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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-04-06

Record audio quickly and easily, play variations of pool, and survive in a chemical wasteland with today’s collection of apps and games.

Mic'd -  Beautifully simple recording
iPhone
Mic'd -  Beautifully simple recording

Mic'd - Beautifully simple recording

Timothy Hise

Record audio quickly and easily with Mic’d.

Anyone with an Apple Watch.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Mic’d is beautifully simple. Its interface consists of a single big red button in the middle of the screen that when tapped will begin recording audio and when tapped again will stop. Swipe down to access all of your recordings, play them back, and share them. Mic’d is also able to remember playback positions and begin recording on launch. If you have an Apple Watch, you’ll be able to record and playback audio right from your wrist. Mic’d includes 3D Touch support as well.

You’re in the market for an audio recorder. The animations are slick and buttery smooth.

You’re a power user. It’s missing some important features like bookmarking.

Pool Break 3D Billiards 8 Ball, 9 Ball, Snooker
iPhone
iPad
Pool Break 3D Billiards 8 Ball, 9 Ball, Snooker

Pool Break 3D Billiards 8 Ball, 9 Ball, Snooker

Kinetic Bytes

Play different variations of pool in Pool Break 3D.

Gamers who prefer the thrill of competition.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

You’ll find countless ways to play in Pool Break 3D. It includes almost two dozen games including 8-Ball, Snooker, Carrom, and Crokinole. You’re able to compete locally against an AI opponent, via pass and play, or online. Everyone from novices to seasoned professionals will be able to enjoy the gameplay thanks to four difficulty settings. The accurate physics ensure fair competition.

You love pool. Seriously. There’s so much content here, you’ll never grow tired.

You don’t know the rules for the various game types and don’t care to learn.

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.

This Is Not a Test: A Survival RPG Comic
iPhone
iPad
This Is Not a Test: A Survival RPG Comic

This Is Not a Test: A Survival RPG Comic

Jon Richardson

Survive a chemical wasteland in This Is Not A Test.

Anyone who enjoys quality writing and comic book-style art.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

This Is Not a Test mixes together RPG and choose-your-own-adventure elements to create one unique experience. The story progresses based on the decisions you make. But it’s not just about making decisions within the story, as you’ll also be tasked with deciding on the right skills for the job. You must also stash gear that you deem important for later on, and try to convince other characters to join your adventure. Above all, you must try to survive the end of the world by any means possible.

You’re fond of comics. The art style and the writing are top quality.

You despise in-app purchases. In order to receive hints or have the panels colored in, you’ll have to pay up.