Free iOS/Android App Picks August 2026 — AI Summarizer, Focus Timer & More

How We Picked This Month's Free Apps

From the AppRaven iOS free list and the GoogleWatchBlog Android free roundup, we selected only apps whose price is confirmed as free via direct App Store/Google Play links. Country/region tags follow the store page settings, and free periods may end without notice according to developer policy, so if an app catches your eye, install it soon.

iOS — 4 Free Apps

1. Sidius Nova (Retro Terminal Simulator)

Platform: iOS
Price: Free (was paid)
Country/Region: 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇪🇺🇸🇦
Direct download: App Store
One-line intro: A retro simulator that builds ships and commands fleets
Details: Enjoy an active community and deep strategy. Special features include diverse strategic elements and replay value, and the premium version is currently free.

2. Spring for Twitter (Desktop X Client)

Platform: iOS
Price: Free (was paid)
Country/Region: 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇪🇺🇸🇦
Direct download: App Store
One-line intro: A desktop X client with a freely customizable layout
Details: A desktop X client for Twitter/X where you can freely arrange timeline, trends, lists, and more. It also includes notification filters and timeline management features, offering a different experience from basic clients.

3. Whizzler: AI Video Summarizer (AI Video Summary)

Platform: iOS
Price: Free (was paid)
Country/Region: 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇪🇺🇸🇦
Direct download: App Store
One-line intro: An AI summarizer that quickly extracts the essence of long videos
Details: Upload lectures, meetings, or broadcast videos and AI summarizes the content. A useful tool to shorten long videos and save time, with premium features currently available for free.

4. Bento: Focus Timer (Focus Timer)

Platform: iOS
Price: Free (was paid)
Country/Region: 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇪🇺🇸🇦
Direct download: App Store
One-line intro: A bento-box-style focus-enhancing timer
Details: A minimalist-style timer that automatically divides focus and break periods. Its clean interface helps you compartmentalize tasks, and you can visually manage your focus time throughout the day.

Android — 4 Free Apps

5. Square Doodle (Drawing/Doodle)

Platform: Android
Price: Free (was paid)
Country/Region: 🇪🇺
Direct download: Google Play
One-line intro: A drawing app with simple doodles and colors
Details: Draw freely with geometric shapes and color palettes. Beginners can start easily, and completed works can be saved to the album and shared.

6. Kids Puzzle Toddlers Game (Toddler Puzzle/Education)

Platform: Android
Price: Free (was paid)
Country/Region: 🇪🇺
Direct download: Google Play
One-line intro: A toddler-friendly puzzle and basic learning game
Details: A kids app that provides alphabets, numbers, and shapes as puzzles. With vibrant animations and bright colors, children can swipe through and grow while playing.

7. Data Defense (Data Protection Utility)

Platform: Android
Price: Free (was paid)
Country/Region: 🇪🇺
Direct download: Google Play
One-line intro: A data protection utility for personal data security
Details: An app that organizes unnecessary files and removes personally identifiable information. Simple operation and the ability to check storage space at a glance are notable features that can improve privacy.

8. Half Slice (Puzzle/Arcade)

Platform: Android
Price: Free (was paid)
Country/Region: 🇪🇺
Direct download: Google Play
One-line intro: A casual puzzle game with simple controls
Details: A casual game combining puzzles and arcade elements, with step-by-step difficulty. Great for short breaks, check out the premium version currently available for free.

Wrap-up

This month, a variety of apps in the AI productivity and focus categories are available for free. Free periods are short, so if any catch your eye, install them right away. We'll share more picks with you next month too.