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Apps That
Went Free on
2014-12-26

Enjoy your downtime today by playing some games on your new iDevice. We have something for everyone.

tinyCalc 3
iPhone
iPad
tinyCalc 3

tinyCalc 3

Michael DiNicola

Calculate from the comfort of Notification Center with tinyCalc.

It’s a calculator for every iOS 8 user.

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

This custom calculator has a lot going for it. It provides you with easy access to all of your functions without ever having to rotate your iDevice. It also allows you to move your most used functions to magic buttons, which are easily reachable from the right side of the screen with one hand. However, its greatest feature is its Notification Center widget. The widget allows you to calculate from Notification Center without ever unlocking your iDevice. Not only that, the magic buttons you set appear within the widget as well, offering even more customization.

If you want to quickly calculate, download tinyCalc right now.

If you don’t have iOS 8 installed on your iDevice, this one probably isn’t worth your time.

Icycle: On Thin Ice
iPhone
iPad
Icycle: On Thin Ice

Icycle: On Thin Ice

EA Chillingo

Help Dennis pedal through a place of wonder and danger in order to survive in this puzzle-platformer.

Icycle is really for anyone who can appreciate unique artwork and gameplay.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Dennis is one quirky hero. He’s stuck on thin ice as he rides naked through treacherous landscapes. You must help him find his sweetheart by outrunning boulder-sized snowballs, avoiding packs of piercing icicles, and leaping over monstrous canyons on only a bicycle. No tools, no weapons, and not even clothes can help him. Only you can! The game is packed with 80 missions to complete, and the ability to unlock a full wardrobe in order to help Dennis avoid total embarrassment.

If you love indie games, check out Icycle. It’s unlike any other puzzle-platformer you’ve ever played.

The game features 2-D graphics and one quirky, totally naked character. Clearly it’s not for everyone.

Cribbage Premium
iPhone
iPad
Cribbage Premium

Cribbage Premium

WildCard Classics Inc

A digital version of Cribbage from the same team that brought you Hearts Tournament, Spite and Malice, and Gin Rummy.

It’s the perfect game for those who want to play Cribbage anytime, anywhere.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

New to Cribbage? No problem. Cribbage Premium helps you every single step of the way. You’re able to use hints to develop your skills and learn new strategies. If you’re unsure how a hand is scored, simply tap the “Explain” button for a breakdown. When you’ve mastered the basics you can take your skills online, compete locally against a friend, or challenge the AI. The game also includes voice chat, and the ability to personalize the cards.

If you enjoy board games, download Cribbage Premium today. You don’t even have to know how to play. Just learn as you go!

It’s Cribbage. On your iDevice. If that doesn’t sound like fun to you, don’t play it.

LEX - the game of small words
iPhone
iPad
LEX - the game of small words

LEX - the game of small words

Simple Machine, LLC

A fast-paced word game from the creators of Circadia and King Solitaire.

It’s for fans of the word game genre who are tired of the same old thing.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

At the beginning of each game you’ll be presented with a random collection of letters. Simply tap on the letters to create valid words. Each letter has a value attached to it, which also indicates how long it will take to expire. Letters with low values will expire quickly, so you must make sure to use them as quickly as possible. The moment one letter expires, it’s game over. Every three valid words created will increase your multiplier level and the speed of the timers, so just try to hang in there for as long as possible to climb the leaderboards. The game also includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you enjoy the pressure of competing against timers, play this word game. LEX is familiar yet unique, so you’ll have no problem picking it up and playing for hours on end.

If you’d rather compete head-to-head, you’ll need a different word game.

Nightmares from the Deep™: The Siren’s Call HD (Full)
iPad
Nightmares from the Deep™: The Siren’s Call HD (Full)

Nightmares from the Deep™: The Siren’s Call HD (Full)

G5 Entertainment AB

Answer the siren’s call to save a beleaguered village and take down the infamous Davy Jones in this adventure game.

It’s ideal for those who enjoy going on the hunt for hidden objects.

$6.99 $6.99
Why we picked this?

Sarah Black, the famous curator at the Caribbean Naval Museum, has been pulled back into her nightmare from the deep in this heart-pounding sequel. The citizens of Kingsmouth are slowly being turned into ghoulish creatures due to a curse cast upon them by Mayor Murray and Davy Jones. You must search for more than 400 objects in 20 different scenes to save them. The game also features 48 locations to travel through 28 mini-games, and Game Center support.

If you like a little adventure in your hidden objects games, check out the entire Nightmares from the Deep series.

If all you want to do is search for objects, you’re going to have to get your fix elsewhere. This is an adventure game with hidden object mechanics.

Nightmares from the Deep™: The Siren’s Call (Full)
iPhone
Nightmares from the Deep™: The Siren’s Call (Full)

Nightmares from the Deep™: The Siren’s Call (Full)

G5 Entertainment AB

Answer the siren’s call to save a beleaguered village and take down the infamous Davy Jones in this adventure game.

It’s ideal for those who enjoy going on the hunt for hidden objects.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Sarah Black, the famous curator at the Caribbean Naval Museum, has been pulled back into her nightmare from the deep in this heart-pounding sequel. The citizens of Kingsmouth are slowly being turned into ghoulish creatures due to a curse cast upon them by Mayor Murray and Davy Jones. You must search for more than 400 objects in 20 different scenes to save them. The game also features 48 locations to travel through 28 mini-games, and Game Center support.

If you like a little adventure in your hidden objects games, check out the entire Nightmares from the Deep series.

If all you want to do is search for objects, you’re going to have to get your fix elsewhere. This is an adventure game with hidden object mechanics.