Today’s apps gone free: Monument Valley, Stubies, Little Food Truck and more

Guide Ida through stunning architecture, save the Stubies from themselves, and serve food to customers with today’s collection of apps and games.

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iPhone:

Gesture Touchpad for Win8 ($1.99 → Free, 7.8 MB): Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a wireless touchpad and keyboard with Gesture Touchpad. It’s ideal for those who have a PC or Mac connected to a TV.

You must first download the free companion software for your computer from Splashtop’s website. Then launch Gesture Touchpad on your iPhone or iPod touch and your computer will be discovered automatically. Once everything is connected, you’ll be able to control your computer with multitouch gestures, key combinations, and virtual mouse clicks.

Gesture Touchpad for Win8 is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 190 ratings.

Universal:

Calendarium – Everything about this day ($0.99 → Free, 21.6 MB): Discover historical events and holidays that happened on this day with this reference app. It’s for anyone interested in learning something new each and everyday.

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 – Everything about this day is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 316 ratings.

Stubies ($1.99 → Free, 85.0 MB): Match Stubies to keep the screen clear in this adorable puzzle game. It’s for anyone who wants something a little different from their puzzle games.

The lives of the Stubies are in your hands. They will walk mindlessly around the screen, bumping into each other and anything else in their way. But that’s not even the worst part! If left alone, they’ll simply walk right off of the platforms. The only way to save them is by removing them from their dangerous environments, which is accomplished by having two Stubies of the same color touch each other. You’re able to tap and swipe to complete your goal.

Stubies is available for free today only (12/02). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 72 ratings.

Monument Valley ($3.99 → Free, 263.8 MB): Manipulate architecture in order to outsmart the Crow People in Monument Valley. It’s for fans of casual puzzle games.

Monument Valley is simply stunning. There’s no other way to put it. The minimalist 3-D design creates a world that you won’t want to leave. The object of the game is to guide Ida, a silent princess, through mysterious monuments by completely changing their shape. As you twist and drag paths, new ones will appear. It’s a delightful surprise every single time. Don’t forget to put on headphones as well, as the audio reacts to your every move.

Monument Valley is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 19861 ratings.

Little Food Truck ($1.99 → Free, 14.7 MB): An interactive entertainment app that allows your child to manage their own Little Food Truck. It’s perfect for parents who are in need of a new way to keep their children entertained.

Little Food Truck is certified child friendly. You won’t find any outside links or in-app purchases here. Just pure entertainment. Your child must choose from four different characters before hitting the streets to dish up tasty treats. When the window opens, it’s time to serve. Your child will be tasked with completing orders for picky customers and unlocking new menu items with the money earned. Everything from donuts and waffles to chicken wings and hot dogs will need to be served.

Little Food Truck is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 5 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.

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