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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-12-17

Download entire city maps, sing-along with woodland creatures, and run through a tropical wilderness consuming fruit with today’s collection of apps and games.

hocus.
iPhone
iPad
hocus.

hocus.

GAMEBRAIN YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI

Test your brain power with Hocus.

It’s loaded with mind-bending puzzles.

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

Not everything is as it appears in Hocus. Each puzzle is an illusion. You must move the cube by swiping in an available direction and get it into its target area. A circle at the top of the screen indicates which direction the cube can move. Hocus includes 100 hand-crafted puzzles and the ability to create and share your own.

If you love a good puzzle, download Hocus immediately. It’s not only challenging, it’s beautiful.

There aren’t any competitive elements.

CityMaps2Go Pro  Offline Maps
iPhone
iPad
CityMaps2Go Pro  Offline Maps

CityMaps2Go Pro Offline Maps

Kulemba GmbH

Download entire city, county, district, and province maps for offline viewing with this navigation app.

It’s ideal for world travelers who aren’t able to utilize data while out and about.

$11.99 $11.99
Why we picked this?

City Maps 2Go Pro covers almost the entire globe, so no matter where you are you can be prepared for the adventure ahead. You’re able to browse through maps by country, or you can search for something specific by name. Downloaded maps include the ability to search for specific streets, view points of interest, and bookmark your favorite locations. The app includes thousands of downloadable maps.

If you’re a world explorer, this is the app for you. Not only can you plan your entire trip, but you can also share it with friends and family.

Since it’s downloadable data, the points of interest data won’t be as up-to-date.

IQ Mission
iPhone
iPad
IQ Mission

IQ Mission

YUMMY Factory Sp. z o.o.

A collection of challenging logic puzzle games.

It’s ideal for brain training.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

IQ Mission is a ton of fun in short bursts. Each of the eight cities has a different form of puzzle to solve. For completing each task, you’ll receive a part of the map. Once the map is complete you’ll unlock the secret source of the Earth’s energy. The game includes 128 puzzles, eight informants, and achievements via Game Center.

If you’re a casual gamer, check out IQ Mission. There’s a type of puzzle for everyone.

The game is a bit slow paced, especially if you’re not that into puzzles.

Little Fox Nursery Rhymes
iPhone
iPad
Little Fox Nursery Rhymes

Little Fox Nursery Rhymes

Fox and Sheep GmbH

Join the woodland creatures in a sing-along with Little Fox Music Box.

It’s designed for children ages two through six.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

The app includes three popular children's songs: London Bridge, Evening Song, and Old Mac Donald. Each song features its own unique interactive and animated scene, and lyrics to follow along with. The app also includes a karaoke mode, a music studio mode where you can create your own tunes, and more than 100 interactive elements and sounds.

If you want to spend some time with your little one this weekend, do it with Little Fox Music Box. It’s delightful.

It’s a rather large file, so clear some space on your iDevice.

Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition
iPhone
iPad
Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition

Princess Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition

Eggroll Games LLC

The princess needs your child’s help filling in her world with color in this interactive coloring book.

The app is ideal for any parent with a little princess.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

We’re recommending Princess Fairly Tale Coloring Wonderland today because it does a great job of guiding your child along the way. They get to color in 11 difference scenes with just a tap. As your child works their way through each scene, new interactive characters and items will appear out of nowhere. The app also includes helpful hints, so even young children can join in on the fun.

If your little one loves to color, they’re going to enjoy filling in the pages of Princess Fairly Tale Coloring Wonderland. Each scene tells its own unique story, asking your child to do everything from room decorating to using a magic to build a rainbow bridge.

All of the scenes have a colorful princess fairytale theme, so not every child will enjoy the experience.

Dino Rush
iPhone
iPad
Dino Rush

Dino Rush

Ponytech Games

Help Dundy the dinosaur make his way through the tropical wilderness in Dino Rush.

It’s for fans of endless distance games.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Tap on the screen to cause Dundy to jump and fly over obstacles. You must continue to eat fruit to keep his energy levels and his speed up. Fail to do so and poor little Dundy will run out of energy and pass out. The game includes five worlds to explore, multiple characters to unlock, power-ups, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If challenging endless distance games like Flappy Bird get you going, then Dino Rush is worth a download.

Not all modes are unlocked from the get-go. You must collect coins to unlock them or purchase them from the store.