Today’s Apps Gone Free: Runner’s Log, One Tomato, Funnel and More

Track and record your runs, get things done more efficiently, and get the news with today’s collection of apps.

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iPhone:

Hear My Baby – Baby Heartbeat Monitor App ($3.99 → Free, 16.7 MB): Record and share your baby’s heartbeat with Hear My Baby. Anyone who’s pregnant.

The best thing about Hear My Baby is that it doesn’t require any addition accessories for your iPhone. Simply follow the directions by placing your iPhone’s microphone on your stomach and watch as the audio feed comes to life. The app’s unique sound isolation algorithm allows it to hear a baby’s heartbeat from 27 weeks and on. You’re able to record and share the heartbeat sound as well.

Hear My Baby – Baby Heartbeat Monitor App is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 10 ratings.

Funnel ($0.99 → Free, 22.2 MB): Find out what’s going on in the world with Funnel. Those who are short on time.

Funnel provides an overview of what’s happening all around the world. You’re able to choose from seven news sources including BBC, NPR, VOA, and CBC. Funnel will then provide you with hourly audio news summaries that can be played in the background. The app is also able to send notifications when new content is available.

Funnel is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 117 ratings.

Universal:

Windy ~ Sleep Relax Meditate & white noise sounds ($1.99 → Free, 90.7 MB): Block out the world with the sound of wind with Windy. Those who have enjoyed any of Taptanium’s other relaxation apps like Away, Sunny, and Thunderspace.

Windy combines natural wind recordings with stunning artwork to help you sleep, relax, study, or meditate. It utilizes stereoscopic 3-D audio that’s optimized for headphones, so you can drift off into your own little world. The six natural wind recordings can be mixed with rain, river sounds, birds, and crickets. There’s also a whimsical story embedded within the app, allowing you to follow Windy on her journey to breathtaking locations.

Windy ~ Sleep Relax Meditate & white noise sounds is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 5264 ratings.

One Tomato-Time management tool ($0.99 → Free, 62.2 MB): Get things done more efficiently with One Tomato. Those with a lot on their plate.

Pomodoro is a tried and true technique that helps you define clear goals and get them done faster by setting aside blocks of time. Access the tag drawer on the right side of the screen with a tap. You’re able to choose from 14 pre-built tags or create your own. Then choose your focus duration — the most common being 25 minutes — and get to work. When time is up, you’ll receive a short break. Repeat the process over and over until your tasks and your day is complete. The app includes a white noise option, 3D Touch support, and stats that can be shared.

One Tomato-Time management tool is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.

Runner’s Log ($2.99 → Free, 6.6 MB): Track and record your running routes with Runner’s Log. Dedicated runners.

Strap on your shoes and start running. Runner’s Log will track your distance, time, and location on the built-in map. When you’re finished running, you’re able to view your total distance, total time, route, and average speed. All of your runs are automatically logged and recorded, and you can filter your results and view them on a graph. Run data can also be synced with iCloud, shared, and backed up. Runner’s Log allows you to craft your own routes by hand as well, and you can use them as your default routes.

Runner’s Log is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 358 ratings.

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