Apps That
Went Free on
2017-12-28

Cheerleader will get the positivity flowing. You’ll first be asked to set up when your daily reminders begin and end, and how many times you want them to be sent throughout the day. Then select your favorites from a wide variety of cheerful messages and they’ll help perk you up when needed. The app includes more than 30 themes to choose from, and the ability to share the messages.

Studies have shown that sitting too long can be detrimental to your health and your focus. WorkBreaker will help you stay healthy and more productive by notifying you when to take a break based on what you need to accomplish for the day. Enter the number of sessions, and then customize how long you want to work and how long you want your breaks to be. Tap on start and get to work. You’ll receive push notifications when it’s time to take a break, and you can monitor the work timer via a convenient widget.

FrameLapse allows you to capture new content from within the app, or you can import your own images or videos. You’re then able to change the playback order, apply filters, adjust the brightness and contrast, change the playback speed, add text and stickers, and attach a soundtrack. When you’re finished, simply export your new video as a GIF or MP4.

War of Eclipse is unabashedly retro. Its pixel art graphics are sharp and its gameplay brutally difficult. You’re able to choose from seven powerful battleships, each of which can be customized in a variety of ways. Blast away all kinds of alien invaders by perfectly timing your shots. The game includes 35 enemy types to take on, random equipment drops, and seven different endings to discover.