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Apps That
Went Free on
2014-12-02

With the holiday hustle and bustle, sometimes you just need some time alone. Today’s collection of apps and games are perfect for a peaceful evening. You can play some fun arcade games like Mini Motor Racing and Krashlander, or put your headphones on and enter the Breathing Zone.

Breathing Zone
iPhone
iPad
Breathing Zone

Breathing Zone

Tane Langton

Relax your mind and body in as little as five minutes with these doctor recommended breathing exercises.

It’s perfect for anyone who has anxiety or high blood pressure.

FREE ($3.99) For a limited time FREE ($3.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Breathing Zone comes highly recommended today because it won’t chew up a lot of your time. All you need is five minutes. Set your target breathing rate and let Breathing Zone guide you through the process. You're able to follow along with six 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 includes landscape support, a breath analyzer that utilizes your microphone, timed sessions from five to 60 minutes, and weekly targets to achieve.

If you find it difficult to relax in your current environment, grab some headphones and download Breathing Zone. Its simple interface will help you achieve a totally zen state in no time. It has even been proven to lower blood pressure!

If you need a ton of variety in your sounds and visuals, Breathing Zone might not be for you. There are only six of each to choose from.

Blowfish Meets Meteor: A Brick-Breaker Adventure
iPhone
iPad
Blowfish Meets Meteor: A Brick-Breaker Adventure

Blowfish Meets Meteor: A Brick-Breaker Adventure

Sky Tyrannosaur, LLC

Bust down brick barriers in order to rescue your mermaid daughters in this brick-breaker with bite.

It’s for those who enjoy the genre but are in need of something new.

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

You’ve never played a brick-breaker like this before! Blowfish Meets Meteor takes you on an epic journey under the sea to battle sea monster and free your mermaid daughters. To do so, you’ll have to break bricks and slay monsters by bouncing a pearl off of a clam shell. As you progress through the game you’ll come across some mind-bending puzzles, which you can conquer by utilizing various power-ups. The game is absolutely loaded with content, featuring over 10-hours of gameplay, and fantastic hand-drawn animations.

If you’re tired of the same old brick-breakers, give Blowfish Meets Meteor a try. It has more charm than most games you’ll come across, and so much original content that the fun will never end.

The controls can be a tad difficult to master due to your finger slightly obscuring the gameplay. If learning new controls isn’t for you or you simply don’t like to be challenged, skip this one.

Mini Motor Racing
iPhone
Mini Motor Racing

Mini Motor Racing

The Binary Mill

A gorgeous top-down racer where you get to speed around tracks with mini upgradable vehicles.

It’s perfect for fans of arcade-style racing.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

The cars may be mini, but the amount of fun is huge! You’re able to choose from a variety of vehicle types, like hatchbacks, trucks, and even school buses, and steer your way around winding tracks. Your vehicle speeds ahead on its own, but you’re able to control its direction via an on-screen steering wheel and fire nitro boosts when the time is right. Winning races will earn you new sweet rides, so make sure to practice, practice, practice. The game includes more than 30 tracks with varying weather conditions, online multiplayer, and AirPlay support.

If you enjoy AAA racers, Mini Motor Racing is worth checking out. Visually, it looks like it belongs on a console system. The graphics are truly top-notch.

If you just want to race without much competition, skip this one. Most of the cars and tracks are locked from the start, so you’ll have to put the time in and master the career mode to unlock all of the content.

Krashlander - Ski, Jump, Crash!
iPhone
iPad
Krashlander - Ski, Jump, Crash!

Krashlander - Ski, Jump, Crash!

Farseer Games LLC

Get revenge on the evil robots that have destroyed your world by ramming into them with your krashsuit in this arcade game.

It’s for fans of physics-based games.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Krashlander is all about the physics. Speed down huge mountain slopes to gain speed and wipe out the robots in your way. Manipulate the body of your skier using the directional pad on the right side of the screen to crouch, bend backwards or forwards, and extend. This is the only way you’ll be able to get under obstacles and over gaping crevices. Timing and precision is everything, so be prepared for a challenge. The game includes three difficulty settings, five worlds, and the ability to capture and view replays.

If you enjoy crazy action games, this one is for you. Krashlander utilizes physics better than any other mobile game you've ever played, and that's saying something.

If you don’t like to be challenged, please look away. This is one difficult game.

ScanBee - Scanner & copier
iPhone
ScanBee - Scanner & copier

ScanBee - Scanner & copier

Claire Reynaud

ScanBee is an easy to use portable scanner.

It’s ideal for anyone who needs to scan and save documents as PDFs.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

ScanBee’s interface is clutter-free, making it easy to get the job done quickly. Just tap the “New Scan” button at the bottom of the screen and snap a photo of your document. You’re then able to manually adjust the borders and crop it down. Multiple scans can be included in a single PDF file, and you’re able to share them via email or open them within other apps. Scans can also be stored within ScanBee for later use.

If you want a simple portable digital scanner, this is it.

If you want a full-featured portable digital scanner, this isn’t it. It doesn’t include automatic border detection, and its sharing options are rather limited.