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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-01-17

Keep track of the time spent on activities, spin the WeatherWheel, and play dress up with today’s collection of apps and games.

Yeti Pie
iPhone
iPad
Yeti Pie

Yeti Pie

Joe Macirowski

Help Yetis move stolen pizzas through the woods in Yeti Pie.

It’s casual fun.

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

Yeti Pie is about as relaxing of a casual game as you’ll find in the App Store. Yetis apparently love pizza pie. They love it so much that they’re willing to steal it from windowsills. You must help them move the stolen pizzas through the forest by tossing them from Yeti to Yeti. Simply pull back and release to launch the pizzas. Pizzas can hit the ground, because Yetis aren’t all that picky about the cleanliness of their food, but they must reach the next Yeti for the transfer to be counted.

If you just want to kick your feet up and relax, this is the game for you. A missed throw is no big deal.

The gameplay is repetitive.

WeatherWheel: Alerts, Forecast
iPhone
iPad
WeatherWheel: Alerts, Forecast

WeatherWheel: Alerts, Forecast

Lukas Boehler

Spin the wheel to see what the weather will be like with WeatherWheel.

It’s for those who want some visual feedback when checking the weather.

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

Today only: Get WeatherWheel Pro for free! Simply tap the “+” button in the bottom-right corner of the screen, tap “Get Pro,” and then confirm your action. WeatherWheel allows you to set up multiple locations around the world and view them in a scrolling list. But that’s just the beginning. Drag your finger across the screen to move through time and watch as not only the weather changes in real-time, but also the sunrise and sunset. Tap on the “Play Forecast” button to automatically play through three day’s worth of weather. WeatherWheel also includes metric and imperial support.

If you want a more personalized version of the weather, check out WeatherWheel. It offers localized artwork for 12 different countries.

It’s extremely light on weather data.

Sago Mini Babies Dress Up
iPhone
iPad
Sago Mini Babies Dress Up

Sago Mini Babies Dress Up

Sago Mini

Your children can dress up Sago Mini Babies with this entertainment app.

It’s fun for toddlers.

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

Sago Mini Babies Dress Up is oozing with cuteness. Your child can choose any one of the four Sago Mini Babies: Harvey, Jinja, Robin, or Jack. They can then assemble outfits by swapping out different hats, glasses, shirts, and other accessories. After each baby has been dressed up, you can take a group photo and share it.

If your child likes to play pretend, hand them Sago Mini Babies Dress Up and watch their imagination go wild.

If you have a child over the age of five, they’ll find the activities lacking.

BusyBox - Track your time
iPhone
iPad
BusyBox - Track your time

BusyBox - Track your time

Claire Reynaud

Keep track of the time spent on all of your activities throughout the day with BusyBox.

It’s great for everyone from fitness addicts to business professionals.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

BusyBox comes highly recommended today thanks to its wide range of uses. Whether you’re looking to track your workouts or time spent on the job, BusyBox will help you get it done. You’re able to create as many different activities as necessary. They can also be color-coded for quick reference. Then when it’s time to start the activity, select it from your list and start the timer. The app will keep a running log of all of the time spent on each activity, and the data can be exported and shared via email.

If you’ve always been looking for a way to track your time spent on activities, look no further. The app’s open-ended nature makes it perfect for anyone and everyone. It doesn’t require you to waste time adding specific information.

BusyBox is pretty general, so if you need to track specific data, this isn’t the app for you.

Tower of Fortune
iPhone
Tower of Fortune

Tower of Fortune

Game Stew

A retro-style RPG with a nifty slot machine mechanic.

It’s for fans of the RPG genre who also enjoy one-button gameplay.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Play as a retired hero who is forced to draw his sword once again when his daughter is taken by an unknown power. Spin the wheel to battle opponents, earn gold, and obtain special items. The game includes 39 different enemies, 37 types of equipment, 39 combat quests, 12 tavern quests, and three different endings.

If you’re at all into RPGs, check out Tower of Fortune. It turns the genre on its head with a slot machine mechanic, but it’s still an RPG at its core.

The game has a lot of chance elements, which isn’t uncommon for an RPG but can turn into a bit of a grind.