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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-05-23

Explore a giant asteroid in search of diamonds, keep tabs on your iPhone’s battery level from your wrist, and split bills between friends with today’s collection of apps and games.

Captain Cowboy
iPhone
iPad
Captain Cowboy

Captain Cowboy

Wadonk AB

Explore a giant asteroid in search of diamonds in Captain Cowboy.

Fans of old school 8-bit games.

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

Captain Cowboy is pure nostalgia. You’re able to explore a massive handcrafted world with only the swipe of your finger. Dig through debris in search of diamonds, push unbreakable boulders out of your way, and cross paths with friendly Snorkhogs and dangerous Gnurfs. Whatever you do, avoid getting sucked out into the abyss and smashed by avalanches of boulders. There’s so much to see that you’ll need to access your handy auto-map from time to time in order to stay on track.

You’re into old school puzzle adventure games like Boulder Dash.

You need the latest and greatest AAA graphics to enjoy a game.

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.

Battery⁺
iPhone
Battery⁺

Battery⁺

Crypto, Inc.

Keep tabs on your iPhone’s battery level from your wrist with Juice.

Apple Watch owners.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Juice provides peace of mind. It’s able to display your iPhone’s battery level on your Apple Watch as a complication. Not only that, but you can also receive push notifications when your iPhone’s battery level crosses specific thresholds. Juice includes three display styles to choose from, and the option to display a charging indicator.

You’re always worried about running out of juice.

You’ve given up on third-party complications.

The Great Fusion
iPhone
iPad
The Great Fusion

The Great Fusion

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Play the anti-hero and fight for what’s yours in The Great Fusion.

Fans of classic adventure games.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

The year is 2022. Society has changed. The good times have all but disappeared. The rich have only become richer while the poor are even poorer. The current laws were designed by large corporations operated by fools and free thought disappeared with them. It’s up to you to fight back against the powers that be by collecting items, speaking with citizens, and solving puzzles. The game includes a hilarious science fiction storyline, hand-drawn artwork, and an original soundtrack.

You prefer games with a story. It does a great job of telling a crazy science fiction story while allowing you to enjoy unraveling puzzles.

You’re looking for a quick puzzle game to enjoy. There’s more storytelling than puzzles to solve.

Aureus Prime
iPhone
iPad
Aureus Prime

Aureus Prime

Galta

Match elements to produce gold in Aureus.It’s ideal for anyone who wants to work on their memorization skills.

Anyone who wants to work on their memorization skills.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Take a good look at the board while it is lit up because the lights will go out! You must then match elements to create electrical currents that will briefly illuminate the board, disintegrate the elements, and turn them into gold. While the board is briefly illuminated from creating a match, you will have another chance at seeing where elements are located and how they’re aligned. If you wind up not getting a good enough look, you can use a hint. The game includes three modes, loads of ways to upgrade your gold producing machine, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You’re tired of the same old matching games. It successfully combines multiple elements to bring you something wholly unique.

You want to see some progress besides high scores. It doesn’t have a campaign mode.