Apps That Went Free on 2017-05-09

iPhone

iPad

Dawn of Crafting

Goktug Yilmaz

Craft items in order to build a civilization in Dawn of Crafting.

Fans of puzzle and crafting games.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

Civilization is at a crossroads. It’s your job to bring it into the light by building entire villages from scratch. To do so, you’ll be tasked with crafting items and mastering 15 important skills. You’ll have to discover recipes through trial and error, and craft major inventions to ensure survival. Dawn of Crafting introduces new mechanics over its hours upon hours of gameplay, so just sit back and enjoy. The game also includes iCloud syncing, three save slots, and achievements and leaderboards.

You enjoy the meat and potatoes of games like Minecraft. The crafting mechanics are a treat.

You prefer turning off your brain while gaming. This isn’t a clicker. You’ll have to use logic and determination to discover recipes.

iPhone

iPad

Grand Canyon NP Field Guide

ParksConnect

Learn about the flora and fauna of the Grand Canyon with this field guide.

Anyone visiting the national park.

FREE ($3.99) For a limited time FREE ($3.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

The Grand Canyon has stunning views, and hidden within are a wide variety of plant and animal species to discover. This field guide will help you identify more than 50 plants and animals. Each entry includes an in-depth description, photos, field notes, safety tips, ecological status, and a distribution chart so you know where to look.

You’re planning a trip to the Grand Canyon this summer.

You never intend to visit the park or have no interest in its wildlife.

iPhone

iPad

Sleep Better Fan ~ White Noise

Franz Bruckhoff

Block out the world with this relaxation app from the creators of Sunny, Windy, and Thunderspace.

Anyone who has trouble falling asleep or focusing on a task.

$1.99 $1.99

Why we picked this?

Like Taptanium’s other apps, Sleepy Fan is all about the high quality audio. It’s encoded in 256 kbps AAC, making it truly sound like a fan is spinning in the background. You’re able to choose from an oscillating, ceiling, or desk fan, and you can mix in and tweak white, pink, and brown noise. Just sit back, get comfortable, and then tap on the fan to get the blades spinning!

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

You prefer natural sounds.

iPhone

iPad

Hack RUN

i273, LLC

An adventure game that requires you to hack into a mysterious organization’s computer system to uncover their secrets.

Those who have always wanted to be hackers and enjoy text-based games.

$2.99 $2.99

Why we picked this?

Hack Run is about as old school as you can get. You’re required to use command prompts to dig deeper into the system, and you’ll be rewarded for discovering new information. The game includes more than 50 levels, a list of your achievements, and tips and tricks in case you get stuck.

You’re looking for a clever adventure game. Hack Run is actually a series of text-based games, so once you complete this one, make sure to check out its sequel and prequel.

Games need to have flashy graphics to keep you engaged.