Apps That
Went Free on
2014-07-30

Sticky notes of different sizes and colors can be created by double-tapping on the whiteboard. They can also be moved and resized with a tap and drag of your finger. You're able to select and organize multiple sticky notes by first dragging your finger over them, and then using three-finger swipe gestures to choose a layout. The app also includes the ability to write on the whiteboard with different colored markers, undo and redo, a gallery view, and the ability to share your stickies as a PDF or text.

Essence helps you focus on relaxing by keeping things super simple. The moment you launch the app you’ll see a blue circle begin to expand, telling you to inhale. Then hold your breath and exhale on cue. You’ll also hear a guitar playing as the circles go in and out of existence, indicating when you should be breathing in, holding your breath, and exhaling.

When the game begins, the center square will fill up with a random color. You must tap outside of the square to change the background color and get it to match. When you have found a match, tap the center square again to earn points. Try to string together matches to earn multipliers. If you don’t choose the right color, you’ll lose points. The game also includes leaderboards via Game Center.

The app provides a detailed description of S.M.A.R.T. principles and examples of incorrect goals. You’re then able to create an unlimited number of S.M.A.R.T. goals for you and others. Each goal can be assigned a category, priority level, action plan, and a reminder to update the status. Goals are sorted by those that are still active and those that have been completed. The app also includes a simple to-do list.

Tiny Playroom consists of six different activities for your children to enjoy. They can play in a tub of toys and learn to add and subtract, put together puzzles, sort shapes, play a xylophone, learn numbers, and complete pictures. Each activity is narrated and filled with colorful objects to interact with, so just hand off your iDevice and allow your child to explore.

Your child is able to enjoying the rhyming tale all on their own or they can listen to the professional narration. Each word is highlighted as it is read, making it easy for them to follow along. The pages are loaded with interactive elements and fantastic sound effects, which will help keep your child engaged. There’s also a fun song at the end of the storybook for your child to sing along to.