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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-09-30

Help the prince save the love of his life, blend colors by rolling a ball, and calculate and plot graphs with today’s collection of apps and games.

Magic Flute by Mozart
iPhone
iPad
Magic Flute by Mozart

Magic Flute by Mozart

Lab Like Sp. z o.o.

Help prince Tamino save the love of his life in Magic Flute.

It’s for fans of logic puzzles.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

You won't find many logic puzzle games that match the visual quality of Magic Flute. It takes you on a journey through the lands of mystery and magic in order to save your one true love. The opera-based story is told through inspiring cutscenes, so be sure not to skip them. As for the game itself, you’re required to rearrange tiles in order to guide prince Tamino to the exit. Each of the 32 spatial puzzles can be solved however you wish. There’s no one way to play.

If you enjoy taking in the scenery while solving puzzles, check out Magic Flute. You’ll be thoroughly impressed.

The game only supports new devices. If your go-to iDevice is not at least an iPhone 4s or iPad 2, skip this one.

BusyBox - Track your time
iPhone
BusyBox - Track your time

BusyBox - Track your time

Claire Reynaud

Keep track of the time spent on all of your activities throughout the day with BusyBox.

It’s great for everyone from fitness addicts to business professionals.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

BusyBox comes highly recommended today thanks to its wide range of uses. Whether you’re looking to track your workouts or time spent on the job, BusyBox will help you get it done. You’re able to create as many different activities as necessary. They can also be color-coded for quick reference. Then when it’s time to start the activity, select it from your list and start the timer. The app will keep a running log of all of the time spent on each activity, and the data can be exported and shared via email.

If you’ve always been looking for a way to track your time spent on activities, look no further. The app’s open-ended nature makes it perfect for anyone and everyone. It doesn’t require you to waste time adding specific information.

BusyBox is pretty general, so if you need to track specific data, this isn’t the app for you.

Apache 3D Sim Flight Simulator
iPhone
Apache 3D Sim Flight Simulator

Apache 3D Sim Flight Simulator

iTechGen

Hop into the cockpit of an AH-64 helicopter and roam the skies in Apache 3D Sim.

It’s for anyone who enjoys a good flight sim.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

This flight sim isn’t just about freely roaming the skies and enjoying the scenery. Your helicopter is equipped with some very advanced weaponry like a M230 chain gun and rockets with infrared targeting. You’re able to utilize this heavy weaponry on combat missions that take place above both land and sea, and you can unleash it upon your foes with just a tap. The game includes a total of 17 missions, and loads of camera angles.

If you’ve always been fond of 3-D flight simulation games, check out Apache 3D Sim. It has detailed helicopter models and superb flight physics that will make you feel like you’re in the cockpit.

Flight sims are an acquired taste, so if you’re generally not into them, this one will do nothing to change that.

Apache SIM HD
iPad
Apache SIM HD

Apache SIM HD

iTechGen

Hop into the cockpit of an AH-64 helicopter and roam the skies in Apache 3D Sim.

It’s for anyone who enjoys a good flight sim.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

This flight sim isn’t just about freely roaming the skies and enjoying the scenery. Your helicopter is equipped with some very advanced weaponry like a M230 chain gun and rockets with infrared targeting. You’re able to utilize this heavy weaponry on combat missions that take place above both land and sea, and you can unleash it upon your foes with just a tap. The game includes a total of 17 missions, and loads of camera angles.

If you’ve always been fond of 3-D flight simulation games, check out Apache 3D Sim. It has detailed helicopter models and superb flight physics that will make you feel like you’re in the cockpit.

Flight sims are an acquired taste, so if you’re generally not into them, this one will do nothing to change that.

MathStudio Express
iPhone
iPad
MathStudio Express

MathStudio Express

Pomegranate Apps LLC

Calculate and plot graphs with MathStudio Express.

It’s ideal for students, teachers, and anyone else in need of a powerful graphing calculator.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

MathStudio Express is the most versatile calculator you’ll find in the App Store. It’s a full-featured scientific calculator with over 200 functions. It allows you to perform everything from basic calculations to college calculus in a snap thanks to its unique interface. You’re able to access the app’s multiple keyboards with a swipe, and graph 2-D and 3-D equations in real-time with just a tap. The app also includes time graphing, plot lists, and even support for scripting.

If you’re tired of lugging around your TI graphic calculator, ditch it for this powerful app.

The only issue we have with MathStudios Express is that there are almost too many features. If all you want is a graphing calculator, you’re getting a lot more than you asked for.

Blendamaze
iPhone
iPad
Blendamaze

Blendamaze

BorderLeap, LLC

A colorful labyrinth-style puzzle game.

It’s great for gamers of all ages thanks to its unique paint mixing mechanics.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Blendamaze will put your color theory skills to the test. The object of the game is to guide your white ball into different gobs of paint to create the correct blend as quickly as possible. Your ball will leave paint trails all over the board, allowing you to create nifty patterns while learning a thing or two about primary, secondary, tertiary, full spectrum, complimentary, and analogous colors. The game includes more than 150 levels, a "Just Paint" mode, the ability to calibrate your controls, and achievements via Game Center.

If you think you know your color theory, find out with Blendamaze. The silky smooth controls and beautiful graphics will keep you coming back for more even if you can’t properly blend tertiary colors the first time around.

This is a tilt-based game, which means you have to play it in an upright position.