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Today’s Apps Gone Free: PixelWakker, True Skate, Remote Mouse and More

Today’s Apps Gone Free: PixelWakker, True Skate, Remote Mouse and More

App Bargain Bin
May 20, 2016

Turn photos into pixel art, throw sick tricks, and turn your iPhone into a remote control with today’s collection of apps and games.

All app prices are subject to change at any time and without notice regardless of stated free duration. Price changes are solely under the control of the developers.

iPhone:

Remote Mouse ($1.99 → Free, 10.5 MB): Transform your iPhone into a remote control for your computer with Remote Mouse. It’s ideal for presentations, controlling video playback, and so much more.

You must first download the free companion software from the developer’s website and install it on your Mac or PC. Launch Remote Mouse on your iPhone and tap the start button to instantly connect. You can then use it as you would a normal trackpad! Remote Mouse also includes a full keyboard, an application launcher and switcher, password protection, and loads of customization options. Additional remote options are available via in-app purchase.

Remote Mouse is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 199 ratings.

Universal:

Animal Second Grade Math Games for Kids in First, Second and Third Grade Premium ($3.99 → Free, 27.6 MB): Your little ones can join Emma on her math adventures with her animal friends in this educational game. It’s for parents with children in grade school.

The little animals of the forest need your child’s help completing a variety of math activities, which range from adding and subtracting to algebraic thinking and place value. The app includes more than 100 activities that adhere to common core standards. It also includes professional narration and instructions, and loads of positive encouragement.

Animal Second Grade Math Games for Kids in First, Second and Third Grade Premium is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 33 ratings.

Tesla Wars – II ($0.99 → Free, 159.2 MB): The followup to the smash hit tower defense game, Tesla Wars. It’s for those who enjoyed the original but want more firepower.

Just like the original, your job is to keep the faceless invaders from reaching your Tesla tower. This time, however, bigger and more powerful weapons are at your disposal including six auxiliary turrets. The main tower still is the most powerful, allowing you to strike down your opponents by tapping and holding your finger on them to send off an electric charge. By completing various goals and ensuring no invader reaches your tower, you’ll be rewarded with cash. The cash can be spent on upgrades and special attacks. The game includes a total of 80 levels, and a survival mode.

Tesla Wars – II is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 54 ratings.

True Skate ($1.99 → Free, 34.9 MB): Throw sick tricks in True Skate. It’s for fans of extreme sports who prefer simulation games.

In True Skate, your fingers act as your feet. The flick controls work exactly as you would expect them to, allowing you to pump, ollie, flip, and grind with little effort. The tutorial at the beginning of the game will walk you through the basics to ensure you get the hang of things before taking on missions. The game includes realistic physics, the ability to challenge other players, replays, slow motion, and the ability to unlock loads of additional content.

True Skate is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 9537 ratings.

PixelWakker ($3.99 → Free, 2.6 MB): Turn your photos into pixel art with PixelWakker. It’s for those who enjoy effects apps like Percolator.

PixelWakker allows you to import any photo from your library or capture a new one from within the app. You can then choose from 20 different pixel art effects. You’re able to independently adjust the frequency and intensity of each effect via sliders. Your final creations can be saved or shared via your favorite social networks.

PixelWakker is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 14 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:

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.

Mentioned apps

Free
Remote Mouse
Remote Mouse
YANG TIAN JIAO
Free
Animal Second Grade Math Games for Kids in First, Second and Third Grade Premium
Animal Second Grade Math Games for Kids in First, Second and Third Grade Premium
Eggroll Games LLC
Free
Tesla Wars - II
Tesla Wars - II
Pavel Tarabrin
Free
True Skate
True Skate
True Axis
Free
PixelWakker
PixelWakker
Joseph WRIGLEY

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