Apple has now officially selected Worms3 as the new Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $5, you can download the multiplayer, turn-based battler to all of your iOS devices for the next week for free. Previous to this sale, we had never seen the game dip below $1. It has a 4 star rating from thousands much like the rest of the popular Worms games, many of which are also on sale right now.
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Unlike most App Store promos, Apple has now quietly kicked off one the largest iOS game/app sales we have seen this year. The news comes courtesy of participating app developer Readdle.
The sale includes 100 apps and games at “new low prices”, most of which are $0.99. While we have posted some of these titles over the past week in our daily/game app roundups, this is the first time they’ve all appeared together in one giant sale. Now is your chance to fill up your app library, as we are seeing all-time lows on games, productivity apps, photography apps and much more.
A couple standouts are Pixelmator (Reg. $5), GoodReader (Reg. $5), The Room Two (Reg. $3), Rayman Jungle Run (Reg. $3), BADLAND (Reg. $4), Real Racing (Reg. $5), Angry Birds titles, and well, far too many to mention here. Not even including the insanely popular Angry Birds games, just these apps alone combine for a 4+ star rating from 100,000 reviews.
If there is still a couple apps you can’t find in this sale, then be sure to hit our daily roundups for even more discounted options and the new Free App of the Week. You’ll also find Screenium 3 on Mac for 50% off (Reg. $50) for a limited time.
Apple has now officially kicked off another Amazing Apps and Games for $1 sale on the App Store. Many of which were featured in yesterday’s game roundup and are at some of lowest prices we have seen in quite some time. These are direct discounts and not related to lower emerging market pricing.
Some notables include Facetune: $1 (Reg. $4), Blek: $1 (Reg. $3), Goat Simulator: $1 (Reg. $5), Amazing Spider-Man 2: $1 (Reg. $7), Scanner Pro 6 by Readdle: $1 (Reg. $3), The Room Two: $1 (Reg. $3) and many more. Head below for the rest of the games/apps in the sale:
Beloved app developer Rovio has put a number of its apps on sale today. While you certainly can’t go wrong with any Angry Birds deal, Angry Birds Space for iPhone has now gone free for the first time on the App Store. Regularly a $1 purchase, this is the very first price drop we have seen on the interstellar bird slinger for iPhone. More details below.
You’ll find more Angry Birds games on sale as well. All but Seasons are the lowest prices we have seen in over a year (Seasons went free for a little over a week back February). These apps combine for a 4+ star rating from around 300,000 reviewers:
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The popular iOS image editor Pixelmator has dropped to its lowest price ever today. It was originally released at $9.99 back in October of 2014, and has never dropped below $4.99 before today. The Pixelmator Team just recently made the app a universal one, so it can now be downloaded to all your iOS devices for just $1.
More details and some footage of the app in action below:
Apple is back again with another big sale on iOS games in the App Store. We saw some of these titles on sale through the week and now Apple has officially collected them as part of its “Great Games” sale. Many of these apps are big names that we rarely see go on sale.
Apple has now officially selected Star Walk 2 – Guide to the Night Sky as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $2.99, you can grab the app for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch from now through this time next week. This is the very first time we have seen the app go free directly on the App Store since it released in August 2014.
It received an Apple Design Award in 2014 and has been used by more than “10 million people”. Head below for more details:
Today, popular productivity app developer Readdle has launched Scanner Pro 6. While we have seen the app drop down to free previous to being updated to the latest version this morning, Scanner Pro 6 is currently available for 50% off for a limited time. You can download the scanner app for $2.99 to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, but it will shoot back up to $5.99 once the limited release pricing period ends, which could be as early as tomorrow.
Even better, Readdle says the existing 7 million Scanner Pro customers will get the update for free. Head below to find out what made it the number 1 app in 20 countries and what version 6.0 brings to the table:
Apple has now officially handpicked Warhammer: Snotling Fling as the new Free App of the Week. The catapult crasher regularly goes for $4 and can be downloaded onto your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch for free until this time next week. While we have seen it dip down to $1, this is the very first time it has gone free on the App Store.
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Apple has now officially selected Slayin as the new Free App of the Week. This is the very first time the 8-bit inspired endless RPG has gone free for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, having been listed at $1 since it released in April of 2013. It has amassed an impressive 4.5 star rating from 27,249 reviewers in the mean time.
Head below for details on Slayin and to see the highly rated rogue-like RPG in action:
Update (6/4 3:30pm): Apple has now officially selected 2Do as the new Free App of the Week.
The very popular 2Do task management universal iOS app has gone free for the first time since it was originally released over three years ago. It regularly goes for $15 and has not been under $9.99 in over a year. With 18,000+ reviewers rating it 4.5/5 stars since its release, this app is certainly worth a download.
2Do takes a “completely different approach” to task management. Its flat and clean interface removes any distractions so users can focus on the work at hand. Most notably, 2Do has been updated with Apple Watch support and works with many popular services like Dropbox, Apple’s Reminders and Siri. It has a companion Mac app that has received a 50% price drop, down to $24.99, coinciding with the iOS version going free.
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Apple has now officially chosen Magnetized as the new Free App of the Week. It regularly goes for $2.99, but will be free on all your iOS devices until this time next week. It was released back in January of last year and has only gone free once previously. This abstract puzzle game packs 80 levels and tasks players to escape the maze using special powers.
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Rockstar has put Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for iOS on sale today for $2.99. While we have seen the app dip below its regular $7 price tag a couple times previously, this is the lowest price it has ever been offered for on the App Store. The massive open world game follows the exploits of Carl Johnson in Rockstar’s first jump to the sunny state of San Andreas.
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Update (5/6 10:35am): Pixelmator is coming to iPhone, according to an announcement this morning. It will become a universal app once the iPhone version hits. So as pointed out in the comments section below, now is your chance to grab the app for free before the iPhone update releases.
Pixelmator for iOS is now available at 50% off. The popular image editor regularly goes for $9.99 on the App Store, but today you can grab it for just $4.99. Since its release back in October 2014, we have only seen the app go this low once, and that was during the holiday season last year.
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The former Apple Design Award winning developer Tapity is now offering its Hours Time Tracking app for free. Available to download on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, the app is regularly listed between $4.99 and $6.99. While we have seen it dip as low as $3, this is the very first time it has gone free on the App Store.
Head below for more details and to see the Hours for Apple Watch update in action:
This week Apple has selected Twisty Hollow as its free app of the week for iOS users. This week’s sale marks the first time the game has gone free since releasing last fall, it typically sells for $3.
Players can follow along as citizen’s battle an unruly self-appointed mayor in this puzzle style game. The imaginative “paper art-style” game pits citizens against government as they try to solve the city’s problems and survive a new regime.
Head below for more details on this game.
This week Apple has selected Back to Bed as its free offering for iOS users. You can download the regular $3.99 puzzler for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This week’s sale marks the first time the game has gone free since releasing in the summer of last year.
Head below for more details on the indie 3D puzzler:
Initially launching back in September of 2013, Activision’s Call of Duty: Strike Team for iOS has hit its lowest price ever today on the App Store. Regularly listed at $7, you can grab the first/third person hybrid shooter for just $1.99 today. The Apple Editor’s Choice game has a 4 star rating from 7,079 reviewers.
Android gamers will also find the title on sale over at Google Play for $1.99 as well. Head below for more detials:
Gameloft’s Call of Duty-like iOS military shooter, Modern Combat 5: Blackout has gone free for the first time since its release last July. This game typically goes for $4 and has been listed as high as $7. Modern Combat 5: Blackout is rated 4/5 stars by over 7,900 users.
Blackout has squad-based multiplayer gameplay with customizable modes, in-game chat, leaderboards and more. Additionally, it has a full single player mode with light XP and weapon tier systems that takes you from Tokyo to Venice “to expose a lunatic who’s trying to tear the world to shreds.”
You can checkout more game deals in our daily roundups.
Oceanhouse Media as kicked off its annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale offering as many 60+ book apps for up to 80% off across the App Store, Google Play, Amazon and the Nook marketplace. You’ll also find deals on subscriptions inside the Dr. Seuss Treasury app which includes up to 55 books in one as well as on collections/app bundles (iOS only).
This deal is set to run from now through March 9th, coinciding with Dr. Suess’s Birthday and Read Across America Day on March 2nd. Head below for a complete break down of all the available deals:
Gameloft’s Call of Duty-like military shooter, Modern Combat 5: Blackout, has hit its all-time lowest price ever on the App Store. Usually listed at $3.99 (and regularly as high as $7), you can pick up the game on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch for just $1. It has received 4/5 stars from 7,104 ratings and is listed as the “App Store’s Best of 2014 in 28 countries!”
Along with a series of updates over the holidays, Blackout features squad-based multiplayer with 4 customizable classes, chat, leaderboards and “limited time events”. There is also a full single player campaign here with light XP and weapon tier systems that takes you from Tokyo to Venice “to expose a lunatic who’s trying to tear the world to shreds.”
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Apple has chosen Dr. Panda’s Restaurant 2 as its Free App this week. Regularly listed at $2.99, you can now download the “Best kids app in more than 50 countries” for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch for free. This is the first time the game has gone free since it released on the App Store, where it has garnered a 4.5 star rating from over 500 reviewers.
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Apple has selected ProCam 2 – Camera and Photo / Video Editor as the Free App of the Week. Typically going for $1.99, you can now pickup the app for free on iPhone and iPod touch. You can also grab ProCam XL 2 on iPad for free (Reg. $1.99) as well. Based on previous pricing data, this is matching the lowest we’ve have seen the apps go for. Both version combined have received a 4+ star rating from over 1600 reviewers.
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Developed by former Apple engineers, the Duet Display app allows you to use your iPad or iPhone as an extra display for your Mac. The setup requires both an iOS app, which typically runs for $15.99 (after a $9.99 introductory price for a short time) and a Mac companion app that is free, but today the iOS side of things has dropped to its lowest price ever: $7.99.
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Welcome to our second edition of Gaming For Couples! There are many couples with a gaming imbalance — one person loves games, but the other (often a girlfriend or wife) doesn’t. So we’ve created this column to focus on games that two people can enjoy together, fostering a shared sense of interaction and fun. Gaming For Couples picks need to be reasonably priced, made for both girls and guys, and widely available.
Today, we’re looking at three games from the same series: Fireproof Games’ The Room, The Room Pocket, and The Room Two, recipients of numerous best of the year awards. The first two games are actually the same title, formatted for the iPad and iPhone respectively, while The Room Two is a true sequel. It’s a perfect time to play through these games, as they’re currently being discounted below their original $5 asking prices, and The Room Three is expected to be released in Spring 2015.
In case you missed it during the holiday, Apple’s free app of the week is now Icycle: On Thin Ice. Released back in late 2013, the game has sold for between $1 and $3, with this being the first time it has ever been available for free on the App Store.
Head below to take a quick look at some gameplay footage and more info on this wacky adventure platformer:
Along with a host of other price drops on its Final Fantasy games for iOS, Square Enix is currently offering the entire Tomb Raider series of iOS series as a discounted holiday bundle on the App Store. Previously, Tomb Raider 1 and 2, plus Guardian of Light would cost $11 combined, however this new bundle drops the price down to $5 for all three games.
For more information on app bundles and getting the most for your money, check out our iOS bundle guide. As always, we’ve got the latest app and game deals each day for you.
Today we have spotted a couple notable additions to the App Store including a new iOS XCOM title and a new freemium Call of Duty app (not to be confused with the companion Advanced Warfare offering). Both titles are now available for download on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, but beware COD: Heroes has some borderline…
Apple has selected RGB Express – Mini Truck Puzzle to be this week’s free iOS app. Regularly listed at $2.99, you can pick up the charming puzzler today on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch for free. This is the very first time we have seen the game go free since it released on the App Store late last month.
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Tower Madness 2 is getting the nod as Apple’s free App of the Week. Regularly listed on the App Store for $1.99, the strategy/tower defense game is now available as a free download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This marks the very first time we have seen the title go free since it was released at the beginning of the year.
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Apple began allowing developers to sell discounted bundles of their apps/games alongside the release of iOS 8. At face value, these bundles are a great way to save on a bunch of apps, but the numbers get a bit hazy (and less favorable) when you already have one or more of the bundled titles and are offered ‘Complete My Bundle’ pricing…
Every week Apple picks one app to go free on iOS. Regularly priced at $1, arcade puzzler JELLIES! is now available for download on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch for free. The game released back in June for $1.99 and the only other time we’ve seen it free was a short 3 day sale in late August. It has received a 4.5/5 star rating from over 210 reviews.
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eBay is offering the manufacturer refurbished GoPro HERO3 White Edition Camera for only $149.99 shipped. That’s $50 off the list price of a new one and also $50 less than Amazon or Best Buy.
This GoPro has professional quality video capture in 1080p 30fps, 960p 30 fpts, 720p 60 fps, and WVGA 60 fps. It can take 5 MP photos with 3 fps burst mode, and time lapse at .5, 2, 5, 10, 30, and 60 second intervals.
Its built in Wi-Fi is compatible with the GoPro app for smartphones and tablets. The app features full control of all camera settings, live video preview to your smartphone or tablet for easy shot framing and more. It’s available for free on the App Store and Google Play.
A 1-year GoPro warranty applies.
A few new notable apps and updates have hit the App Store recently including the new Madden NFL Mobile game from EA, The Walking Dead Pinball app from popular pinball app maker Zenn Studios and a pretty substantial update to NAMCO BANDAI’s Ridge Racer Slipstream.
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Developer Vector Unit has announced a new mobile title called Beach Buggy Racing coming to iOS, Android and Kindle in August. The game is a follow up to Vector’s popular 2012 Beach Buggy Blitz kart racer and looks as though it will continue the company’s line of well received mobile racing titles.
You can expect much of the same over the top kart-racing action as Beach Buggy Blitz as well as customizable vehicles, new characters each with specific abilities and 12 new tracks set in exotic off-road locations like “dinosaur-infested jungles, lava-spewing volcanoes, beautiful beaches, and mysterious swamps.”
Vector also mentions on its announcement page that the game will include up to 4 player multiplayer races with split-screen action on “one tablet or TV-connected device.“
There is no pricing information on the new upcoming title yet. The original Beach Buggy Blitz is a FREE download on iOS and Android and Vector’s popular hydro jet water racer Riptide GP2 will run you $2 on the App Store and Google Play.
Head over to our daily roundups for all the best game deals across every platform.
IGN has just revealed its Free Game of the Month for June as Deus Ex: The Fall. Now available for free on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, this is the first time we have seen the popular Square Enix title go free on the App Store. The Fall is an action RPG set in a…
The Fleksy keyboard app for Android is available for $1.99 on Google Play. Regular $4, the popular predictive typing app will be 50% off through May 30th. Other than special launching pricing this is the only time we’ve seen the app discounted since version 2.0 dropped back in late March. The updated version features a…
The Google Play Store has kicked off a Spring premium app sale with a number of great games on sale from EA, Gameloft, 2K and Chillingo. Notable titles in the sale include:
In addition to its Spring premium sale, Google is also holding a sale for Mother’s Day 2014. This deal offers 25% or more off a selection of books and 1-year magazine subscriptions. Notable titles include:
Now just days after the 50% off iPassword for Mac sale ended, developer AgileBits is dropping half off both the OS X and iOS versions of its popular password security app in the aftermath of the massive Heartbleed bug. As Apple has confirmed that none of its software or services are susceptible to the vulnerability,…
MLB Advanced Media has released R.B.I. Baseball 14 for iOS today. Back in January the developer announced it would be reviving the nearly 20 year old franchise, along with its simple but engaging gameplay mechanics. This isn’t a simulation style experience like The Show, it is specifically designed as a modern take on the simple but fun sports experiences some of us remember from the early days of sports gaming.
The game has been updated with modern graphics, as well as 2014 rosters and teams. Additional features include:
R.B.I. Baseball 14 is available now on the App Store for $5, and according to the official site, it will be available on both PS3 and Xbox 360 ($20) some point today. The developer also said to expect PS4 and Android versions “coming this spring”
iOS Universal: R.B.I. Baseball 14: $5 (Released Today)
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Amazon is offering he IK Multimedia iRig HD guitar interface for $45 shipped. That’s $55 off the original listing, $15 better than our previous mention and the best price we’ve seen. The HD unit is a major step up from its predecessor (the non HD model), featuring a much lower noise level, better sound and improvements…
“Everyone needs to edit images at some point, but not everyone has the time to learn complicated super pricey image editing programs. This is why we created Acorn. Add text and shapes to your digital pictures. Combine images together to create your own. Work with layers to touch up your favorite photos or make something new from scratch. Do all this and more with Acorn.”
Acorn 4 earned the title: Mac App Store Best of 2013
This offer is for a limited time only.
In case you missed it, Microsoft finally released its suite of Office apps for iPad today with the introduction of standalone Word, PowerPoint, & Excel apps in the App Store. The Office app for iPhone remains the same apart from dropping the requirement of a 365 subscription (it’s now free for all!), but the new iPad versions of the Office apps WILL require an Office 365 subscription to create or edit documents. So, if you plan on using the Office apps on your iPad in the future, you’ll want to take advantage of a big discount on 365 subscriptions currently on Amazon.
Normally $99/year or $10/month, you can grab a 1 year Office 365 Home Premium subscription for $67.15 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $32.84 (33%) and gets you an access code for 5 Macs or PCs with access to all Office 365 app and services. That includes 20GB OneDrive storage for each for up to 4 household member, 60 minutes of Skype calls per month and all the apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access.
1 year Office 365 Home Premium subscription for $67.15
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are now available on the App Store.
Best Buy has the $100 iTunes or App Store Gift Card for only $85. That’s a savings of 15% and one of the highest discounts we’ve ever seen. Each card can be redeemed for music, movies, apps, books and more from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBook Store and all other Apple digital distribution stores. Perfect for saving some bucks when purchasing expensive apps or renting movies.
Note: you can still pick up a $50 iTunes gift card at Gift Card Mall for $40 as we’ve mentioned previously.
2K announced today that it is hosting a Halloween sale on the App Store that discounts a number of its most popular iOS games to as little as 99 cents. The games below will be on sale until November 2nd, so you’ll want to get them now before prices return to normal on Saturday. Head below for links to all the deals:
Today in gaming, we have some great deals on next gen military shooters with Call of Duty: Ghosts and Battlefield 4, along with your daily iOS discounts and freebies including Fieldrunners 2 and Capo. Newegg is offering some solid discounts on the upcoming Battlefield 4 and Call of Duty Ghosts on both the current and…
Rockstar has released an official iOS companion app today for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto V console title set for release tomorrow. The app, called Grand Theft Auto: iFruit, will let users stay up to date on the latest GTA news, launch other Rockstar Games apps, and sign in to the Rockstar Games Social Club. However, perhaps the most notable feature of the app is the ability to customize vehicles that will be used in the game:
Also choose from paint jobs, window tints, smoke colors, wheels, hoods and spoilers. Upgrade your engine, brakes, exhaust, suspension, and accessorize with new lights, horns, tires and body armor. Place your order on-the-go and find it waiting for you in the garage the next time you play Grand Theft Auto V, or send your order in while playing and get a call from your local mechanic to swing by. You can even create and reserve custom license plates for both Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online – order your personalized plates before they’re gone!
Looking after Chop successfully is reflected in his behavior in Grand Theft Auto V in a number of ways:
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