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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-02-20

It's Friday fun day! Enjoy a hidden objects adventure game, play with particles, put together toys, tap to the beat, and explore the world of dinosaurs.

Detective Sherlock Pug
iPhone
iPad
Detective Sherlock Pug

Detective Sherlock Pug

Crisp App Studio

Become a comic book detective’s right-hand man in this wacky hidden objects game.

It’s for hidden objects fans who are tired of the same old dull scenes.

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

Detective Sherlock Pug and the Case of the Skindiver is easily the most vibrant and out of this world hidden objects game you’ll find in the App Store. It combines a crazy story about a detective pug who has called upon the city’s superheroes to stop a dangerous villain with comic book inspired hidden objects scenes. Each scene requires you to discover a specific amount of objects in order to move on to the next, but you can do it at your own pace. Hints are available as well, and you can zoom in on the scene using the usual pinch gesture.

If you’re looking for a more upbeat hidden objects game, you’ve found it.

You can’t skip scenes. If you’re the kind of gamer who likes to jump around, you probably won’t enjoy this one.

Atomic Toy
iPhone
iPad
Atomic Toy

Atomic Toy

PDJ Apps

Craft new wallpapers for your iDevice or just get lost in the colorful scenes with this entertainment app.

It’s for crafty iDevices users in need of some visual stimulation.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Beams of light are constantly moving about the screen. You're able to interact with them by tapping and dragging your fingers all over the place. You can switch between the five modes and toggle other options on and off in real-time to see how they affect the pattern. The app includes TV-out support, multi-touch support, and the ability to save your favorite patterns to your photo library.

If you need some time to yourself, spend it with Atomic Toy. Its colorful environment will get you back on track.

Atomic Toy is very similar to every other generative art app. If you’ve tried one, you’ve tried them all.

Build and Play - Planes
iPhone
iPad
Build and Play - Planes

Build and Play - Planes

Croco Studio

Keep those restless little hands busy by having them build and play with colorful planes in this entertainment app.

It’s great for developing fine motor skills in young children.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Your little builders are going to adore this entertainment app. They’re able to choose from 10 different planes including themed versions for various holidays. Once a plane has been selected it will be broken up into pieces. Your child must drag and drop the pieces into their proper places in order to put it back together. When the plane is complete it will take off through the air and they can try to build another.

If your child has fun building things, they’re going to enjoy Build and Play 3D. The 3-D graphics are perfectly rendered, making it look as if your child is putting together real life toy planes.

The app is intended for children five and under since the content is pretty basic.

Dinosaur Book HD: iDinobook
iPad
Dinosaur Book HD: iDinobook

Dinosaur Book HD: iDinobook

Andres Rodriguez

Explore the wonderful world of dinosaurs with this education app.

It’s not just great for kids. The detailed information makes it the perfect app for anyone who has a passion for dinosaurs.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to search for specific dinosaurs alphabetically by name, or you can filter your results by the time period they lived in, what they ate, or their size. Each of the over 200 dinosaur cards includes their name, classification, measurements, description, location, and photos. The app also includes an interactive map, and a quiz with three difficulty levels.

This is more than a stale book about dinosaurs. It’s a whole collection of ways to explore the jurassic, triassic, and cretaceous periods and the dinosaurs that roamed the planet during them.

If you have a very young child, the UI may be too complicated for them to navigate. You’ll have to explore with them or skip this one.

Rhythm Repeat
iPhone
iPad
Rhythm Repeat

Rhythm Repeat

Zoltan Lading

A colorful rhythm game that requires you to repeat sequences in the correct order.

It’s ideal for those who enjoy games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

As the beat is played, colored buttons will pulse and be added to the bottom of the screen. It's then your turn to repeat the sequence in the proper order before time expires. Miss a note or run out of time and you'll lose a life. Lose all three and it's game over. The game includes more than 300 melodies and beats to play, three instruments to choose from, and leaderboards via Game Center.

Rhythm Repeat is perfectly designed for on the go gaming. Instead of shoehorning in game mechanics from popular non-mobile rhythm-based games, it does its own thing and does it well.

If you like competing for high scores, you won’t be happy to know that in-app purchases allow you to get a second chance when a beat is missed. This results in an unfair and unbalanced leaderboard.