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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-06-24

Explore a beautiful world without ever leaving bed, join a lovable alpaca on a learning adventure, and get hourly summaries of the news with today’s collection of apps and games.

Funnel
iPhone
Funnel

Funnel

G2 LLC

Find out what’s going on in the world with Funnel.

Those who are short on time.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Funnel provides an overview of what’s happening all around the world. You’re able to choose from seven news sources including BBC, NPR, VOA, and CBC. Funnel will then provide you with hourly audio news summaries that can be played in the background. The app is also able to send notifications when new content is available.

You want to quickly catch up on the news.

You want the full story.

Yuri
iPhone
iPad
Yuri

Yuri

Fingerlab

Explore a beautiful and dangerous new world while never leaving bed in Yuri.

Fans of platform games.

$5.99 $5.99
Why we picked this?

Yuri wakes up to find himself in the middle of a strange forest filled with weird creatures and massive plants. It’s up to you to guide him through this dangerous new world by rolling on the wheels of his bed. You’ll have to use elements in your environment and play with physics to reach the end of each of the 10 levels. The game also includes a sticker pack, Apple TV support, and an original soundtrack.

You love indie games. Yuri is full of charm, and its controls are super precise.

You prefer slower-paced games. Yuri really gets rolling at times.

Pacca Alpaca Travel Playtime
iPhone
iPad
Pacca Alpaca Travel Playtime

Pacca Alpaca Travel Playtime

Anamil Tech Limited

Join a lovable alpaca on his cultural learning adventure in Pacca Alpaca Travel Playtime.

Parents.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Your child will make their way around the world traveling with their lovable alpaca friend. Along the way they’ll get to participate in more than 50 fun activities including connect the dots, spot the difference, building blocks, drawing, hide and seek, and so much more.The app covers 23 different countries and includes music from different cultures.

You’re looking for a way to entertain your child during long trips. It’s completely free of outside links and in-app purchases.

Your child is not between the ages of two and six.

EXIF Viewer by Fluntro
iPhone
iPad
EXIF Viewer by Fluntro

EXIF Viewer by Fluntro

Fluntro

Find out more about the photos you’ve taken with EXIF Viewer.

Professional iPhoneographers.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Want to know everything about your photos? Just launch EXIF Viewer and provide it with access to your photo library. EXIF Viewer will then grab each photo’s EXIF metadata and display the most important information right below. You can swipe across a photo to view even more detailed information. Tap on a photo to bring up the ability to remove the EXIF data. The app also includes a wide variety of other handy features including a photos extension, three viewing modes, a Messages app, and the ability to copy EXIF metadata to the clipboard.

You’re interested in finding out what settings and tools were used to take your photos.

You simply don’t care about metadata.

True Skate
iPhone
iPad
True Skate

True Skate

True Axis

Throw sick tricks in True Skate.

Fans of extreme sports who prefer simulation games.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

In True Skate, your fingers act as your feet. The flick controls work exactly as you would expect them to, allowing you to pump, ollie, flip, and grind with little effort. The tutorial at the beginning of the game will walk you through the basics to ensure you get the hang of things before taking on missions. The game includes realistic physics, the ability to challenge other players, replays, slow motion, and the ability to unlock loads of additional content.

You messed around with those popular finger boards as a kid. Your index and middle fingers are in for a workout.

You’ve never skateboarded. The game’s controls will be difficult to grasp.