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Apps That
Went Free on
2019-01-21

Fight for survival, learn the basics of chess, and turn any iPhone into a planetarium with today’s collection of apps and games.

Magnus Kingdom of Chess
iPhone
iPad
Magnus Kingdom of Chess

Magnus Kingdom of Chess

WeWantToKnow AS

Introduce your child to chess with Magnus Kingdom of Chess.

Parents.

$7.99 $7.99
Why we picked this?

Magnus Kingdom of Chess provides a fun way for your child to learn the basic rules and strategies of chess. As they progress through the game they’ll learn how each piece moves and captures, the notion of checkmate and simple checkmating patterns, how to make tactical moves, and techniques against a lone king. Children will also have the opportunity to play games versus a basic chess engine. Magnus Kingdom of Chess includes player profiles, a guided mode for your learners, and 10 languages to choose from.

You want to improve your child’s logical thinking, numeracy, and concentration. Chess is the perfect teaching tool.

Your child is under the age of five.

Hardboiled
iPhone
iPad
Hardboiled

Hardboiled

Game Dev Team

Fight for survival in Hardboiled.

Fans of RPGs.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

The world has been brought to its knees by a nuclear incident. Survivors of the blast must fight amongst themselves for supplies and resources. Play as Max and decide whether to help those in need or claim everything for yourself in the never-ending battle survive. Tap to move through deserted towns and cities, and tap on characters to interact. A turn-based combat system allows you to strategically utilize weapons you’ve picked up along the way to land blows or counter attacks. The game’s reputation system will determine if your actions lead to good or evil.

You enjoy classic games like Fallout.

You prefer non-stop action.

Star Rover - Stargazing Guide
iPhone
Star Rover - Stargazing Guide

Star Rover - Stargazing Guide

寒飞 易

Turn your iPhone into a portable planetarium with Star Rover.

Aspiring astronomers.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

To search the sky, just hold your iPhone up in the air and Star Rover will tell you what you're looking at. The app is able to calculate all objects in the sky in real-time, resulting in moon phases, planet positions, stars, and other objects appearing just the same as the real ones. Star Rover includes 120,000 stars, all 88 constellations, planets and their moons, the ability to manually search the sky, and detailed info for all items.

You love to look up. Now you can share what you see as well by capturing and sharing it via your favorite social networks.

You’re looking for a teaching tool. The app lacks in-depth information and 3-D models.