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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-10-04

Hit the slopes, learn to craft origami, and learn to spell with today’s collection of apps and games.

Just Ski
iPhone
iPad
Just Ski

Just Ski

Farseer Games LLC

Hit the slopes and try to stay on your feet in Just Ski.

Fans of physics-based games.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Just Ski is the perfect pick-up-and-play game. You won’t find any distracting menus or UI elements here. Just launch and ski. To control the skier, swipe your finger up and down the right side of the screen. An upward swipe will cause the skier to jump and spin. A downward swipe will cause the skier to spin faster. Clear canyons and always land on your feet to complete each run.

You love minimalist games from awesome indie developers. Just Ski is brought to you by the developer of Krashlander.

You don’t want to be challenged. Landing on your feet isn’t always easy.

Animated 3D Origami
iPhone
iPad
Animated 3D Origami

Animated 3D Origami

Sergey Burlakov

Learn how to craft your own origami with Animated 3D Origami.

Children and adults.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Animated 3D Origami will delight anyone who gives it a try. It includes more than 100 traditional origami patterns to choose from, covering everything from animals and insects to clothes and containers. Each pattern includes step-by-step written instructions and animations to follow.

You enjoy paper folding and want to work on your fine motor skills.

You have no interest in the art of origami.

Spin Spell
iPhone
iPad
Spin Spell

Spin Spell

Vermont Digital Arts LLC

Learn to spell while improving hand-eye coordination with Spin Spell.

Parents and teachers.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Spin Spell finally makes spelling fun. Your child must navigate a ball around 3-D mazes and collect the correct letters to spell the word at the bottom of the screen. They’ll receive bonuses and achievements by collecting letters sequentially and avoiding the wrong ones. The game includes 25 pre-made levels, 30 spellings lists, adjustable controls, and the ability to create spelling lists and levels.

You’re the parent of a young child.

You’re looking for a labyrinth game for yourself. It doesn’t offer much of a challenge for adults.