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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sleepyfox

Truphone - VOIP on the iPhone get's my vote.

July 11 2008 at 8:41 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Chad

I'd assume Light is supposed to turn the screen brightness up? Too bad it doesn't work.

July 10 2008 at 4:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Chenks

i'm in the UK and i can't see the "google mobile app" or the ebay app. are these US only ?

July 10 2008 at 3:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Chenks

i'm in the UK and i can't see the "google mobile app" or the ebay app. are these US only ?

July 10 2008 at 3:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Mad Money Mike

ForeFlight is the most expensive app I've seen at 69.99!! Who is going to pay 70 bucks for an iPhone app? It better be amazing...

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=283512696&mt=8

July 10 2008 at 2:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Cameron

I think Erica needs a better icon for light. It looks really blocky compared to all the other applications.

July 10 2008 at 2:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Rudy

haha i wonder if Signal is still going to charge $30 for their remote app. i knew i was smart not to buy it, so overpriced.

July 10 2008 at 2:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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RadicalxEdward

Actually the maker of signal has been saying for a while that he'd be making a free native app once 2.0 came out. I sent him an email about whether he's still going to do it now that apple's official app is out and basically does the same thing.

July 10 2008 at 2:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

MadMike

Mike,
Firmware 2.0 is rock solid. I've been beating it up all morning. I say, don't worry and give it a run - just be sure to do a backup and then a restore after the update.

Everything came back except my hacked-in ringtone. But, I'll wait a few days and download another free ringtone maker and make new free ringtones.

July 10 2008 at 2:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

KeynoteKen

The makers of ComicLife have created Comic Touch

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=284959707&mt=8

July 10 2008 at 2:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

chris

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.

July 10 2008 at 2:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Bracken

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...

July 10 2008 at 2:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

chris

Me too! I mean, I downloaded the free World 9 app. It's pretty dumb, but imagine a bunch of people running around and jumping with an iPhone in their pocked sounding like the Mario Bros. character in the game.

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