Today’s Apps Gone Free: Dr. Panda Farm, Sea of Squares, Funnel and More

Learn about life on the farm, clear a Sea of Squares, and listen to the world news 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:

Funnel ($4.99 → Free, 24.0 MB): Find out what’s going on in the world with Funnel. Those who are short on time.

Funnel provides an overview of what’s happening all around the world. You’re able to choose from seven news sources including BBC, NPR, VOA, and CBC. Funnel will then provide you with hourly audio news summaries that can be played in the background. The app is also able to send notifications when new content is available.

Funnel is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 811 ratings.

Universal:

Cribbage HD ($4.99 → Free, 112.4 MB): A digital version of Cribbage from the same team that brought you Hearts Tournament, Spite and Malice, and Gin Rummy. Those who want to play Cribbage anytime, anywhere.

New to Cribbage? No problem. Cribbage HD helps you every single step of the way. You’re able to use hints to develop your skills and learn new strategies. If you’re unsure how a hand is scored, simply tap the “Explain” button for a breakdown. When you’ve mastered the basics you can take your skills online, compete locally against a friend, or challenge the AI. The game also includes voice chat, and the ability to personalize the cards.

Cribbage HD is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 5791 ratings.

Sea of Squares ($0.99 → Free, 7.9 MB): A puzzle game that has you strategically removing 3-D squares. Fans of casual games looking for something relaxing.

Sea of Squares is simple fun, and there’s nothing wrong with that! Each level presents you with a sea of squares that must be cleared. You’re able to remove them by tapping two or more adjacent squares of the same color. Every time you remove a set of squares the rest will squeeze in, creating new matches. When you near the end and can’t create a match, hit the reshuffle button and mix up the colors. You have a limited amount of reshuffles, so use them wisely. The game includes a total of 100 levels and three difficulty settings.

Sea of Squares is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 107 ratings.

Dr. Panda Farm ($2.99 → Free, 94.7 MB): Run your very own farm in Dr. Panda Farm. Parents and teachers.

Dr. Panda Farm will teach your child all about the country lifestyle. They’re able to plant and harvest vegetables, make food, feed chickens, tend to cows, and much more. Special rewards will be unlocked along the way, providing even more items to discover and ways to play.

Dr. Panda Farm is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 33 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.

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