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8 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free for a limited time (save $35!)

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 8:53PM EST
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It’s hard to believe that November is already here and before you know it, it’ll be 2015. Of course, there are plenty of paid iPhone and iPad apps to be had for free before the year is over. We’re starting November off with a great list of eight paid iOS apps that would regularly cost $35 all together, but each and every one is a free download for a limited time — so hurry!

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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 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.

Briefcase Pro

Normally $4.99.

Briefcase is an all-in-one document reader and manager for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

It can import files from Camera, Photo Albums, PC/Mac(via Wi-Fi or iTunes), Email attachments, GoogleDrive, Dropbox,SkyDrive,Box and so on. All files are saved to your deivce locally so you can enjoy reading them anywhere!

======== Features ==========
● Import files From Mac or PC via Wi-Fi or iTunes
Any Mac OS X, Windows XP/Vista/7 computer can transfer files to the iPhone,iPad and iPod Touch and operate it like a wireless flash drive. No additional software is required.

● Access Dropbox, GoogleDrive,SkyDrive,Box
Pocket Briefcase allows you to download and upload files from Dropbox, GoogleDirve,SkyDrive,Box.

● Documents viewer and manager
Supports view PDF file, Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel & Powerpoint), iWorks documents (Keynote, Pages, Numbers), image files(JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF and others)and other plain text file.

● Media files playback
Supports audio(MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV) and video(MOV, MP4, M4V) file playback.

● Share Files With Your Friends
Email files directly from Pocket Briefcase. Share files via “Wi-fi Sharing” function.

● Password protection supported
Passcode required at App startup

Download Briefcase Pro

Instacall

Normally $1.99.

Instacall is the best T9 Smart Dialer
It’s incredibly easy to find names and make call

FEATURES

• Great Interface
• Simple Design
• Support Speed Dial
• Color Customization

Download Instacall

ORBB

Normally $2.99.

Relax and challenge yourself with this ethereal space experience.

ORBB is a no-death, no time-limit game where you jump from planet to planet to clear stars.

Go at your own pace or challenge yourself to get the bonus time achievement as you warp through wormholes and fly around anti-gravity!

FEATURES:
● 5 phases
● 60 unique levels
● NO ads
● NO in-app purchases
● Original music from Whitaker Trebella, the creator of Pivvot and Polymer!

Download ORBB

iMaps for Google Maps

Normally $0.99.

Now you can take advantage of a more convenient and versatile way to enjoy new places. Travel and discover the world no guide will ever be able to show you. You can do it all from your favorite iPhone, iPad, iPod…
Your small, but not insignificant guidebook to the big world, iMaps for Google Maps. app will save you from getting lost or missing something really interesting!

General information:
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Auto-detect current location
Current location button
Compass is located at the upper left corner of the map, pointing to the North. It can be also tapped to reset map rotation.
In a tracking mode, the compass points to the North.
Quickly switch between road, satellite, hybrid and terrain maps.
The map is automatically saved for offline access.
Find a location by address, name, zip code, and coordinates.
Find a location using addresses from your Contact list.
Bookmark your favorite places for quick access.
Settings for different map types, control types (pan, tilt, zoom, paging).
Get access to 3D road maps of major cities of the world
Get an overview of real-time traffic in major cities of the world
Help page

Pin Menu:
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Touch and hold to place the pin anywhere on the map
Easy access to the pin menu, with a label for indicating “From-To” route direction
Bookmark terrain or locations directly from the pin menu
Search places of interest from the pin menu
Share your location via Facebook, Twitter, Email, Skype, SMS or simply by copying a link
Get access to street view via pin menu

Ruler mode:
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Ruler mode will help you find the exact distance between multiple points
Easily add and remove ruler’s points
The distance is shown in British and metric system of measurement ( select from the Settings page)
Colored line between points

Direction Mode:
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Get step-by-step directions when driving a car, riding a bicycle or walking.
Add up to 8 destination points.
Information table and easy navigation between route directions, steps, and markers.
Ability to choose alternative routes (if available) if this function has been enabled in the setting page.
GPS route mode, with auto map setting.
Route settings allow to avoid toll charges and/or highways.
Route settings allow to select optimal directions.
Route settings allow to choose British or metric system of measurement.
Turn the origin point into the destination point and the other way round.
Easily add, delete, or clear text in the Destination Point field

Search Area mode:
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Select areas of interest within a certain radius
Detailed location information, including name, address, official website, phone number, hours of operation, photo of the location, and also reviews visible in search results.
Copy addresses and phone numbers to clipboard, dial direct phone numbers, go to the website or Google + page.
Awesome photo browser for viewing location photos, saving photos, sending photos via email or copying to clipboard.
Get access to street view (if available).
Get access to hours of operation and reviews from Google users.
“From-To” button to view the route between two locations.
Bookmark important or favorite locations for quick access.
Share locations via Facebook, Twitter, E-mail, Skype, SMS or by copying the link.
Place the Area Search button within a specified radius from a certain point.
Easy navigation between locations, ability to delete one or all locations.

Street Observer mode:
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Street view from a normal map.
Street view with panorama street coverage.
Street view with traffic coverage.
Street view with transit information.
Street view with weather information.

We hope you will enjoy using our iMaps for Google Maps. app! Please be assured of the quality of our product because it has been created for your convenience.

Download iMaps for Google Maps

Sunrise Sunset HD

Normally $0.99, currently free.

Sunrise Sunset HD is a powerful, easy to use application to calculate Sunrise, Sunset, Solar noon, Dawn, Dusk, Total daylight. The app not only shows the information for the current day, but also can calculate any day in the past or future.

Sunrise Sunset HD uses iPhone or iPod touch’s ability to locate itself to determine the latitude and longitude for its calculations, so you don’t have to pick a city or location — it’s automatic.

In addition to using the current location. Sunrise Sunset HD has a self-contained list of locations from around the world for displaying times for other locations.

When using locations from the database, Sunrise Sunset HD can operate without a WiFi, cellular or GPS signal.

FEATURES
– Support iOS 7
– Support Retina
– Animated background
– Use current date or select a custom date
– Select a location from a huge list of cities
– Automatically calculated based on GPS time zone
– Select a location from world map
– Save custom locations, including the latitude, longitude and timezone

Download Sunrise Sunset HD

Locatier Pro

Normally $0.99.

Locatier is a navigation app and coordinates tracker that shows your location and helps you navigate without draining your battery like a traditional GPS map.
If you like to run or jog new routes, walk long distance routes or even hike through unknown nature trails, Locatier is the only navigation and coordinates tracking app you need to never be lost again. Locatier’s map marks coordinates that you choose to save, and provides you accurate directions on how to get from point to point. Mark the coordinates of your camp grounds when hiking through a forest, or save the coordinates of your hotel when you go for a walk or run while on a trip.

Once you’re done with your run, walk or hike, just open up Locatier and you’re presented with a route of how to get back to your saved coordinates. Perfect for taking a quest or going on an adventure, Locatier makes sure you always have a route back to your original destination, without needing a compass or a battery draining GPS map.

Locatier Navigation Features:
• Save coordinates of important locations
• Simple arrow shows you a route back to your saved coordinates
• History to check your previous saved location
• GPS map function that will work only if you press it
• No need for confusing directions from a GPS route planner
• Share coordinates on Facebook/Twitter with one tap
• Doesn’t require Data Connectivity to determine location
• Sleek and functional UI means you can use Locatier in direct sunlight

With Locatier, you no longer have to worry about seeing a “low battery” notification that stops your adventure. You also don’t have to worry about being lost and having your phone battery rapidly drain using a traditional GPS app. This navigation app was designed to save you battery life so you can focus on exploring.

Locatier even lets you send your coordinates to your friends and family while you go for a run, hike or walk. Now your family won’t worry when you go out on a hike alone during a camping trip. Tell them your coordinates through Facebook or Twitter so they stop worrying and you can continue exploring.

You shouldn’t have to worry about being lost when you’re out on a quest for adventure. Locatier makes it easy on you and your phone to find your way back to your original destination, always. No more need for a GPS map, GPS route planner, or even a compass. Download Locatier today.

Download Locatier Pro

Benjamin Jet Fighters HD

Normally $19.99.

HD Arcade Jet Fighter action awaits you as you stop the most daring money heists imaginable while piloting one of 3 unique upgradeable HD Jet Fighter aircraft during 20 intense and highly cinematic action packed HD missions!

• HD Arcade-Style Jet Fighter Combat experience, with HD sights, sounds and non-stop action that will take your breath away!
• Enjoy Simple and Intuitive Controls: tilt your iOS device left/right to steer your Jet Fighter around city obstacles while skillfully avoiding enemy missiles.
• Alternatively, for a casual ON-RAILS HD experience: forgo tilting and simply tap your enemies to engage the “Autopilot” while controlling your Afterburner and Weapons with a smooth 2-button interface.
• Face more than 30 different types of HD enemies, including: modern jets, attack helicopters and GIGANTIC money-packed HD transport aircraft!
• 20 action-oriented HD campaign missions (including 2 bonus HD Endless Gauntlet levels) offer over 4 hours of action-packed arcade-style HD Jet Fighter game play.
• RPG Style Progression System allows you to FREELY acquire, pilot and level-up 3 unique HD Jet Fighters while unlocking 18 different types of Afterburner and Weapon upgrades.
• Optional In-App Purchases allow you to skip the RPG grind and instantly acquire any of the playable HD fighter jets. In addition, you can Restore your existing purchases to unlock content on multiple iOS devices.
• Game Center support: with 7 Leaderboards and 18 elusive Achievements that demand an additional 10+ hours of game play.
• Over 30 minutes of memorable original HD music will dynamically accompany your Jet Fighter combat experience.
• Team up with friendly AI wingmen in the later stages of the game, and watch as your enemies fall before your elite HD Jet Fighter squadron.
• Adaptive AI and Randomized HD Enemies with Dynamic Difficulty: provide for a near endless replay value, as your opponents constantly change and adapt to your style of game play each time you engage a new or existing mission.

>> Game Play Basics:

Steer your Jet Fighter manually by tilting your device left and right, or tap your enemies to engage the ON-RAILS “Autopilot”. NOTE that you must be facing your enemies directly before pressing the right “Weapons/Fire” button. Holding the left “Afterburner” button will allow you to avoid enemy missiles as well as steer around various city hazards. Remember that the game’s Dynamic On-Screen Tutorial System will always guide you on the right course of action, while prolonged use of the Weapons/Afterburner will cause a temporary overload. Also, note that your Jet Fighter is equipped with automatic repair systems which will activate shortly after you stop taking damage.

Completing missions, earning XP and leveling-up your jet-fighter to Level 5 will unlock new playable aircraft 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 Jet Fighters on multiple iOS devices.

Download Benjamin Jet Fighters HD

Phone Drive

Normally $1.99

You can now use your iOS device as a portable Wireless Flash Drive. Introducing Phone Drive.

Phone Drive allows you to store, view and manage files on your iPhone or iPad. You can connect to Phone Drive from any Mac or PC over the Wi-Fi network and transfer files by drag & drop files straight from the Finder or Windows Explorer.

Phone Drive features document viewer, PDF reader, music player, image viewer, voice recorder, text editor, file manager and support most of the file operations: like delete, move, copy, email, share, zip, unzip and more.

— KEY FEATURES —
– SUPPORT CLOUD STORAGE (New):
Support Dropbox and iCloud storage.
– PDF READER (New):
Support fast PDF reader with thumbnails and bookmarks features.
– MULTIMEDIA PLAYER:
An ability to in app create your own audio playlist with repeat, shuffle, background playback and remote control from multitask.
– DOCUMENT READER:
Support MS Office, iWork, Text & HTML
– HTTP/FTP PASSWORD PROTECTED:
Files transfer between PC/Mac with password protected.
– FILE OPERATION:
Move, Copy, Rename, Delete, Zip, Unzip, UnRAR, Create File and Folder.
– FILE SHARING:
File sharing with other iPhone/iPad devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection with automatic search of nearest available devices around you.
– EASY FILE UPLOAD:
Drag and drop files upload via your PC/Mac web browser or USB via iTunes.
– TEXT EDITOR:
Built-in text editor that allows you to edit your text files or source codes on your iOS device.
– IMPORT/ FILES CREATION:
An ability to create text files, image captures, video records, voice recordings and import pictures from photo library.
– PASSCODE LOCK:
An ability to protect your files from viewing by others.
– UNIVERSALITY:
This app is developed for both iPhone and iPad, you need to purchase only once.

— AUDIO PLAYER —
– Able to in app create audio playlist.
– Plays all MP3 files from a folder as a playlist.
– Repeats and shuffles songs.
– Supports background audio playback.
– Supports Audio Remote Control from multitask.

— VIEWABLE FORMATS —
– Audio (WAV, MP3, M4A, CAF, AIF, AIFF, AAC)
– Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF, ICO)
– Movies (MP4, MOV, MPV, M4V)
– iWorks (Pages, numbers, and Keynote)
– Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
– RTF (Rich Text Format)
– RTFD (TextEdit with embedded images)
– PDF Documents
– Plain text
– Source code
– HTML web pages
– Web archives

Download Phone Drive

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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.