Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, Productivity, Freeware, iPhone, App Store
Some early free gems in the App Store
Like Erica, I've been poking around the App Store all morning. Unlike Erica, I'm not brave enough to install the firmware without the official word from Apple, but in the meantime, here's a few free apps in there that are definitely worth a download right away.Advent: A free version of Colossal Cave Adventure, on the iPhone day one.
Phonesaber: Yes. This is exactly what you think it is. And it's free.
Light: Don't spend money on one of those other flashlight programs -- get Erica's original for completely free. (In fact, you might as well go ahead and get all of her apps, they're all great.)
MixMeister Scratch: Free vinyl scratching over your iPod touch or iPhone's background music. Silly, but fun for aspiring (or, more specifically) wannabe DJs.
Zenbe Lists: A pretty good-looking free alternative to all the other To-Do applications out there.
???: I have no idea what this is (looks like some kind of Memory-type game), but it's free and it's hilariously beautiful. Update: Actually, this looks like the non-English version of Jirbo Match. But still, it looks like amazing and colorful fun.
NetNewsWire: This and AIM aren't really hidden, but they're must-haves, of course.
Have more that you've seen? Link us in the comments. I may not have the ability to install apps on the phone yet, but when I get it, I'll be ready.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Bassir said 1:35PM on 7-10-2008
Shazam is by far the best application to date.
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Mike Schramm said 1:44PM on 7-10-2008
That does look awesome. Here's a link:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=284993459&mt=8
Gadget Chick said 2:34PM on 7-10-2008
is it better than midomi because that looks pretty sweet too
christapher said 2:47PM on 7-10-2008
Evernote now has an iPhone native client! This is the sole reason I went from 'Meh, I can wait for an iPhone.' to 'ZOMG GIVEZ TO ME!!?!'
AR said 1:41PM on 7-10-2008
There is no iTunes store in Singapore, but now, I am able to create an iTunes account from iTunes and it automatically takes me to the Singapore version of the App Store. No access to the iTunes music or movies store though.
But at least it's a step in the right direction!
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Francesco Caporusso said 1:42PM on 7-10-2008
It's nice to see there are many worthwhile apps in the App Store for free.
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K'deen said 1:45PM on 7-10-2008
Did you guys notice the similarities between the Eve (in Wall.e) and the Remote App in App Store.
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Kdeen said 1:48PM on 7-10-2008
Did you guys notice the similarities between Eve (from Wall.E) and Remote app in App Store ?
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Eric said 1:55PM on 7-10-2008
Why does World 9 have a different name now that I've downloaded it?
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Paul said 1:58PM on 7-10-2008
Haven't seen anyone post on this but I saw Ereader the ebook reading software. If that is rue then I no longer need my PDA to read e-books. Really waiting to see about this one
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Huxley Dunsany said 2:01PM on 7-10-2008
In addition to eReader, the guy who created the terrific Books.app program for jailbroken iPhones/Touches has released a much-improved version called BookShelf. I've already bought it ($10), but my phone is still updating, so I can't say much about it yet.
Noam Lovinsky said 1:58PM on 7-10-2008
Has anybody noticed that the Mail application no longer works after you upgrade to 2.0?
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jds17j said 2:15PM on 7-10-2008
yeah, my mail.app doesn't work either... i can't delete the accounts or open mail.app without the app crashing...
KeynoteKen said 2:41PM on 7-10-2008
I wonder if this is one of those minor things that might be off with that direct downloading of the file. Who knows, not me!
Chad said 4:07PM on 7-10-2008
My mail app works fine after updating to 2.0. Adding mobileme accounts also works
LennyBoy said 1:59PM on 7-10-2008
Anyone who knows when the iPod Touch update is comming? Still waiting unpaciently for it here in Denmark :)
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Eric said 2:00PM on 7-10-2008
Why did Erica need two screenshots for Light?
They're both just a white screen.
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YodaMac said 2:06PM on 7-10-2008
Sorry if this has been asked a billion times...
How do you see the App store items without putting them on your iPhone?
I just get a big blank grey screen under Apps in iTunes.
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chris said 2:17PM on 7-10-2008
I am seriously freaking out over all the apps available. I think this is a world-changing event. Can you imagine all the people with their iphones doing all this stuff? I think we need to have a philosophical discussion on how this is going to affect day to day life for millions of people.
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Bracken said 2:32PM on 7-10-2008
I agree Chris. I'm concerned for my safety and the safety of others as I walk down the street in Manhattan. I'll be Super Monkey Balling right into people.
Luckily I'll have my $70 a month flashlight for those summer blackouts...