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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-10-18

Guide jellyfish through dangerous waters, check to see if your beer is an imposter, and chase the light with today’s collection of apps and games.

Craft Check
iPhone
Craft Check

Craft Check

Spytap Industries LLC

Find out if the beer you're drinking is an imposter with Craft Check.

It’s for those who appreciate a good craft or micro brew.

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

Craft Check was designed with one purpose in mind: out the imposters. You’re able to check to see if the beer in your hand is a true craft beer by either searching for it by name or scanning its barcode. Craft Check will tap into its database, which is updated on a monthly basis, and provide you with a result that you can share. That’s it. There’s nothing more to do but enjoy your craft beer.

If you’re big on craft and micro breweries, you need Craft Check.

If your beer of choice is from one of the big guys, then this app is simply not for you.

Time Off
iPhone
Time Off

Time Off

Meta Section, LLC

Request, manage, and report all of those days of paid time off with Time Off.

It’s for anyone looking to take a break from work.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Keep track of vacation, sick, personal, and other work days you use. The app allows multiple employer and employee entries, exportation of data to a spreadsheet or email, the ability to send time off requests via email, and even calculates borrowed and rollover accumulations into the next fiscal year.

If your employer requires you to track your time off, this is the app for you.

Since Time Off doesn’t automatically accrue time, it’s not for everyone. Especially those with complex tracking needs.

Jelly Reef
iPhone
iPad
Jelly Reef

Jelly Reef

Adriaan de Jongh

You are the ocean in Jelly Reef.

It’s a fun little distraction for those who want to kick their feet up and enjoy a casual gaming experience.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

The jellyfish of the ocean need your help. You must guide them through a dangerous underwater world by changing the direction of the currents with your finger. Each level connects to another, but the paths are procedurally generated, so your journey will be unique every time. Do your best to keep the jellyfish together, because once you run out it’s game over.

If you’re looking for something a little different to play this weekend, Jelly Reef is it.

You’re going to be doing a lot of swiping since the current isn’t persistent.

Meeting Box - Notes, Tasks, Sketches & Recordings
iPhone
iPad
Meeting Box - Notes, Tasks, Sketches & Recordings

Meeting Box - Notes, Tasks, Sketches & Recordings

Fishington Studios

A highly flexible note taking app.

Meeting Box is perfect for both school and business settings.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

With Meeting Box installed, you’ll be able to get more out of your lectures and meetings than ever before. It provides you with the freedom to take notes however you wish, whether that’s by scribbling down your thoughts, annotating images and webpages, or simply by typing what you hear. Thanks to its built-in task manager, you’ll also be able to make sure your projects and assignments are completed on time. Meeting Notes is loaded with all kinds of text and color options, the ability to capture audio, support for multiple pages, and the ability to export and share you notes as PDF files.

If you’re a serious note taker, Meeting Box was made for you. The interface is simple enough to stay out of your way while providing you access to all of the tools you need.

Meeting Box lacks landscape orientation and cloud storage support. If either of those two things you can’t live without, skip this one.

Pursuit of Light
iPhone
iPad
Pursuit of Light

Pursuit of Light

道驰 蔡

Help a little girl escape her endless dream in Pursuit of Light.

It doesn’t fit squarely into any genre, but if you enjoy relaxing casual games, this one will be a nice addition to your library.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

You’re put in control of a girl who is trapped in a world made from her dreams. Help her reach the light at the end of each level and escape her endless dream by jumping from platform to platform. The only way she can move is by tapping the symbol that matches the platform. If you tap the wrong symbol, you’ll have to start all over. As you progress through the game platforms will begin to collapse and hidden dangers will appear, so move quickly.

If you need to train your brain, Pursuit of Light is a fun way to do it. It requires you to recognize patterns and think ahead.

The gameplay can start to feel repetitive midway through since each level shares the same visual style and basic concept.

Swiggles - A fun and simple game for toddlers
iPhone
iPad
Swiggles - A fun and simple game for toddlers

Swiggles - A fun and simple game for toddlers

Werds

A wacky entertainment app for toddlers.

Swiggles' fun characters will help your toddler develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Swiggles provides a fun and simple environment for your toddler to play in. It has three separate sections that allow them to swipe, tap, and shake to interact with the colorful characters. Your child is able to focus on a single interaction method, or you can enable all three and allow them to explore.

If you have a one- or two-year-old at home, they’ll love playing around with Swiggles. It’s so simple that you can just hand off your iDevice and allow them to laugh and play.

The content within Swiggles is pretty basic, so it’s truly meant for toddlers.