Today’s apps gone free: Grades, Wallpaper Maker, Anchor Pointer and more

Find out what you need to score on your next test, create custom wallpapers, and find your way back with today’s collection of apps and games.

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iPhone:

Anchor Pointer — GPS Compass (Find your parked car) ($1.99 → Free, 10.3 MB): Store GPS locations and find your way back to them with this navigation app. This is the perfect tool for adventurers and travelers alike. Especially those with an Apple Watch.

We really enjoy using Anchor Point because of its simplicity. Just tap the “Add Anchor” button to pinpoint your location, and attach a name and icon to it. The location will be stored in your personal list where you can also share it with your friends. When you want to make your way back to your anchor point, just follow the compass or view the directions on the built-in map.

Anchor Pointer — GPS Compass (Find your parked car) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 115 ratings.

Grades 3 ($1.99 → Free, 8.9 MB): Find out what you need on your next test to get the grade you want with Grades. It’s ideal for pretty much any student.

Grades takes the guesswork out of school. It allows you to track all of your upcoming assignment due dates and tests, and will remind you of them when the time comes. But what makes Grades really stand out is the ability to see what you need on your next test to achieve the grade you want. There’s even a handy built-in GPA calculator. Grades also allows you to record class info, take notes, and send group texts.

Grades 3 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3-star rating with a total of 1058 ratings.

Wo.Audio – Relax,Sleep,Hypnosis ($1.99 → Free, 172.1 MB): Block out the world and fall fast asleep with Wo.Audio. It’s great for those who prefer everyday sounds over ambient noise.

You’re able to select from 35 nature sounds and more than 20 different musical instruments. There are also 18 different combinations to choose from. Then just set the timer and fall fast asleep. Combinations of sounds can be created as well, and you’re able to adjust the audio levels of each one to have them stick out above the rest.

Wo.Audio – Relax,Sleep,Hypnosis is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 120 ratings.

Universal:

Wallpaper Maker ($2.99 → Free, 9.9 MB): Design your own custom wallpapers form scratch with Wallpaper Maker. It’s for those who like to put their style on display.

Today only: Unlock everything Wallpaper Maker has to offer free of charge! You’re able to unlock Wallpaper Maker Pro via the Settings menu, and you can unlock the two texture packs by going through the design process.

Wallpaper Maker takes you step by step through the design process. Start off by selecting a color from the list, or use the color picker to choose from 16 million options. Then apply one of the more than 100 HD textures before saving or sharing your designs. That’s all there is to it.

Wallpaper Maker is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 47 ratings.

Stopwatch Plus: Best Fitness Time Tracking Watch (Ad free) ($2.99 → Free, 14.4 MB): Record and share your lap times with this professional quality stopwatch app. It’s really ideal for those who enjoy and appreciate skeumorphic design.

Stopwatch features a realistic timer, complete with clicking sounds. Tap the button in the lower left corner to start the timer and tap again to record a lap. You’re able to record as many laps as you’d like and view them in a scrollable list. Your list can also be shared via email.

Stopwatch Plus: Best Fitness Time Tracking Watch (Ad free) is available for free today only (11/18). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 8 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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