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Apps That
Went Free on
2016-12-02

Combine blocks to match shades, protect the castle from an evil wizard, and go on an outer space journey with today’s collection of apps and games.

Breethe: Sleep & Meditation
iPhone
iPad
Breethe: Sleep & Meditation

Breethe: Sleep & Meditation

OMG. I Can Meditate! Inc.

Learn how to meditate with OMG. I Can Meditate.

It’ll bring you peace and happiness.

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

Today only: Receive a two-week premium pass free of charge! Simply head to the developer’s website (goo.gl/RE8ld8) and create an account. Then login to the app using your newly created account and all of the content will be unlocked. All it takes is 10 minutes a day to relax, reduce stress, sleep better, sharpen your mind, and improve your relationships. The app includes daily meditations along with a vast selection of guided meditations to help you deal with specific issues like weight loss, insomnia, anxiety, and more. The best part is, you’re able to find your zen anytime, anywhere since your progress can be synced across your iPhone, iPad, and computer.

If you’ve always wanted to try meditation, here’s your chance.

After the two-week period is up, you’ll have to pay to keep the content unlocked.

MarcoPolo Arctic
iPhone
iPad
MarcoPolo Arctic

MarcoPolo Arctic

MarcoPolo Learning, Inc.

This highly interactive educational app allows your child to explore and play in the arctic.

It’s for parents who want to expose their children to early skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

FREE ($2.99) For a limited time FREE ($2.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

They’re able to explore the arctic all on their own from the land to the ocean. The app includes three types of arctic environments to explore: tundra, taiga, and ocean. Along the way they’ll learn about more than 30 arctic animals and the food they eat, and go on the hunt for hundreds of interactive elements. The app also includes four robust puzzles to piece together.

The arctic will become your child’s exploration zone, allowing them to learn at their own pace. Nothing here is force fed.

Since the app doesn’t do a lot of hand holding, young children may have a difficult time with it.

Shades: A Simple Puzzle Game
iPhone
iPad
Shades: A Simple Puzzle Game

Shades: A Simple Puzzle Game

UOVO

Combine blocks to create and remove different shades in this unique puzzle game.

It’s for casual gamers who want a zen-like puzzle experience.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

We love games like Shades. It’s simple on the surface, but rather difficult once you get going. The idea is to drag the falling blocks into position in order to create rows of the same color, which will remove them from the board. Things really get interesting when you stack blocks of the same color, as they will get darker in shade. This gameplay element creates some sticky situations, but also allows you to create cascading combos. Shades includes four color schemes to choose from.

If you want a relaxing puzzle game that’s also challenging, check out Shades today.

Blocks fall at will, pushing you along even if you’d prefer to take it slow.

Outland - Space Journey
iPhone
iPad
Outland - Space Journey

Outland - Space Journey

Vito Technology Inc.

Go on an outer space journey with Outland.

It’s for the science nerd in you.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Outland is a collection of 20 time-lapse videos that will take you on a space journey. The collection includes everything from the winds of Jupiter to the ISS flying over Earth to the liftoff of ExoMars 2016. Each time-lapse video includes serene background music, a short description, and a date and time overlay. It’s best if you can hook your device up to your TV to truly enjoy the experience.

If you can’t get enough of outer space, download Outland today. It’s stunning.

Without connecting it to a big screen, the views just aren’t as easy to appreciate.

goodEar Melodies - Ear Training
iPhone
iPad
goodEar Melodies - Ear Training

goodEar Melodies - Ear Training

Pascal Weiss

Train your ear to identify melodies with this music app.

It’s great for musicians of all levels.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

It will randomly generate a melody, and you must correctly play it back to earn points. If you didn't catch it the first time around, you can play the melody again. The app is designed for all musicians, no matter if you're a beginner or professional, since you can customize the experience to your level.

If you want to challenge your senses, look no further than goodEar Melodies.

The app only focuses on melodies. If you want to work on recognizing chords, scales, and intervals, you’ll want to check out the developer’s other apps.

Whoowasit?
iPad
Whoowasit?

Whoowasit?

Ravensburger Verlag GmbH

Protect the castle from an evil wizard in Whoowasit.

It’s fun for the whole family.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Whoowasit is a digital adaptation of the children’s game of the year by author Reiner Knizia. The king’s castle is being threatened by an evil wizard, and only the king’s magical ring can protect it. But the ring has gone missing, so you must help the children of the castle find the thief before it’s too late. The game requires teamwork and deduction skills along with a little bit of luck. It can be played with up to four players at the same time.

If you’re looking to get the family together this weekend, check out Whoowasit. It’s good clean fun.

It’s designed for children, so it’s not for hardcore board game fans.