Apps That Went Free on 2014-10-09

iPad

Road Inc. - Legendary Cars

Pyrolia

A classic car museum that fits in your hands.

AppsGoneFree users that have a thing for classic cars will absolutely love Road Inc.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

Road Inc. is all about the content. It includes 50 landmark automobile models that you can gawk at, listen to, and learn all about. There are over 3,000 archival documents, over 70 videos and 350 high definition studio photographs, 100 engine sounds, and 350 pages of original in-depth feature essays. Road Inc. comes with one car preinstalled, with the rest available as free downloads in order to save on storage space.

If you have a thing for classic cars, this is your app. It provides a rich and polished interactive experience that you simply can’t find anywhere else.

Storage space is key with Road Inc. If your iPad is low on storage space, you’re either going to have to skip this one or start removing stuff. It’s your call.

iPad

Trees of Life HD

Kevin Bertman

An incredibly relaxing game that has you growing trees to collect orbs.

It’s for gamers that want a serene environment where they can relieve some stress.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

Trees of Life is void of complicated menu systems and drawn out tutorials, which is a testament to its simple and relaxing gameplay. In each level you’ll find a handful of floating blue orbs, and it’s up to you to design a tree that will pass through and collect them. To do so, simply set targets for your tree’s trunk to follow. If you miss orbs on your first pass, you’ll have to waste targets to collect them. Once you’re out of targets, it’s game over.

If you’re looking for something a little different from your puzzle game, Trees of Life has it. It’s a minimalist game that doesn’t ask a whole lot of you, and yet you will feel compelled to continue to collect those blue orbs.

If you need a lot of direction and objectives from your puzzle games, just skip Trees of Life. It’s too mellow for you.

iPhone

iPad

Sleep Better Fan ~ White Noise

Franz Bruckhoff

Block out the world with this relaxation app from the creators of Windy and Thunderspace.

It’s for anyone that has troubles falling asleep or focusing on a task.

$1.99 $1.99

Why we picked this?

Like Taptanium’s other apps, Sleepy Fan is all about the high quality audio. It’s encoded in 256 kbps AAC, making it truly sound like a fan is spinning in the background. You’re able to choose from an oscillating, ceiling, or desk fan, and you can mix in and tweak white, pink, and brown noise. Just sit back, get comfortable, and then tap on the fan to get the blades spinning!

If you find the sound of fans relaxing, you’re absolutely going to love Sleepy Fan. Its interface is crisp, clean, and clutter-free, so whenever the time is right, just launch the app and enjoy.

The app is indeed simple, featuring only three fan sounds. If you need more variety, you’ll have to look elsewhere. Maybe check out Windy or Thunderspace?

iPhone

iPad

Flashcard Ninja 1-20

BeBoop

An educational game that provides children with an entertaining way to practice their addition and subtraction.

It’s for parents and teachers that want their children to become math ninjas.

$1.99 $1.99

Why we picked this?

Flashcard Ninja’s 3-D animations and methods of interaction will have no problem keeping children entertained while learning. The ninja master writes problems in the sand, and children must choose the correct answer from the surrounding wooden numbers. They can scroll through the numbers with a swipe, and tap on the correct one to attack it. The game covers 20 numbers, and includes trophies to earn.

If you want your child to get a jump on their math skills, Flashcard Ninja 1-20 will help. Although it only covers numbers up to 20, the interactive animations and visuals will ensure your child masters them.

If your child has more advanced math skills, this game won’t do much to help them. It’s pretty basic in terms of content.

iPhone

iPad

Swiggles - A fun and simple game for toddlers

Werds

A wacky entertainment app for toddlers.

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Swiggles' fun characters will help your toddler develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

$0.99 $0.99

Why we picked this?

Swiggles provides a fun and simple environment for your toddler to play in. It has three separate sections that allow them to swipe, tap, and shake to interact with the colorful characters. Your child is able to focus on a single interaction method, or you can enable all three and allow them to explore.

If you have a one- or two-year-old at home, they’ll love playing around with Swiggles. It’s so simple that you can just hand off your iDevice and allow them to laugh and play.

The content within Swiggles is pretty basic, so it’s truly meant for toddlers.

iPad

Mini-U: Boutique. Classic old-school dress up game for children

PopAppFactory

Your little ones can play dress-up with this entertainment app.

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It’s great for parents that are looking for a way to entertain their kids.

$3.99 $3.99

Why we picked this?

Mini-U: Boutique is loaded with content to play with. Your child can choose from four different dolls: Mary, Emma, Diana, and Julia. They can then mix and match more than 100 different pieces of clothes and 20 accessories to create the perfect outfit. When they’re finished, they can save their creations or print them out. There’s also an option to print out a free poster of all of the characters to play offline.

If you have a young child that likes to play dress-up, Mini-U: Boutique is a must-download. It’s easy enough for young children to get the hang of thanks to its simple drag and drop interface, and older children will love the amount of content.

If your child doesn’t like playing with dolls, they won’t enjoy this app.