Today’s apps gone free: Brainsparker, Chinese Checkers, djay 2 and more

Boost your creativity, play a game of Chinese Checkers, and transform your iDevice into a portable DJ system with today’s collection of apps and games.

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iPhone:

djay 2 for iPhone ($2.99 → Free, 52.3 MB): Transform your iPhone or iPod touch into a portable DJ system with this music app. It’s the ideal app for party settings, professional DJs, and anyone else who enjoys playing with music.

You’re able to import any two non-DRM protected songs from your library or music from Spotify. You can then manipulate the two digital turntables by sliding your fingers over them. If you lack the necessary DJ skills to create something tolerable, just enable the Automix mode and allow djay 2 to do the work for you. The app also includes live recording, automatic beat and tempo matching, audio FX, AirPlay support, equalizer controls, and iCloud support.

djay 2 for iPhone is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 2281 ratings.

Universal:

DMD Clone ($0.99 → Free, 2.5 MB): Clone yourself or something else with this photography app. It’s a great addition to any iPhoneographers app collection.

There’s no need for manual adjustments with DMD Clone. It’s fully automated, allowing for the best possible cloning results. You’ll want to take at least three photos, but you’re able to use up to seven at once. Try to be as still as possible while taking your photos, and do your best to align their backgrounds and avoid overlapping subjects to get the best possible results. DMD Clone will automatically stitch your subjects together to create a single, perfect photo. You’re able to share your creations via Facebook, Twitter, or AirDrop, or you can import them into other apps.

DMD Clone is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 35 ratings.

Chinese Checkers ($1.99 → Free, 40.9 MB): The ultimate digital version of Chinese Checkers. It’s the perfect board game for anyone looking to entertain this holiday season.

This is our favorite version of Chinese Checkers since there are so many ways to play. You’re able to choose from three different board styles and then guide your bugs or koi fish across the board to win. All of the usual rules apply, but in case you’re not overly familiar with the game, there is a training mode available. As for the ways to play, you can take on computer controlled opponents, play against friends on the same iDevice, play locally via Bluetooth, or head online and challenge friends via Game Center.

Chinese Checkers is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 621 ratings.

Brainsparker – brainstorming prompts to boost creativity, creative thinking and innovation and to brainstorm new ideas. ($2.99 → Free, 24.4 MB): Boost your creativity and brainstorm new ideas with this productivity app. It has so many different applications that it can be used by everyone from coaches and teachers to writers and business managers.

Today only: Unlock all of Brainsparker’s card packs free of charge! Simply launch the app and choose the VIP Pass from the My Collections menu. You’ll be asked to confirm your action, which will unlock every single card pack Brainsparker has to offer.

Brainsparker works as your personal creativity coach. Whenever you’re facing a challenge in your life just call up Brainsparker, shuffle the cards, tap on one, and unblock your mind. Cards can include quotes, images, actions, and trigger words. Basic anything to get your creativity flowing. Cards can be favorited and shared. You’re also able to select specific card packs to include in each shuffle depending on your challenge.

Brainsparker – brainstorming prompts to boost creativity, creative thinking and innovation and to brainstorm new ideas. is available for free today only (04/22). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 27 ratings.

iPad:

djay 2 ($9.99 → Free, 100.9 MB): Transform your iPad into a portable DJ system with this music app. It’s the ideal app for party settings, professional DJs, and anyone else who enjoys playing with music.

You’re able to import any two non-DRM protected songs from your library or music from Spotify. You can then manipulate the two digital turntables by sliding your fingers over them. If you lack the necessary DJ skills to create something tolerable, just enable the Automix mode and allow djay 2 to do the work for you. The app also includes live recording, automatic beat and tempo matching, audio FX, AirPlay support, equalizer controls, and iCloud support.

djay 2 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 3116 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.
The free version of your app must not include ads.

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