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Apps That
Went Free on
2018-02-07

Create fantastic color palettes, alter your state of mind, and build and fly rocket ships with today’s collection of apps and games.

U4Ea
iPhone
U4Ea

U4Ea

amginE Ink, LLC

Alter your state of mind with U4Ea.

Those in need of relief.

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

U4Ea takes a completely different approach to mindfulness. It asks you three simple questions: How do I want to feel? What personal attributes do I want to boost? What am I preparing for? U4Ea’s algorithm will then take your answers and blend its frequencies to create a custom sound just for you. With more than 350 combinations, you’ll have no issue finding the sound you need.

You need a way to unwind. The binaural beats are second to none.

You prefer natural sounds.

The Detective: Verona
iPad
The Detective: Verona

The Detective: Verona

K20 Center - University of Oklahoma

Make your grandfather proud by taking over the family business and solving mysteries in The Detective: Verona.

Parents and teachers.

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

The Detective: Verona is as much a learning tool as it is a game. It’s set in the world of Romeo and Juliet, only in the present day Verona. You play as the grandchild of a famous private investigator, and the time has come for you to start solving your own mysteries. The game presents various scenarios that require you to collect, evaluate, and use information from different media types and formats. The purpose is to teach the player how to make informed decisions by flagging clues as credible or unreliable and organizing them in the most logical way possible.

You’re a teacher with students in grades 9-12. It’ll provide advanced learning techniques.

You’re target audience isn’t listed above.

iPalettes - Color palettes
iPhone
iPad
iPalettes - Color palettes

iPalettes - Color palettes

Thi Hoang

Create color palettes with iPalettes.

Decorators and designers.

$5.99 $5.99
Why we picked this?

iPalettes is all about beautiful design. It features an inspirational list of more than 1,000 color palettes to browse through. You’re also able to import your own photo, analyze the colors, and create the best possible palettes from them. Colors can be converted between HEX, HSB, RGB, and CMYK with just a tap, and you can share your creations via your favorite social media websites.

You’re need color for digital or material design.

You have no use for such a tool.

Wee Rockets
iPhone
iPad
Wee Rockets

Wee Rockets

Wee Taps

Build and fly your own rocket ships in Wee Rockets.

Children ages two through six.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Wee Rockets contains 64 rocket body pieces to choose from along with 10 different astronauts. Simply drag and drop them into place. Then blast off into space and try to collect the aliens and planets before reaching the finish line.

You have a young child who needs to be entertained. The app is void of text and other distractions, allowing you to simply hand off your iDevice.

The lack of actual gaming or educational elements is a deal breaker. The app is simply meant to entertain.