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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-02-21

Play your tunes from your wrist or the Today view, gaze at the stars, and check the weather with today’s collection of apps and games.

WidgeTunes - Music Widgets
iPhone
iPad
WidgeTunes - Music Widgets

WidgeTunes - Music Widgets

Georgios Trigonakis

Choose and play your favorite tunes from within Today view with WidgeTunes.

It’s the ideal app for those who have a ton of music stored locally.

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

WidgeTunes allows you to pick and play your favorite tunes faster than ever before. Swipe to scroll all of the way down to the bottom of the Today view and tap on the “Edit” button to add the WidgeTunes widget. The app will then display all of your playlists and albums. Simply tap any one to play the songs contained within without ever unlocking your iDevice. You’re also able to create a favorites list from within the widget, and control playback via Apple Watch.

If shaving seconds off of menial tasks is your goal, WidgeTunes will help you achieve it. It’s one of those apps that leaves you wondering why anyone hasn’t thought of this before.

You must have iOS 8 in order to utilize WidgeTunes. The entire app is contained within Today view.

Solitaere
iPhone
Solitaere

Solitaere

aeliox

Play a hand of cards whenever you have a spare moment with Solitaere.

It’s for fans of the Klondike variant.

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

Although it has a modern twist, this is still the same Klondike you know and love. You’re able to stack descending cards of alternating colors with a tap and drag. Move quickly to climb the leaderboards. The game can be played in both portrait and landscape orientations. It also includes multiple themes to choose from, and full stat tracking.

If you don’t yet have a go-to Klondike game, Solitaere should be it. Its beautifully simple interface makes stacking cards a delight.

This is only the Klondike variant of solitaire. There aren’t any other included variants.

YoWindow Weather
iPhone
iPad
YoWindow Weather

YoWindow Weather

Pavel Repkin

Have a look out the window to see what the conditions are like with this fun weather app.

YoWindow is ideal for anyone looking for more than just a list of temperatures from their weather app.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

YoWindow is all about watching the weather. You’re presented with a quick look at the current time, temperature, and conditions. Slide your finger from left to right across the screen to scroll time forward and watch as the scene changes to reflect what it’ll be like later on in the day. YoWindow also includes a seven-day forecast and six scenes to choose from.

If you want to see the weather before you go out, YoWindow is the perfect app for you. It allows you to visualize the current and future conditions in perfectly animated scenes.

If all you want is the weather forecast and nothing more, YoWindow is overkill. It’s animations and sounds will simply get in your way.

Star Rover HD - Night Sky Map
iPad
Star Rover HD - Night Sky Map

Star Rover HD - Night Sky Map

寒飞 易

An app that turns your iPad into a portable planetarium.

It’s ideal for aspiring astronomers.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

To search the sky, just hold your iPad up in the air and Star Rover HD will tell you what you're looking at. The app is able to calculate all objects in the sky in real-time, resulting in moon phases, planet positions, stars, and other objects appearing just the same as the real ones. The app includes 120,000 stars, all 88 constellations, planets and their moons, the ability to manually search the sky, and detailed info for all items.

If you love to look up, you’ll be amazed at the things you see with Star Rover HD. Now you can share what you see as well by capturing and sharing it via your favorite social networks.

The app lacks in-depth information and 3-D models, so it’s not ideal as a teaching tool.

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.