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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-11-18

Convert units of all kinds, restore a legendary civilization, and keep track of your habits with today’s collection of apps and games.

Convertible: Unit Converter
iPhone
iPad
Convertible: Unit Converter

Convertible: Unit Converter

Efecto Pty Ltd

Convert normal and not-so-normal units with Convertible.

Everyone.

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

Convertible is able to convert units of measurement, currency, and a whole bunch of non-standard and real-world units. Non-standard and real-world units consist of things like tigers, red blood cells, AAA batteries, and baseball bats. The app’s intuitive interface allows you to just slide the unit categories and measurements left and right to choose them. Conversions can be swapped and shared via Twitter or email. The app also includes 19 themes to choose from.

You need more from your unit converter.

You already have a go-to converter and don’t need to deal with unusual conversions.

Rabbit - Habit Reminders
iPhone
Rabbit - Habit Reminders

Rabbit - Habit Reminders

Young Human, LLC

Keep track of your habits with Rabbit.

Those who tend to put things off.

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

Rabbit will nudge you in the right direction no matter what the task. You’re able to keep up good habits like remembering to stretch and break bad habits like skipping important meals of the day. Habit reminders can be set to go off specific days of the week, specific times of the day, and at various frequencies. Rabbit also includes some habit suggestions to get you started.

You want to work on yourself. Rabbit makes the process remarkably simple.

You need more than gentle reminders.

Cradle of Egypt (Premium)
iPhone
iPad
Cradle of Egypt (Premium)

Cradle of Egypt (Premium)

Vyacheslav Basharimov

Restore the legendary civilization of ancient Egypt and reclaim the title of pharaoh in this puzzle game.

Gamers who enjoy both matching and city building.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Cradle of Egypt takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the lands of the pharaohs. In order to complete a level, you must break all of the marble tablets beneath the tiles. To do so, simply create matches of three or more with a swipe. When matched, some tiles will provide you with resources while others will provide you with gold coins. The resources and coins can be used to build up your new city. The game includes 100 levels, original mini-games, a challenging timed mode, and a casual relaxed mode.

You’ve enjoyed any of the "Cradle of…" series of games. You have to give this one a try. It’s the same tried and true formula, but with a epic new setting.

In-app purchases aren’t your thing. The game contains a single in-app purchase that unlocks 15 more levels and additional content.

Backgammon Premium
iPhone
iPad
Backgammon Premium

Backgammon Premium

WildCard Classics Inc

A digital version of Backgammon from the same team that brought Gin Rummy, Cribbage, Spite and Malice, and Hearts to the App Store.

Anyone looking to play a game of Backgammon while on the go.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

This is our favorite version of Backgammon in the App Store due to its massive online community. It’s always more fun to play with others, right? You’re able to play turn-based or live games of Backgammon via Game Center. You can choose to play with a friend or see how your skills match up against other players all over the world. The cool part is, you don’t have to sit around and wait to be matched up. You can actually hone your skills against intelligent AI opponents in single player games while you wait for a match to be found.

You love board games. The app includes multiple levels of difficulty, so there will always be a challenge no matter how skilled you are. You’re also able to play two different variations of Backgammon to mix things up. Extensive in-game statistics allow you see how well you’ve played with the rolls you’ve gotten. It’s really all you could ask for in a board game.

The pace of board games in general, or Backgammon specifically, bores you. It also lacks a tutorial, so if you’ve never played before, you won’t really have a clue what’s going on.