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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-02-11

Turn your iDevice into a personal heart rate monitor, create pathways to solve puzzles, and battle evil forces with today’s collection of apps and games.

Star Thief
iPhone
iPad
Star Thief

Star Thief

Paul Ewers

Help Melvin find all of the stars and save Sammy in Star Thief.

Those who enjoy casual games.

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

All of the stars have gone missing, including Melvin the moon’s best friend Sammy. It’s up to you to get them all back by tapping and swiping across a colorful landscape. The camera will move ahead on its own. As the stars come into view, you’ll have to tap and swipe in various ways in order to collect the stars. Just watch out for the obstacles that stand in your way. The game includes five worlds, 70 levels, local cooperative play, and Apple Watch support.

You can’t get enough of games like Fruit Ninja.

You require your games to have AAA graphics.

Runtastic Heart Rate PRO
iPhone
Runtastic Heart Rate PRO

Runtastic Heart Rate PRO

runtastic

A fitness app that turns your iDevice into a personal heart rate monitor.

Those interested in finding out if their fitness level has improved.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

When measuring your heart rate, just place your index finger over your iDevice's LED flash and camera. The app will display your current BPM in real-time during the test. When the test is complete, you'll have the chance to record when you measured your heart rate, how you felt, and attach any other details. Results can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, or email. The app also includes a daily reminder option, and history that can be filtered.

You’re at all curious about your resting heart rate. It’s surprisingly consistent, allowing you to accurately measure your progress.

You need professional quality results. This isn’t a medical tool replacement.

"HOOK"
iPhone
iPad
"HOOK"

"HOOK"

Maciej Targoni

A meditative and calming puzzle game.

Puzzle fans who enjoy going at their own pace.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Hook is void of menus, tutorials, timers, and achievements. Just launch the game and enjoy the calming experience. The basic idea is to tap on circles to reel in their lines and create new pathways for the other lines to go. If a line gets hooked on another, you’ll have to start the level over.

You enjoy minimalist games. Put your feet up, listen to the calming sounds, and start solving puzzles.

You’re the competitive type.

Infinity Blade II
iPhone
iPad
Infinity Blade II

Infinity Blade II

Epic Games

Continue your journey as a young warrior battling evil forces in search of the all-powerful Infinity Blade.

Fans of the Infinity Blade series.

$6.99 $6.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to explore new immersive environments with multiple paths to take. Engage enemies and perform attack and defense moves through intuitive gestures. Along your journey you'll have the chance to forge even more powerful weapons and obtain new armor for your warrior. The game includes gorgeous 3-D graphics powered by the Unreal engine, online asynchronous multiplayer, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Anyone who enjoys a good combat game. The controls were designed for mobile.

You have an older iDevice. It has some steep requirements thanks to its advanced graphics.

StockBeat
iPhone
StockBeat

StockBeat

Eran Kampf

Track stock news and data with StockBeat.

Anyone involved in trading stocks.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

StockBeat aims to be your first and last stop for tracking financial information. You’re able to add and organize all of the stocks you’re invested in or want to follow. StockBeat will then pull in news feeds pertaining to the stocks you follow from sources like Yahoo, Seeking Alpha, Business Insider, and even Twitter. Tap on a stock listing to dig even deeper. The app also includes a lock screen widget, continutity support, and 3D touch support.

You’re interested in stocks, even if you haven’t started trading yet.

Your only device is an iPad.