Apps That
Went Free on
2014-12-01

Striding Bird wanted nothing more than to be like his four-legged friends and not have to worry about living high up in the trees. But he soon realizes that no matter where he is and what he does, he must make the most of what he has. The original story includes dynamic interactive items on every page, fun animations, charming narration, original music and sound effects, and highlighted text so your child can follow along.

No matter how simple or complex the bill, SplitWizard will help ensure everyone pays their fair share. Start off by entering the total bill amount, how many people are included, and the quality of the service to determine the tip total. You’ll then see the amount everyone has to pay including tip. If you don’t want to deal with exact change, tap the up arrow in the bottom left corner to round up the bill. SplitWizard also allows you to split bills between multiple people with different expenses. It includes four currencies to choose from, two rounding options, and two decimal separation options.

Star Tracker HD has some of the best visuals we’ve ever seen in a star gazing app. It actually does the solar system some justice. Before lifting your iPad into the air, you’ll want to calibrate it to ensure it’s properly aligned with the stars. You can then twist and turn to see more than 88 constellations, 8,000 stars, and 100 deep sky objects. If you find something worth sharing, capture a screenshot and send it off to Twitter or Facebook.

Sleep keeps things simple, which is why we’re recommending it today. There’s nothing worse than digging around through a bunch of settings just to try to fall asleep. You’re able to choose from three different binaural effects: Sleep, power nap, and deep sleep. Then adjust the timer, hit play, and focus on the beats. Ideally, you want to set the timer for at least 10 minutes in order to allow the sleep effects to work, but there is a limit of 60 minutes. If you haven’t fallen asleep by then, you’re probably not going to.

You like strange? Well, if the title of the game hasn’t clued you in, this is one freaky adventure game. As the story goes, your dear friend has traveled to a coastal town to do a report on the Serpent Festival but mysteriously goes missing. Her last form of contact was a call to you, a private paranormal investigator. You must roam the streets littered with snakes and odd happenings to solve the riddle. The game includes 53 locations to search through, 13 puzzles and mini-games, and six strange characters to interact with.

You like strange? Well, if the title of the game hasn’t clued you in, this is one freaky adventure game. As the story goes, your dear friend has traveled to a coastal town to do a report on the Serpent Festival but mysteriously goes missing. Her last form of contact was a call to you, a private paranormal investigator. You must roam the streets littered with snakes and odd happenings to solve the riddle. The game includes 53 locations to search through, 13 puzzles and mini-games, and six strange characters to interact with.