Today’s Apps Gone Free: The Secret of Chimera Labs, Tape and Stopwatch

Reveal the truth, give your music an 80s look, and record and share lap times 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:

Tape ($0.99 → Free, 23.0 MB): Give your music an 80s look with Tape. Those feeling nostalgic.

Tape will liven up any party. It’s a cassette player emulator that features 16 cassette styles to choose from along with four fonts. The controls are entirely gesture-driven, allowing you to pause, go to the next song, go to the previous song, and change cassettes with swipes.

Tape is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 224 ratings.

Universal:

The Secret of Chimera Labs ($1.99 → Free, 78.0 MB): Track down the ever elusive Doctor Teresa Von Awesome and reveal the truth in The Secret of Chimera Labs. Fans of classic point-and-click gaming.

The Secret of Chimera Labs takes you on a fantastic journey. As lead detective, you’re put in charge of tracking down Doctor Teresa Von Awesome. In order to do so, you’ll need to sift through clues, discover items, and solve complex puzzles all within the curious confines of Chimera Labs. The game includes more than 100 environments, an in-game notebook, a hint system, and more than 80 unique items to hunt down.

The Secret of Chimera Labs is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 84 ratings.

iTranslate Translator ($1.99 → Free, 239.9 MB): Translate any language with iTranslate. Those who travel a lot or are learning a new language.

iTranslate is there for you when you need it. You’re able to translate text in over 100 different languages and listen to the translations in male or female voices. Switch between different dialects, and refer to the built-in dictionary for synonyms and different meanings. The app also includes a keyboard extension, Apple Watch support, translation history, and the ability to share translations.

iTranslate Translator is available for free today only (05/29). It has a 4-star rating with a total of 209165 ratings.

Stopwatch+: Accurate Mechanical Analog Timepiece ($2.99 → Free, 19.0 MB): Record and share your lap times with this professional quality stopwatch app. Those who enjoy and appreciate skeumorphic design.

Stopwatch features a realistic timer, complete with clicking sounds. Tap the button in the lower left corner to start the timer and tap again to record a lap. You’re able to record as many laps as you’d like and view them in a scrollable list. Your list can also be shared via email.

Stopwatch+: Accurate Mechanical Analog Timepiece is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 115 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.

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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.
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