The daily deals never cease, particularly where the App Store is concerned, and given that this week just so happens to be the sixth anniversary of Apple’s famed apps and games portal, we present to you a sizeable dose of paid apps gone free for iOS. Below, you’ll find the details and download links, so whether your home screen is looking a little bare or you just want some entertainment for the weekend, be sure to join us after the fold.
Atom Run ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)
This futuristic platform game will provide no-end of entertainment, and with some neat graphics to boot, is definitely worth picking up.
Download it on iTunes here.
Now Then ($2.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)
This time-tracking app is the kind of utility that everybody should have on their mobile device. It helps you keep abreast of your daily tasks and errands, and with a clean, simple interface, is very easy to use.
Download it on iTunes here.
Time.is ($0.99 – FREE / iPad)
Simply put, this app will give you the time of any city or location in the world, which is ideal if you’re a frequent traveller or have family abroad.
Download it on iTunes here.
Writing Aid ($0.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)
It makes sense that an app helping with writer’s block should be coded by a well-known blogger, and it’s very useful for those frustrating instances where you cannot quite pin down the particular word you’re trying to think of.
Download it on iTunes here.
XnSketch ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)
This app lets you add arty, sketch-like effects to your favorite photos through filters.
Download it on iTunes here.
XnRetro ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)
Also created by Pierre Gougelet, author of XnSketch, this app lets you instantly achieve a vintage, dated look for your images.
Download it on iTunes here.
Meme Design Generator / Creator ($1.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)
Yet another quirky meme app to rival Memefier et al, Meme Designer Generator includes over 260 memes, which you can readily edit; or, if you’re feeling particularly amusing, you can add your own memes.
Download it on iTunes here.
AccuTune ($0.99 – FREE / iPhone and iPad)
This guitar-tuning app will help you to get your guitar in tune, so if, like mine, your guitar has been collecting dust of late, this freebie leaves you with no excuses not to master a few more chords.
Download it on iTunes here.
And that completes the list. As ever, we do hope you managed to find a couple of apps / games here that you really enjoy and find useful, and if you do spot any paid apps gone free, be sure to tip us off so we can share with the rest of the Redmond Pie community.
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