Today’s Apps Gone Free: RadioApp, Humidex, Pixel Boat Rush and More
iPhone:
RadioApp operates like a classic radio, analog tuner and all. Just swipe across the tuner to change stations. RadioApp will display the name of the station and song as long as they’re available. You’re also able to favorite stations, search for something specific, and set a sleep timer. The app includes an AM tuner and international stations as well.
RadioApp – A simple radio for iPhone and iPod touch is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 161 ratings.
You’re able to search for a sitter or walker who offers specifically what you need and when you need it. Each of the 65,000 sitters and walkers include profile information and reviews, and you’re able to filter results by your dog’s size, the service you need, and availability. After you’ve found a match, you can connect with the sitter or walker and pay right from within the app. Rover even offers sitters and walkers themselves the ability to manage their business by sending photos and videos to owners, receiving push notifications for booking requests, and getting paid on the go.
Rover – Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers is available for free today only (02/13). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 2195 ratings.
Universal:
Sometimes the simplest apps can be the best. Magnifier Flash proves that point. It allows you to zoom in on your subject at up to 6x magnification, and you can light it up with your iDevice’s LED flash. You can even snap a photo of what you’re looking at while zoomed in to save it for later.
Magnifier Flash – A magnifying glass with light is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 261 ratings.
Your child is presented with two consonants that sit at the bottom of the screen with a space in the middle. They get to pick any vowel they wish from the top of the screen to create a word. If the word is valid, an object, person, or animal will appear. If it’s invalid, it will be ejected from the screen. When they’re done generating words, they can use any or all of them to create an animated story.If your child has an endless imagination, you need to download Tiggly Story Maker for them.
Tiggly Story Maker: Make Words and Capture Your Stories About Them is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 36 ratings.
Humidex digitizes your entire cigar collection. You’re able to search for your favorite cigars or add them manually. When cataloging a cigar, you’re able to attach a photo, humidor, rating, quantity, and price. Humidex allows you to keep detailed notes of your smoking sessions in order to visualize how the flavor profile changes. The app also includes the ability to share review notes and flavor profiles via your favorite social networks.
Cigar Notes – Humidex is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 11 ratings.
Pixel Boat Rush requires you to not only race but also destroy your opponents. Touch the right side of the screen to accelerate across the choppy waters. It’s in your best interest to stay close to the water, but you will need to utilize waves to clear obstacles. The left side of the screen is devoted to your weapons and defenses, which can be upgraded along the way. The game includes 15 tracks, 116 events, 64 unlockable and customizable boats, and MFi controller support.
Pixel Boat Rush is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 82 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.
