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Apps That
Went Free on
2013-11-29

So. Many. Deals. Like most Fridays, today’s list is absolutely loaded with great educational apps and games like Pepi Tree and Eat Salad, but we also have a vast selection of apps that will help you relax and prepare for the upcoming holiday rush like in:play, Appygraph, and Typic.

Appygraph - Birthday cards + stickers for iMessage
iPhone
Appygraph - Birthday cards + stickers for iMessage

Appygraph - Birthday cards + stickers for iMessage

des p'tits bonheurs

Spread a little holiday cheer by creating your own personalized greeting cards with Appygraph.

FREE ($14) For a limited time FREE ($14) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Appygraph includes a premium collection of more than 100 card designs to choose from. As a special treat, all card designs within Appygraph are available for free today (normally ($14 in total)! Just make sure to tap on the “Free Offer” text in the top right corner of each category. Each design can be customized with your own personal message and photo. When you’re ready, you can share your card via email, Messages, Facebook, or AirDrop. You’re also able to print and send real physical cards through the mail. Physical cards are $1.99 went sent within the U.S.

in:play music player
iPhone
in:play music player

in:play music player

bigbluecouch

A minimalistic gesture-driven music player.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Swipe down to access your entire music library, which can be broken down by genre, playlists, songs, albums, or artists. Tap to play, tap again to pause, or swipe left or right to change the tracks. You can also quickly add music to your custom playlist by tapping with two fingers. The app includes media controls at the bottom of the screen, two themes, and AirPlay support.

Decide Now! — Random Wheel
iPhone
iPad
Decide Now! — Random Wheel

Decide Now! — Random Wheel

Catforce Studio

This handy app helps you come to a decision on what to do next.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

You can create custom idea templates or just utilize the 10 included ones. Then spin the wheel by tapping on the middle and wait to see which idea it lands on. The app includes eight color schemes, and the ability to create an unlimited number of templates.

Cloudart
iPad
Cloudart

Cloudart

Richard Wilson

Unleash your creative side with this cloud art creator.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to create beautiful cloud art from your own text or from text pulled from your favorite web pages. You’re then able to choose from an insane amount of font and color options, and adjust the density, emphasis, and roundness of your text. You can also remove or adjust the size of individual words within your cloud by tapping on them. When you’re ready you can share your cloud creations via email, save them to your library, or print them via AirPrint.

Eat Salad! : First part of "Read With Pen" series - apps that will teach your toddler to read!
iPhone
iPad
Eat Salad! : First part of "Read With Pen" series - apps that will teach your toddler to read!

Eat Salad! : First part of "Read With Pen" series - apps that will teach your toddler to read!

Mofables sp. z o.o.

This educational app employs the phonemic awareness method to help your toddler learn how to read three letter words.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Your toddler is able to tag along with Pen as she visits her first restaurant. A professional narrator will advance the story, and visual cues will help your little one discover interactions on the screen. Your toddler can then participate in 13 basic phonics activities in the Word Machine, and they can play four different memorization games.

PUZZINGO Trains Puzzles Games
iPhone
iPad
PUZZINGO Trains Puzzles Games

PUZZINGO Trains Puzzles Games

77Sparx Studio, Inc.

An educational puzzle game designed with your train-loving child in mind.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

With Puzzingo, your child is not only able to put together puzzles but also build and drive their very own trains. They’ll have to shake gift boxes to reveal the pieces needed to put together the puzzles. They can then tap and drag the pieces into place. Your child will hear the name of each piece pronounced as well. The app includes seven different puzzles to put together.

Dino Walk - Your World History
iPhone
iPad
Dino Walk - Your World History

Dino Walk - Your World History

Vito Technology Inc.

Travel back in time with this education app.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Just slide your finger across the timeline at the top of the screen to jump all of the way back to the Proterozoic era. You're able to see the globe change as you manipulate time. You can also spin the globe to see the things that inhabited the planet in each time period and read all about them. The app also includes over 500 prehistoric species, the ability to share what you've learned, and a quiz.

Turnplay - The #1 vinyl record player for iPad
iPad
Turnplay - The #1 vinyl record player for iPad

Turnplay - The #1 vinyl record player for iPad

Ramotion Inc.

Turn your iPad into a stunning vinyl turntable with this music player.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

You must first import songs from your library so Turnplay can turn them into virtual vinyl records. You can then shuffle or set them up in the queue, play them back at different speeds, and even scratch away to create your own sound. And, just like a real turntable, you can drag the arm to anywhere on the record to start playing music from that spot. The app includes two playback speeds, pitch control, and album art.

NFL Kicker 13
iPhone
iPad
NFL Kicker 13

NFL Kicker 13

Full Fat

Score field goals for your favorite NFL team in this flick-based arcade game.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to blast the football through the uprights by swiping from the bottom to the top of the screen. Swipe left or right while the ball is in the air to fight off the wind. The game includes three modes, all 32 official NFL teams, the ability to customize your uniform, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Sky Tourist
iPhone
iPad
Sky Tourist

Sky Tourist

Full Phoenix

Reach for the sky in this innovative casual game.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Join Petey Pendant, our rocketing hero, on his fantastic journey to discover new planets and civilizations. Sky Tourist features a rather unique control system, where you must guide Petey up into the sky by manipulating rockets on each side of the screen. A rope connects the two rockets, and Petey will slide between them based on the angle. Help him collect all of the treasures in each world while avoiding dangerous obstacles. The game includes three worlds, 75 levels,15 mini-levels, new costumes and rockets to unlock, and leaderboards and achievements via Game Center.

Typic - Text on Photos
iPhone
Typic - Text on Photos

Typic - Text on Photos

Hi Mom S.A.S

Add a little flare to your favorite photos with this effects and captioning app.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to import any photo from your library or snap a new one in-app. Typic Pro will then take you step-by-step through the editing process. You can apply filters, caption your photo with different fonts and colors, and add a frame and other design elements. You're able to share your unique creation via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Additional fonts, design elements, and frames are available via in-app purchase.

Wubbzy's The Night Before Christmas
iPhone
iPad
Wubbzy's The Night Before Christmas

Wubbzy's The Night Before Christmas

CUPCAKE DIGITAL INC.

Wubbzy and his friends are back at it again in this festive storybook adaptation of the classic The Night Before Christmas poem.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

The story begins with Wubbzy and his friends snuggling into bed on the night before Christmas. They are awakened shortly after by the familiar sounds of Santa and his reindeer, and that’s where the magic begins! Your child can follow along with the story through the professional narration, or they can read and play all on their own. The app includes more than 70 tappable animations, mini-games throughout the story, three music videos to sing and dance to, and pages to color in.