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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-02-18

Rewrite history, relax to the sound of wind, and complete word jumbles with today’s collection of apps and games.

Word Jam - jumble scramble
iPhone
iPad
Word Jam - jumble scramble

Word Jam - jumble scramble

Jonathan Zazove

Unscramble letters to create words in Word Jam.

Those who love word puzzles.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Word Jam is super simple fun. Each puzzle consists of four scrambled words. You must drag and drop the letters in each scramble to create a valid word. Only when all four words have been unscrambled will you be able to move on to the next puzzle set. That’s all there is to it.

You need a quick distraction. There’s nothing new to learn here. Just move letters.

You want depth. It’s just four words at a time. No power-ups. No leaderboards. Nothing.

Cradle of Rome 2 HD
iPad
Cradle of Rome 2 HD

Cradle of Rome 2 HD

Vyacheslav Basharimov

Rewrite the history of the Roman Empire in Cradle of Rome 2.

Fans of match-three games.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Complete levels by breaking all of the marble tablets beneath tiles. Earn coins, complete mini-games, and draw blueprints to guide the new world of Rome from its cradle to glory. The game includes three modes, more than 100 levels, all kinds of bonuses and trophies to earn, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You want a game that will fill in some of your downtime this weekend.

You’re looking for some fast-paced action.

Louvre HD
iPhone
iPad
Louvre HD

Louvre HD

Macsoftex

A collection of 2,300 of the best works of art stored at the Louvre.

Anyone who can appreciate classic paintings.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

The collection can be browsed through and broken down by genre or artist, or you can search for specific paintings. Louvre HD allows you to save paintings as favorites, view them in a slideshow, and save high quality versions to your photo library.

You enjoy works of art by Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Raphael, and 800 more.

You’re more into modern art.

PalPic: Photo stickers capture special moment
iPhone
iPad
PalPic: Photo stickers capture special moment

PalPic: Photo stickers capture special moment

PERSOTECH COMPANY LIMITED

Slap stickers onto your photos with PalPic.

Anyone who frequently shares photos on social media.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

You want stickers? PalPic has them. A whole lot of them. You’re able to import any photo from your library, crop it down, and apply one of 15 filters. Then browse through PalPic’s 7,000+ sticker database or search for something specific. Stickers can be resized, rotated, and colored. You’re also able to apply text.

You want your photos to pop. You won’t find a more robust collection of stickers.

You want a full-fledged photo editor. This isn’t it.

Windy White Noise Sleep Sounds
iPhone
iPad
Windy White Noise Sleep Sounds

Windy White Noise Sleep Sounds

Franz Bruckhoff

Block out the world with the sound of wind with Windy.

Those who have enjoyed any of Taptanium’s other relaxation apps like Away, Sunny, and Thunderspace.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Windy combines natural wind recordings with stunning artwork to help you sleep, relax, study, or meditate. It utilizes stereoscopic 3-D audio that’s optimized for headphones, so you can drift off into your own little world. The six natural wind recordings can be mixed with rain, river sounds, birds, and crickets. There’s also a whimsical story embedded within the app, allowing you to follow Windy on her journey to breathtaking locations.

You find the outside world to be a distraction. The calming sounds will put you at peace.

You’re interested in different sounds of nature. This one is focused on wind.