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Apps That
Went Free on
2014-12-19

Our collection of apps and games today will help you keep in touch with and enjoy your friends and family. You can compete in a game of golf with Flick Golf Extreme! or battle in mini-games with Mucho Party. Send a musical message with Musicthat. And contact your significant other with Loving U.

Mucho Party
iPhone
iPad
Mucho Party

Mucho Party

GlobZ

A collection of frantic mini-games that can be enjoyed with a friend or a group.

It’s ideal for those who enjoy games like WarioWare.

FREE ($2.99) For a limited time FREE ($2.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Mucho Party is a blast to play no matter if you’re a kid or an adult. Each mini-game can be played against a friend or a group on the same device, or you can take on the AI and play solo. All 35 of the mini-games are easy to pick up and play even without instructions. You’ll be asked to drive cars, answer phones, go fishing, kick soccer balls, sort objects, and so much more! The game includes a total of six modes to keep things feeling fresh and fun.

If you like party games, you’re going to love Mucho Party. Bring it out at your holiday party this year.

The fact that you have to unlock all of the mini-games is kind of a bummer. Especially if you just downloaded the game and want to enjoy it with a group of friends.

Pronto — Timer App
iPhone
Pronto — Timer App

Pronto — Timer App

Jan Bolz

A simple yet stylish timer app.

It’s perfect for chefs, athletes, and anyone else in need of keeping track of the time.

FREE ($2.99) For a limited time FREE ($2.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Pronto doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it just makes it easier to use. To set a countdown timer, simply turn the dial to adjust the minutes and slide your finger across the bottom to adjust the seconds. Hit start and wait for the alert tone. The app is able to run in the background along with a countdown timer that’s conveniently displayed as an icon badge. Pronto also includes timer history, allowing you to reuse them.

If you like to keep things quick and simple, download Pronto. It’s one of the best and easiest to use timer apps in the entire App Store.

Pronto is dead simple, and maybe to a fault. It lacks a lot of bells and whistles found in similar apps.

Pronto for iPad — Timer App
iPad
Pronto for iPad — Timer App

Pronto for iPad — Timer App

Jan Bolz

A simple yet stylish timer app.

It’s perfect for chefs, athletes, and anyone else in need of keeping track of the time.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Pronto doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it just makes it easier to use. To set a countdown timer, simply turn the dial to adjust the minutes and slide your finger across the bottom to adjust the seconds. Hit start and wait for the alert tone. The app is able to run in the background along with a countdown timer that’s conveniently displayed as an icon badge. Pronto also includes timer history, allowing you to reuse them.

If you like to keep things quick and simple, download Pronto. It’s one of the best and easiest to use timer apps in the entire App Store.

Pronto is dead simple, and maybe to a fault. It lacks a lot of bells and whistles found in similar apps.

Loving U - Diary / Anniversary
iPhone
Loving U - Diary / Anniversary

Loving U - Diary / Anniversary

KIM KYUNG MIN

Tell your love story through a personal diary with Loving U.

It’s for those who enjoy keeping a diary.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Start off by creating mini profiles for you and your significant other and record the day you met. The app will keep track of all of the days, months, and years that have passed. Loving U is also able to display the days since you met as an icon badge or within Notification Center. When adding a new entry to your diary, you’re able to attach a photo for reference. You’re also able to get in touch with your significant other through quick link buttons on the main screen, and quickly calculate important dates. The app also includes passcode protections, love quotes, the ability to share entries, and the ability to backup and restore your data via Dropbox.

If you always want to remember cherished moments, download Loving U today. It’s much like a diary, except it’s focused on your significant other.

If you already have a diary or journal app, this won’t add anything to the experience besides a pretty front end.

Flick Golf Extreme!
iPhone
Flick Golf Extreme!

Flick Golf Extreme!

Full Fat

Drive the ball through the air to score a hole-in-one in this extreme flick-based arcade game.

It’s ideal for those who enjoyed Flick Golf but want more variety from the environments.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Flick Golf Extreme is basically Flick Golf cranked up to 11. Just swipe from the bottom of the screen towards the top to smash the ball off of the tee. You can control the curve of the ball while it's in the air and put some spin on it to grab the green by swiping some more. The game includes three modes, six crazy courses, varying wind conditions, stat tracking, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you enjoy high score games, download Flick Golf Extreme. You don’t even need to be a fan of golf to enjoy this one!

This isn’t a sports simulation game. It’s a fast-paced arcade game. If you want a full fledged golf simulator, look elsewhere.

Musicthat
iPhone
iPad
Musicthat

Musicthat

Nili Abrahamsson

Add music to your personal messages with Musicthat.

It’s a fun app for those who want to say more without typing.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Musicthat will help you brighten someone’s day. It allows you to craft a message with up to 100 characters. It will then utilize those characters to create a melody that can be listened to by anyone you send it to. The message itself, however, can only be decoded by someone else with Musicthat installed. Your creations can be shared via Messages, Facebook, or email.

If you have something to say, say it with a melody. It’s a lot more fun than a regular old text message.

Musicthat has limited uses. You won’t want to utilize for sending every text that pops into your brain as it would be very, very cumbersome.