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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-09-02

Create your own neighborhood soccer association, become better at using Excel, have a handy reference when in a foreign country, and put on your thinking cap to feed two cartoony, animal characters with today’s collection of apps and games.

Lingvo PhraseBooks : Spanish, German, Italian, French, English and Russian phrasebook
iPhone
Lingvo PhraseBooks : Spanish, German, Italian, French, English and Russian phrasebook

Lingvo PhraseBooks : Spanish, German, Italian, French, English and Russian phrasebook

ABBYY

Find translations for common phrases in Spanish, German, Italian, French and Russian. .

Casual International travelers.

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

Lingvo helps you communicate some of the most common, basic greetings, requests, etc with people who speak English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, or Russian. For convenience, the database is split into categories, sub-categories, plus allows searching and bookmarking your favorites, most frequently needed. Additionally, there's an option for text-to-speech and simplified landscape view.

You need a quick, offline reference for how to ask typical questions, such as where a hotel or restaurant is at.

You travel often or to low population areas, will need to communicate lots of information, or want to learn a new language.

Lineup - Football Squad
iPhone
iPad
Lineup - Football Squad

Lineup - Football Squad

michael webb

Manage the roster of your own or favorite association football teams or clubs.

It's for fans, players, or coaches of association football, a.k.a. futbol, or soccer.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

From the strikers to the goalkeeper, Lineup allows you to see who's playing what position, and even move them as the game and season progress. The app features a diagram with all key positions on the pitch as well as bench, i.e., substitutions, with portrait photo-centric player icons for easy identification, plus drag and drop repositioning, multiple photo import options, capacity for managing up to five teams, and share to Facebook.

You want a simple, visual way of organizing players and their positions on a soccer team or teams.

You want an app to also track stats, or are a fan of American football.

Cat on a Diet
iPhone
iPad
Cat on a Diet

Cat on a Diet

NAWIA GAMES Sp. z o.o.

Aid a pudgy feline on his quest for treats.

Those of you who enjoy cute entertainment, cats, and a brain workout.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Dr. Meow is craving something sweet, but he needs your help to acquire it. Slice away at wooden blocks, unscrew bolts, control powerful magnets and explode highly volatile uranium until all three cream topped cookies -- per stage -- are hit and our plump pussycat lands in the cookie jar. Then, he'll munch those tasty cookies into dust-sized crumbs and you'll move on. Remember, timing is the key.

You're a fan of cute physics-based puzzlers, such as Cut the Rope.

Mind-bogglers bore or greatly annoy you, or you're opposed to virtual cat obesity.

Feed the Rats - Real physics!
iPhone
Feed the Rats - Real physics!

Feed the Rats - Real physics!

Valentin Jalba

Find a way to send the cheese chunk to the rat.

Anyone who needs some causal entertainment.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Raymond the rat wants the cheese, however, he's having a difficult time getting to it. Help him by determining which crates to bust so that the tasty morsel will fall into Ray's paws or mouth. Successfully make your way through dozens of stages spanning both the mansion and garden.

You enjoy physics-based puzzlers, such as Angry Birds.

You're looking for something unique, original or competitive.

VBA Guide For Excel
iPhone
iPad
VBA Guide For Excel

VBA Guide For Excel

michael webb

Learn basic and key functions of Excel Visual Basic for Applications with this supremely helpful reference app.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to become more efficient when using Excel.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

VBA Guide For Excel will not only save you time, it will also save your sanity. You’re able to browse through its list of 25 guide pages with a swipe. Each page includes a detailed breakdown along with animated images for reference. The app also has more than 35 macro example pages, allowing you to simply copy code and use it for your own projects. Macro examples can be exported via email or Messages, or printed off via AirPrint. VBA Guide For Excel includes a section for storing your own notes, and loads of helpful keyboard shortcuts.

If you utilize Excel on a daily basis, check out the handy VBA Guide For Excel. It introduces you to basic and key functions of Excel VBA without becoming too complicated.

If you don’t have a clue how to utilize Excel’s most basic features or have never once considered programming, you might want to start somewhere else. Although this app introduces you to the basics, you still need at least a small amount of experience with both Excel and VBA.