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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-01-28

Gobble up birds as a sly fox, train a hedgehog to become an acrobat, and hone your animation skills with today’s collection of apps and games.

Wide Sky
iPhone
iPad
Wide Sky

Wide Sky

Forge and Form GmbH

Train a cute little hedgehog to become an acrobat in Wide Sky.

Fans of physics puzzlers.

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

Your hedgehog is armed with ropes of different flexibilities and lengths. Latch on to the clouds and swing him into orbs to smash them to bits. A clock will begin to countdown once an orb has been smashed, and you must try to gather all of the star bits that burst from it as quickly as possible. The game includes 40 challenges, 11 ropes, six power-ups, stat tracking, and a whole bunch of fancy animations.

If you love casual games, Wide Sky is for you. Not only is it easy to just pick up and play, it’s also easy on the eyes.

It hasn’t been updated in quite some time.

Fox Eats Chicks
iPhone
iPad
Fox Eats Chicks

Fox Eats Chicks

Geza Maurer

Gobble up all of the unsuspecting birds in Fox Eats Chicks.

Fans of platform games.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Fox Eats Chicks places you right at the top of the food chain. Take control of a cunning fox, and move swiftly through each level gobbling up every bird in sight. Not all of the birds are in view, so you’ll have to search around and use your stealth abilities to hunt down each one. Move quickly because your rating is based purely on speed. The game includes a total of 85 levels.

If you’re a fan of twitchy platform games, check out Fox Eats Chick. At his a nifty pixel art style as well.

The directional pad can take some getting used to, and you will need to be a master at it to earn a perfect rating.

Anim8
iPhone
iPad
Anim8

Anim8

Arjun Gupte

Hone your animation skills with Anim8.

It’s for beginners and hobbyists.

$19.99 $19.99
Why we picked this?

Anim8 allows you to animate five fully rigged 3-D characters including bipeds, a dinosaur, and a quadruped. Models have up to 30 points of articulation, and can be manipulated with simple gestures. Onion skinning allows you to see previous poses and plan out your next poses. You’re able to record and share your animations via Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

If you’ve always been interested in animation, check out Anim8. It’s a great way to get your feet wet.

You can’t create your own models.

Blox 3D City Creator
iPhone
iPad
Blox 3D City Creator

Blox 3D City Creator

Arjun Gupte

Create amazing cities from scratch using only taps in this fantastic entertainment app.

It’s the perfect way to unlock your child’s creative side.

$8.99 $8.99
Why we picked this?

Based on the bestselling Blox 3D apps, this latest iteration opens a whole new world of creativity. Your child is able to start off with a blank canvas or they can choose from a variety of pre-built cities. Designing new structures and adding animated objects is as simple as tapping on an open spot within the world. Blox 3D City Creator includes everything from basic building blocks to animated vehicles. Your child can also change the time of day within their little world.

If your child is into building things, this is the perfect app for them. There aren’t any virtual currencies to be found or distracting elements; just pure creative fun.

The app isn’t intended for toddlers since it doesn’t provide much direction and will most likely be a bit difficult for them to navigate.

Deep Town: The Twin Candles (Full)
iPhone
Deep Town: The Twin Candles (Full)

Deep Town: The Twin Candles (Full)

G5 Entertainment AB

Find your way back to the surface in Deep Town: The Twin Candles.

It’s for fans of hidden objects games.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

A brilliant young engineer has been invited to Deep Town, a massive structure located on the ocean floor. What was expected to be an amazing opportunity to learn turns into a terrifying adventure, as there’s a vampire hiding in the now-abandoned town. Turns out the engineer was only hired due to his delicious blood type. You must help the young man on his quest to be healed from vampirism while finding a way back to the surface. The game includes 37 scenes, 10 chapters, 11 mini-games, and two difficulty settings.

If you’re a fan of hidden objects adventure games, check out Deep Town: The Twin Candles.

If you prefer just to hunt for objects, you can skip this one. The story is half the game.