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Apps That
Went Free on
2023-08-15

Give your photos a fresh new look, work on your geography, and engage in some fast-paced word game action with today’s collection of apps and games.

Vostok — Story Maker
iPhone
iPad
Vostok — Story Maker

Vostok — Story Maker

Dmitry Mashkin

Give your photos a fresh new look with Vostok — Story & Collage Maker.

Influencers and social media junkies.

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

Vostok lets you give your stories and photos a little more personality. There are over 200 design templates to choose from. You can add exclusive fonts, dust and grain effects, and a variety of different textures. All of the designs are classy, modern, and tasteful.

You’re looking to give your content a new look.

You hardly ever share photos with others.

Geography Duel: World Practice
iPhone
iPad
Geography Duel: World Practice

Geography Duel: World Practice

Ellie's Games, LLC

Find out how well you know your geography with this fun educational app.

Both parents and teachers who want to help their children study the world.

FREE ($2.99) For a limited time FREE ($2.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

What really makes Geography Duel great is that anyone can join in on the fun, even adults! You’re able to adjust the settings to ensure that the game is fair and balanced. For example, if you’re an adult playing against a child, you can enable capitals or countries to make it more difficult for you to find your location before your opponent. The duel part of the game can be played in split screen mode on the same iPad, but you can also hone your skills in the single player mode. The game also includes the ability to change the map design.

You want your child work on their geography. It’s a ton of fun whether played alone or against a friend or family member.

You want a single player challenge. The single player mode doesn’t have a timer, so there really isn’t much pushing the player along.

Ghost Advance SLS
iPhone
iPad
Ghost Advance SLS

Ghost Advance SLS

Hussain Barakat

Detect human body figures using AR with Ghost Advance SLS.

Anyone with free time on their hands.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Ghost Advance SLS uses advanced AR technology to track human shapes in real time. You can add different filters for an eerie feel. Snap photos to capture your ghosts. There is an AI chat bot you can communicate with if you feel like chatting.

You enjoy goofing around with augmented reality.

You’re not a fan of augmented reality.

Alphabet: Letter Mini Games
iPhone
iPad
Alphabet: Letter Mini Games

Alphabet: Letter Mini Games

Ellie's Games, LLC

Learn to recognize letters and their order in the alphabet in Alphabet Game.

Children in preschool and kindergarten.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Dots with letters within them will populate the screen, and your child must tap on them in the correct order to remove them. The game includes popping sounds, vibrations, and smooth animations to keep your child engaged. You can also customize the dots and gameplay in a variety of ways.

You want to give your child a head start on their education.

Your child isn’t within the two through five age range. Older children won’t get much out of it.

Word Whirl
iPhone
Word Whirl

Word Whirl

Jeremy Swedberg

Dig deep into your internal dictionary to come up with words in Word Whirl.

Fans of fast-paced word games.

$7.99 $7.99
Why we picked this?

Word Whirl lets you play any word you can imagine, provided the letters are available. You will compete in live matches against other players from all over the world. You can play up to ten words within the allotted time but only your top three words will count. The letters will have either a number value or a color to signal a multiplier.

You’re the competitive type.

You prefer relaxing gameplay.

Old Monterrey
iPhone
iPad
Old Monterrey

Old Monterrey

Amado Mata

***THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED*** Rescue adorable goats from aliens in Old Monterrey.

Fans of platformers.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Run, jump, and shoot your way through 30 different levels. As you make your way through the western-themed game your goal is to free the goats, shoot the targets, and avoid the aliens. You can destroy the aliens if you like, but the main objective is to save the goats and hit the targets without dying.

You’re looking for something fun to play to pass the time.

You’re competitive, the game isn’t timed or scored.