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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-04-02

View iconic works of art, raise your own Hatchi, and enjoy a tale of a boy and his pet monster with today’s collection of apps and games.

Metropolitan Museum HD
iPhone
iPad
Metropolitan Museum HD

Metropolitan Museum HD

Macsoftex

A collection of 1,500 of the best works of art stored at the Metropolitan Museum.

Anyone who can appreciate iconic works of art.

$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. Metropolitan HD allows you to record paintings as favorites, view them in a slideshow, and save high quality versions to your photo library.

You enjoy works of art by Rembrandt, Renoir, El Greco, Francisco de Goya, and many more.

You want to learn more about the works of art or artists. There’s minimal information.

Owen's Odyssey
iPhone
iPad
Owen's Odyssey

Owen's Odyssey

Brad Erkkila

Help Owen fly around all kinds of dangerous obstacles in this genre-mashing arcade game.

Anyone who enjoys Flappy Bird and classic platforming goodness.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Owen’s Odyssey has a little bit of everything. Owen is armed with only a propellor hat, and he needs your help making it through a castle full of spikes, saws, fires, falling rocks, lava, and creatures of all shapes and sizes. To do so, simply tap the right side of the screen to fly ahead. Tap the left side to stop Owen in his tracks. Try to beat the target time in each level to earn an extra life, because otherwise you will not make it through all 40.

You enjoy a challenge. It has all of the frustratingly difficult qualities of Flappy Bird mixed in with classic platforming tunes and obstacles.

You’re easily frustrated.

Division Flashcard Match Games for Kids in 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade
iPhone
iPad
Division Flashcard Match Games for Kids in 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade

Division Flashcard Match Games for Kids in 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade

Eggroll Games LLC

An educational game that actually makes building math skills and learning to divide fun.

Children in grades second through fourth.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Division Flashcard Match Games is loaded with positive reinforcement. It will help your child learn to divide by having them play a variety of memory matching games. You’re able to choose the best number range for your child’s skill level, but no matter which you choose your child will be able to hear the numbers and equations as they are touched. After each round, they’ll receive positive feedback and balloon popping rewards. Hints are available along the way, and “Show Me” and “Peek” features make it even easier for young learners to enjoy.

You’re a parent or teacher looking for a better way to get your children excited about math. It strictly adheres to Common Core Standards for third grade math, so you can rest assured the content is appropriate.

You want to teach your child math concepts other than division.

Hatchi - A retro virtual pet
iPhone
iPad
Hatchi - A retro virtual pet

Hatchi - A retro virtual pet

Portable Pixels

Raise your very own Hatchi monster in this retro-inspired game.

Anyone who enjoyed the virtual pets that were made popular in the late ‘90s.

$7.99 $7.99
Why we picked this?

You don’t have to be a ‘90s kid to enjoy Hatchi. Your Hatchi monster will need to be hatched, fed, played with, bathed, and generally looked after to ensure it grows up happy and healthy. Hatchi monsters can also be pitted against each other in multiplayer battles. While you’re not tending to your Hatchi, you’re able to play some mini games including Whack a Hatchi and Hatchi Matchi.

You can’t resist adorable simulation games. Hatchi monsters aren’t just fun to take care of, they’re also a blast to play with.

You find tending to virtual pets monotonous. It’s the same tried and true formula from the ‘90s.

Even Monsters Get Sick
iPad
Even Monsters Get Sick

Even Monsters Get Sick

Busy Bee Studios

Enjoy the tale of a boy and his new pet monster in Even Monsters Get Sick.

Parents and teachers.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

It features six different mini-games that are intertwined with and progress the story. The app also includes two reading modes, professional narration, full-color illustrations and interactive animations, and a custom soundtrack. There also aren't any ads, in-app purchases, or external links to worry about, so your child can enjoy the story all on their own.

You want to teach your child a positive lesson about caring for others.

Your child is six years of age or older.