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Apps That
Went Free on
2013-12-07

Today we are focused on apps that will help you enjoy your weekend like Minigore 2: Zombies, Garfield Kart, and Into the Snow. We also have two network utility apps to try out, and the perfect complement to your Calendar app.

Minigore 2: Zombies
iPhone
iPad
Minigore 2: Zombies

Minigore 2: Zombies

Mountain Sheep

A new challenge lies in front of John Gore, and it comes in the form of the undead in this smash hit dual-stick shooter.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Take control of John Gore and wipe out all of the murderous enemies reanimated by the legendary Metusalem. Your fallen enemies will drop ammo and loot, the latter of which can be used to upgrade your weapons. Keep the fight going for as long as possible to climb the leaderboards. The game includes 300 challenges, 20 playable characters, 60 enemy types, seven bosses, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Net Status - Server Monitor
iPhone
Net Status - Server Monitor

Net Status - Server Monitor

Pavel Ahafonau

This utility app allows you to keep track of what's happening with your hosts, routers, and other network devices connected to the web or LAN.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

It automatically scans for running services, and allows you to email the results. You can also manually ping hosts. The app works over Wi-Fi, 3G, EDGE, and GPRS.

Nice Trace - Traceroute
iPhone
Nice Trace - Traceroute

Nice Trace - Traceroute

Pavel Ahafonau

A network utility app that allows you to trace the route to a host to discover any possible bottlenecks.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

It allows you to view a wealth of information including IP address, country origin, percentage of packets lost, average packet round trip time, and reverse hostname. You can also share your results via email.

War of Eclipse
iPhone
War of Eclipse

War of Eclipse

Game Stew

Captain your very own air battleship and take the fight to the aliens in this retro-style role-playing game.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to choose from seven powerful battleships, each of which can be customized in a variety of ways. Blast away all kinds of alien invaders by perfectly timing your shots. The game includes pixel graphics, 35 enemy types, seven endings to discover, random equipment drops, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Photo Slice HD - Cut your photo into pieces to make great photo collage and pic frame
iPad
Photo Slice HD - Cut your photo into pieces to make great photo collage and pic frame

Photo Slice HD - Cut your photo into pieces to make great photo collage and pic frame

Darinsoft

Cut your favorite photos up and put them back together to create works of art with this photography app.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to import photos from a variety of sources, including your own library, and then slice them up in four different ways. After your photos have been sliced, you can rearrange, rotate, resize, and apply effects and frames to each piece. When everything looks in order, share your work of art via Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Flickr, Picasa, Twitter, or email. The app includes 22 built-in templates, 93 stickers, 12 frames, 29 effects, and 33 backgrounds. Additional content is available via in-app purchase.

Photo Slice Pro - Cut your photo into pieces to make great photo collage and pic frame
iPhone
Photo Slice Pro - Cut your photo into pieces to make great photo collage and pic frame

Photo Slice Pro - Cut your photo into pieces to make great photo collage and pic frame

Junsik Choi

Cut your favorite photos up and put them back together to create works of art with this photography app.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to import photos from a variety of sources, including your own library, and then slice them up in four different ways. After your photos have been sliced, you can rearrange, rotate, resize, and apply effects and frames to each piece. When everything looks in order, share your work of art via Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Flickr, Picasa, Twitter, or email. The app includes 22 built-in templates, 93 stickers, 12 frames, 29 effects, and 33 backgrounds. Additional content is available via in-app purchase.

days
iPhone
iPad
days

days

Naim Choudhry

The perfect complement to your Calendar app.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to store all of your important events and be notified when a significant one is right around the corner. When adding an event you're able to categorize it, define a start time and the next occurrence, decide when you want to be notified, and add notes. The app also includes three grouping tabs, passcode protection, filtering, iCloud support, the ability to backup your data, and a built-in date calculator.

Garfield Kart
iPhone
iPad
Garfield Kart

Garfield Kart

Microids

Go speeding around tracks with Garfield and friends in this kart racer.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to try your luck at championship racing, perform time trials, or practice in single races. Choose from eight different unlockable characters and 16 3-D tracks. While speeding along, grab bonuses to attack your opponents and defend yourself. Daily challenges allow you to earn extra coins and unlock new content. The game also includes three difficulty settings, online and local multiplayer, and touch or tilt controls.

Ice Cream Truck
iPhone
iPad
Ice Cream Truck

Ice Cream Truck

Anastazja Bagdziun-Markacheva

An interactive entertainment app that allows your child to manage their own ice cream truck.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

The app includes four different activities, allowing them to drive the truck, sell ice cream, make frozen yogurt, and stack scoops of ice cream onto cones. Each activity includes loads of interaction methods, which means your child should have no problem keeping busy for hours on end.