Today’s apps gone free: Sago Mini Road Trip, Golden Trails 2, Analog Film and more

Go on a drive through the countryside, travel back in time and look for hidden objects, and apply film-based filters to your photos with today’s collection of apps and games.

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iPhone:

LaLa Lunchbox – Fun lunch planning for parents and kids ($0.99 → Free, 18.5 MB): An app that provides you and your hungry little monsters with a fun way to plan and pack lunches. It’s absolutely perfect for parents who want to empower their kids, save time, and save money.

LaLa Lunchbox gives your child a say in what they get to have for lunch by allowing them to personalize their lunchbox with a fun monster and fill it with a large selection of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and a snack. Anything that’s added to the lunchbox 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 Lunchbox – Fun lunch planning for parents and kids is available for free today only (05/22). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 76 ratings.

Universal:

Flower Cells ($0.99 → Free, 19.1 MB): Relax with a game of Flower Cells. It’s for fans of matching puzzle games.

This colorful puzzle game requires you to group five or more of the same colored flowers together. You’re able to do so by drawing their path on the screen. Flowers can not travel through other flowers, so plan ahead. Keep in mind that after each turn new flowers will be added to the grid unless you create a grouping of five or more, making it more and more difficult to maneuver flowers. The game includes two modes, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Flower Cells is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 50 ratings.

Analog Film ($2.99 → Free, 87.5 MB): Apply film-based filters to your favorite photos with Analog Film. It’s for any iPhoneographer who wants to give their photos that classic look.

Analog Film provides you with so many options that you’ll have to set some time aside just to look through them all. It includes more than 400 presets in total, with more being added all of the time. You’re able to apply filters to photos from your library or see how they look over your subject in real time. You’re also able to adjust the intensity of the filter via a slider. Presets can be saved as favorites for quick access later on. The app also includes a grid view for shooting, loads of editing tools, and the ability to share your photos via your favorite social networks.

Analog Film is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 21 ratings.

Dandelion ($1.99 → Free, 164.8 MB): An interactive storybook about bullying and the power of imagination. Dandelion is for parents and teachers who want to start a conversation with their children about bullying.

The story is about a little boy named Benjamin Brewster who is having troubles with bullies at his school. As your child experiences the story, they will be able to help Benjamin fend off his bullies through hidden games. The app includes beautiful illustrations, a calming soundtrack, and the ability to physically blow dandelions from the screen and send well-wishes.

Dandelion is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 31 ratings.

Sago Mini Road Trip ($2.99 → Free, 53.6 MB): Your child can go on a drive through the countryside with Jinja the cat in Sago Mini Road Trip. It’s a fun distraction for children ages two through five.

Your child gets to participate in every part of the journey. They must pick a destination, pack their bags, choose a vehicle, and hit the road. Along the way they’ll be able to fuel up, wash their car, and interact with other environmental objects. You won’t find any timers or rules here. Just a place to explore.

Sago Mini Road Trip is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 54 ratings.

iPad:

Golden Trails 2: Hidden Object Adventure (Premium) ($4.99 → Free, 303.3 MB): Travel back to the 18th century to help Henry rescue his granddad in Golden Trails 2. It’s for fans of hidden object adventure games.

Henry’s granddad has been accused of being a pirate and has been condemned to death as a result. It’s up to you to help Henry collect the tools that will save his granddad while uncovering all sorts of secrets buried in exotic locations. Each scene has a variety of objects to discover, and the faster you work, the more points you’ll score. Just try to avoid mindlessly tapping the screen, as it will freeze up and cost you valuable time. Bandits will also enter the scene at random, and you must tap on them to fire and protect yourself to earn extra hints.

Golden Trails 2: Hidden Object Adventure (Premium) is available for free today only (05/22). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 438 ratings.

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