Today’s Apps Gone Free: Cook + Cure, Namer, Sky Islands and More
Put a team of health experts in your pocket, find out the origin of a name, and run a sky resort with today’s collection of apps and games.
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iPhone:Namer – The Origin of Names ($0.99 → Free, 1.8 MB): Find out the origin of a name with Namer. Curious minds.
Namer provides a fun and easy way to find out what your name is all about. You’re able to search names by gender, alphabetically, or by keywords. Each entry includes a quick rundown of the meaning of the name and details on its origins. You’re able to create a list of your favorite names, and share them via Facebook, Twitter, or email.
Namer – The Origin of Names is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 9 ratings.
Cook + Cure | Food is Medicine ($5.99 → Free, 40.2 MB): Receive tailored nutrition and health information with Cook + Cure. Anyone interested in improving their health.
Cook + Cure is like having a team of health experts right in your pocket. On launch you’ll be asked to choose your biggest health concerns, including everything from acne and acid reflux to psoriasis and ulcers, along with your health goals and diet preferences. Cook + Cure will present you with personalized nutrition and health information including beneficial foods, foods to avoid, remedies and supplements, lifestyle practices, and entire recipes. The app also includes search, nibbles of knowledge, and the ability to create and share custom infographics.
Cook + Cure | Food is Medicine is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 54 ratings.
Universal:Sky Islands – Avatar Planet ($1.99 → Free, 449.1 MB): Become a resident of a magical floating city and create your own story in Sky Islands. Fans of city building games.
Sky Islands punches your ticket to paradise. You’re tasked with designing and operating an entire sky resort. Each villa acts as a showroom for your creativity. The more attractive your designs, the more demand you’ll create. You can then use your heard earned money to upgrade facilities, buy new wardrobes, plant gardens, and more. Sky Islands also allows you to interact with other players around the world through mini-games and a chat system.
Sky Islands – Avatar Planet is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 200 ratings.
Mini Calculator Keyboard – Pluskey ($0.99 → Free, 20.9 MB): Calculate from your keyboard with Pluskey. Anyone who wants convenient access to a calculator.
The days of switching between apps to calculate are over. Pluskey puts a calculator right into your keyboard along with a few commonly used emojis. Your calculations will appear in a black bar just below the text field. Tap on the black bar to insert calculations at any time.
Mini Calculator Keyboard – Pluskey is available for free for a limited time. It has a 3.5-star rating with a total of 8 ratings.
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