Angry Birds Rio free iOS - trial version
  • leggyleggy
    Hi All

    Having played and completed all five of the main AB 'full' games (AB Original, AB Seasons, AB Rio, AB Space, AB Starwars) on my Android tablet, I am now playing the AB free 'trial' versions on my bf's iPad (when I can) to relieve the boredom whilst I await the much anticipated Rovio 'Fruit Market' update for AB Rio on Android.

    So far I have successfully downloaded four of the AB free 'trial' versions (AB Original free, AB Seasons free, AB Space free, AB Starwars free) on said iPad, BUT I'm starting to get an itchy flinging finger now because I've almost completed these four 'trial' versions and I'm having problems finding the fifth AB free 'trial' version, AB Rio free (the 4 episode/12 level with 15 bonus levels version).
    [EDIT] confirmed as being V1.2.0

    I spoke with Slim about it recently and he thinks that the 'trial' app is still available; albeit hard to find. I've contacted Rovio to no avail, and I also found a download on Softpedia (?) but both their UK and US sites then stated that the download was unavailable.
    [EDIT] Apple have replaced said free 'trial' version with the free 'full' version. 4share don't have it, nor does the Austrian link named by CC jolly in this thread. It has also been confirmed by Slim that Rovio have discontinued the app.

    So basically, I thought I'd come here to see if anyone can relieve me from the terrible itchy flinging finger syndrome that I am now facing by pointing me in the right direction please?
    [EDIT] Does anyone know of any other download sites which might have it? Does anyone with the app know how to share it please?....Anything that will help me to find it please. ;)


    nb. And please remember guys & gals, it's the free 'trial' version of AB Rio for iOS that I would like, not the free 'full' version as I have already downloaded this from the Apple store - thank you! ;)
  • 38 Comments
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    Wow very good question. I searched and searched and searched. I have the Free Version but i don't find it yet. I will give my best to find it !!
  • BirdsBirds
    try to search it on 4shared
    Edit: i didn't found it :(
  • bird addictbird addict
    @Leggy I'm confused... I just downloaded Rio HD. All I could find was a free version. (I was looking for another as I don't want to deal with ads.) the free version I downloaded has 6 episodes/30levels + 4 bonus. I didn't see a trial version. But if the full version is also free why wouldn't you download it? More fun for your itchy flinging finger, no?
  • BirdsBirds
    Well, he/she completed it. Maybe he/she wants more different levels
  • Bad piggiesBad piggies
    Maybe Rovio has made the full version free now, and you don´t need a trial version.
  • leggyleggy
    @CC Jolly - so you have the free version, that's great news. I don't know much about the iOS operating system, but on Android you can see the version details for apps in the settings. Is this something you could maybe check on your device and report back to me please?
    (Having the free app version number might prove helpful for my search. :) )

    @Birds - I must admit, I'd forgotten about 4share. I did use it once, and found it incredibly hard to find the exact app that I was looking for as they don't tend to provide much information for the downloads that they supply. That said, I note your edit and it would seem to be a no go anyway. Thanks for trying. :)

    @bird addict - As Birds has stated, I've played the free full version and want more different levels to play. It would also be nice to be able to compete on the AB Rio free iOS leaderboard; check it out, its set up for the 'trial' version. ;)
    As for ads, I don't think anyone enjoys having to deal with them. Unfortunately, Rovio seem to think otherwise and would rather spoils their games with more and more ads, so I'm afraid you just have to grit your teeth whilst the ads are there, and then take it out on the piggies when they're not. :)

    @Bad piggies - I did think that perhaps Rovio have replaced the trial version with the full version, but without a response from Rovio, I cannot be sure that this is the case. Slim cannot be sure either. There is however an active leader board for the trial version, so as long as this remains active, it would be nice to have the opportunity to compete. ;)
  • BirdsBirds
    I see that AA free is full version too
  • PJngPJng
    If not wrong Rovio has extend free for RIO full version. And on ios (and Symbian, an outdated platform) also have other free version, SD & HD with only few level, I think because of full version already free, so there remove trial version.
  • leggyleggy
    @Birds - I've not checked this for myself, no need as all of the AB free iOS apps that I downloaded about 2 weeks ago are all 'trial' versions; minimal levels, just 21 on AB Original free. From what you are have said though, I'm sensing that the Apple store are slowly replacing all of their AB free trial downloads with full versions. ;)

    @PJng - This would indeed appear to be the case, thank you for response :)
  • BirdsBirds
    @cc jolly why don't you share the app? Here's how to do it: www.funkyspacemonkey.com/howto-convert-iphone-apps-app-ipa. For just in case, backup your ABR free and have a copy of the file
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    @birds
    Thx for Information i try to do it !!!
  • leggyleggy
    @Birds - Great suggestion, thank you! :)))
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    Hey hey @birds
    I tried to do it but on my PC comes a !!!warning!!!!

    Is that a legal side??
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    @angryadvisor

    i think over a link!?
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    At Moment i find no Way to get Information of the App.:-(
  • leggyleggy
    @CC Jolly - Okay, I got bf here now, he knows more about iOS systems than me...he said, go to your idevice settings menu, on left side you'll see the apps installed on your device, find AB Rio free trial app, tap it, and then look on right side of page and it will tell you the version number.
  • bird addictbird addict
    @leggy good info, thanks. I didn't know that there is a separate leader board for trial version games.
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    @leggy i also can look in the game (App) menu and info (i) to find out the Version number but it is no probleme. You want to know how to find the App in App Store right?? So we Need a link!

    Maybe we can't find it because AB Rio Full Version is at moment for free and after the time the Free Version is available!? I have no idea at moment. I will look soon in my next sparetime if i find a Solution!!
  • leggyleggy
    @CC Jolly - angryadvisor did not start this thread. I think maybe you are getting a little confused, yes? ;)
    Ideally, I would like a link yes, but as stated, the trial version is not available in the Apple store as they have replaced it with the full version, so I started this thread to find out if any nesters know of any another sites that have it.

    @bird addict - there are 3 leaderboards set up for iOS trial versions, the fourth is called 'lite' and this is set up for iPhone trial version.
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    Ok but i think you can download it only in App Store (for iPad). I don't think you get otherwise. The only thing i would think is that maybe Jailbreak can help you out. But i am definately against that step :-)
  • reactive1reactive1
    The free/lite versions of the AB games don't offer a lot of unique content. AB Free is the only one that is completely unique (meaning all its levels are unique to it). AB Lite has 6 unique levels (out of 12). Seasons Free only has 3 unique levels (in the Seasons Greedings theme). Rio Free, Space Free, Star Wars Free, and Bad Piggies Free don't have any unique content although all the free/lite versions except BP Free have their own achievements.
  • leggyleggy
    @CC Jolly- not sure that Jailbreak can help, bf isn't convinced either, could you explain please?

    @reactive1 - yes, thank-you! As previously stated: there is an active leaderboard for the Rio free 'trial' version and so as long as it remains active, it would be nice to have the opportunity to compete. ;)
    Obviously you have all free trial apps, do you know the version number for AB Rio free please? (I checked the update list, it's not there)
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    this is the official Austrian Link for Angry Birds Rio free. If i Open the link there comes a message "This App is Not available at moment in Austrian App Store"

    Maybe you can change at (austria) to your country but i don't think it Works at moment because the Full Version is for free. Maybe it helps you a little Bit!!

    https://itunes.apple.com/at/app/angry-birds-rio-free/
  • leggyleggy
    @CC Jolly - thanks, I will try it when I next have access to bf's iPad ;)

  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    You're welcome. Please let me know the News. Thx
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    ... i tried out all variants. In Austria no chance at moment. Hopefully soon again. I let you know!!
  • AMslimfordyAMslimfordy
    @leggy I asked Rovio. They said Rio Free was discontinued, since the full app is now available for free. They won't likely return it to the AppStore.
  • leggyleggy
    @CC Jolly - Okay, thanks for trying!
    Please refer to edits I have made to original request: can you confirm 'trial' version number please?

    @AMslimfordy - d'oh! so does this mean that Rovio have pulled the plug on it being downloaded from other sites?
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    @leggy i wrote you a PM. Please take a look !!
  • leggyleggy
    @CC Jolly - received and replied to, thank you. :)
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    Very goooooood :-)
  • reactive1reactive1
    @leggy The last update for Rio Free was 1.2.0 on August 2, 2011. As Slim noted, it is no longer available in the App Store. Angry Birds Lite is also no longer available (last update was 1.3.0 on April 30, 2010). It was available through clickgamer.com (not directly from Rovio like all other AB games) and the game achievements through Crystal instead of GameCenter.
  • reactive1reactive1
    A couple of other interesting things about Rio Free:

    1. Three levels for each of the first four episodes of Rio were featured including the Golden Beachball level from Beach Volley which gives you the entire 15 level bonus episode just like the full version which more than doubles the number of free levels.

    2. "Coming Soon" slots on the episode selection screen, presumably for Airfield Chase and Smugglers' Plane, are still there!
  • leggyleggy
    @reactive1 - I will try clickgamer.com when I next have access to bf's iPad, thank you for this and the additional information.
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    I am looking forward we see the free Version again in Stores !!!
  • leggyleggy
    @CC Jolly - unlikely my friend; see Slim's comment above :(
  • CC JollyCC Jolly
    Okay @leggy

    But i don't think ABR Full Version will be for free forever. Maybe for a while but .... Only time will Tell us. Waiting to next updates!! There is a solution give other User a App as present right? Maybe there is a way!?
  • leggyleggy
    @CC Jolly - I do not think Rovio will withdraw full AB Rio app on Apple store after only a few months, nor with updates happening; Android has had full AB Rio app for a year that I know of.
    I do not know how to give/share app; 4share is a site for doing this, yet they do not have AB Rio trial app for iOS.

    I think perhaps I have given finding the app a fair shot, so time to close this thread - @AMslimfordy could you do the honours please?

    PS thank you to all those who took part, much appreciated :)
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