Apps That
Went Free on
2014-06-30

From the creators of Tug the Table and Wrestle Jump comes this gem of a local multiplayer arcade game. Pick a corner of the iPad’s screen to sit at and prepare for battle. You’re put in control of a colorful yet deadly tank, and it’s up to you to steer it into position in order to take down your opponents. Your tank will spin and spin without any interaction, but once you hold your button down it will take off straight ahead and fire. Time your button presses to blast your opponents to bits while avoiding all other enemy fire. You have one minute to come out on top. Are you up to the challenge? The game includes support for up to four players locally, multiple arenas to battle in, customization options to make the combat even crazier, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

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.

Various amounts of cards will appear on the screen face down. Your child can tap on them to reveal what’s on the flip side. They must then find all of the matching pairs of colors and shapes to complete each game. When tapped on, your child is able to hear the color or object pronounced. The app also includes a Show Me mode where the cards are all face up, making it easier to play.

You're able to create as many different books as needed. Then just swipe down to add income or an expense. Each entry can include an icon for quick reference, description, and tag. All entries can be edited or deleted at any time. You can also rotate your device into landscape orientation to view statistical charts. The app includes multiple currencies to choose from, eight themes, password protection, and iCloud integration.

Your child can tap on a stage of the water cycle to begin learning all about it. Each stage is loaded with vibrant images, fun videos, and concise text. The text can be narrated or your child can simply read it all on their own. Each stage also includes loads of fun facts. Your child is able to see how much of the information they have retained by taking a multiple choice quiz. The quiz features easy, intermediate, and advanced level questions based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, helping your child apply, evaluate, and analyze concepts.

It's basically a game of tug of war, but with a table instead of a rope. Tap the button on your side of the screen at the right time to drag your opponent to your side. The first player to five wins. Different rules are applied at the beginning of each round, requiring you to deploy a different strategy each time. The game also includes a single-player mode, and achievements via Game Center.