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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-03-12

Regain focus and release stress, play on the farm, and practice mental math with today’s collection of apps and games.

Pause: daily mindfulness
iPhone
iPad
Pause: daily mindfulness

Pause: daily mindfulness

PauseAble ApS

Regain focus and release stress with Pause.

It’ll help clear your mind anywhere and anytime.

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

Pause is based on the ancient principles of Tai Chi and mindfulness practice. The idea is to slowly and continuously move your finger across the screen, which triggers the body’s “rest and digest” response. If you move too quickly the fluid that’s following your finger will break up. Move too slowly and everything will come to a screeching halt. Pause keeps track of the length of each session as well.

If you find yourself frequently having trouble to focus on the present, check out Pause. The audiovisual feedback is scientifically proven to help you destress.

What you see is what you get.

Monster Math : Kids Fun Games
iPhone
iPad
Monster Math : Kids Fun Games

Monster Math : Kids Fun Games

Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited

Your child can work on their mental math skills with Monster Math.

It’s ideal for any child who needs to learn and practice addition, subtraction, division, times tables, and basic problem solving.

FREE ($6.99) For a limited time FREE ($6.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

This weekend only: Unlock everything Monster Math has to offer free of charge! Simply tap the “Unlock Full Version” icon at the bottom of the main screen and choose the in-app purchase on the following screen. You’ll be asked to confirm your action by entering the code supplied to you. Then enjoy! Maxx the monster’s friend Dextra has been kidnapped by an evil wizard. Your child must help him explore new worlds, battle enemies, and find allies in order to get her back by solving math problems. The app’s intelligent math trainer system automatically adjusts the difficulty depending on your child’s ability, and the disembodied voice will ensure they’re always aware of the task at hand. The game also includes a multiplayer mode, a practice mode, and the ability to create multiple user profiles. Don’t forget to enroll your child in Monster Math’s Pi-Day contest (http://makkajai.com/math-madness). They can win some great prizes for their hard work.

If you want to track how quickly your child is getting the hang of mental math, you couldn’t find a better game. Its in-depth reporting helps you identify which of the Common Core Standards they’re struggling with and which they’re doing well in.

If your child hasn’t yet reached school age, you might want to skip this one.

SciBeaver Adventures HD
iPad
SciBeaver Adventures HD

SciBeaver Adventures HD

Tatem Games

Help SciBeaver and his fellow scientists escape from their imprisonment in SciBeaver Adventures.

The logic puzzles are quite challenging.

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

Utilize your set of optic lenses and manipulate the light source to burn ropes, set off charges, and melt locks. You're able to just drag and drop the lenses into place. Keep an eye on your power levels, because you don't want to be left in the dark. The game includes 40 tricky levels, lifelike light physics, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

If you like games with some character, check out SciBeaver. It has a whimsical feel to it.

The first collection of levels hold your hand quite a bit, resulting in a relatively slow-paced affair. But stick with it. It’s worth it.

Peekaboo Barn Farm Day
iPhone
iPad
Peekaboo Barn Farm Day

Peekaboo Barn Farm Day

Mark Andrew Barney

Peek into the life of a farmer with Peekaboo Barn Farm Day.

It’s a lot of fun for children ages three through six.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Discover what the animals are up to on the farm by tapping and swiping through interactive scenes. Your child’s first task is to tap the stars out of the sky in order to wake up the rooster. They’ll then be able to see the entire farm and choose scenes. Cows need to be milked, chickens need to be fed, and the sheep need to be sheered, so it’s time to get to work!

The interactive scenes are loaded with surprises to discover.

The app lacks narration of any kind, so it’s not exactly an educational experience. It’s more for entertainment.

Meeting Box - Notes, Tasks, Sketches & Recordings
iPhone
iPad
Meeting Box - Notes, Tasks, Sketches & Recordings

Meeting Box - Notes, Tasks, Sketches & Recordings

Fishington Studios

A highly flexible note taking app.

Meeting Box is perfect for both school and business settings.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

With Meeting Box installed, you’ll be able to get more out of your lectures and meetings than ever before. It provides you with the freedom to take notes however you wish, whether that’s by scribbling down your thoughts, annotating images and webpages, or simply by typing what you hear. Thanks to its built-in task manager, you’ll also be able to make sure your projects and assignments are completed on time. Meeting Notes is loaded with all kinds of text and color options, the ability to capture audio, support for multiple pages, and the ability to export and share you notes as PDF files.

If you’re a serious note taker, Meeting Box was made for you. The interface is simple enough to stay out of your way while providing you access to all of the tools you need.

Meeting Box lacks landscape orientation and cloud storage support. If either of those two things you can’t live without, skip this one.