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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-01-10

Get your weekend started off on the right foot with today’s collection of fantastic apps and games.

Yyaah!
iPhone
iPad
Yyaah!

Yyaah!

Alena Kuzkova

Fly through the air by shouting to collect the lollipops in this arcade game.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to relieve a little tension and have fun while doing it.

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

Yyaah! is best played in public. Well, at least if you want to get a ton of laughs. Before you do anything, make sure to allow the game to utilize your microphone. There’s no other way to control your plane. Then start shouting into your microphone to keep your plane airborne. The louder you shout, the higher your plane will go. Avoid the obstacles while collecting the lollipops and see how far you can go.

If you’re in to trying new and totally crazy game concepts, Yyaah! should be right up your alley. Just make sure you have your shouting voice ready.

If you embarrass easy, skip Yyaah! Shouting at your iDevice is not for everyone.

Samurai Duel
iPad
Samurai Duel

Samurai Duel

Fancy Lads Academy

Fight with your friends for honor in this intense multiplayer game.

It’s a great for anyone who has a friend to duel with locally.

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

Pick a side of the screen and prepare for a duel to the death. A square box below your samurai will fill up with a symbol. The first player to correctly trace the symbol will land a blow to their opponent. You must land three blows to claim victory. The game includes a total of five symbols, or weapons, to master.

If you enjoy local multiplayer games, add this one to your collection. It’s not complicated, but it’s totally unique.

The game is relatively shallow. You only have five symbols to master, and there aren’t any power-ups or other game modifiers.

WriteRight: enjoy writing
iPhone
iPad
WriteRight: enjoy writing

WriteRight: enjoy writing

Word Magic Software

Receive synonym and antonym suggestions on the fly with this text editor.

It’s ideal for anyone who needs to spice up their writing.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to choose between English and Spanish as your language. Then just let your mind flow and get writing. WriteRight allows you to change up your everyday writing style by providing you with appropriate synonyms, antonyms, and phraseology. To look up synonyms and antonyms, simply select a word and tap either the “S” or “A” button on the toolbar directly above your keyboard. You will be provided with the best possible substitutes. You’re also able to get synonyms for phrasal verbs, noun phrases, adverbial phrases, and even common expressions by tapping the gear icon. You’re able to save and sync what you write across multiple devices using iCloud or Dropbox. The app also includes four font sizes to choose from, undo and redo, character and word count, full Markdown support, and the ability to organize your writings within folders.

If you find yourself always using the same words in your writing, give WriteRight a try. It’s intelligent word engine is able to preserve gender, number, and conjugation.

If you don’t do much writing on your iDevice, you can skip this one and simply stick to the native Notes app.

ClearWeather — Color Forecast
iPhone
ClearWeather — Color Forecast

ClearWeather — Color Forecast

Joseph Denne

Get a colorful look at the forecast with this weather app.

It’s for those who simply want to glance to check the weather.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

ClearWeather color codes your entire forecast, so you won't have to go digging around to find out what to wear today. The app features an intuitive interface that allows you to swipe up and down to reveal more detailed information. It includes 24-hour and seven-day forecasts, support for Celsius and Fahrenheit, wind speed and direction, humidity, precipitation, pressure, sunrise and sunset, moon phases, and the ability to add multiple locations.

If all you want is the forecast, get ClearWeather. Sure, it includes all kinds of other data, but having your entire forecast color coded will save you precious time.

The one thing ClearWeather lacks is radar data. If you prefer to have a radar built into your weather app, you’re going to have to look elsewhere.

ClearWeather HD
iPad
ClearWeather HD

ClearWeather HD

Joseph Denne

Get a colorful look at the forecast with this weather app.

It’s for those who simply want to glance to check the weather.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

ClearWeather color codes your entire forecast, so you won't have to go digging around to find out what to wear today. The app features an intuitive interface that allows you to swipe up and down to reveal more detailed information. It includes 24-hour and seven-day forecasts, support for Celsius and Fahrenheit, wind speed and direction, humidity, precipitation, pressure, sunrise and sunset, moon phases, and the ability to add multiple locations.

If all you want is the forecast, get ClearWeather. Sure, it includes all kinds of other data, but having your entire forecast color coded will save you precious time.

The one thing ClearWeather lacks is radar data. If you prefer to have a radar built into your weather app, you’re going to have to look elsewhere.

Secret of Grisly Manor
iPhone
iPad
Secret of Grisly Manor

Secret of Grisly Manor

Fire Maple Games

Solve the mystery of Grisly Manor in this point-and-click adventure game.

This is the perfect game for those who like hunting for clues and solving puzzles.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

You get to play as the grandchild of a supremely talented engineer, and you must try to figure out what he’s been working on all these years while cooped up in his house. Make your way through the manor by discovering new items that you can keep in your satchel, and use them to solve the sometimes complicated puzzles. The game includes hours of entertainment, subtle clues, and loads of items to collect.

If you enjoy solving puzzles at your own pace, give Grisly Manor a try. It has all the tried and true mechanics of classic adventure games, but with fantastic hand-painted artwork.

The Secret of Grisly Manor is a classic puzzle adventure game, which means you will have to work your way through it slowly but surely.