments, loads of unlockable content, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

SlamBots is available for free today only (02/15). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 62 ratings.

iPad:

Orphion ($3.99 → Free, 15.0 MB): Create unique sounds by tapping and moving your fingers across virtual pads with this fun music app. It’s for anyone who enjoys experimenting with sounds.

Each pad responds to your fingers in different ways. Slide your fingers across them, slap them, and pluck them to create completely different sounds. The app includes multitouch support, 15 transposable pad layouts, eight individual voices, MIDI support, Audiobus support, and the ability to record your tunes and share them via email, AudioCopy, or SoundCloud.

Orphion is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 308 ratings.

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