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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-05-20

Experiment with geometric patterns, achieve a 5K distance, and just relax with today’s collection of apps and games.

Blox 3D World Creator
iPhone
iPad
Blox 3D World Creator

Blox 3D World Creator

Arjun Gupte

Create beautiful worlds from scratch using only taps in this fantastic entertainment app.

Parents.

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

Your child is able to start off with a blank canvas or they can choose from one of the six other pre-built worlds. Designing new structures and adding animated objects is as simple as tapping on an open spot within the world. Blox 3D World Creator includes everything from basic building blocks to animated wildlife. Your child can also change the time of day within their little world.

Your child is into building.

You have a toddler. It doesn’t provide much direction and will most likely be a bit difficult for them to navigate.

Essence!
iPhone
iPad
Essence!

Essence!

Rudolf Adamkovic

The world’s simplest relaxation app.

Anyone who needs a moment to themselves.

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

Essence helps you focus on relaxing by keeping things as simple as possible. The moment you launch the app you’ll see a blue circle begin to expand, telling you to inhale. Then hold your breath and exhale on cue. You’ll also hear guitar strings being strummed in the background as the circles go in and out of existence, indicating when you should be breathing in, holding your breath, and exhaling.

All you need is a way to calm down.

You need more. Essence is void of customization options and additional features of any kind. No timers, no additional background sounds, no varied themes.

5K Trainer - 0 to 5K Runner!
iPhone
iPad
5K Trainer - 0 to 5K Runner!

5K Trainer - 0 to 5K Runner!

Cloforce LLC

Go from zero to 5K with this fitness app.

Anyone who wants to lose some weight and get in shape.

FREE ($4.99) For a limited time FREE ($4.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

This eight week program will help you safely and gradually work on your 5K time. All it requires is 30 to 50 minutes a day, three days a week to achieve a 5K run. The program alternates between running and walking, creating a unique workout each and every day. An audio coach will guide you through the entire process, so you’ll never have to fiddle with your iDevice while speeding along. Apple Watch support allows you to control the entire app from your wrist.

You want to get your health on the right track. Anyone can achieve a 5K distance running with this helpful fitness app.

10K is your goal. It ends at 5K.

iOrnament Crafter:  Build Platonic Solids and more
iPhone
iPad
iOrnament Crafter:  Build Platonic Solids and more

iOrnament Crafter: Build Platonic Solids and more

science-to-touch

Take your ornamental designs to the next level with iOrnament Crafter.

Anyone who enjoys experimenting with art.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

The iOrnament Crafter allows you to experiment with geometric patterns. It includes more than 130 sample ornaments to choose from, or you can import your own creations from iOrnament via in-app purchase. Once you have a pattern selected, you can create 3-D models, kinematic kaleidocycles, spirals, circle limit pictures, animated GIFs, videos that loop endlessly, and more. Your creations can be shared digitally, or you can choose to create paper cut models that can be assembled by hand.

You’re feeling creative and want to relax. There’s something hypnotic about it.

You’re more of a free-hand artist. It’s not a painting or drawing app. It focuses on patterns.

Blox 3D City Creator
iPhone
iPad
Blox 3D City Creator

Blox 3D City Creator

Arjun Gupte

Create amazing cities from scratch using only taps in this fantastic entertainment app.

Parents.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

Based on the bestselling Blox 3D apps, this latest iteration opens a whole new world of creativity. Your child is able to start off with a blank canvas or they can choose from a variety of pre-built cities. Designing new structures and adding animated objects is as simple as tapping on an open spot within the world. Blox 3D City Creator includes everything from basic building blocks to animated vehicles. Your child can also change the time of day within their little world.

Your child is into building things. There aren’t any virtual currencies to be found or distracting elements; just pure creative fun.

You have a toddler. It doesn’t provide much direction and will most likely be a bit difficult for them to navigate.