Free iPhone and iPad games: Tiny Heroes, Ninja Chicken Gold, Mini Beasts HD

Welcome to this week's fourth instalment of Pocket Gamer's free game round-up - a feature that highlights the top App Store titles that have been made free in the past 24 hours.

As we've stated many times before, prices in the App Store change frequently. Grab these freebies before you miss out on a top bargain.

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And if you're craving even more quality freebies, be sure to check out our sister site Free App Alliance for daily recommendations of the best free apps the App Store has to offer.

Your aim in Bronze Award-winning tower defence title Tiny Heroes is to successfully defend your treasure from waves and waves of courageous adventurers, using towers, traps, spells, and a range of creatures.

If you manage to repel your attackers and keep hold of your hard-earned booty, there are a series of special Challenge levels to complete, achievements to nab, and leaderboards to top.

Download Tiny Heroes

Ninja Chicken Gold (iPhone)

Ninja Chicken Gold charges you with rescuing various coloured chickens from the "jaws of doom" by quickly dragging them to their corresponding safe areas.

It's not as simple as it sounds, though. You also have to avoid menacing robot chickens and rid the game's stages of evil pigs.

There are eight unique stages to complete and four different difficulty levels to master, as well as special Endless modes to overcome. You can even nab a whopping 80 Game Center achievements.

Download Ninja Chicken Gold

Mini Beasts HD (Universal)

Ever wanted to get your own back on the horrible bugs and creepy crawlies that plague you during the hotter months of the year?

Now's your chance.

Mini Beasts HD allows you to jump into the driving seat of numerous buggies and spaceships, select a powerful weapon, and blast extremely colourful nasties to smithereens.

Download Mini Beasts HD