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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-09-23

Share your mood with retro emoji, create music whenever and wherever, have a cleaner and smoother Internet experience, as well as entertainingly exercise your mind using three different puzzlers with today’s collection of apps and games.

Square Borne Farm Free - Fun Physics for Everyone!
iPhone
iPad
Square Borne Farm Free - Fun Physics for Everyone!

Square Borne Farm Free - Fun Physics for Everyone!

Amanda Linn

Help the farm animals gather all of the lost carrots.

It’s for anyone that craves a homestyle physics-based puzzler.

FREE ($2.99) For a limited time FREE ($2.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

The carrots have ended up in strange places, but if everybody uses their skills, we can retrieve them. So, tap those bulls to buck her characters, get those scaredy cats to jump sky high, and so on. There’s a bigger reward for those that complete the task the quickest, which certainly could require a lot of practice. The game features 108 levels, 24 main characters plus animals, and a level editor. As a special offer, download the game now, go to the in-app store, then unlock all levels as well as receive 100 gems at no cost.

If you like brain teasers and adorable, unique animals, especially those shaped into cubes.

If you get stumped, you can't rely on additional tips. Furthermore, parental controls or some supervision is advised for younger players due to the in-app purchase options.

Shark Puzzles for Kids Jigsaw Wonder Collection
iPhone
iPad
Shark Puzzles for Kids Jigsaw Wonder Collection

Shark Puzzles for Kids Jigsaw Wonder Collection

Eggroll Games LLC

Put together spectacular nature puzzles in Shark Puzzles.

It’s for the whole family.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

You won’t be able to resist the wonder of this jigsaw puzzle game. Each of the 44 jigsaw puzzles features a breathtaking shark photo to reconstruct. The jigsaw puzzles can be broken up into as few as four pieces and as many as 24. You’re also able to choose whether or not you want a colored background and outline hints. What more could you ask for?

If you love puzzles, you need Shark Puzzles on your iDevice.

The game doesn’t include any competitive elements. You’re simply able to put together puzzles at your own pace.

PureBlock: Ad Blocker, Faster Web Browsing Save Data & Money
iPhone
iPad
PureBlock: Ad Blocker, Faster Web Browsing Save Data & Money

PureBlock: Ad Blocker, Faster Web Browsing Save Data & Money

Raj Rani

Prevent advertisements from displaying on Web pages.

It’s for anyone that’s tired of the online ad clutter.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

By blocking ads, you reduce the amount of clutter on a page as well as save time due to less data to load and the elimination of accidentally clicking or tapping one of those obnoxious, linked image and jumping to another site.

If you want a faster, cleaner Internet browsing experience, this is a simple, easy tool to help accomplish it.

PureBlock may be ineffective or significantly cripple some sites. Although, there’s a built-in option to inform the company of such problems.

Slide Tetromino Premium
iPhone
iPad
Slide Tetromino Premium

Slide Tetromino Premium

ECO Pawel Jarosz

Collect keys by melting the ice around them in Slide Tetromino.

It’s for fans of sliding puzzle games.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Each level includes a single flame, movable pieces, and very little room to operate in. It’s up to you to slide the pieces every which way in order to create a path from the frozen key to the flame. Levels aren’t timed, but your moves will be counted. The game includes a total of 100 levels.

If you’re looking for a relaxing puzzle game to sink your time into, this is it.

You won’t find any hints here. If you get stuck, you’re stuck.

Kaomoji Board
iPhone
iPad
Kaomoji Board

Kaomoji Board

LiWei Yang

Add kaomoji to your instant messages, email, and more.

It’s for anyone that wants to bring retro flare and personality to conversations.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

As a system wide accessible keyboard format, Kaomoji Board allows the integration of the ASCII-based emoticons in any app that supports text input. In addition to the more than 20 kaomoji categories already provided, which can be enabled and disable as desired, there’s the option to create your own characters, plus 20 keyboard color themes available.

If you want to share your thoughts and mood beyond words, these characters are simple and universal.

If you’re an impatient or careless typist, the extra steps involved could quickly discourage frequent use.

miniSynth 2
iPhone
miniSynth 2

miniSynth 2

Yonac Inc.

Make sweet synthesized music with miniSynth 2.

It’s for musicians who want to be ready when inspiration strikes.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to mash away on the scrollable keyboard to create and record tunes whenever the moment strikes. The app features a 32-bit professional quality digital signal processor, allowing you to hear your tunes just as they were intended. The app also includes dual analog modeling oscillators, Audiobus input, MIDI-in, SoundCloud support, and 30 factory presets.

If you need an elegant and simple way to record your musical ideas, miniSynth 2 is the best way to go about it. The sounds are all produced in real-time. You won’t find any samples here.

Due to its focus on simplicity, some may find miniSynth 2’s feature set a bit lacking.