Apps That
Went Free on
2015-11-28

You’re able to analyze three types of Twitter feeds with Tweetroot. Enter any username to create a word cloud from their last 1,000 tweets, or you can view recent tweets mentioning that user. Tweetroot also allows you to enter a hashtag and create a word cloud from recent tweets using it. Your clouds can be customized in a wide variety of ways including the amount of words included, how they’re organized, the colors and fonts they can take on, and so much more. Word clouds can be shared via your favorite social networks.

Twisty Color is simple, casual fun right on your wrist. After downloading the game on your iPhone, make sure to install it on your Apple Watch via the Watch app. Then you can twist and turn whenever you have a spare moment. The object of the game is to spin the digital crown on your Apple Watch in order to match the Twister’s colors to the incoming balls. You have three lives to score as many points as possible.

In Bear Winter, the only way to survive is to prepare for when the ice bears come. Because they always will. You must stay warm by building fires, collecting arrows to fend off bears, and gathering acorns to replenish your health. To do so, simply swipe across any of the bottom three rows or columns. If you don’t create a match of three, your fire will begin to burn out. If you get a bear or two within your swipe line, you will be attacked. In order to survive for multiple days, try to strategically remove acorn, arrow, fire, and bear pieces to create new matches from the pieces above.

Is something bothering you? Swipe it away with Namaste. The app helps you let go by having you type in a thought or issue that you can’t shake. Then slowly rub the screen and watch it turn to smoke. Colors of smoke change and become darker, helping you visualize your stress being relieved. When the screen goes completely black with smoke, you can erase it and be done with whatever issue you had.

The Nutcracker Musical Storybook is an absolute holiday treat and a great way to introduce your family to the timeless classic. It’s loaded with lavish artwork hand-painted by Yoko Tanaka and accompanied by glorious orchestra music. You’re able to tag along with Clara and The Nutcracker Prince as they journey through 25 animated chapters that can be streamed to your TV via AirPlay.

The 10 included games and activities will teach your child about colors, shapes, sizes, counting, and matching. The vibrant animations and upbeat music will keep them engaged for hours, and the uncluttered interface makes it easy for them to enjoy the app entirely on their own.

Toca Tea Party allows your child to play host. Just have them gather all of their friends around your iPad and enjoy. They’re able to set the table, choose their favorite cakes and cookies, and serve up some hot and tasty tea. They’re able to eat and drink with their fingers, and when the party is over they can do the dishes and start all over again.