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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-11-26

Find out just how well your iDevice is running, make sweet music, and journey to the Dark Citadel with today’s collection of apps and games.

Starlight® - Explore the Stars
iPhone
iPad
Starlight® - Explore the Stars

Starlight® - Explore the Stars

ION6, LLC

Point your iDevice at the sky to see what stars, planets, and constellations hover above with this fun reference app.

It’s for stargazers of every type.

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

Just tap on the celestial objects you come across to learn more about them. You can also search the sky by keywords or by holding your iDevice up to the sky and shifting all around. The app includes over 100,000 stars, 88 western constellations, and planets of the solar system.

If you want to tour the cosmos, head outside and point Starlight at the sky. It’s streamlined interface makes it accessible for everyone.

If you’re looking to track celestial events, this isn’t the app for you.

Firo - Music Maker, Instrument, Drums, Chords, Looper, and MIDI Controller
iPad
Firo - Music Maker, Instrument, Drums, Chords, Looper, and MIDI Controller

Firo - Music Maker, Instrument, Drums, Chords, Looper, and MIDI Controller

Fiddlewax

Make your own kind of music with Firo.

It’s for musicians who need a way to capture ideas when inspiration strikes.

FREE ($6.99) For a limited time FREE ($6.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Firo truly has it all. It’s an advanced music sketchpad and MIDI controller. You’re able to choose from 12 separate instruments, 12 keys, seven diatonic modes, and eight secondary scales. The app supports up to 10 fingers on the screen at once, so your tunes can be as basic or complicated as need be. It’s also loaded with a handful of other professional features like real-time visual pitch detection, the ability to create and save loops, and the ability to record your sessions and share them with the world.

Whether your a pro or simply like to dabble in music, Firo will be there for you. It’s great a great way to flesh out your ideas.

There’s a lot to like here, so the only real reason to skip this one is if you simply have no desire to create music.

Spiritual Me: Meditation App
iPhone
iPad
Spiritual Me: Meditation App

Spiritual Me: Meditation App

SPIRITUAL ME LLC

Refresh your spirit with Spiritual Me.

It’s for those who want to create a more positive routine.

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

Spiritual Me includes guided meditation techniques that will help you relieve stress, become more mindful, and simply relax. All you need to do is set aside a little time each day and go through the various exercises. Exercises include everything from drawing to balancing. After a few sessions you’ll be able to view a chart of your progress and track your improvement.

If you’re just not feeling like yourself lately, give Spiritual Me a try.

The app offers a guided experience. It doesn’t allow you to simply pick and choose what you want to participate in.

Geekbench 3
iPhone
iPad
Geekbench 3

Geekbench 3

Primate Labs Inc.

Find out just how well your iDevice is running with Geekbench 3.

It’s for the curious minds or those who have a feeling their iDevice isn’t running at peak performance.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Want to see how your iDevice stacks up against the rest? Perform a Geekbench test and find out. It provides a comprehensive set of benchmarks that accurately measure your iDevice’s processor and memory performance. The test only takes about 30 seconds to perform. You will then be provided with loads of detailed information including how your iDevice compares to other Apple products. You’re also able to upload your results to Geekbench’s website or send them via email.

If your a stat geek, download Geekbench 3 today. It runs so many different tests that it will take you longer to sift through the information than to perform them.

If you have no interest in detailed stats about your iDevice, there’s absolutely no reason to download Geekbench 3.

Word Mess
iPhone
iPad
Word Mess

Word Mess

Masala Games

Go on the hunt for words in this seek and find game.

Word Mess can be thoroughly enjoyed by anyone looking to improve their visual scanning abilities and vocabulary.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

We like Word Mess because it’s accessible to gamers of all ages. At the beginning of each round you’re presented with a word or type of word that must be discovered among the mess. You have a limited amount of time to track it down and tap on it. You’re able to play all on your own or compete with your friends in head-to-head battles. You’re also able to compare your skills via Game Center.

If you like seek and find games, Word Mess is another great entry to your collection. You don’t even have to care a bit about words to enjoy hunting them down. It’s a fun challenge no matter what word your searching for.

If you hate the pressure of timers in your seek and find games, you’ll want to avoid Word mess because there’s no way to disable them. It’s you against the clock all the time, every time.

Infinity Blade
iPhone
iPad
Infinity Blade

Infinity Blade

Epic Games

Journey to the Dark Citadel to battle powerful Titans and free your people in Infinity Blade.

It’s for fans of combat games.

$5.99 $5.99
Why we picked this?

Swipe across the screen to perform attacks, dodge the blades of your enemy, block hits, and cast devastating spells. As you make your way deeper into the castle realm, you’ll have a chance to upgrade your knight and collect new weapons and armor. The game features fantastic 3-D graphics powered by the Unreal engine, online multiplayer, and Game Center integration.

Infinity Blade was designed with mobile in mind. The controls are perfectly suited for anyone who enjoys a good combat game.

The game’s starting to show its age, as it hasn’t been updated for the largest screen sizes of Apple’s iDevices.