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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-10-30

Push a cube around geometric environments, collect fireflies using math skills, and allow your child to learn on their own with today’s collection of apps and games.

EDGE Extended
iPhone
iPad
EDGE Extended

EDGE Extended

Mobigame

Develop your telekinetic strength by pushing a cube around geometric environments in Edge Extended.

It’s for fans of logic puzzle games.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

The follow-up to Mobigame's critically acclaimed puzzling platformer, Edge. You're required to guide a cube through 3-D geometric landscapes as quickly as possible by avoiding obstacles and traveling over moving platforms. The cube can be maneuvered using three different controls schemes, so you won't have an excuse for continuously falling off of the edges. The game includes 48 levels, 15 bonus levels, 23 unique tunes, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you like simple yet complex, this is your puzzle game. It was made to be played on the go.

If you’re easily frustrated, Edge Extended may get on your nerves. Especially considering the fact that you can’t skip levels.

Forever Lost: Episode 1
iPhone
iPad
Forever Lost: Episode 1

Forever Lost: Episode 1

Glitch Games

Try to discover who you are, where you are, and how to escape in Forever Lost: Episode 1.

Episode 1 is for anyone who enjoys a good mystery.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Piece together the puzzle of your life by following the clues scattered around the 3-D environments. Collect items, scribble notes, and snap photos to work your way out of the haunted nightmare. The game also includes an eerie soundtrack, and a full hint guide so you'll never be stuck for too long.

If you’ve always been a fan of point-and-click adventures, this is a great update to the genre.

It’s no walk in the park. If you’re easily frustrated, you’ll probably want to skip this one.

Animal Math Games School Ed
iPhone
iPad
Animal Math Games School Ed

Animal Math Games School Ed

Eggroll Games LLC

Your little ones can join Emma, the great math explorer, on a journey to guide her animal friends home in this educational game.

It’s for parents with children in preschool and first grade.

$12.99 $12.99
Why we picked this?

To help each animal make their way home, your child will need to successfully complete a variety of math activities. Math activities range from adding and subtracting to counting and identifying geometric shapes. The app includes a total of 13 adorable animals to help home, and more than 100 activities. It also includes professional narration and instructions, and loads of positive encouragement.

If you want to give your child a head start, Animal Math Games for Kids with Skills is a must download.

If your early learner hasn’t yet mastered the touch screen on your iDevice, you may want to skip this one.

Alien Buddies – Preschool Fun
iPhone
iPad
Alien Buddies – Preschool Fun

Alien Buddies – Preschool Fun

Artgig Studio

An educational game filled with four activities that are so fun and colorful your children won't even know they're learning.

It’s ideal for parents with children between the ages of three and seven.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Alien Buddies allows your child to participate in four educational games and play modes: matching, dot to dot, puzzle, and stickers. Each one offers a variety of activities to participate in, and reinforces fundamental skills. Alien Buddies includes a total of 40 activities, an adorable cast of characters, all kinds of stickers to earn, and instructional audio with constant positive feedback.

If your child loves to play and learn on your iDevice, install Alien Buddies and hand it off. The four activities are completely flexible, allowing for a variety of options for different learners.

If your child is outside of the three through seven age range, the content isn’t intended for them.

Mystery Math Town for iPhone
iPhone
Mystery Math Town for iPhone

Mystery Math Town for iPhone

Artgig Studio

Your child must help a friendly ghost rescue the fireflies hidden all over Mystery Math Town.

It’s a fun educational game that will help your young child work on their math skills.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

To help the ghost get from house to house and room to room, your child will need to collect numbers and build equations to solve problems. Along the way they’ll earn talking portraits to add to their gallery. The portraits have different stories to tell through colorful characters. The game includes eight themed houses, support for multiple user accounts, bonus challenges and unique rewards, and customizable skills.

If you’ve been looking for an educational app that will grab and hold your child’s attention, you’ve found it. Master Math Town truly allows your child to feel like their progression has been earned.

It’s intended for children over the age of six.