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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-11-20

Play a hand of poker with your friends, enjoy a bedtime story, and explore an enchanted forest with today’s collection of apps and games.

Pokerrrr 2: Texas Holdem Poker
iPhone
iPad
Pokerrrr 2: Texas Holdem Poker

Pokerrrr 2: Texas Holdem Poker

Mondraw Limited

Play poker with your friends anytime, anywhere with Pokerrrr.

It’s great for those times when you don’t have a deck of cards or poker chips lying around.

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

This is about as close to playing with real cards as you can get. The game plays a little differently depending upon what types of iDevices you have sitting around. If you only have iPhones, one will act as the host device. Everyone else will connect to it and will be able to see the community cards on their own screens along with the cards in their hand. Cards can be interacted with and peeked at with a swipe. If you have an iPad, it’s pretty much the same process except that the community cards will be shown only on the iPad and all other of the players will be able to utilize their iDevices as just their hand of cards. The game includes a handful of customization options as well.

If you and your friends love playing poker, you need to download Pokerrrr today. You’ll be having a lot more poker nights, we promise.

The single player mode is severely lacking. It is best played with friends.

Goodnight Mo
iPhone
iPad
Goodnight Mo

Goodnight Mo

StoryToys Entertainment Limited

Hang out with Mo as he gets ready for bed in this beautiful storybook.

It’s for parents with children between the ages of 15 months and four years old.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Mo will teach your child how to get into a positive bedtime routine. As you and your child make your way through the eight enchanting pop-up scenes, you’ll see Mo complete tasks like taking a bath, using the toilet, and brushing teeth. A professional narrator will guide you along the way as you and your child hunt for the interactive elements.

If your little one needs a better bedtime routine, this is the way to teach them. They won’t be able to resist the charm of Mo.

The scenes are simply stunning, but they won’t keep older children engaged for very long.

Golden Trails 2: Hidden Object Adventure (Premium)
iPad
Golden Trails 2: Hidden Object Adventure (Premium)

Golden Trails 2: Hidden Object Adventure (Premium)

Vyacheslav Basharimov

Travel back to the 18th century to help Henry rescue his granddad in Golden Trails 2.

It’s for fans of hidden object adventure games.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Henry’s granddad has been accused of being a pirate and has been condemned to death as a result. It’s up to you to help Henry collect the tools that will save his granddad while uncovering all sorts of secrets buried in exotic locations. Each scene has a variety of objects to discover, and the faster you work, the more points you’ll score. Just try to avoid mindlessly tapping the screen, as it will freeze up and cost you valuable time. Bandits will also enter the scene at random, and you must tap on them to fire and protect yourself to earn extra hints.

If you’re a big fan of any of developer Awem’s other hidden object games, give Golden Trails 2 a try. The presentation is fantastic, and the puzzles are challenging yet not impossible.

If you skip the story and don’t take in the scenery, the game will come up short for you.

Division Flashcard Match Games for Kids in 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade
iPhone
iPad
Division Flashcard Match Games for Kids in 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade

Division Flashcard Match Games for Kids in 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade

Eggroll Games LLC

An educational game that actually makes building math skills and learning to divide fun.

It’s designed for children in grades second through fourth.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Division Flashcard Match Games is loaded with positive reinforcement. It will help your child learn to divide by having them play a variety of memory matching games. You’re able to choose the best number range for your child’s skill level, but no matter which you choose your child will be able to hear the numbers and equations as they are touched. After each round, they’ll receive positive feedback and balloon popping rewards. Hints are available along the way, and “Show Me” and “Peek” features make it even easier for young learners to enjoy.

If you’re a parent or teacher looking for a better way to get your children excited about math, you’ve found it. It strictly adheres to Common Core Standards for third grade math, so you can rest assured the content is appropriate.

This is strictly a game about division. You won’t find other math concepts here.

Sago Mini Fairy Tales
iPhone
iPad
Sago Mini Fairy Tales

Sago Mini Fairy Tales

Sago Mini

Explore an enchanted forest with Jinja the cat in Sago Mini Fairy Tales.

It’s a fun distraction for children ages two through five.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

The enchanted forest awaits! Your child can explore at their own pace just by tapping where they want to go. The forest is filled with familiar fairytale characters like knights, dragons, and gnomes to interact with. The app includes more than 30 animations to discover, and visual queues to ensure your child doesn’t lose their way.

If you need a way to entertain your child this weekend, there’s no better app than Sago Mini Fairy Tales. The adorable characters and different interactions will keep their little hands busy.

There aren’t any objectives, so older children will find the experience unfulfilling.