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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-02-22

Take a whole day’s worth of audio notes, push a little robot around obstacle-filled maps, and duel with your friends with today’s collection of apps and games.

Push-Bot
iPhone
iPad
Push-Bot

Push-Bot

Erik Larsson

Use momentum to get a little robot through each exit in Push-Bot.

Anyone who finds testing their patience entertaining.

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

Push-Bot is a pretty basic robot. His only means of movement are his two spring loaded appendages. The idea is to tap either side of the screen to extend the appendages and push him through the air towards the exit. It’s a lot easier said than done since you’ll have explosives, chasms, moving objects, and a wide variety of other obstacles standing in your way as you flop around. The game includes two modes, 39 maps, and shareable replays.

You enjoy brutally challenging games like Flappy Bird.

You’re easily frustrated.

Samurai Duel
iPad
Samurai Duel

Samurai Duel

Fancy Lads Academy

Fight with your friends for honor in this intense multiplayer game.

Anyone who has a friend to duel with locally.

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

Pick a side of the screen and prepare for a duel to the death. A square box below your samurai will fill up with a symbol. The first player to correctly trace the symbol will land a blow to their opponent. You must land three blows to claim victory. The game includes a total of five symbols, or weapons, to master.

You enjoy local multiplayer games. It’s not complicated, but it’s totally unique.

You want something you can play on your own. It’ll get boring fast due to its limited set of symbols.

Audio Notebook: Sound Recorder
iPad
Audio Notebook: Sound Recorder

Audio Notebook: Sound Recorder

Qrayon, LLC

This note taking app will help you stay on top of all of your classes and meetings with only your iPad.

Students and business professionals who have trouble keeping up with discussions while taking notes.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Audio Notebook is able to capture a whole day’s worth of audio while you take thorough notes. When creating a new note, you’re able to title and color code it. Then tap record and start typing. The app features a large, legible font and automatic spellcheck, making it supremely easy to blast out notes. You’re also able to take notes in portrait or landscape orientation. When playing back audio, you’re able to seek and choose various speeds. The app includes unlimited audio recording, customizable categories, the ability to filter notes, and the ability to share notes and recordings via email.

You struggle with keeping up with your instructors and colleagues. It allows you to focus on taking thorough notes while having entire conversations readily available.

You don’t have an iPad. The iPhone and iPod touch version will cost you extra.

Coloring Animal Zoo Touch To Color Activity Coloring Book For Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition
iPhone
iPad
Coloring Animal Zoo Touch To Color Activity Coloring Book For Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition

Coloring Animal Zoo Touch To Color Activity Coloring Book For Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition

Eggroll Games LLC

Bring color back into the lives of the zoo animals in this interactive children's coloring book.

Parents and teachers who want to develop motor skills.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Your child can fill in 10 different scenes just by tapping on the colorless canvases. As your child works their way through each scene, new interactive creatures and items will appear. The app also includes helpful hints, so even young children can join in on the fun.

Your child is five or under.

You have an older child because they’ll find the content lacking.

Chain Breaker
iPhone
iPad
Chain Breaker

Chain Breaker

Alexey Tarasenko

Break chains and other objects to help a proud knight rescue the magic cow in this endless runner.

Both fans of high score and physics puzzle games.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

The knight will go speeding along on his own, so it’s up to you to ensure the path ahead is safe. Platforms and other objects that the knight can safely make it across are suspended by chains and other objects. You’re able to manipulate them with swipes and taps to create new paths. Your enemies can also be dispatched or avoided using the same methods. The game includes a variety of power-ups to earn and hidden treasures to discover.

You’re looking to pass some time with something casual.

You’re only focus is competing for high scores since you can spend real money to artificially move up the leaderboards.