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Today’s Apps Gone Free: White Noise, 1979 Revolution, The Journey Down and More

Today’s Apps Gone Free: White Noise, 1979 Revolution, The Journey Down and More

App Bargain Bin
January 5, 2017

Create perfect ambient sound mixes, experience a revolution through the eyes of a photojournalist, and go on The Journey Down 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.

Universal:

White Noise+ Sleep Sounds & Smart Mixes ($2.99 → Free, 96.7 MB): Create the perfect ambient sound mix with White Noise+. It provides a great way to ease your mind.

Today only: Unlock everything White Noise+ has to offer for free! Simply tap the icon in the top left of the corner of the screen and then tap the “Unlock Everything” button. Doing so will provide access to all of the sounds, alarm, sleep timer, and dark mode while removing ads.

Selected by Apple as one of the best apps of 2016, White Noise+ provides the perfect way to relax. Drag and drop a couple of sound icons into the smart grid to get things started. Place icons to the left side of the grid to simplify the way they sound and move them right to add more complexity. Vertical movements adjust the prominence of the sound within the mix. You’re also able to save your favorite mixes and load presets at any time. The app includes 80 sounds to choose from, a widget, and Apple Watch support.

White Noise+ Sleep Sounds & Smart Mixes is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 45 ratings.

Tesla Wars – II ($0.99 → Free, 351.0 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 63 ratings.

The Journey Down: Chapter One ($4.99 → Free, 396.8 MB): Follow along as Bwana and Kito try to uncover the fate of their long lost father, Captain Kaonandodo, in this point-and-click adventure game. It’s ideal for gamers who enjoy twisting tales and jazzy music.

The Journey Down is more than a good story, it’s a work of art. It features gorgeous hand painted environments and a colorful cast of characters. You’re able to interact with items on the screen in a variety of ways, and you can tap and drag your finger to reveal hot spots. Once you’ve completed the first leg of your journey, check out The Journey Down: Chapter Two!

The Journey Down: Chapter One is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 920 ratings.

1979 Revolution: A Cinematic Adventure Game ($4.99 → Free, 1.9 GB): Make decisions that’ll change the fates of those around you in 1979 Revolution. It’s a gripping adventure.

1979 Revolution is like being dropped right into a documentary film. You play as Reza, a photojournalist who gets caught up in the uprising against the Iranian king. As the adventure unfolds, you’ll have to make choices that’ll change the outcome of everyone involved, take photos and compare them to archival pictures, and listen to more than 80 real stories straight out of Iran. The settings will draw you in, and the characters will keep you glued to your seat.

1979 Revolution: A Cinematic Adventure Game is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 44 ratings.

iPad:

Beauty and the Beast – Interactive Bedtime Storybook ($1.99 → Free, 37.2 MB): Sit back, relax, and enjoy the retelling of Beauty and the Beast with this interactive storybook. It’s fun for the whole family.

The app features fantastic original illustrations from Walter Crane, which are brought to life with touch and tilt interactivity. As you flip through each beautifully rendered page, you will be able to hear soothing lute performances from Jon Sayles and music from Roxana Pavel Goldstein and Elias Goldstein.

Beauty and the Beast – Interactive Bedtime Storybook is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 10 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
White Noise+ Sleep Sounds & Smart Mixes
White Noise+ Sleep Sounds & Smart Mixes
Dynamic App Design LLC
Free
Tesla Wars - II
Tesla Wars - II
Pavel Tarabrin
Free
The Journey Down: Chapter One
The Journey Down: Chapter One
SkyGoblin
Free
1979 Revolution: A Cinematic Adventure Game
1979 Revolution: A Cinematic Adventure Game
iNK Stories
Free
Beauty and the Beast - Interactive Bedtime Storybook
Beauty and the Beast - Interactive Bedtime Storybook
Paul Smith

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