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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-10-12

Play a hand of cards, push grains of sand around, and just breath with today’s collection of apps and games.

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.

Solitaere
iPhone
Solitaere

Solitaere

aeliox

Play a hand of cards whenever you have a spare moment with Solitaere.

It’s for fans of the Klondike variant.

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

Although it has a modern twist, this is still the same Klondike you know and love. You’re able to stack descending cards of alternating colors with a tap and drag. Move quickly to climb the leaderboards. The game can be played in both portrait and landscape orientations. It also includes multiple themes to choose from, and full stat tracking.

If you don’t yet have a go-to Klondike game, Solitaere should be it. Its beautifully simple interface makes stacking cards a delight.

This is only the Klondike variant of solitaire. There aren’t any other included variants.

Paint FX : Photo Effects Editor
iPhone
iPad
Paint FX : Photo Effects Editor

Paint FX : Photo Effects Editor

Sprite Labs

Paint amazing effects over the top of your photos with Paint FX.

It’s for social photographers.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

You’re able to import any photo from your library, take a new one from within the app, or pull one from your Facebook or Flickr account. You’re then able to crop your photo down to size and flip it before jumping in to the fun stuff. Paint FX includes a huge number of filters and effects to choose from, all of which can be applied with the touch of your finger. This allows you to only apply filters and effects to specific regions of your photo and even layer them on top of each other. All of the filters and effects are fully customizable as well. Once you're finished painting up your photo, you’re able to share it via Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, or email. Paint FX also includes photo challenges that allow you to compete with the community to score points and earn top honors for your work.

If you want more control over your photo effects, Paint FX will provide it. It’s also just a lot of fun!

Some of the content needs to be unlocked, whether that’s by being social or by spending money.

Owen's Odyssey
iPhone
iPad
Owen's Odyssey

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.

Sand Garden
iPhone
Sand Garden

Sand Garden

PDJ Apps

Draw in the sand with Sand Garden.

It’s for those who enjoy creating abstract art.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Get in that zen-like state of mind by drawing in your very own Sand Garden. You’re able to utilize six different tools, four lighting effects, and six sand colors. The realistic sand effects will make it feel like it’s actually moving beneath your finger. Sand Garden also allows you to throw some rocks into your design, and save your scenes for later.

If you’re looking for a tranquil way to pass the time, you’ve found it. Sand Garden is the perfect little getaway.

It’s ideal for quick entertainment. It’s not something you’re going to spend hours doing.