Today’s Apps Gone Free: Fieldrunners, The Game of Life, Ubongo and More
Defend your country against pint-sized soldiers, play The Game of Life, and complete puzzles of interlocking shapes 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:Adrian James Bootcamp ($2.99 → Free, 84.4 MB): Build muscle and burn fat with Adrian James. Anyone interested in becoming stronger.
Adrian James will work you into the best shape of your life in just eight weeks. The app includes 18 graded exercises spread across four ability levels. Each exercise includes includes written instructions, muscles targeted, and audio and video instructions. No equipment required. Just follow along.
Adrian James Bootcamp is available for free today only (04/29). It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 17 ratings.
Fieldrunners ($0.99 → Free, 63.8 MB): Defend your country against pint-sized soldiers in Fieldrunners. Fans of classic tower defense gameplay.
Fieldrunners is the one that started it all. A classic open environment tower defense game originally launched in 2008. Yet, surprisingly, its gameplay holds up extremely well thanks to the myriad of updates over the years. Simply drag and drop towers onto the battlefield in order to take out the invaders before they reach your walls. Towers can be placed anywhere, allowing you to create strategic areas that funnel your enemies through vicious gauntlets. The game includes eight battlefields, 11 upgradable towers, and both ground and air units.
Fieldrunners is available for free today only (04/29). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 41623 ratings.
Universal:Ryde – Always Leave On Time ($1.99 → Free, 2.3 MB): Get there on time with Ryde. Commuters.
Ryde ensures you’ll never be late again. Whether it’s a recurring commute or a new route, simply enter your departure location, destination, and when you want to arrive. Ryde will not only determine when you should leave, but also the best route to take. You can choose to receive a push notification when it’s time to go, and view turn-by-turn directions. The app also supports travel by car, mass transit, foot, or bike.
Ryde – Always Leave On Time is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.
The Game of Life ($2.99 → Free, 256.1 MB): Life’s just a game in The Game of Life. Fans of the board game.
This official digital interpretation of the popular board game is spot on. In The Game of Life, your job is to work your way around the board in order to become the wealthiest player. You’re able to do so by completing life’s tasks like graduating, getting married, raising a family, and retiring. Just spin the wheel and get on with life! The Game of Life includes two modes, local and online multiplayer, mini-games, chat, and multiple themes to unlock.
The Game of Life is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 1637 ratings.
Ubongo – Puzzle Challenge ($2.99 → Free, 60.1 MB): Complete the puzzles of interlocking shapes in Ubongo. Fans of tangram-style games.
Ubongo will keep you on your toes. You’re presented with empty grids, puzzle pieces, and a countdown timer. It’s up to you to put the pieces into place before the timer expires. Pieces can be flipped and rotated with taps. Move as quickly as possible in order to earn the highest possible score. The game features four modes including cross-platform multiplayer.
Ubongo – Puzzle Challenge is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 7 ratings.
Numbers and Counting Match Games for Kids with Skills Free ($2.99 → Free, 22.6 MB): Designed with your little one in mind, this educational app focuses on number identification, counting skills, and color matching. Parents with children in kindergarten.
The app is loaded with fun and colorful items to count and match. Depending on their ability level, your child can either play with cards face down or face up to make things easier. Hints are also available if need be. The game includes professional narration for every included item, positive reinforcement, and parental controls.
Numbers and Counting Match Games for Kids with Skills Free is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 36 ratings.
iPad:Fieldrunners for iPad ($2.99 → Free, 209.5 MB): Defend your country against pint-sized soldiers in Fieldrunners. Fans of classic tower defense gameplay.
Fieldrunners is the one that started it all. A classic open environment tower defense game originally launched in 2008. Yet, surprisingly, its gameplay holds up extremely well thanks to the myriad of updates over the years. Simply drag and drop towers onto the battlefield in order to take out the invaders before they reach your walls. Towers can be placed anywhere, allowing you to create strategic areas that funnel your enemies through vicious gauntlets. The game includes eight battlefields, 11 upgradable towers, and both ground and air units.
Fieldrunners for iPad is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 2109 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.