Today’s apps gone free: Steve, 1TapAlarm, CosmoJoe and more
iPhone:
CosmoJoe has received a distress signal from a planet on the edge of the universe. Evil alien invaders are taking over the place, and only you can stop them. Tilt to steer CosmoJoe around the screen, and tap to fire your weapons at the colorful creatures. You’re able to pick up new weapons and swap them out with a tap, and earn combos from perfectly laid traps. The game includes 50 levels, five themes, and 14 weapon types.
CosmoJoe is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.
Universal:
Tap any point on the wheel to set and instantly start a timer. If you need a timer to exceed one hour, you must make a full rotation. To reset the timer, tap the icon in the middle of the wheel. The app includes three slots at the top of the screen for separate timers, the ability to pause timers in landscape orientation, and loads of notification sounds to choose from.
1TapAlarm is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 147 ratings.
DUO! is unlike any memory game you’ve ever played. Sure, you’re still required to tap on cards to flip them over, memorize their positions, and match pairs, but that’s where the similarities end. Each level offers a new and exciting challenge, where you must achieve specific goals, utilize wild cards, follow cards as they are shuffled, and much more. You’re awarded bonus points for creating matches consecutively, which will help you achieve a perfect rating and unlock new levels.
DUO! Pairs & Brain Fitness Game is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 29 ratings.
Steve is always there for you, just waiting to be played at a moment’s notice. He conveniently resides in your notification center. All you have to do is add him as a Today widget by scrolling to the bottom of the screen and tapping on the “Edit” button. The next time you swipe down, tap on Steve and go for a high score.
Steve – The Jumping Dinosaur Widget Game is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 10 ratings.
Kick-start your bike and hold on tight, because you’re in for a wild ride. You must successfully navigate through complicated environments by controlling the speed and angle of your bike via on-screen controls. Take bets and move quickly as possible in order to earn the big bucks. Each level is loaded with crazy objects like catapults, lifts, ramps, and other movable traps. The game includes a total of five environments, 64 levels, and 150 challenges.
Rock(s) Rider – New Generation for Current iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – (HD Edition) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 10 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.