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8 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 9:03PM EST
Best Free iPhone Apps August 13 2015

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Good morning, free iPhone app fans! Today we’ve compiled a list of eight terrific paid iOS apps that would normally cost you a total of $18 but that are completely free to download right now for a limited time. Check them out below!

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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 were free at the time this post was written. If you click on a link and see a price listed next to an app instead of the word “get,” it is no longer free. The sale has ended. If you download the app, you will be charged.

PDF Printer

Normally $2.99

Open and read any office document. Convert popular content e.g. Photos, Notes, Web Pages to the Portable Document Format. Create and share PDF documents on the fly.

PDF Printer lets preview Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers or Keynote files on your iPad. If you need any of these documents for future reference, just convert them to PDFs and keep in the document manager or upload to the cloud storage.

If you deal with digitalizing printed documents, there is the built-in scanner module that enables you to make sharp digital copies and instantly save them to the readable PDF files.

PDF Printer makes it easy for everyone who wants to keep web pages, bills, invoices or bank transcripts for offline reference to save them to the platform-independent PDF. You can do it directly with the help of built–in web-browser or from any browser you choose thanks to the Convert To PDF extension.

With PDF Printer, you enjoy the simple way to merge several pieces of content into the single PDF file and manipulate with page order in the handy manner.

You can copy documents to PDF Printer via USB cable using iTunes File Sharing. Once installed PDF Printer appears in the “Open In…” list for many popular file types. Thus you can convert attachments from Mail or documents opened with Safari. Even more – you can download documents from your Dropbox account and upload converted PDF documents back or simply print them using AirPrint.

Save to PDF and share:
• Pages, Numbers and Keynote documents
• Word, Excel and PowerPoint files
• Photos
• Pictures and Texts from Clipboard
• Emails and attachments
• Text Messages
• Contacts
• Web-pages

With PDF Printer you can:
• Transfer documents from desktop computers
• Open documents from Mail and Safari
• Scan printed papers and save them to PDFs
• Download documents or pictures from your Dropbox account for converting
• Upload ready PDF documents to your Dropbox account
• Print documents via AirPrint

Converted PDF files could be opened in iBooks for best reading experience. Also, you can send PDFs by e-mail, open in other apps and even transfer to computer over USB using iTunes File Sharing.

Download PDF Printer

Currency Exchange

Normally $1.99

The best currency exchanges & exchange rate APP on the market.

Features:

√ Trusted source for accurate and up-to-date data
√ Historical rate graphs
√ Over 100 countries and currencies
√ High Definition visuals
√ Easy to use

Download Currency Exchange

Fixum

Normally $0.99

WHAT IS FIXUM??

Our newest puzzle saga is “Fixum.” Simple in its design, the object of Fixum is to switch or spin the patterned game tiles to match the solution design. Follow each map through 20 different episodes, with each episode introducing a new game mode. Just when you think you’ve got this game figured out, try playing upside down or in the dark. Join us on this journey through 1000 unique levels with hand crafted designs. Can you master each of the 20 different game modes? Are you able to solve all 1000 puzzles? Improve your memory, mental flexibility, visual acuity, and spatial relativity skills with FIXUM!

Earn achievements both within the app or on game center. Thank you for your download and tell a friend if you wanna keep the fun going.

Download Fixum

Wireless Drive Pro

Normally $2.99

Why carry a physical USB drive around wherever you go, cluttering up your key ring?

Instead, this simple, convenient app converts your iOS device into a wireless hard drive that works over WiFi!

Simple. Powerful. Convenient.

Wireless Drive: One of those apps you’ll end up using all the time!

Features:
√ Transfer files without limitation
√ Support files in any format and size
√ Use WiFi or iTunes File Sharing to transfer files between your iOS device and computer
√ Perfect app for transporting large collections of video
√ Use it to transfer work documents from office to home, simple and easily

** This is the AD-FREE version of Wireless Drive. No ads = more space, and more efficient! **

Download Wireless Drive Pro

Run 5K Pro

Normally $3.99

Do you want to start running & get in good shape? Do you want to easily run a 5K? Do you want to overcome laziness and lose weight? Then Run a 5K! app is exactly what you need!

EASY TRAINING PLAN
– 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week – and you’ll be able to run 5K in 7 weeks;
– effective training plan from professional coaches;
– use outdoors and on a treadmill;
– audio cues during all workouts to keep you focused;
– GPS maps saved for each training session.

NEVER GET BORED
– gradual increase of workout intensity for best result;
– inspirational quotes keep you motivated while running;
– motivational tips on running with each training session;
– listening and managing your favorite music from the app;
– sharing results with Facebook & Twitter friends.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
– calorie counting;
– detailed statistics: pace, distance, time and other parameters;
– synchronization of your stats & logs with an upgrade from the free version;
– synchronization with Apple Health app;
– integration with Runkeeper, Fitbit, MapMyRun.

Get ready to be surprised if you think you would never be able to run a 5K!

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

This app is developed for informational purposes only. You must always consult your physician or doctor before starting any fitness program.

Download Run 5K Pro

IQ Test for Mensa

Normally $2.99

IQ Test like a Job Interview
Available for iPad and iPhone.

2 different tests! And… IQ average ;)
+39 Questions to get your IQ! Mensa iq test.
+33 Questions to get your IQ! European iq test.

With solutions!

An intelligence quotient (IQ) is a score derived from one of several standardized tests designed to assess intelligence. The abbreviation “IQ” comes from the German term Intelligenz-Quotient, originally coined by psychologist William Stern.
Try it.

Download IQ Test for Mensa

GraphMe: Graphing Calculator

Normally $0.99

Powerful and easy to use graphing calculator that allows you to plot real-valued functions, trajectories, and even vector fields on the cartesian plane. Everything with amazing retina graphics.

GraphMe takes full advantage of the multitouch capabilities of the device in a simple and intuitive way, like controlling the parametric interval of a trajectory with a simple finger gesture.

Features:

• You can graph in the cartesian plane the following type of functions:

Real-valued of a real variable (including functions in polar coordinates)
Trajectories
Vector fields

• Drag to pan, pinch to zoom and shake the device to restore the original position.

• Plot up to four graphs of real-valued functions at once, with different colours to distinguish them.

• Plot up to four graphs of functions in polar coordinates and change the angle variable with a gesture. Compare them alongside your functions in rectangular coordinates. You can change to polar coordinates with a swipe to the left on top of the real-valued functions fields.

• Graph inequalities.

• Send your graphs as images through email, or save them to your photo gallery.

• You can change the parametric interval of your trajectory using a simple gesture, and see the changes on the fly. Also, you can change the angle of your polar functions dynamically.

• You can use the following functions: cos, sin, tan, exp, log, sqrt, pow, abs, csc, sec, cot, asin, acos, atan, sinh, cosh, tanh, csch, sech, coth, floor, ceil and round.

• Night mode.

• Customised keyboard.

• More features to come!

Download GraphMe

Perplexity

Normally $0.99

Take a trip around the world in this dazzling and exciting puzzle journey. Filled with fast-paced gameplay and a beautiful Art Nouveau style, Perplexity lets you circle the globe one puzzle at a time!

Features:
∙It’s easy to pick up! The rules are familiar, but the design is totally new
∙Takes the match 3 genre and flips it upside-down, literally!
∙New challenging puzzles added all the time
∙An Arcade mode for continuous play
∙A leaderboard to compare your scores with your friends
∙Power Ups for every style of play
∙Compatible with all iOS devices
∙It’s free! So what are you waiting for?

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Download Perplexity

Brad Reed
Brad Reed Staff Writer

Brad Reed has written about technology for over eight years at BGR.com and Network World. Prior to that, he wrote freelance stories for political publications such as AlterNet and the American Prospect. He has a Master's Degree in Business and Economics Journalism from Boston University.