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Apps That
Went Free on
2014-09-03

Take control of a neon marker and absorb the incoming orbs in Orbsorb. We also have a health app that helps you relieve chronic muscle pain, and an art reference app.

Orbsorb
iPhone
iPad
Orbsorb

Orbsorb

Montgomery Guilhaus

You're in charge of the great and powerful Orbsorber, a neon marker in the middle of the screen with a smaller orb circling it. The smaller orb serves as a shield, and you must slide your finger around the joystick to block incoming orbs that don’t match your marker. If you fail, your marker will be carved away bit by bit.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

We enjoyed this game because it’s quite challenging without being complicated. Simply put, if you lose focus for only a brief moment your poor Orbsorber will take a beating, and you really, really don’t want that.

Orbsorber is all about quick, intense action. If you only have a little time to spare in between activities, this arcade game is for you. It’s also a great way to show off your quick reflexes thanks to the Game Center leaderboards.

You don’t want to compete for a high score over and over again. The gameplay can feel repetitive if you play constantly for more than a few minutes at a time. The difficulty also ramps up rather quickly, so if you’re looking for something relaxing to play, steer clear.

Ghostbusters™ Paranormal Blast: Augmented Reality
iPhone
iPad
Ghostbusters™ Paranormal Blast: Augmented Reality

Ghostbusters™ Paranormal Blast: Augmented Reality

XMG Studio Inc.

Take on paranormal foes in your neighborhood in this augmented reality Ghostbusters game. You must look through your iDevice’s camera to hunt for spooks and capture them within your ghost trap.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

You get to hunt ghosts in your neighborhood and feel like a real life Ghostbuster! How great is that? The ghosts will hover around buildings, near parks, and even right above your friends and family when they’re not watching. It’s up to you to capture them before they wreak too much havoc.

You have an iDevice equipped with a camera, because it’s completely necessary. Without it, the game will not work. It’s also great if you like spinning around while looking through your iDevice’s camera since you will be doing a lot of that.

If you don’t like looking a little silly. The game requires you to move around quite a bit in real world environments. The gameplay can also be a little shallow, especially if played for long periods of time.

Trigger Points - Guide & Reference
iPhone
Trigger Points - Guide & Reference

Trigger Points - Guide & Reference

Body Culture

Find and relieve sources of chronic pain using myofascial trigger points with this health app.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

We really like this app because it makes it easy to discover and relieve pain using trigger points even if you know nothing about skeletal muscles. You’re able to hunt down specific muscles or simply point to areas of pain to discover what’s causing it and how to fix it. The app includes over 80 muscles with more than 150 trigger points, so you will be able to relieve everything from tennis elbow to abdominal pain.

If you suffer from any type of chronic muscle pain, you’ll want to check this app out. A tutorial will walk you through the interface in a concise manner, ensuring you discover and relieve your pain as quickly as possible.

If the pain you’re feeling is beyond the muscles, you’re going to have to look elsewhere for relief. Trigger Points solely focuses on myofascial soft tissue therapy.

Van Gogh: Painted With Words
iPad
Van Gogh: Painted With Words

Van Gogh: Painted With Words

WEI YAO

This engaging interactive biography will teach you all about the short but splendid life of Vincent van Gogh.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

There’s so much to see and learn here. The biography is broken down into six chapters for easy consumption. As you follow along with Vincent van Gogh’s timeline, you’re able to view his work, read insightful essays, and gaze over personal letters.

If you’ve always wanted to know more about the man behind the famous “The Starry Night,” you must check this app out. It’s not just an art collection dump; it’s a journey into the past presented in the most elegant way possible.

If you're just not into Vincent van Gogh's work. There's really no other good reason to pass this one up.

Hokusai
iPhone
iPad
Hokusai

Hokusai

WEI YAO

Browse through a virtual gallery of Katsushika Hokusai’s work with this lifestyle app.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

It’s absolutely loaded with content, and that’s always a good thing when you’re dealing with collections of art. It has more than 1,800 pieces of art to browse through or search for, and each is presented in HD, allowing you to zoom way in without losing any detail.

If you’re a fan of art, any art, you’re going to want to give this app a try. Sure, you probably know Katsushika Hokusai for a single work of art, but there’s so much more to explore here including videos and a biography.

You’re not patient. The initial app download is small and quick, but upon first launch you’ll need to wait a bit for all of the thumbnails to be generated. This can take some time and can be off-putting when first launching an app you simply want to enjoy.

Drink Water PRO Daily Reminder
iPhone
Drink Water PRO Daily Reminder

Drink Water PRO Daily Reminder

App Rover

Most people don’t drink enough water each day. Stop being like most people by receiving custom-tailored recommendations and reminders with Drink Water Reminder.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

We really like this app because it’s so easy to set up. There’s nothing worse than putzing around with a bunch of settings you don’t need just to complete a simple task throughout the day. All you have to do is enter your weight and your awake and sleep times. The app will let you know when you should drink some fluids, and all you have to do is record how much you’ve had to reduce your total.

If your water consumption habits just aren’t up to par, this is your app. Everyone knows how important it is to drink enough water, or at least everyone should, and this app helps make the process so much easier.

If you’re absolutely certain you take in enough water throughout the day, just skip this one. You don’t need to waste the time setting up and receiving reminders if you’re already properly hydrated.