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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-11-05

Go on a wild ride, help Volty escape from magical boxes, and visualize your tasks with today’s collection of apps and games.

Artprint - Personalized Canvas Christmas Gift
iPhone
Artprint - Personalized Canvas Christmas Gift

Artprint - Personalized Canvas Christmas Gift

Appseed Studio

Transform your photos into artistic canvas paintings with Artprint.

They make great gifts.

FREE ($9.99) For a limited time FREE ($9.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Artprint includes more than 80 professionally designed effects to choose from. The effects can be previewed through the live camera feed, or you can apply them to any photo in your library. After you’ve made a decision, you can simply save the photo to your camera roll, or you can order a print directly from the app. Photos are printed on a 12 inch by 12 inch canvas. Prints cost $69 and can be shipped anywhere in the world for free.

If you want to leave a lasting impression, check out Artprint today. It’s a blast creating your own artwork.

If you’re not using the app to order prints, it’s not nearly as useful.

Reckless Racing 3
iPhone
iPad
Reckless Racing 3

Reckless Racing 3

Pixelbite

Strap in and get ready for a wild ride in Reckless Racing 3.

It’s for fans of top-down racing.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to compete against AI-controlled opponents in a variety of modes, or you can compete online against your friends. Career mode allows you to earn money, which can be used to purchase and upgrade vehicles. The game includes 60 events in career mode, 24 arcade challenges, 28 vehicles to choose from, iCloud support, full gamepad support, and the ability to record and share videos.

If you want to push your iDevice to the limit, download Reckless Racing 3 today. It’s gorgeous.

It requires an iPhone 4S or iPad 2 or newer.

Cuecard - Visual To-Do List, Tasks & Reminders
iPhone
Cuecard - Visual To-Do List, Tasks & Reminders

Cuecard - Visual To-Do List, Tasks & Reminders

Laurence Himel

Visualize your tasks with Cuecard.

It provides a fast and easy way to recall tasks.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Cuecard focuses on visual cues instead of text. When recording a new task, simply choose from a vast library of built-in cues or create your own from a photo. You’re able to attach notes if need be, but the idea is to keep things simple. Then whenever you want to see what needs to be done, just glance at your grid of visual cues. Cues that are more important than the rest can be highlighted in red.

If you find task managers to be cumbersome, you have to try Cuecard. It simplifies the process.

Cuecard lacks advanced features like subtasks and cloud syncing.

Hoopa City
iPhone
iPad
Hoopa City

Hoopa City

Dr. Panda Ltd

Your child is going to have a ton of fun planning and building up Hoopa City.

It was designed for children with big imaginations.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Hoopa City allows your child to build their very own city however they like. They can experiment with seven building materials like water, electricity, plants, and brick. Everything can be placed with a tap and it will take on its own form. Progress is saved automatically, and your child can have multiple cities going at once. Hoopa City is free of timers, stressful elements, and rules, so your child can enjoy it however they want.

If you have a child that likes to build, they’re going to have a lot of fun in Hoopa City. Each tap brings more life to the city. They’re going to be proud of what they build no matter how it ends up.

Without any goals or objectives, the app can be a little difficult for young children to grasp.

Help Volty
iPad
Help Volty

Help Volty

Tvndra Producties

Help Volty escape from magical boxes in this atmospheric puzzle game.

It’s for gamers who like to explore on their own.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

The game is totally void of menus, pop-ups, tutorials, and even text, so you must utilize visual clues and find your way through each puzzle completely on your own. The series of magical boxes include all kinds of gears to spin, knobs to turn, wires to connect, and other objects that will test your brain and dexterity. Good luck. The game also includes achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you’re looking for a unique puzzle experience, you’ve found it. This is about as mysterious as puzzle games come.

If you absolutely need direction, this simply isn’t your game.