Apps That
Went Free on
2014-01-21

Just set your target breathing rate and let Breathing Zone guide you through the process. You're able to follow along with seven different guide sounds and either a female or male voice. You can also choose from six different visual guides. Before you know it, you'll be in a perfectly relaxed state! The app also includes landscape support, a breath analyzer that utilizes your microphone, timed sessions from five to 60 minutes, and weekly targets to achieve.

Letterverse takes place in a 3-D environment, allowing you to craft words in multiple directions. You must take turns with your opponent building as many words as possible. Every letter added counts as a single point, but you can use your opponent’s letter blocks in your own words to steal their points. Be the first to reach the score limit to win the game. Letterverse includes five locations to play in, undo, letter swaps, the ability to have multiple games going at the same time, pass and play multiplayer, and online multiplayer via Game Center.

Forget about counting calories. Eatly allows you to simply snap a photo of your food and receive feedback on how healthy it is from the community. Each photo you upload can be captioned to help other members get a better idea of what they’re looking at. All of your photos are automatically saved in the local log, allowing you to look back on your meals. You’re also able to view your average stats for the week. When you have some down time, don’t forget to rate other users’ food photos! Sometimes you just have to give a little.

The blending process requires two separate photos, which can be imported from your library or taken from within the app. You’re then able to select a blending pattern, and then adjust the balance of the two photos via a slider. When you’re ready your new creation can be saved back to your library or opened in Instagram. The app includes 12 blending options, and the ability to crop photos.

The biography is broken down into six chapters for easy consumption. As you follow Van Gogh's timeline, you'll be able to view his work, read insightful essays, and even gaze over personal letters between him and his brother Theo.

All you have to do is connect a pair of headphones to your iDevice and start making some noise. Your voice will be played back through your headphones in real time, allowing you to make quick and precise adjustments. To activate effects, simply tap on their titles. You’re able to adjust every facet of each effect via sliders. You’re also able to record and share your voice via email, iTunes File Sharing, and Messages. The app includes six effects, the ability to create and save presets, 32-bit recording and playback, and Audiobus support.

Keep the ball in the air by continuously sliding your paddle under it via touch or tilt controls. Try to collect power-ups while avoiding all of the power-downs that come streaming down. The game includes more than 100 levels loaded with all kinds of crazy objects to destroy, more than 20 power-ups and power-downs, two modes, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

It all begins in the simpler times of the 1920s. You must start out by building small structures like bungalows and diners, and then work your way up through the years to construct glitzy hotels and chic boutiques. Along the way you’ll have to make repairs, manage upgrades, and take care of deliveries. Your end goal is to create a bustling and diverse resort. Are you up for the challenge? The game includes 60 levels spanning six decades, 18 buildings to work with, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.