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We're pretty excited in my house for the start of the 2014 Winter Olympics today. All of the events are fun to follow, and these FREE apps provide an easy way to follow what's happening in Sochi.
I've also included some free game apps. Ski and figure skate with these apps great for kids who catch a little Olympic fever. And aside from the official Olympic apps, all of these apps were ad-free when I tried them out. Check out these FOURTEEN FREE apps today!
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TOTALLY FREE
Sochi 2014 Guide
iPhone/x2 iPad
Mobile Guide to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi will make your Games unforgettable and full of bright impressions. You'll be able to stay up to date, to know the accurate schedule of competitions and other events, to follow the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relay, to purchase tickets, to plan a trip, to navigate in Sochi and at sports venues with the interactive map, to share experiences with friends and much more.
Sochi 2014 Results
iPhone/x2 iPad
The official Sochi 2014 Results application provides full details of the sports program of the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games. Install the application and follow the medal races in real time. Get quick and easy access to the competition schedule and results.
Choose the country you’re supporting, compile your information ticker of selected topics and be alerted with the latest news of your favorite athletes!
NBC Olympics Highlights and Results (US ONLY)
iPhone/iPad (Universal)
During the Olympics, you can follow every event from Sochi, including real-time results & schedules, medal counts and TV & Online listings. And during the nightly Primetime Show televised on NBC, the app will feature a second screen experience that makes a great companion to the on-air broadcast!
2014 Team USA Road to Sochi
iPhone/iPad (Universal)
The official Team USA 2014 Road to Sochi application provided by the United States Olympic Committee. The app will follow the making of Team USA and the athletes' results and experiences in Sochi during the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
NBC Sports Live Extra (US ONLY)
iPhone/iPad (Universal)
Watch every event during the 2014 Winter Olympics LIVE for FREE with NBC Sports Live Extra, and set push notifications for event start times. Download now on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch and stream the thousands of live sporting events that air on NBC, NBCSN and Golf Channel, including NHL Regular-Season and Stanley Cup Playoff games, PGA TOUR, U.S. Open (golf), Notre Dame Football, French Open (tennis), Premier League (soccer), Major League Soccer, Formula One, IndyCar, Triple Crown horse racing and the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Medal Alert
iPhone/x2 iPad
Welcome to the Olympic Medal Alert App. Simply select your favourite sports and the teams you’re cheering for in the preferences and you will be notified each time a medal is awarded during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games!
Olympic Athletes' Hub
iPhone/x2 iPad
-Discover and follow the verified accounts of Olympians across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
-Search by “Athlete,” “Team,” “Sport,” and “Game” and get a unique overview of Olympians.
-Discover their individual profiles which aggregate all of their updates in one place.
The Everywhere Cam from Visa
iPhone/iPad
Experience the Winter Olympic Games in a whole new way with this interactive 360° panoramic video from Visa. Feel what it’s like to ski the giant slalom, or ski jump across a football field. Experience the thrill of the halfpipe. Dance across the ice or score a hockey goal — you’ll get closer to Team Visa athletes by getting “in their shoes” during training.
Move the camera a full 360 degrees using your device’s gyroscope, or swipe the screen to shift the focus — look up, down, behind and to the side of the athlete and see what he or she sees while training, and hear in their own words what goes through their mind as they train for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
SportFusion — Winter Olympics News Unofficial Edition
iPhone/x2 iPad
Get updated on the most recent news articles from Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics with the most advanced and efficient news app available on the app store.
Never before has the Winter Olympics news been covered by so many news sources in one easy to use interface! If Winter Olympics news is what you are looking for and you like being updated on the latest events - this is the app for you!
Ice Bullet
iPhone/x2 iPad
Dash through the ice at top speed with Ice Bullet: the bobsleigh simulator. Race aganist the clock in the most realistic and exciting bobsleigh racing game for iPhone/iPod Touch.
-Accurate control: tilt your iPhone and take every turn in the best way possible!
-In run mode, tap on each side of the screen, every step counts towards victory!
Sochi News Free
iPhone/iPad (Universal)
Sochi News provides you most beautiful way to follow the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. Follow the sporting disciplines that interests you or all, and get the latest news articles, videos, photos and comments about the competitions.
Supported languages: English, German, Italian
All sporting disciplines of Sochi 2014 are supported.
Winter Games 2014
iPhone/iPad (Universal)
- "News and Media" - flash news Olympic theme, including photos, video and audioreports;
- "Live" - direct text translation in real time;
- "Schedule and Results" - a schedule of all events with the location and time of the meeting;
- In the "Medal Count" you can read the statistics for each day of the competition;
- "Sports," "Country," "Athletes/Teams" contain background information on all participating teams and sports represented at the Olympics;
- "Arena" and "Maps" to help you navigate the site of the Games and pave the necessary routes between the Olympic facilities in Sochi.
FREE WITH IN-APP PURCHASES
FRS Ski Cross
iPhone/iPad (Universal)
Prove you're the fastest skier on the mountain in this stunning downhill skiing game! Beat your friends' best times across 50 high speed downhill tracks.
With over 50 high speed downhill slopes packed with exhilarating jumps and perilous turns, you can select over 250 in game items including authentic gear from Head and Volkl.
Gold Medal Figure Skating Game — Play Free Ice Skate Dance Girl Winter Sports Games
iPhone/iPad (Universal)
Win a medal in the winter figure skating competitions. Pick your country -- show off your jumps, spirals, and dance moves to win silver, bronze or even gold.
Create your very own short or long program to compete for your spot on the podium or choose free skate to practice without a timer. Do your best combinations of tricks and dancing to get the highest score from the judges.
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