Apps That
Went Free on
2013-11-20

Tap on groups of two or more blocks of the same color to blow them up and earn a high score. Try to create matches of eight or more to earn big bonus points. The game includes three modes, an electronica soundtrack, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

This eight week program will help you gradually work on your 5K time. All it requires is three days per week. The program alternates between running and walking, creating a unique workout each and every day. An audio coach will guide you through the entire process, so you’ll never have to fiddle with your iDevice while speeding along. The app also includes badges to earn and share, motivational quotes, a built-in music player, and stretching and warmup videos.

Sleep Mate not only helps you fall asleep faster but also makes sure you wake up on time. You’re able to mix and match 18 different sounds however you want. You can save your creations as favorites as well. The sounds can be disabled after a set duration or at a specific time. You’re also able to create repeating alarms that can play a sound or your own music.

Your goal is to get as many of your own OLOs as possible into the target zone on the opposite side of the screen by sliding them into place. If you miss the target zone, your opponent is able to use your OLO as their own. You can also strategically bounce your own or your opponent's already used OLOs into and through target zones. The game includes local two- and four-player multiplayer options, online multiplayer, voice chat, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

You’re able to import files in a wide variety of ways, including iTunes File Sharing, Wi-Fi, email, Dropbox, and Google Drive. You’re also able to create your own text, spreadsheet, PDF, image, and audio files. Files can be arranged within folders and synced with iCloud. The app also includes AirPrint support, the ability to edit most file types, and loads of helpful tutorials.

It allows you to search for your favorite shows by name and add them to your personal list. The main list view displays the days remaining until the air date of the latest episode. Tap on any show to view more details, including episode overviews, cast, and general story information. The app also includes the ability to notify you whenever a new episode is airing, and the ability to export upcoming episodes to your Calendar app.

It's completely free of buttons, menus, and in-app purchases, so your young child can mash away on the xylophone without any interruptions. The app also includes a fully interactive environment, allowing your child to activate a variety of animations by tapping all over the screen.

It features the usual to-do list actions and gestures, where you can pull down to add items to your list and swipe to complete them. But CARROT isn't your usual productivity app, as she has a rather large personality. You must keep her happy by completing items and utilizing all of the app's features, which can only be unlocked level by level. The app includes 400 unique rewards depending on CARROT's mood, and loads of unlockable app upgrades like Siri integration, alerts, badges, mini-games, and recurring tasks.

Your child can follow along with the professional voice narration or they can read the entire story all on their own. Words can be tapped on to hear them sounded and spelled out. The app also includes relaxing background music and sound effects.