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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-03-21

Split bills between friends, break every brick in sight, and improve your bike ride with today’s collection of apps and games.

Tesla Wars HD
iPad
Tesla Wars HD

Tesla Wars HD

Pavel Tarabrin

Repel invaders without a face in Tesla Wars HD.

Fans of one-touch defense games.

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

Only one of Tesla’s powerful towers remain standing. You must protect it at all costs from the invading faceless swarm. Your enemies are equipped with various types of weapons and attributes, and they will approach the tower from all possible angles. Zap them where they stand by touching and holding your finger on them. You are able to spend your prize money between waves to upgrade your tower and purchase new weapons. The game contains hundreds of waves of enemies to wipe out, 17 upgrades and attacks to unlock, and achievements and leader boards via Game Center.

You enjoy castle defense games. It’s quite challenging since the invaders can come at you from all angles.

You get bored quickly. It’s a pretty repetitive formula even though you’re able to unlock new upgrades. It’s best played in spurts.

Tesla Wars
iPhone
Tesla Wars

Tesla Wars

Pavel Tarabrin

Repel invaders without a face in Tesla Wars.

Fans of one-touch defense games.

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

Only one of Tesla’s powerful towers remain standing. You must protect it at all costs from the invading faceless swarm. Your enemies are equipped with various types of weapons and attributes, and they will approach the tower from all possible angles. Zap them where they stand by touching and holding your finger on them. You are able to spend your prize money between waves to upgrade your tower and purchase new weapons. The game contains hundreds of waves of enemies to wipe out, 17 upgrades and attacks to unlock, and achievements and leader boards via Game Center.

You enjoy castle defense games. It’s quite challenging since the invaders can come at you from all angles.

You get bored quickly. It’s a pretty repetitive formula even though you’re able to unlock new upgrades. It’s best played in spurts.

Trixibrix
iPhone
iPad
Trixibrix

Trixibrix

Westbits

Trixibrix combines brick-breaking and side-scrolling gameplay into one fun package.

Those who enjoy classic brick-breaking action.

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

Trixibrix is about as straightforward of a brick-breaking game as you’ll find, which is why we love it. The entire bottom half of the screen is devoted to your finger. Slide back and forth across the region to control you paddle. The moment your finger touches the screen the ball will be launched, so be ready! All of the bricks you need to break scroll across the screen continuously, requiring you to break until you can’t break anymore. Power-ups will also randomly appear, giving you a chance to earn multiple balls and lives back.

You like to compete with your friends for high scores on Game Center. You and your friends won’t get bored with it since the single side-scrolling level is endless brick-breaking fun.

You hated Brickles, Arkanoid, or Brick Breaker.

Willio
iPhone
iPad
Willio

Willio

Claire Reynaud

Split bills between friends and track who owes what with Willio.

Friends who play together.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Willio ensures that everyone pays their fair share. Create an event by naming it and selecting a currency. You’re then able to add your friends by importing their contact information or by entering them manually. Willio allows you to add payments each time someone from the group ponies up, and it helps you keep things fair by keeping track of who should pay next. The app also allows you to send email reports to all participants.

You frequently spend time together with friends in groups. This app will quell all of the bickering. At least in terms of finances.

You prefer to keep your finances to yourself.

Bike Gear Calculator - Bike Gears, Cycling Gear Calculator, Bicycle Gear Calculator
iPhone
Bike Gear Calculator - Bike Gears, Cycling Gear Calculator, Bicycle Gear Calculator

Bike Gear Calculator - Bike Gears, Cycling Gear Calculator, Bicycle Gear Calculator

aliaksandr aleinikau

Improve your ride with this handy sports app.

Everyone from commuters to BMX riders.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Bike Gear Calculator helps bike mechanics, commuters, road cyclists, mountain bikers, cyclocross riders, and BMX riders get into the right gear. You’re able to customize the calculator with your own cadence, tire size, and crank length to determine gear ratio, gain ratio, speed, pedal rotations, and more. You can also create tables to view essential information at a glance, and share all of the information with other cyclists.

You want comprehensive solutions for your bicycle problems.

You prefer to stay hands off and allow the professionals to handle things.

LightEaters!
iPhone
iPad
LightEaters!

LightEaters!

BrightLocker, Inc.

Navigate the darkness and reach the exits in LightEaters.

Gamers who enjoy puzzle-platformers.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

In LightEaters, it’s up to you to explore the darkness. Every level has a key to be found and an exit to be reached. You’re able to move your character around the pitch black environments with taps and swipes. If you come across a LightEater, you must disable your flashlight to avoid confrontation. Passing by LightEaters will eat way at your nerve meter, and if it gives out, you’ll have to start all over. The game includes 35 levels, power-ups, and a variety of secrets to discover.

You want to test your wits. Its mini-puzzles will keep you guessing.

You’re easily frustrated. The controls can be a bit cumbersome, especially when trying to clear larger gaps.