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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-01-19

Help the Angry Birds recover their eggs by going intergalactic, hit your photos with particles, and discover the awesome secrets of Chimera Labs with today’s collection of apps and games.

Angry Birds Space HD
iPad
Angry Birds Space HD

Angry Birds Space HD

Rovio Entertainment Oyj

Help the Angry Birds save their eggs by going intergalactic in Angry Birds Space HD.

It’s for fans of physics puzzlers.

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

Like previous Angry Birds titles, simply pull back on and release your birds to fling them through space. This time around, however, you'll need to utilize the gravitational pull from planets to wipe out every last pig. The game includes more than 300 levels across 10 planets, new birds to try out, loads of power-ups, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you can’t get enough of those crazy Angry Birds, here’s another dose. There’s a ridiculous amount of content here, and when you’re finished, you can check out the unique videos from NASA experts.

If you’re tiring of the bird-flinging formula, this won’t do much to change your mind.

Angry Birds Space
iPhone
Angry Birds Space

Angry Birds Space

Rovio Entertainment Oyj

Help the Angry Birds save their eggs by going intergalactic in Angry Birds Space.

It’s for fans of physics puzzlers.

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

Like previous Angry Birds titles, simply pull back on and release your birds to fling them through space. This time around, however, you'll need to utilize the gravitational pull from planets to wipe out every last pig. The game includes more than 300 levels across 10 planets, new birds to try out, loads of power-ups, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you can’t get enough of those crazy Angry Birds, here’s another dose. There’s a ridiculous amount of content here, and when you’re finished, you can check out the unique videos from NASA experts.

If you’re tiring of the bird-flinging formula, this won’t do much to change your mind.

The Secret of Chimera Labs
iPhone
iPad
The Secret of Chimera Labs

The Secret of Chimera Labs

Aircamp Games

Track down the ever elusive Doctor Teresa Von Awesome and reveal the truth in The Secret of Chimera Labs.

It’s for fans of classic point-and-click gaming.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

The Secret of Chimera Labs takes you on a fantastic journey. As lead detective, you’re put in charge of tracking down Doctor Teresa Von Awesome. In order to do so, you’ll need to sift through clues, discover items, and solve complex puzzles all within the curious confines of Chimera Labs. The game includes more than 100 environments, an in-game notebook, a hint system, and more than 80 unique items to hunt down.

If you miss the good old days of gaming, check out The Secret of Chimera Labs.

It can be a bit of a grind getting from one place to another.

mycl – my current location
iPhone
iPad
mycl – my current location

mycl – my current location

Anastasiia Platonova

Know your location at all times with mycl.

It’s ideal for iOS 10 and Apple Watch users who travel frequently.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

When addresses matter, look to mycl. It places a convenient widget within Notification Center that displays your current address and allows you to copy it or add it to your contacts. If you have an Apple Watch, you’re able to see the address of your current location and coordinates on your wrist.

If your daily life requires location information, download mycl today. It does one simple thing and does it well.

If you don’t utilize widgets or have an Apple Watch, the app is of little use.

Loud
iPhone
Loud

Loud

Shad Deen

A simple yet stylish music player and Last.fm scrobbler.

It allows you to ditch the Music app once and for all.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Loud automatically syncs to your Apple Music, iTunes, and iTunes Match libraries, so no matter how you listen to your music, you’re covered. Just tap and hold to add songs to your queue. Loud also includes Last.fm integration and caching. You’re able to “love” tracks and sync them with your “now playing” status with a tap.

If Apple’s native music player isn’t cutting it for you, check out Loud. It’s beautiful and easy to use.

It will take some getting used to since the UI is completely different than Apple’s Music app.

LightWeaver – Cool photo effects
iPhone
iPad
LightWeaver – Cool photo effects

LightWeaver – Cool photo effects

Paul Ollivier

Hit your photos with particles and turn them into art with LightWeaver.

LightWeaver is from the same developer as Trimaginator, so you can rest assured you’re getting a purely creative photography.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

LightWeaver hunts down the edges and contours of your photos and bleeds out pixels in every direction. You’re able to choose from dozens upon dozens of effects and tweak them in a variety of ways. You’re also able to add color overlays. The whole idea is to tinker and see what you can come up with.

If you want to express yourself, LightWeaver provides the tools to do it. The effects are eye-popping.

Older devices will struggle with applying the effects. It can take some time.