Today’s apps gone free: Golden Trails, Notifyr, 5coins and more
iPhone:
Notifyr couldn’t be any more straightforward. Simply download and install the app on your iPhone and your Mac. Then pair the two devices. Every push notification received on your iPhone will appear on your Mac as well, allowing you to leave it in your pocket while staying informed. The app utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy, so it can stay running all day without killing your battery.
Notifyr – Receive iOS notifications on your Mac is available for free today only (06/12). It has a 3-star rating with a total of 110 ratings.
We really like LifeTicker Pro because of the variety of ways it can be used. You’re able to create an unlimited number of tickers for big events like weddings, birthdays, conferences, and vacations. Tickers can be categorized, and can include a photo and a notification. You’re also able to share tickers via email, Facebook, Twitter, or AirDrop.
LifeTicker Pro – Ultimate Countdown Event Reminder & Life Analytics! is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 62 ratings.
Universal:
Calendarium helps you live in the present and the past. The top portion of the screen displays today’s date, the week of the year, sunrise and sunset times, and the number of days that have passed and are left in the year. The bottom portion includes all of the historical events and major holidays that occurred on this very day. Tap and hold on an event or holiday to share it via Twitter, Facebook, Messages, or email.
Calendarium – is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 26 ratings.
Unlike similar finance apps, 5coins doesn’t try to do it all. Instead, it focuses on just what you spend on a daily basis. That’s it. No jumping through multiple screens to perform a single task. Just swipe down on the screen to enter a value and attach a note. The app will keep a running total of everything you’ve spent, and you can view your expense history with an upward swipe.
5coins – Spend Everyday is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 472 ratings.
iPad:
Sunnyvale’s only bank has been robbed by crafty bandits. You get to play as Sheriff Jack, and to solve the case you must search every nook and cranny to discover all of the items in each scene. Accurate taps will be rewarded with bonus points, so stay focused and keep a steady hand. The game includes five maps, 32 locations, dozens of iconic characters to progress the storyline, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.
Golden Trails: Hidden Object Adventure Western (Premium) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 52 ratings.
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.