Today's Apps Gone Free

May 25

Manage your money, bust some bricks, and relax to the sound of rain with today’s collection of apps and games.

iPhone

Leave the world behind with Relax Rain.
It’s for those who get distracted easily.

Why we picked this?

Relax Rain offers a soothing way to unwind. It includes eight different rain sounds: Forest Rain, Heavy Rain, Light Rain, Rain on Tent, Rain Shower, Sprinkle, Thunderstorm, and Wind and Rain. All sounds were recorded in high definition. Just swipe to choose your sound, set the timer, and relax.

If you find the sound of rain to be soothing, allow Relax Rain to drown out the world.

It’s limited to eight sounds, and it doesn’t offer a way to expand upon the library.

universal

FREE($2.99)

This educational game has your child trying to figure out whose toes are sticking out from underneath the curtain.
The game is ideal for parents looking to help their child with their identification skills.

Why we picked this?

Animal Game Show will build up your child's confidence while entertaining them. Your child gets to see a set of toes sticking out from underneath the curtain, and they must decide what animal or person they belong to. They’re provided with three possible answers, and when they select the correct one the curtain will be drawn.

If you’re always looking for ways to teach your child new skills, this is a great way to do it! Animal Game Show is educational and fun thanks to its matching elements. Plus, the characters are pretty charming, which should help keep your child engaged for a good while.

The game isn’t intended for everyone. Some children will tire of the mechanic rather quickly. If variation is necessary for your child to stay entertained, you’re going to have to look elsewhere.

iPhoneiPad

universal

FREE($2.99)

Smash more than just basic bricks in Anodia.
It’s for fans of Breakout-Style games.

Why we picked this?

Keep the ball in the air by continuously sliding your paddle under it via touch or tilt controls. Try to collect power-ups while avoiding all of the power-downs that come streaming down. The game includes more than 150 levels loaded with all kinds of crazy objects to destroy, more than 20 power-ups and power-downs, two modes, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you’ve been looking for a modern take on Breakout, you’ve found it. Each level ups the ante in terms of originality.

If you’re not a gifted ball bouncer, it may take you a while to enjoy all 150 levels since you can’t move on to the next without completing the previous one. There’s also no way to pay to unlock levels.

iPhoneiPad

universal

FREE($1.99)

Survive a mad race through an eight-sided tunnel in this twitchy arcade game.
It’s for players who enjoy games like Unpossible and Temple Run.

Why we picked this?

Octagon will test your reflexes and your patience. As you go speeding along, you’ll need to swipe left and right to spin your world to avoid all kinds of procedurally generated speed bumps. Giant gaps will also appear between tunnel platforms, requiring you to swipe up to flip upside down and surf on the opposite side of the tunnel. The game includes classic and endless modes, and an energizing soundtrack to match the gameplay.

If competing for high scores is your thing, this is your game. The best part is, there aren’t any in-app purchases or power-ups, so it’s your talent alone that will earn you praise.

The game is rather challenging. You’ll be playing in short bursts of 60 seconds or less.

iPhoneiPad

iPhone

FREE($0.99)

Make sweet synthesized music with miniSynth 2.
It’s for musicians who want to be ready when inspiration strikes.

Why we picked this?

You're able to mash away on the scrollable keyboard to create and record tunes whenever the moment strikes. The app features a 32-bit professional quality digital signal processor, allowing you to hear your tunes just as they were intended. The app also includes dual analog modeling oscillators, Audiobus input, MIDI-in, SoundCloud support, and 30 factory presets.

If you need an elegant and simple way to record your musical ideas, miniSynth 2 is the best way to go about it. The sounds are all produced in real-time. You won’t find any samples here.

Due to its focus on simplicity, some may find miniSynth 2’s feature set a bit lacking.

universal

FREE($1.99)

Manage your money with Fudget.
It’s for anyone who wants to stay on a budget without a lot of fuss.

Why we picked this?

Today only: Unlock Fudget’s pro features free of charge! Simply go to the Settings menu, tap on Fudget Pro Upgrade, and confirm your action. The upgrade will unlock eight themes, a calculator, Touch ID support, and the ability to export budgets. Fudget takes a less-is-more approach to finance tracking. You’re able to create separate budgets for each month, specific occasions, or anything else you deem necessary. It only takes one tap to add income or an expense, and you will see your totals updated in real-time at the bottom of the screen. Income and expenses can be favorited in order to be repeated in future budgets. You’re also able to reorder, edit, and delete entries at will.

If you want an easy way to stay on top of your finances, Fudget is perfect for you. There aren’t any time constraints, so you can use it weekly, monthly, or however you wish.

The app is focused on simplicity, so it lacks a few power-user features like the ability to tag and attach symbols to entries.

iPhoneiPad

Developers

If you are a developer who would like to get your app included in our “Apps Gone Free” daily lists, here’s our basic set of rules:

It must have at least a three-star average rating at the time it goes free.

The app must not have been free numerous times (3+) over the last six months.

The free version of your app must not include ads.

To submit an app, simply send a request to [email protected], with the subject “Apps Gone Free.” Please include the name of the app, a link to it in the App Store, when and for how long you intend to offer the app for free, and anything else you would like to share. We will take it from there.

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