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Apps That
Went Free on
2017-08-21

Keep your head in the clouds, ensure your financials are in order, and relax your body with today’s collection of apps and games.

Journey of 1000 Stars
iPhone
iPad
Journey of 1000 Stars

Journey of 1000 Stars

Finji

Keep your head in the clouds for as long as possible in Journey of 1000 Stars.

Fans of arcade games.

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

Journey of 1000 Stars will wear out your thumbs and your patience. The object of the game is to bounce around in the clouds while collecting stars. Your journey is over when you fall. And fall you will. You’re able to control your character with two directional buttons located on the sides of the screen. That’s really all you need to know. Aim high. Go for broke.

You enjoy brutally difficult games like Flappy Bird.

You’re not up to the challenge.

Mindbliss - Meditation & Sleep
iPhone
Mindbliss - Meditation & Sleep

Mindbliss - Meditation & Sleep

Dexati

Reduce anxiety, boost self esteem, and enjoy better sleep with Mindbliss.

Those who have trouble letting go.

FREE ($11.99) For a limited time FREE ($11.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Mindbliss offers a vast library of content in the form of sessions and journeys that will help you find your bliss. Sessions are single sit meditations, which will help you relax in no time. Journeys take your practice deeper, requiring you to perform meditations that span multiple parts over five to nine days. You’re able to pick and choose your favorite meditation tools, and the app’s intelligent algorithm will ensure your future sessions and journeys will match the needs of your practice.

You want to transform the way you wind down.

You aren’t fond of subscription services.

Checkbook HD: Personal finance
iPhone
iPad
Checkbook HD: Personal finance

Checkbook HD: Personal finance

iBear LLC

Keep tabs on how much money is coming in and going out with Checkbook.

Those who need to stay within a budget.

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

Checkbook aims to be your financial assistant. You’re able to create multiple accounts to cover all of your money sources like your wallet, bank account, and credit card. Then every time a transaction is made, record it. Checkbook will keep a running balance for all of your accounts and allow you to visualize your finances with charts. The app also includes the ability to create recurring transactions, sync data via iCloud, and passcode protect your finances.

You have difficulty tracking where your money is going.

You prefer fresh, minimalist design. Checkbook has a very classic look to it.

Schulte Table - improve fast reading and attention
iPhone
iPad
Schulte Table - improve fast reading and attention

Schulte Table - improve fast reading and attention

Artem Tselikov

Improve your peripheral vision and speed reading with Schulte Table.

Anyone who wants to keep their brain sharp.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Schulte Table is all about practice. All you need is 10 minutes a day to improve your mental perception. The objective is to simply count up to a designated number or spell out the alphabet in order. You’re able to adjust the size, color, and font size of the grid to challenge yourself even more. You’re able to see how your abilities compare with the rest of the world via Game Center leaderboards.

You want to keep your brain in top shape. Just launch the app once a day and spend some time hunting down those numbers and letters.

You want to play a game. This is an exercise.

SPEEDOMETER™
iPhone
iPad
SPEEDOMETER™

SPEEDOMETER™

Nordic Nations

Measure your speed with Speedometer.

Those who want to record their speed records.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Speedometer accurately measures and boldly displays your speed in mph or km/h. The main screen also displays your average and top speeds. Dig deeper into the menu system to view a map, odometer, rate of acceleration, speed limit, altitude, and direction. The app works beautifully in both portrait and landscape orientations.

You want more information while driving. It works great as a heads-up display.

You don’t have a car mount and want to save on battery power while driving.