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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-02-13

Improve your health by drinking more water, create fantastic noodle soup dishes, and help the Dracula Twins rescue their friend with today’s collection of apps and games.

Watered
iPhone
iPad
Watered

Watered

Scirocco Consultants Inc.

Improve your health by ensuring you drink enough water with Primo Water.

It’s for those who are too distracted to consume enough water each day.

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

A lack of water can leave you feeling lethargic, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Primo Water will help you stay on track with your water intake with customizable reminders. Every cup you drink can be recorded with a tap. A badge icon will indicate how close you are to your goal, or you can monitor your intake via Apple Watch or a Today widget. The app also includes a variety of unit types to choose from, stat tracking, and 16 different color themes.

If you’re not running on all cylinders, give Primo Water a try. You might simply be dehydrated.

Primo Water’s one big drawback is no more, and that was a lack of Apple Watch support. So if you’re looking for a water intake tracker, this is the one. If not, why are you still reading this?

Noodler: The Noodle Soup Oracle
iPhone
Noodler: The Noodle Soup Oracle

Noodler: The Noodle Soup Oracle

Michele Humes

Receive endless noodle soup ideas with Noodler.

It’s informative and inspirational.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Don’t know what to make tonight? Ask the Noodler noodle oracle. The app will provide you with one of over three million chef-curated noodle bowl recipes. Each recipe includes an anime-inspired illustration, and loads of tips and techniques to ensure your dish turns out perfectly. To access a recipe, simply tap on its illustration. You’re also able to favorite recipes.

If you’re obsessed with noodle soups, you have to check out Noodler. It also features the 10 principles of excellent noodle soup. It’s recommended reading.

It’s only noodle soup bowl recipes.

Dracula Twins
iPhone
iPad
Dracula Twins

Dracula Twins

Legendo Entertainment

Help the Dracula Twins rescue their friend and retake the family castle in this retro-inspired platformer.

It’s perfect for fans of classic platformers like Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Dracula Twins will take you straight down memory lane. Take the fight to Doctor Lifelust’s undead army as you make your way over, under, and around obstacles in order to reach each level’s exit. Your character is armed with skulls that can be tossed at enemies or you can simply bounce off of them. Search low and high to collect every last coin, letter, and emblem in order to earn a 100 percent rating. The game includes three playable characters that you can switch between during play, a classic world map, boss battles, and loads of fun.

If you like retro games, you’re going to love Dracula Twins. Even the interface has that old-school feel.

The gameplay can be a bit difficult due to on-screen controls and the lack of support for gamepads. If you’re not into platformers on mobile devices, then this isn’t for you.

Full Deck Pro Solitaire
iPhone
iPad
Full Deck Pro Solitaire

Full Deck Pro Solitaire

GRL Games

A Solitaire card game that features a huge collection of variations.

It’s good casual gaming fun without any distractions.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Tap and drag cards into place, or just tap to automatically move them into open spots. Each variation includes a set of rules, stat tracking, and high scores. The game includes 24 Solitaire variations, customizable card backs and backgrounds, and an intelligent three level hint system. Additional game variations are available via in-app purchase.

If you like Solitaire, what are you waiting for? Full Deck Solitaire is everything you could ask for and more.

The game is loaded with variations, but if you’re just looking for a specific one and it’s locked behind a paywall, you’ll just have to buy a whole pack.

Runtastic Heart Rate PRO
iPhone
Runtastic Heart Rate PRO

Runtastic Heart Rate PRO

runtastic

A fitness app that turns your iDevice into a personal heart rate monitor.

It’s great for those interested in finding out if their fitness level has improved.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

When measuring your heart rate, just place your index finger over your iDevice's LED flash and camera. The app will display your current BPM in real-time during the test. When the test is complete, you'll have the chance to record when you measured your heart rate, how you felt, and attach any other details. Results can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, or email. The app also includes a daily reminder option, and history that can be filtered.

If you’re at all curious what your resting heart rate is, download Runtastic Heart Rate Monitor today. It’s surprisingly consistent, allowing you to accurately measure your progress.

The app requires an iDevice that has a built-in camera and LED flash.