Apps That
Went Free on
2016-12-23

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.

You get to play as a disgruntled waste collector, and you must transform your humble space garbage truck into a powerful spaceship by salvaging debris from your fallen enemies. You’re able to control your ship’s movements via the left joystick and fire its weapons in any direction with the right. Your ship won’t be easy to control at first or have that much firepower, but you can upgrade it after every round using collected debris. Upgrades can be applied by dragging and dropping new pieces into place, allowing you to completely reshape your ship.

DayGram will provide you with insights into your life. All that’s required of you is to record at least one line each and everyday. It can be anything that’s on your mind, whether its something simple like the food you consumed throughout the day or something big that inspired you. Once you get into the habit of keeping a diary, you’ll be able to see how the little things in life change your perception of it. The app features a rather unique e-ink visual style, simple interface, and customizable timeline.

Tap and drag your finger away from your target to set your shot, and then release at just the right moment to fire. You can take direct aim at each shark, or you can try to cause a total collapse by taking out weak points in the structure. The latter strategy will help you earn a three-star rating by reducing the number of shots taken. The game includes seven heroes, 130 levels, iCloud support, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

DoitQuickly helps you focus on only what’s important. You’re able to add short but important reminders, which are represented as cards. The typography and way the cards are displayed are meant to invoke a feeling of motivation. You’ll see a real-time countdown timer on each one that helps you easily understand what needs to be done right now. The app also allows you to manage your life via a Today widget, and search using Spotlight.

Leo and his father headed to the grocery store to pick up some items for breakfast. During their impromptu trip they came across a very large carton of eggs and just had to buy them, but what was inside was more than they bargained for. The app includes 23 pages full of interactive surprises, and the ability to follow along with a professional narrator.