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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-12-19

Play a collection of classic 80s games, turn your photos into wood block prints, and fight super villains with a pinball with today’s collection of apps and games.

Vectrex
iPhone
iPad
Vectrex

Vectrex

Rantmedia Games

Play a collection of classic 1980s games with Vectrex.

It’s for those who enjoy old school gaming.

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

The original Vectrex console was released in November 1982. This emulator does a wonderful job of bringing classic Vectrex games back to life. It features 20 original titles including Armor Attack, Minestorm, Pole Position, and Starhawk. It also includes five additional indie titles. You’re able to fully customize the controls in order to cater the experience to your favorite games. Vectrex also includes authentic sounds and box art, the ability to use an additional iDevice as a controller, MFi controller support, and Game Center support.

If you’re feeling retro, download Vectrex today.

The on-screen controls can be unwieldy.

Moku Hanga
iPhone
iPad
Moku Hanga

Moku Hanga

JixiPix Software

Turn your favorite photos into wood block prints with Moku Hanga.

It provides unique results.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Moku Hanga is the Japanese method of wood block printing. It creates a neat chiseled relief effect that will grab anyone’s attention. You’re able to import a photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. Moku Hanga will automatically apply an effect, but you can choose different styles and adjust it in a variety of ways. The app includes a randomizer, undo and redo, and loads of presets.

If you want to create artistic photos in a snap, Moku Hanga will get it done. Just one tap will change everything.

It lacks powerful editing tools. It focuses on its effects.

Marvel Pinball
iPhone
iPad
Marvel Pinball

Marvel Pinball

ZEN Studios

Assemble the Avengers and fight super villains in this Marvel-themed pinball game.

It’s for fans of the Marvel universe.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to join the Avengers and battle with your friends for leaderboard dominance. Launch your ball onto the table by pulling back on and releasing your finger from the plunger. Tap each side of the screen to control your flippers. The table features multiple camera angles to choose from and stellar artwork. Multiple additional themed tables are available via in-app purchase.

Zen Studios makes the best digital pinball tables, so if you’re even the slightest bit into the Marvel universe, you’re going to have a lot of fun with this table.

There’s only one table. The rest are behind a paywall.

Moku Hanga HD
iPad
Moku Hanga HD

Moku Hanga HD

JixiPix Software

Turn your favorite photos into wood block prints with Moku Hanga HD.

It provides unique results.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Moku Hanga is the Japanese method of wood block printing. It creates a neat chiseled relief effect that will grab anyone’s attention. You’re able to import a photo from your library or take a new one from within the app. Moku Hanga HD will automatically apply an effect, but you can choose different styles and adjust it in a variety of ways. The app includes a randomizer, undo and redo, and loads of presets.

If you want to create artistic photos in a snap, Moku Hanga HD will get it done. Just one tap will change everything.

It lacks powerful editing tools. It focuses on its effects.

Farm Games Animal Games for Kids Puzzles for Kids
iPhone
iPad
Farm Games Animal Games for Kids Puzzles for Kids

Farm Games Animal Games for Kids Puzzles for Kids

Eggroll Games LLC

Join Lily on the farm and put together puzzles in Animal Farm Puzzle.

It’s for the whole family.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to choose from nine farm-themed puzzles. Each puzzle can be broken up into as few as four pieces and as many as 24. Puzzles can include a background, and you’re able to overlay outlines in order to make fitting in the pieces a little easier. Completed puzzles can be interacted with, creating a fun environment to play in. An option is available to completely skip putting together the puzzles and jump straight to the interactive scenes.

It’s accessible for everyone from toddlers to elementary age children, so join them and have fun.

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

Week Calendar Widget Pro
iPhone
iPad
Week Calendar Widget Pro

Week Calendar Widget Pro

Crater Tech LLC

View all of your calendar events from the Today view with Week Widget.

It’s for those who are always looking for new ways to save some time.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Week Widget isn’t a standard calendar app in any way, shape, or form. It taps into your iDevice’s native calendar app in order to populate a Today view widget with everything that’s coming up on your schedule. When you launch the app itself, you’re greeted with ways to customize the look and content of the widget. Week Widget includes a day timeline, a week timeline, and the ability to scroll through days and weeks.

If you’re always in a hurry, Week Widget is the calendar app for you. It easily handles complicated events that overlap, and assigns colors to allow for quick discovery.

If you’re not at least running iOS 8, this app won’t work.