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Apps That
Went Free on
2020-04-07

Restore ancient lands to their former glory, play games on your Apple Watch, and keep time with today’s collection of apps and games.

Griblers
iPhone
iPad
Griblers

Griblers

Anton Lovygin

Restore Hardwood to its former glory in Griblers.

Fans of RPGs.

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

Croxy, Squashy, and Rusty are a unusual set of creatures known as Griblers. They’ve decided to return to their ancient homeland and try to restore it to its former glory. Move the characters across a hexagonal map in search of resources that can be used to upgrade facilities in the town and craft new weapons. Enemies and loot will appear at random, requiring you to stay at the ready at all times. The game includes a completely original story, and loads of tasks to complete.

You enjoy classic turn-based gameplay.

The genre just isn’t for you.

Arcade Watch Games
iPhone
iPad
Arcade Watch Games

Arcade Watch Games

Abel Alho

Play a collection of arcade games on your wrist with Arcade Watch Games.

Apple Watch users.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Arcade Watch Games is a collection of 11 different games that can be played on Apple Watch and iPhone. You’ll find everything from table tennis to a Flappy Bird clone. All of the games can be played with taps on the screen and twists of the digital crown.

You need a quick distraction.

You don’t own an Apple Watch.

Lake Hope: Ready For School
iPhone
iPad
Lake Hope: Ready For School

Lake Hope: Ready For School

Peekaboo Studios LLC

Get ready for school and learn all kinds of new skills along the way in Lake Hope: Ready for School.

Parents and teachers.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Lake Hope: Ready for School provides a fun environment for young learners to practice their number skills. the letters of the alphabet, identifying animals, fruits and vegetables, shapes, and colors. All of the interactive activities can be performed in English or Spanish learners thanks to guided audio instructions.

You have a child between the ages of one and seven.

Your child is outside of the age range.

Reminders Widget
iPhone
iPad
Reminders Widget

Reminders Widget

Crater Tech LLC

View and add reminders from a widget with Reminders Widget.

Those who have a lot of things to recall.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Reminders Widget enhances the way you use reminders. It taps into the native Reminders app in order to pull any entries you’ve already created. You can then access all due or overdue reminders from a convenient Today widget. The widget also allows you to create new reminders, sort reminders, scroll through groups, and complete reminders.

You want to have more control over and quicker access to your Reminders.

Your Reminders app is barren.

Time Guru Metronome for iPad
iPad
Time Guru Metronome for iPad

Time Guru Metronome for iPad

Avi Bortnick

Keep time with Time Guru Metronome.

Musicians of all types.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Time Guru isn’t your everyday metronome. Sure, it allows you to get in sync by defining your tempo via a slider or tapping to create it. But where it really shines is in its ability to improve your timing by randomly removing beats, forcing you to keep tempo on your own for brief periods. The app also includes the ability to save presets, 35 sound sets, and a highly accurate audio engine.

You play an instrument. Time Guru will improve your sense of time in no time.

You're not a musician.

MagicLauncher Pro with Widgets
iPhone
iPad
MagicLauncher Pro with Widgets

MagicLauncher Pro with Widgets

Roxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited

Launch apps and actions from your lock screen with Magic Launcher.

Anyone who wants to be more efficient throughout the day.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Magic Launcher has the ability to launch over 100,000 different apps and actions right from your lock screen. Upon launch it’ll need to determine which apps are supported. After it has finished you’ll able to add quick access icons for your favorite apps, contacts, settings, and services to your lock screen. The app also includes 3D Touch support.

You love to customize your iOS experience.

You have no desire to tinker.

ColorQueryPro
iPhone
ColorQueryPro

ColorQueryPro

Alan Meyers

Discover colors with Color Query.

Designers, painters, and decorators.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Color Query puts you in the know. Just point your iPhone at a wall or other object and snap a photo. Color Query will analyze the photo to determine its name and properties like RGB, CMYK, HSB, and HEX. You’re also able to compare colors to five standard pallets, adjust colors, view variations, and save up to 15 samples.

You need to know what color you’re seeing for any purpose.

You simply have no use for such a service.