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Apps That
Went Free on
2021-01-16

Organize information, monitor fitness activity, and unleash your creative side with today’s collection of apps and games.

Boximize
iPhone
iPad
Boximize

Boximize

Mostafa Ashour

Combine the simplicity of note taking with the customizability of personal databases and you get Boximize.

Those in need of a better way to organize information.

FREE ($9.99) For a limited time FREE ($9.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Boximize can be used for just about anything. All you need is some type, any type, of information that’s important to you, and Boximize will help you organize and recall it with ease. New collections of notes can be created by selecting from the 27 templates. Each template can be customized by adding or removing fields, or you can build your own from scratch. You’re able to enter up to 20 different pieces of information, including everything from date and time to sketches and voice notes. All of the information can be searched for, sorted, and protected with a passcode.

You have an abundance of information that’s important to you. It’s customizable fields make it easy to record and organize just about anything.

You’re not fond of entering mass amounts of information on your mobile device. Creating collections can be a bit time consuming, especially if you’re going to be thorough.

Health Widget:Activity Tracker
iPhone
Health Widget:Activity Tracker

Health Widget:Activity Tracker

Shourob Datta

Monitor fitness activity with Health Widget.

Those who utilize Apple’s Health app.

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

Health Widget puts your fitness goals front and center. It takes the daily data recorded in Apple’s Health app and places it on your home screen. You’re able to choose from 20 themes and three widget sizes. The app is able to display your daily step count, heart rate, sleep analysis, distance traveled, calories burned, and floors climbed.

You want to keep yourself honest.

Your only device is an iPad or your iPhone isn’t running iOS 14.

Sketch Tree Pro - My Art Pad
iPhone
iPad
Sketch Tree Pro - My Art Pad

Sketch Tree Pro - My Art Pad

guangxie chen

Unleash your creative side with Sketch Tree.

Artists of all levels.

$6.99 $6.99
Why we picked this?

Sketch Tree is a powerful art creation tool that’s there for you whenever the moment strikes. More than 80 brushes, pens, air brushes, and water colors are available at your disposal. The canvas features 64 levels of zoom, allowing you to get down to pixel-level accuracy. An advanced layer system allows you to add background images, hide or duplicate layers, adjust opacity, and more. Other handy tools include a built-in ruler, unlimited undo and redo, and smudge and smear.

You want to be prepared for when the creative moment strikes.

You absolutely require Apple Pencil support.

StoryToys Red Riding Hood
iPhone
iPad
StoryToys Red Riding Hood

StoryToys Red Riding Hood

StoryToys Entertainment Limited

Experience the stunning retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with this pop-up book.

Parents.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Powered by StoryToys' powerful 3D engine, the story comes to life with pop-up scenes that can be interacted with by swiping all over the screen or by tilting your device to view them from different angles. The app includes 27 pages of text that can be read aloud or alone, eight double-page interactive pop-up scenes, and a relaxing music score. It also includes English, French, German, Spanish Italian, Korean, and simplified Chinese language support.

You have a young child at home.

You’re worried about dealing with your children and the easy to access in-app purchases in this application.