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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/02/2018

February 02, 2018 by RSS Feed

Good Woofy , Math Bridges Games For Kids , Moody - Daily Mood Tracker and more

iPhone:

Cleu ( $0.99 → Free ) Cleu Inc. This intelligent alarm clock will ensure you get out of bed on time and in the right mood. Its main display provides you with the current time, weather, and what’s on your schedule for the day. You're able to access the alarm set-up screen by swiping up. You can then create multiple repeating alarms with custom sounds and snooze durations. When it's time to get up, you'll be required to connect the dots to disable the alarm. Cleu is also able to tap into your Nest thermostat in order to change the temperature without leaving bed and control your Philips Hue light system.

Universal:

Good Woofy ( $1.99 → Free ) Lee Searle Good Woofy is a handy tool that will no doubt be appreciated by you and your neighbors. You must first record a command that will help quiet down your dog and a command that will praise them when they obey. Then place your iDevice somewhere where your pet can’t reach it yet where it can be heard. Activate the recording feature and head out. Good Woofy will listen for barks and record what it hears. When you return home you’ll be able to view how often your dog barked and playback the recordings. The app also includes the ability to adjust sensitivity, share stats, and share recordings.

Math Bridges Games For Kids ( $7.99 → Free ) Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited Math Bridges will get your little one on the fast track to solving arithmetic problems in their head. In the game your child is asked to help Toby cross the valley by laying down number bridges. As they travel, they’ll begin to understand what addition and subtraction means while improving their number sense.

Moody - Daily Mood Tracker ( $1.99 → Free ) Pixel Mafia LLC Moody makes it easy to see just how your mood matters. Every day you’ll receive a notification to record your mood. Simply tap the face icon to toggle between the five different moods. You’re also able to record how you’re feeling in words. Moody will track all of your different states and average them out over one week, two weeks, and one month, allowing you to see how things change over time.

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Help Polo Rescue His Kidnapped Pet in Bring You Home

February 01, 2018 by RSS Feed

Bring You Home ($2.99) by Alike Studio is a unique puzzle game where you don't control the characters, but rather the levels themselves. If you enjoyed games like Splitter Critters and Stagehand, then you're bound to like what Bring You Home has to offer.

I've been feeling a bit under the weather lately, so naturally, I've been playing a ton of games on my consoles and iPhone to pass the time. Now, if you've followed my work here at AppAdvice for the past few years, then you'll know that I'm a sucker for puzzle games. They're relaxing yet stimulating, and that's just the kind of thing I want to keep my mind busy and sharp. The only bad thing is usually puzzle games are the same thing over and over. But Bring You Home is different, and it brings in a special puzzle experience that's sure to delight. Plus, it's from the same guys who made Love You To Bits, so I knew it was going to be good.

$2.99

Splitter Critters

RAC7 Games

Free

Stagehand

Patrick Angle

$3.99

Love You To Bits

Alike Studio S.L.

Visually, Bring You Home is beautiful and charming. Everything is rendered in 2D with a cartoonish art style that makes me think of Cartoon Network shows. But thanks to the lighting and shadows, there's a nice bit of depth to the backdrops and environments in the foreground. Character models are also cute and bursting with their own personalities, giving the game life. The colors are appealing to the eyes thanks to the bold and vibrant hues that truly pop on Retina screens. Animations are smooth and fluid, and I had no issues with lag or choppy frame rates on my iPhone 8 Plus. The atmospheric piano soundtrack is whimsical, emotional, and soothing. The sound effects are a nice touch as well, as it brings some comic relief to the game.

In Bring You Home, players will learn about the story of Polo the alien and his pet, who's been kidnapped by mysterious characters. Naturally, Polo sets out to rescue his missing companion by following a series of portals that the kidnappers left behind. A new world can be found through each portal, and Polo must safely make his way to the next one until he recovers his friend.

The twist in Bring You Home is the fact that you don't control Polo — he moves forward automatically. Instead, you control the level itself. How is this done? It's pretty simple and intuitive. Each level features multiple panels that have a few different options in them. You must scroll through the panels to figure out the correct sequence of events that should occur in order for Polo to have a safe path to the next area. When you think you have it, tap on the "Play" button in the bottom right corner.

If you fail, don't worry — time just rewinds itself and you can try again. The real fun in this game is the fact that these "deaths" can be pretty funny, considering the options you're given to work with. It's all about trial-and-error here.

Bring You Home doesn't have any time limits or restrictions on the amount of times you attempt to solve a puzzle. So you can play at your own pace, which is relaxing. On top of everything, there are hidden collectible photos that you can acquire as well, which are full of sweet memories of Polo and his pet.

The makers of Love You To Bits have a new puzzle adventure for you.

The Good

Bring You Home is an excellent puzzle game for people of all ages. It's a deviation from Love You To Bits, and that's not a bad thing. The visuals are cute and endearing, while the music proves to be quite emotional if you listen to it. The gameplay is fresh and interesting, with simple controls. And for those who like to get everything in a game, the collectible photos provide motivation to go back and revisit stages.

The Bad

There's a lot to love about Bring You Home, and honestly I can't think of any negatives regarding the game. It's just a delightful puzzler that the everyone can enjoy.

The verdict

Alike Studio had a hit on their hands with Love You To Bits, and they definitely have created another gem with Bring You Home. The game's cute cartoon-style graphics are sweet and lovable, while the soundtrack tugs at your emotional heartstrings. Controls are intuitive, and it's just fun to watch the outcome of each possible path that you create. This is a true gem for puzzle fans.

Bring You Home is available on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $2.99.

9.2

OVERALL

Sound/Music 10

Game Controls 9

Graphics 9.5

Gameplay 9.5

Replayability 8

$2.99

Bring You Home

Alike Studio

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 02/01/2018

February 01, 2018 by RSS Feed

Neo Angle , Flick Kick Field Goal , Coloring Farm Animal Coloring Book For Kids Games and more

iPhone:

Drawing Grid & Outline Tracing by Myvinchy ( $1.99 → Free ) Julian Praest Myvinchy allows you to draw like you’re using tracing paper. Take a photo of your subject or utilize one of the built-in templates, and customize the outline to meet your specific needs. Then place your iDevice above your sheet of paper, and you’ll be able to see the outlines laid over the top. The assistance mode allows for maximum precision by reducing shaking and having the stencil follow your drawing.

Universal:

Neo Angle ( $0.99 → Free ) Dropout Games Neo Angle is a nod to the 80s, from its art style to its synth music. You must help Neo on his quest to pick up fuel cells and make it to the exits without getting trapped. To move through the neon mazes, simply swipe to highlight the next triangle. You’re only able to move at the angles provided, so once your path is chosen, there’s no going back. The game includes a wide variety of hand-crafted levels that will test your spatial reasoning skills.

Flick Kick Field Goal ( $1.99 → Free ) PikPok Wind, arc, speed, alignment, and more are just some of the factors a kicker must consider. Are you up to the challenge? Prove it in two single player modes, one more nail biting than the other, compete online or locally in multiplayer mode, plus earn achievements and climb leaderboards on Game Center.

Coloring Farm Animal Coloring Book For Kids Games ( $2.99 → Free ) Eggroll Games LLC Your child can fill in more than 10 different scenes just by tapping on the colorless canvases. As your child works their way through each scene, new interactive creatures and items will appear. The app also includes helpful hints, so even young children can join in on the fun.

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Help Jason Get His Revenge in Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle

January 31, 2018 by RSS Feed

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle (Free) by Blue Wizard Digital is a horror puzzle game that stars Jason Voorhees. If you liked Slayaway Camp, or are fans of horror in general or "Friday the 13th," then this is a must-have title to add to your collection.

While I'm not a big scary movie fan, I do appreciate the classic cheesy horror movies from the '80s and such. I think these resonate well with me due to the campiness of them, and they're fun to watch with others. "Friday the 13th" is one of those films, and we all know about Jason Voorhees, the main antagonist who haunts Camp Crystal Lake in his efforts to avenge his mother's death. I loved Slayaway Camp when it was released, so when I heard that there was going to be a Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle coming out, I knew I had to have it. Needless to say, its surprise release was well worth the wait.

$2.99

Slayaway Camp

Blue Wizard Digital LP

Visually, Friday the 13th is in the same ballpark as Slayaway Camp. The game is rendered in 3D with blocky, voxel-style graphics like those you'd find in Minecraft. The various settings and environments are still packed with plenty of detail, and the gloomy, muted colors emit the sense of horror and suspense that you'd expect from such a game. Jason's character sprite is realistic and doesn't skimp out on the finer details, and there's even multiple versions to unlock in the game. Animations are smooth and fluid, with no lag on my iPhone 8 Plus. Even the cutscenes are fun to watch, especially the facial expressions and kill scenes. The music is rather eerie and fitting, and the sound effects are on-par with your typical cheesy horror flick.

If cartoon violence and blood bother you, there is an option to have the game PG, so it's all toned down. Even if you end up turning down the gore, this is still an excellent puzzle game in general, so it's worth sticking around for.

Similar to Slayaway Camp, Friday the 13th is split up into episodes. A new area is unlocked in each episode, and there are about 13 puzzles for each. While you'll be starting out in Crystal Lake, Jason manages to find victims in high security prisons to Manhattan highrises.

At the moment, there are eight episodes that can be unlocked by getting enough kills (shown on episode selection). There are four more episodes that must be unlocked via in-app purchase. You could also unlock the other episodes early by paying as well, if you're impatient.

The goal in each puzzle is to, you guessed it, kill all of the unsuspecting victims. The controls are simple and intuitive enough for anyone. Just swipe your finger in one direction to make Jason move that way. He moves until he hits a wall, object, or gets to his victim, so it's like a sliding block puzzle mechanic.

Eventually you'll have levels with paths that lead to water, sinkholes, bonfires, and more. You'll want to avoid these, since Jason isn't good at swimming and fire is bad (but good for the victims). When this happens, some thinking and tinkering is needed to get where you need to be. And cops can be attacked from the sides or behind, but never from the front, because they'll catch you that way. If you make a mistake, there's a rewind button that you can use to undo your last move as much as needed.

As you successfully complete puzzles, your "Bloodlust" gauge goes up. Once it's full, you'll rank up and earn a loot box. You'll find various weapons in the box, which you can equip on Jason for stylish kill scenes when he gets his victims. You can also trade in unwanted weapons for better ones if you so choose.

When your bloodlust meter is about ready to be topped off and ranked up, the game prompts you to watch an ad to fill it up. It's completely optional and just speeds up the process. The game doesn't throw ads in your face after each puzzle, at least, so I don't mind watching the occasional ad.

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle is a horror puzzle game where you take on the role of Jason Voorhees.

The Good

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle is an excellent freebie. The game is a re-skinned Slayaway Camp to just feature Jason Voorhees of the "Friday the 13th" series, but it has fun puzzles to solve. The voxel graphics are campy and the gory kills are fun to watch. The game has its fair share of cheesy horror music and sound effects too, which I love. There's plenty of content with the initial free download, and plenty of weapons to unlock.

The Bad

With Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle being such a good free game, it's hard to find many flaws with it. I mean, there are ads, but they're optional and only when you want to just get the last bit of bloodlust to rank up for more (cosmetic) weapons, as they don't affect gameplay. Perhaps the fact that there are four episodes that can only be accessed after an in-app purchase, but there's still a lot of puzzles included for free. And honestly, once I complete the free stages, I'd probably buy the rest anyway because the game is just that good, like Slayaway Camp.

The verdict

As a fan of Slayaway Camp, it's not surprising that I also love Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle. It has the same puzzle mechanics, obstacles, and graphics, except it focuses solely on Jason Voorhees seeking to avenge his mother's death. It's more for "Friday the 13th" fans, or horror lovers, but it's packed with a ton of good puzzles that everyone can enjoy. It's hard to believe how much content you can play in this one without paying a dime.

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle is available on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for free. There are in-app purchases for exclusive episodes.

9.0

OVERALL

Sound/Music 10

Graphics 9.5

Gameplay 9

Replayability 8

Game Controls 8.5

FREE

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle

Blue Wizard Digital LP

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 01/31/2018

January 31, 2018 by RSS Feed

Camera RX , Eggplant Stickers , Honey Stickers and more

iPhone:

HyperDroste ( $1.99 → Free ) Pavlos Mavridis HyperDroste is just a whole lot of fun. The Droste effect is described as an image that appears recursively within itself. HyperDroste applies the effect in an instant to any photo taken or from your library. You’re then able to speed up or slow down the animation, adjust the mask, change the shape, and add various outlines. The final product can be exported as a still image, animated GIF, or video.

Tadaa SLR ( $3.99 → Free ) menschmaschine Publishing GmbH Tadaa SLR does most of the heavy lifting for you, but it includes a handful of powerful editing features that will please even the most seasoned iPhoneographers. After taking your photo you’re able to apply a mask to your subject manually or have Tadaa SLR detect the edges automatically. The aperture, highlight and gloss levels, and range of your blur effect can be adjusted via sliders. Circular, linear, and complete blur options are available as well. With your subject fully in focus and background blurred out, go ahead and add some filters before sharing it.

Universal:

Camera RX ( $2.99 → Free ) NUTRACTOR Camera RX provides everything you need to capture the best shots on your iPhone. The entire display acts as a shutter, taking all of the guesswork out of whether or not your shot was captured. Almost everything in Camera RX can be manually adjusted like the shutter speed, exposure, focus, and white balance. It also includes anti-shake, the ability to remove Exif data, video recording with adjustable frame rates, a grid display, Live Photos support, and so much more.

Eggplant Stickers ( $0.99 → Free ) HYPER! Interactive, LLC Eggplant Stickers will brighten your day. Send them to friends and family to express your feelings through a lovable eggplant character. The 24 poses will help you show love, anger, and excitement in ways you never thought possible.

Honey Stickers ( $2.99 → Free ) HYPER! Interactive, LLC Honey Stickers allows you to show your affection in a wide variety of ways. It includes 80 stickers in total, allowing you to add things like sweetie, bright eyes, amore, stud muffin, and more to your conversations. Just peel and stick.

Sushi Stickers for iMessage ( $0.99 → Free ) HYPER! Interactive, LLC Sushi Stickers will brighten your day. This sticker pack is filled with 20 lovingly crafted sushi stickers. The majority of stickers are sushi puns while the rest offer ways to express your emotions. Your friends and family will no doubt appreciate how you roll.

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