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9 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 9:11PM EST
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Look at your iPhone’s home screen for a moment. Aren’t you tired of looking at the same apps all the time? Don’t you wish you could find some new ones to check out without spending a lot of money? Well wouldn’t you know it, we’ve got a fresh new list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free for you to check out.

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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.

Dipster

Normally $0.99.

Dipster is a client for disposable email with intuitive and friendly user interface. Advantages of Dipster:
– unlimited number of email accounts which you can use at the same time;
– no passwords and no profile information required;
– all emails are stored in the app forever until you decide to remove them.

With Dipster you can register on websites, activate accounts and simply receive emails without disclosure of your primary email address.

Download Dipster

Lifeline

Normally $0.99.

“[A] surprising iPhone and Apple Watch bestseller is pushing the boundaries of fiction” – boingboing.net
“This is the best game on the Apple Watch” – Time.com

Lifeline is a playable, branching story of survival against all odds. Using your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, you will help Taylor make life or death decisions, and face the consequences together.

Acclaimed writer Dave Justus (Fables: The Wolf Among Us) weaves a gripping interactive story through the aftermath of a crash landing on an alien moon. Taylor is stranded, the rest of the crew are dead or missing, and Taylor’s communicator can only reach you.

A totally unique experience enabled by modern devices, this story plays out in real time. As Taylor works to stay alive, notifications deliver new messages throughout your day. Keep up as they come in, or catch up later when you’re free. You can even respond to Taylor directly from your Apple Watch or your iPhone lock screen, without launching into the app.

Or, dive in and jump back to earlier points in the story, and see what happens when you make a different choice. Simple actions can have a profound effect. Complete any single path to restart the story and unlock this mode.

Lifeline is a deep, immersive story of survival and perseverance, with many possible outcomes. Taylor is relying on YOU.
Internet connection not required. No in-app purchases and no ads.
Praise for Lifeline:

“I’ve played many games that I find engrossing, but Lifeline may be one of the first that changed the way I thought about my daily routine, which leapt off the screen and became a part of my lived experience.” – Eli Cymet, Gamezebo

“I felt an immediate attachment to a fictional character pinging me from a strange galaxy to my wearable.” – Luke Hopewell, Gizmodo Australia

“[P]laying it on the Apple Watch makes you truly feel like you’re exchanging messages with an astronaut via a futuristic transmitter.” – Michael Andronico, Tom’s Guide

“For a few brief hours I cared – really cared – about the fate of a completely fictional character. I don’t think any other game I’ve played has made me feel that way before.” – Matt Thrower, PocketGamer
Lifeline was created by:
Dave Justus
Mars Jokela
Dan Selleck
Colin Liotta
Jason Nowak
Ben “Books” Schwartz

Download Lifeline

Cuecard

Normally $0.99.

The revolutionary to-do app that uses simple icons as visual Cues to remind you of your important tasks!

To remember your task, simply choose one of the beautifully crafted built-in Cues as a visual reminder.

• Tap the camera icon to create your own custom Photo Cue
• Attach notes for more detail
• Highlight important Cues in red

Cuecard is the fastest and easiest way to remember your tasks – simple, fun and way more effective than text based reminders!

Download Cuecard

MultiMode LED

Normally $0.99.

MultiMode LED – back with new UI!

Bring light into the darkness! Supports three different modes:

– Standard (on, off and brightness adjustment)
– Strobe (flash with adjustable speed)
– Morse (morse any message using light flashes)

This app is ad-free!

Note: extended use of the LED flash can reduce battery lifetime!

Download MultiMode LED

MyVideo Tube for Youtube

Normally $1.99.

Explore MILLIONS of best YouTube videos!
Multi-functional video player allows to get maximum with prime-quality video charts, powerful search, and playlists manager. Enjoy the outstanding benefits now!

Explore & Watch
* Discover trendy videos with YouTube Best of
* Browse through the improved categories lists: Film & Animation, Autos & Vehicles, Music, Sports, Travel & Events, Gaming, People & Blogs, Comedy, Entertainment, News & Politics, Howto & Style, Education, Science & Technology, Nonprofits & Activism. Daily updates!
* Find music videos , playlists or channels with optimized Search filters
* Video streaming is optimized for both speed and quality
* Playlists support – make dance, workout, travel/car, party playlists
* Background playback control for Playlists
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of entertainment and make every day exciting! Nothing better!

Download MyVideo Tube for Youtube

Intarsia

Normally $1.99.

Create mosaic image from photos.
Use different pattern effects.
Share your unique pictures with friends.

With Intarsia you can:
• Create unique beautiful pictures
• Multiple patterns that can be tweaked
• Share with friends

Download Intarsia

Password Manager

Normally $2.99.

In today’s day and age where you have to manage and remember a million things, you need a reliable and secure way to store, and access crucial, sensitive information. And that too, whenever you want.
This app is just perfect for that task. You can store and manage information, and have it available at your finger tips. Secure data like passwords for all kinds of accounts, bank and credit card information, pin codes or whatever else you want to keep safe.
**Simple and easy to use interface, even add custom information like Birth-dates
**Extremely safe, reliable data storage ensure peace of mind for you.

Download Password Manager

Markdown

Normally $1.99.

No style but have format. Create beautiful formatted text document with just plain text. That is Markdown.

Markdown is a pure editor specifically for writers who use markdown language. It provide a handy support for write markdown.

1. simple editor your file and sync with Dropbox storage.
2. support an easy way to make markdown text file.
3. accessory keyboard to help you easily input markdown keywords.
4. you can easily send your markdown text by email.
5. It can also make your app as a blog editor.

Download Markdown

Fast Camera

Normally $7.99.

Lightning fast burst photos. Save only the best!
Timelapse Video, Timer & Stealth Mode.
• Shoots up to 1,500 pictures a minute!
• Save only the best shots to your camera roll
• NEW: Export Timelapse Videos & Slideshows
• Lock focus and exposure just like the pros
• Export time-lapse videos
• Stealth Mode and Manual Focus and Exposure
• NEW Export Options. Social Sharing Included.
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•• THE CRITICS LOVE FAST CAMERA ••
“If you want to take the perfect pic, set up group photos on a timer, or make stop-motion videos, this app keeps the interface simple, but offers the tools to make it happen.” – C N E T

“Fast Camera is a must-have app for parents of active children, who won’t sit still for a photo.” – Kelly Hodgkins, TUAW

“Fast Camera is a great utility camera to have. It’s really fast, stable, and doesn’t clutter up your camera roll.” – Marty Yawnick, iPhoneography

“…if you’re looking for a better way to capture fast-moving targets, I recommend giving Fast Camera a try.” – Jennifer Beese, Todays iPhone

“Fast Camera is one of the more interesting apps I’ve come across lately.” Leanna Lofte, iMore

“Starbucks Pick of the Week, August 6, 2013” – Daily App Show

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SHOOT ‘EM IN LIGHTNING SPEED
With up to 1,500 pics a minute it’s the fastest camera on the App Store. Period.

SNAP, PICK AND ROLL
Take tons of shots quickly…but save only the best pics to your camera roll.

TAKE CHARGE OF THE SCENE
Set the camera to take continuous photos (default), a burst of photos, or manual shots.

CREATE STOP MOTION STORIES
Get creative and turn your pics into a stop motion video.

SNAP AMAZING GROUP SHOTS
Turn on the timer, jump in the pic and choose from multiple shots.

GET POWERFUL CONTROLS
Manually control locking of focus, exposure, and white balance.

NEVER MISS A MOMENT
The camera starts shooting as soon as the app opens so you won’t miss a thing.

TAKE THOUSANDS OF PICTURES
There’s no limit to the number of photos you can capture.

CHANGE ORIENTATION ON THE FLY
Switch between landscape and portrait while shooting.

TRAVEL THRU TIME
Turn Date/Time on in settings to overlay the precise shutter capture time on exported photos and videos.

NEW EXPORT OPTIONS
– to Instagram
– to Facebook
– to Flickr
– to Vizzywig
– to VideoFilters
– to Email as Video

ALSO INCLUDES
-Auto Focus/Exposure lock on double-tap. Manual controls on triple-tap.

Download Fast Camera

Zach Epstein Executive Editor

Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 15 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.