Apps That Went Free on 2015-02-24

iPhone

Parker Planner Classic (old version)

Parker Planners, LLC

Record and plan every facet of your life with this handy productivity app.

It’s perfect for students, business professionals, and anyone else in need of a single app to manage their lives.

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

Why we picked this?

The app's main view allows you to see upcoming events for the day, any notes and ideas you may have, and any tasks you need to complete all at once. You're also able to view each of the three separately. Tap once on an open spot on your calendar to add an event or tap twice to add more details. The app syncs with your iPhone's built-in calendar or any of the other popular online options. It also includes multiple themes to choose from, icon badging, and sound effects.

If you’ve always enjoyed physical paper planners, you’re going to love Parker Planner. The company started out as one back in 2006, so they know what they’re doing.

Parker Planner features a built-in to-do list, but you won’t want to use it for reminders, as it lacks scheduling and push notifications.

iPhone

Water Tracker - iHydrate

Cloforce LLC

Stay happy and healthy by monitoring your water intake with iHydrate.

It’s for anyone who wants to lose weight and stay energized throughout the day.

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

Why we picked this?

The human body is made up of anywhere from 55 to 60 percent of water, so there’s no denying it’s vital to you health. If you’re looking to stay healthy, look no further than iHydrate. Unlike other apps in the same category, iHydrate not only allows you to track your water intake but also all other beverages you consume throughout the day. This way you can accurately track your intake while also knowing how much of it was from non-water beverages. You’re able to set reminders to ensure you stay hydrated, and you can get visual breakdowns of how well you’ve been doing with a variety of graphs.

If you’ve always wondered how much or how little water you actually drink throughout the day, check out iHydrate. Its simple setup process allows you to avoid unnecessary hassles and get right to tracking.

Do you hate providing your email address to developers? Then skip iHydrate.

iPhone

iPad

Ruben is sleepy

Tvndra Producties

Help Ruben survive his nightmare in this amusing casual game.

It’s the perfect pick-up-and-play game.

$2.99 $2.99

Why we picked this?

Ruben is sleepy. Very, very sleepy. While sitting comfortably in front of his TV, he accidentally dozes off and into a nightmare filled with an endless stream of TVs. To help him survive this nightmare, you must successfully match his glow color to the TV color. To do so, simply tap on the screen to switch between blue and red. Each successful bounce off of a TV will earn you a point. Keep bouncing until the nightmare consumes him. The game includes a variety of power-ups to utilize, and online leaderboards. Oh, and lots of cats. Because Ruben really loves cats.

If you’re into 80s electro music, cats, and casual games, Ruben is Sleepy is your perfect mix.

Ruben is Sleepy lacks depth. What you see is what you get. It’s perfect for a quick play during a moment of downtime, but not for extended play.

iPhone

Daily Goals - Simple habit tracker and goal tracking with progress, streaks, analysis & reminders

Cascode Labs Pty Ltd

Build good habits with this productivity app.

It’s really great for those who need to simplify their lives.

$3.99 $3.99

Why we picked this?

Daily Goals allows you to create, track, and analyze your habits. When creating a new habit, you’re able to title it, color code it, set a specific schedule, and set a reminder. The app’s main page will display all of the habits that are due today. To complete a habit, simply tap on it. You can then analyze and gain insight into your habits via graph plots and historical data. The app also includes the ability to choose your start day of the week, light and dark themes, passcode protection, and icon badging.

If all you need is a way to ensure you stick to your plan, Daily Goals is perfect for you. The app has just enough bells and whistles to help you be more productive without getting in your way.

If you utilize multiple devices, Daily Goals isn’t for you. There’s no way to sync the data across them.