Apps That Went Free on 2015-02-21

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100 Binaural Beats and Isochronic Tones! | AmbiScience™

Tesla Audio Sciences

Attune your brain to different states of mind by listening to binaural and isochronic tones with this health app.

It’s the ideal app for those who need help sleeping or simply relaxing.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

It includes 13 long ambient tracks, 100 binaural and isochronic tones, 10 nature loops, and three noise tracks. It also includes a full set of instructions, background audio support, the ability to create your own custom programs, repeating alarms, and a countdown timer.

If other relaxation apps haven’t done it for you in the past, give AmbiScience a try. Some people simply don’t respond to the usual binaural tones, which is why AmbiScience includes isochronics as well.

The app’s interface and text can appear rather tiny on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. You’ll have to utilize the “Zoom” feature in iOS 8 to make it appear larger.

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Carota!

Matthew Herz

Guide Thaddeus the Cabbit back to the surface in this Pipe Dream-inspired game.

Carota! is for anyone who enjoyed classic SNES puzzle games.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

You'll find Thaddeus stranded on a platform at the beginning of each level. Platforms can be rotated, dragged, and even added to help him reach the exit. Thaddeus must clear a specific amount of pieces before reaching the exit, however, so you must plan ahead. The game includes 50 levels, three modes, six original music tracks, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

For being pixelated, the game oozes style and charm. Casual gamers will certainly enjoy this one.

Carota! allows you to toggle the speed of Thaddeus’ movements, but it still can feel like a bit of a slog. If you lack patience, skip this one.

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Cursed Treasure 2: Evil TD

GameClub

Protect your gems from thieving goody-goody heroes in this tower defense game.

It’s for fans of the genre who are tired of always playing the good guy.

FREE ($2.99) For a limited time FREE ($2.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

It’s not often that you get to play as an evil overlord, so make sure to relish this opportunity. In Cursed Treasure 2, it’s up to you to defend your gems from the likes of knights, druids, ninjas, and all the other greedy heroes that consider themselves “Warriors of Light” by erecting towers and casting spells. Towers can evolve from three basic types as the evil in you grows stronger, and you’re able to master 30 different skills. The game also includes 21 levels, and a night mode where the darkness works against you.

Cursed Treasure 2 does a good job of mixing up the same old fixed-path tower defense game formula while staying true to the genre’s roots.

Once you get to the later levels, you’ll either have to have a lot of skill or start spending some money on in-app purchases to defeat your foes.

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Yoga Break

Fitness Guide Inc

Take time for a quick Yoga Break with this fitness app.

It’s for those who want to increase their body’s strength, endurance, and flexibility without committing a lot of time to it.

$2.99 $2.99

Why we picked this?

Yoga Break provides short yoga sessions that everyone from beginners to experts can incorporate into their busy lives. The 14 sessions vary in duration from three to 15 minutes. Each session includes video and audio instructions along with brief descriptions to ensure you’re performing the poses correctly. The app also includes achievements to earn, activity and progress tracking, and the ability to practice poses separately without starting sessions.

If you’ve always wanted to perform yoga but never felt like you had the time, try Yoga Break. It’s short and focused sessions allow you to practice anywhere, even at work.

The app’s designed for quick sessions. If you’re really into yoga and want a wide variety of poses to choose from, you’ll want to look elsewhere.

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Owen's Odyssey

Brad Erkkila

Help Owen fly around all kinds of dangerous obstacles in this genre-mashing arcade game.

It’s for anyone who enjoys Flappy Bird and classic platforming goodness.

$1.99 $1.99

Why we picked this?

Owen’s Odyssey has a little bit of everything. Owen is armed with only a propellor hat, and he needs your help making it through a castle full of spikes, saws, fires, falling rocks, lava, and creatures of all shapes and sizes. To do so, simply tap the right side of the screen to fly ahead. Tap the left side to stop Owen in his tracks. Try to beat the target time in each level to earn an extra life, because otherwise you will not make it through all 40.

If you enjoy a challenge, Owen’s Odyssey will give you one. It has all of the frustratingly difficult qualities of Flappy Bird mixed in with classic platforming tunes and obstacles.

The controls can take some getting used to, so you’ll have to put the time in to master them.