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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-02-04

Unleash your creative side, play shopkeep, and pilot a spaceship through a maze of caves with today’s collection of apps and games.

GoDaddy Studio for Business
iPhone
iPad
GoDaddy Studio for Business

GoDaddy Studio for Business

GoDaddy Mobile LLC

Express your thoughts and creative ideas through photos with Over.

Anyone can be a graphic designer with Over.

FREE ($3.99) For a limited time FREE ($3.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Over features the tools you need to awaken your creative superpowers. It allows you to use any photo from your library, or you can tap into the app’s vast library to find something that inspires you. Then create your message using more than 300 spectacular fonts and 800 illustrations. You’re able to save your favorites for later to avoid having to scroll through the entire library over and over. The app allows you to perform some basic photo editing as well.

If you have something to say, say it with Over. The possibilities are endless.

Over has loads of content, but there is some locked behind a paywall.

Toca Robot Lab
iPhone
iPad
Toca Robot Lab

Toca Robot Lab

Toca Boca AB

Children can build their very own robots and give them test flights in various facilities in this educational game.

Toca Boca makes some of the best children’s games around, so don’t delay and download today!

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Toca Robot Lab allows your child’s imagination to run wild. They’re able to build their very own robots from hundreds of colorful scraps, but they won’t be overwhelmed by the choices since only three are presented at a time. Each session is different, however, so eventually your child will make it though every one. Once completed they can give their robot a test flight to make sure it works.

If your child enjoys putting things together, Toca Robot Lab should be right up their alley. No Rules. No Stress.

This is more of a game than most of Toca Boca’s apps. Whether that’s a positive or a negative is for you to decide.

NodeBeat Legacy
iPhone
iPad
NodeBeat Legacy

NodeBeat Legacy

AffinityBlue

A node-based audio sequencer and generative music app.

Everyone from young children to their grandparents will enjoy creating music with NodeBeat.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Drag different nodes all around the screen and connect them to each other to create pulsing sounds. There’s no wrong way to go about it, so just have fun. The app includes a variety of customization options like the ability to add gravity to nodes, adjustable pulse rate and beat sync, and echo volume. It also includes 20 musical scales, a seven octave range, all 12 musical key signatures, and the ability to record and send your tunes via email.

If you’re looking for some relaxing fun, you’ve found it. Sure, professional musicians can utilize NodeBeat’s many features, but those without much musical talent will have the most fun because it’s so easy to use.

If you’re looking for a digital instrument, this is not it. It’s a generative music app that’s meant to be experienced.

Toca House
iPhone
iPad
Toca House

Toca House

Toca Boca AB

Children can play house in a colorful and detailed environment in Toca House.

It’s ideal for children ages two through six.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Yet another adorable educational app from Toca Boca. Your little ones must help five friends do their chores around the house. They'll be required to do the dishes, iron, sweep, plant flowers, and much more. The app includes 19 different mini-games, with a completely different order each time. It also includes fun sounds and animations, and original Toca Boca artwork.

If your child has enjoyed any of the other Toca Boca apps, there’s no doubt they’re going to love this one.

If your child is outside of the age range above, they’re going to have a difficult time navigating Toca House.

Toca Kitchen
iPhone
iPad
Toca Kitchen

Toca Kitchen

Toca Boca AB

Your little ones can play with their food with this fun entertainment app from Toca Boca.

It allows children to freely explore the kitchen.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

They get to cook for four cute characters, each with their own favorite food. They’re able to grab 12 different items from the fridge and slice, boil, fry, cook, microwave, and mix them together. They can then feed morsels of scrumptious food to their guests and watch how they respond. There’s even a vegetarian mode!

If you’re looking for a low-stress environment for your young child, this is it. No rules. No timers. Just fun.

This isn’t a game. It’s a toy. Your child will need to use their imagination since there aren’t any objectives.

Toca Store
iPhone
iPad
Toca Store

Toca Store

Toca Boca AB

Toca Store allows your child to play shopkeep.

It’s a great way to teach your child about learning to make choices.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Toca Store allows your child to play with their friends without all of the cleanup afterwards. They can set up their very own store by choosing between the 34 different items, and then open it and invite friends and family to start shopping. Upon checkout, your child can set their own prices, drag and drop the correct amount of coins into the register, and place items in the checkout bag.

If your child enjoys having friends over, you need to download Toca Store for them. It’s fine for a single child, but a lot more fun when two or more can join in.

The app lacks direction and objectives. Your child will have to figure it out on their own.

Cavernaut
iPhone
iPad
Cavernaut

Cavernaut

Jan Schoenepauck

Pilot your spaceship through a maze of caves in order to reach the surface in Cavernaut.

It’s for fans of classic arcade games like Lunar Lander.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Guide your spaceship though the caves by tilting to steer and tapping to fire your thrusters. Keep an eye out for landing pads as you make your way to the surface, because although your spirits may be high, your fuel will always be running low. Watch out for hazards like laser beams and mines, and try to collect as many luminum crystals as possible on your journey. They’re the universal currency in your part of the galaxy that will allow you to upgrade your ship.

If you’re into old school game mechanics, Cavernaut is for you. It includes five areas to explore, and randomly generated layouts that are different each and every time you play.

Cavernaut is a high score game, which means you won’t find any checkpoints or ways to save your progress.