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9 awesome paid iPhone apps that are now free downloads (a huge $65 value!)

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 8:50PM EST
Best Free iPhone Apps

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If you follow along with our daily features on paid iPhone and iPad apps that are available as free downloads for a limited time, you’ve gotten your hands on an unbelievable $167 worth of paid iOS apps so far this week without paying a cent. But this week isn’t over yet, and today we have another nine apps worth a combined $65 that you can download for free. More than $230 worth of paid iOS apps for free in just four days? That’s right, ladies and gentlemen.

These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made available for free for a limited time by their developers. There is no way to tell how long they will be free. These sales could end an hour from now or a week from now — obviously, the only thing we can guarantee is that they are free at the time this post is published. If you click on a link and see a price listed next to an app instead of the word “free,” it is no longer free. The sale has ended. If you download the app, you will be charged.

Eddy

Now that you have 1TB of storage on Dropbox, you might as well make use of it. This nifty cloud music player also works with other popular services like Google Drive and Box.

Meet Eddy – tiny, but smart and powerful cloud music player. He can stream music directly from your cloud storage like Dropbox, GoogleDrive, OneDrive and Box. Also Eddy will help you to download your beloved songs and audio books for offline playback as well as play them.

Eddy has professional file manager, so you can manage, copy and move files between your cloud storages. Also you can create playlist with Eddy and add not only local files, but files from the cloud and even from your local music library.

Eddy loves music, he doesn’t play music, he is playing WITH it. Share your favourite audio tracks with Eddy and get the most from your audio library.

Some Eddy’s features:
PLAY
– Play mp3, aac, m4a, wav, aiff, m4r
– Repeat and shuffle
– Airplay is supported

DOWNLOAD
– Download your favorite songs on device for listening without internet connection

MANAGE
– Manage, copy, move, rename and transfer files between cloud storage
– Create playlists from music in cloud storage

VIEW
– High quality album art

SEARCH
– Music in your library

Eddy is usually $3.99 but it’s free right now.

Download Eddy

SnapBox for Snapchat

Whatever you do, don’t use this app to save all of the naked photos and videos you receive on Snapchat.

This app is created to save the best SnapChat photos and videos.

Log into Snapbox with your Snapchat credentials and it will download any images and videos that you haven’t yet opened in Snapchat.

When you get a Snapchat notification or see that you have new snaps, simply open SnapBox first, pull down to refresh, and it will grab your new snaps.

* – Supports both photos and videos.
* – Save received photos and videos to your camera roll/photo album so you can back them up and share them.
* – Forward photo’s and video’s to your other Snapchat friends.

NOTE: Once you have viewed a snap in the official Snapchat app, it is deleted forever, so be sure to open them in SnapBox first.

Save $3.99 by downloading this app now.

Download SnapBox for Snapchat

Path Input

An awesome $19.99 iPad keyboard that’s about to be updated with iOS 8 plug-in compatibility for free? Don’t mind if I do…

GOOD NEWS: This app will be upgraded as a custom keyboard once iOS 8 is released. Download it now, you can get a more powerful swipe keyboard later. At present, you may still use this app as a swipe keyboard note.

For iOS 7 users:

NOTE: Many users say your swipe keyboard is excellent but WHY CAN’T USE IT IN OTHER APPS. The answer is: To develop a regular keyboard which is available everywhere is prohibited by Apple. That’s also why we can’t find any regular keyboard at App Store. So our solution is only way to use swipe keyboard.

Path Input is a quick, smart and fun input solution on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Its distinctive features are as followed:

• Path Input Keyboard
Input a word by drawing its path on the keyboard. For example, to input the word “book”, you can touch down your finger at key ‘B’, move to key ‘O’, then to key ‘K’ and lift up your finger. This input mode can tolerate the error. In the above case, if you lift up your finger at key ‘L’, you can also get the word “book” since “bol”, “bool” or “boll” is not meaningful or common English word.

• Insert Space Intelligently
When you input words continuously with Path Input, the space between them will be automatically inserted.

• Prefix Prediction
You can input any long word by only drawing its prefix. For example, to input word “quickness”, you can only draw the path “q-u-i-c-k-n”.

• Distinctive Shift Key
With Path Input, click Shift key can easily switch the word before the cursor, for example, “good”, between “Good”, “GOOD” and “good”. If there is a selection, all selected text will become uppercase or lowercase.

• One-Key Copy
You can forward your text to Message or Mail in app, and easily copy the text into system paste board by clicking only one key at the bottom tool bar. This copy is global. You can paste it anywhere, even in other apps.

• Multi-language support
Now, Path Keyboard supports English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian and Croatian. More languages are coming soon.

Download Path Input

Shapist

This fun puzzle game will keep you busy for hours — or at least until you get frustrated enough to delete it from your iPhone or iPad.

Shapist is a sliding block puzzle where you can do much more than just slide.
!!! Requires at least iPhone 4S !!!

We made Shapist to show how a classical game concept can be embraced by physics, experimentation and new mechanics. It is designed as a timeless, beautiful object without barriers between a player and the game. There are no words. No punishment. No tutorials. No time limits and no scores… Just you & 65 puzzles to solve.

Shapist is usually $2.99 but it’s free for a limited time.

Download Shapist

Grid Diary

This may very well be one of the best digital diary apps out there for the iPhone and iPad.

Did you ever try to keep a diary but never succeeded? Or did you have writer’s block problem? Grid Diary is here for you.

Grid Diary is introducing a unique way of writing a diary. In Grid Diary, diary entry is made up of a number of “Grids”, which is as simple as a question, prompt, or etc. It is like a pre-defined template for the diary. Thinking and writing in this way is more effective, and it feels more natural and fluid. You still have total freedom in the amount of the grid and the text you want to fill in a grid.

Your diary is yours, and yours alone. Grid Diary takes data security and your diary’s privacy very seriously. Complete with iCloud integration, you can keep your diaries up to date across all your iOS devices.

We started with a simple and clear purpose, and have always kept minimal design in mind. Through carefully crafted gestures, Grid Diary enhanced user experience in many ways.

=== FEATURES ===

• Unique grid format
• Prompt library for writing inspirations
• Photo attachment
• Reading mode
• Full text search-able
• Backup and restore
• iCloud sync
• Export in various formats
• Reminder
• Passcode lock
• Customizable font styles
• Night mode
• Works with Moves, Evernote, Dropbox

Save $4.99 by downloading this app right away.

Download Grid Diary

Fotocam Pattern Pro

Most photo pattern apps yield results that end up looking cheesy, but this app actually does a pretty nice job of adding sleek pattern layers to your images.

Turns your photos into artistic masterpiece. Your friends and family will surely love! Suitable for portrait, children, pet, building and scenery.

All effects are designed together by professional photographers and real artists to provide you the most amazing effect to your photo. We have more than 5 MILLION users, so we know what you want.

*INSTANT one click effect.
Even your child know how to use it.

* LIVE EFFECT.
Easily adjust your camera before you take photo!

* SHARING to INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / TWITTER / SINA WEIBO / TENCENT WEIBO / FLICKR / EMAIL / SMS / AIRDROP.

* PRINT and “SAVE TO CONTACTS” directly.

* CAN BE USED WITHOUT INTERNET.
Save to PHOTO ALBUM for personal collection. Upload when the Internet is available.

This app is normally $1.99 but right now it’s free.

Download Fotocam Pattern Pro

Quantum Galaxy

Looking for a fun on-rails shooter? You came to the right place.

Conquer the new Quantum Galaxy for the first time with a completely new “Transformable Ships” game mechanic, on top of smooth Tilt/Tap controls made specifically for the casual audience in this Incredible ON-RAILS 3D Space Shooter! Earn XP, Level-Up and Transform one of 3 BRAND-NEW playable ships on your 3+ hour journey through 20 BRAND-NEW action-packed ON-RAILS missions with JAW-DROPPING RETINA graphics EXCLUSIVELY on the iOS!

For the first time, experience the never before seen innovation of the mobile ON-RAILS genre as Quantum Galaxy gives you the ability to Transform your spaceship in real-time via the use of space Pods and Stations. Watch as your ship morphs before your eyes from a tiny spacecraft, to a formidable star-fighter, to a massive MINI-BOSS! All this, combined with a unique use of friendly AI Wingmen to aid you on your new action-packed journey through the Quantum Galaxy.

Featuring:

• Amazing cinematic ON-RAILS arcade action aimed at a casual audience!
• Brand-new JAW-DROPPING RETINA graphics on all modern iOS devices
• Full support for iPhone 5 and iPad with Retina display
• Tilt to steer your ship manually and avoid enemy bullets
• Forgo tilting and Tap your enemies for a casual ON-RAILS experience
• Master the game in minutes with intuitive controls and dynamic tutorial system
• Control, Morph and Transform one of 3 brand new playable spaceships
• Earn XP to Level-Up and FREELY unlock new playable ships and 13 different shields and weapons
• Skip the RPG Grind with Optional In-App purchases
• Explore the vast Quantum Galaxy via the 20 brand new action-packed missions!
• Like never before: morph your ship in real-time using space Pods and Stations
• Defend Space Outposts and team up with friendly AI Wingmen
• Face more than 25 types of enemies with Gigantic Bosses in every level!
• Experience over 45 minutes of original orchestral music
• Game Center support with 7 unique Leaderboards and 18 challenging Achievements
• Near-endless replay value with Dynamic Difficulty and Randomized Enemies
• No boring or complicated Sci-Fi story. Only non-stop arcade action that is accessible to all players with no language barrier!

>> Game Play Basics:

Steer your ship manually by tilting your device left and right, or tap your enemies to engage the ON-RAILS “Autopilot”. To maximize damage, it is best to be facing your enemies directly before pressing the right “Weapons/Fire” button. Holding the left “Shield” button will allow you to deflect all enemy projectiles. Prolonged use of the Weapons/Shields will cause a temporary overload. Note that it is NOT possible to fire your weapons while Shields are active until you level-up your starship and unlock Translucent Shielding at Level 5.

In addition, completing missions, earning XP and leveling-up your ship to Level 5 will also unlock new playable spacecraft for FREE. You may also skip the RPG grind and instantly level-up via the use of optional In-App Purchases. Each In-App Purchase can also be Restored, thus allowing you to instantly unlock playable ships on multiple iOS devices.

YouTube game play trailer: http://youtu.be/wpAzofgjmKE

Normally a hefty $19.99, Quantum Galaxy is currently free.

Download Quantum Galaxy

World History Atlas HD with 3D

The name is a mouthful, but that might be appropriate for an app packed with so much information.

Groundbreaking educational 3D World Atlas with instantaneous access to all of world history.

The pinchable, zoomable timeline gives you instantaneous access to anywhere in history. Just slide it to where you want to go and the maps instantly change.

We also have great articles, images, and events that appear right on the globe.

This is how a Historical Atlas is supposed to work on an iPad.

This is a universal app that is now free, on sale from $4.99.

Download World History Atlas HD with 3D

Pathogen

Last but not least, a fun game that could keep you busy for hours.

Pathogen is an award-winning single and multiplayer strategy game for mobile and tablet devices developed by Birnam Wood Games.

Designed with the classic board game experience in mind, Pathogen brings mechanics and play styles of classics like Chess and Go to a whole new level.

Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival – Indium Game Contest Winner

MassDIGI Games Challenge – Best Online Game

Pathogen Features:

•Unique art and strategic gameplay inspired by the way viruses spread through the human body
•Extensive Single Player Campaign
•Local and Online Multiplayer (2-4 players)
•Many play modes and map styles, with a robust map editor to create and share your own
•Easy to Play, Hard to Master: intuitive visual mechanics make Pathogen simple for anyone to pick up and play, while higher difficulty settings and deeper player vs. player strategic options offer challenges for experienced strategy gamers.
•Optimized for iOS 7 and Retina Display

For more information please visit http://www.pathogen.co

This is a fun $2.99 game, but it’s an even more fun free game.

Download Pathogen

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Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 10 years. He manages BGR’s editorial team and ensures that best practices are adhered to. He also oversees the Ecommerce team and directs the daily flow of all content. Zach first joined BGR in 2007 as a Staff Writer covering business, technology, and entertainment.

His work has been quoted by countless top news organizations, and he was recently named one of the world's top 10 “power mobile influencers” by Forbes. Prior to BGR, Zach worked as an executive in marketing and business development with two private telcos.