Apps That Went Free on 2014-09-09

Super Games - Educational Games by Mr. Nussbaum

Seasoned public school teacher Greg Nussbaum entices kids to practice mathematics, language arts, as well as geography through a wide variety of edutaining trivia-style challenges. For example, players can shoot for a hole in one while summing up numbers, torture the teacher with wrong word spelling, learn locations in a game of Where in the World is Mr. N? plus more.

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Why we picked this?

The arcade and board-type mini-games help reinforce a multitude of topics in a fun and encouraging manner. Additionally, for today only, you can go beyond the trial dozen and open the entire collection for free. Simply tap on any of the locked games and verify the upgrade, which should now have a FREE price tag, by finishing the in-app purchase process.

Parents and teachers alike can consider this a great aid for their elementary or middle school-aged children.

Even though a person of any age would probably enjoy the experience, it's also likely not to hold the interest of a teenager or adult for very long.

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Animal Math Games School Ed

Eggroll Games LLC

To help each animal make their way home, your child will need to successfully complete a variety of math activities. Math activities range from adding and subtracting to counting and identifying geometric shapes. The app includes a total of 13 adorable animals to help home, and more than 100 activities. It also includes professional narration and instructions, and loads of positive encouragement.

$12.99 $12.99

Why we picked this?

Your little ones can join Emma, the great math explorer, on a journey to guide her animal friends home by practicing the fundamental mathematics skills in an entertaining educational game they'll want to play again and again.

This is a great pick for your preschooler to first-grader who's eager to learn.

If your early level learner isn't reasonably fluent with their motor skills, i.e., touch screens, it may be frustrating for them and better to hold off.

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English Spanish Dictionary C.

Word Magic Software

This compact offline English-Spanish dictionary includes more than 396,000 entries, 579,000 translations, 505,000 synonyms, 98,000 definitions, and 40,000 examples. It also includes search, search history, the option to shake for a random word, favorites, synchronization via Dropbox, three background themes, and more than 45,000 images. You’re also able to expand the dictionary via in-app purchases.

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$2.99 $2.99

Why we picked this?

With such a vast amount of vocabulary, including slang terms and synonyms, as well as search history and suggestive search results at your fingertips, there's going to be very little causing a communication barrier.

Anyone requiring a quick definition or translation of a few words will probably consider this a priceless, pocket-sized companion.

Those looking to learn Spanish or English, need lengthier translations, or similar should probably rely on a more robust guide.