Even though downloadable apps for smartphones and tablets are quite inexpensive – most hovering around a buck or two -- anyone who owns one of these digital devices knows how these purchases could add up over time.
So this is why I always suggest downloading one of those 'app watcher' apps that tell you when a paid app is temporarily free – usually for a day or two. You can save a lot of cash in the process.
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Before I share a newly updated one worth snagging, it might be interesting to learn why app developers make their software free for a limited time. Primarily, free apps help generate buzz for the app, as word of mouth promotion between smartphone and tablet users. Plus, those who download the app for free might be more inclined to give the app a good review and high star rating on the app store, which might it also help it crack a Top 10 list. Finally, app developers might advertise other apps inside the free one. Plus, it's a good way to get their brand out there into more people's hands.
If you're an iOS user on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, a newly updated one called AppsGoneFree by AppAdvice.com lets you know when paid apps are free for a limited time.
When you first launch the app it'll use your phone or tablet to identify your country and automatically select the right App Store for you -- which you can manually override, if need be.
The next step is to select your desired language: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Like other 'app watcher' apps, the free AppsGoneFree will then suggest highly-rated apps – with at least a 3-star average culled from customer reviews – that usually cost money, but are free for a day or two. You'll see the original price slashed (such as $3.99), average review score (and the number of reviewers in total), if it's for iPhone or iPad or both, the name of the developer and a short description of what the app offers.
If you're interested, tap the name of the app and it takes you to a second page for the app, with a lengthier description of the app, screenshots you can flick through and the ability to share the info via email, iMessage or Twitter.
The third and final step is if you want to download the temporarily free app. Tap the icon that says 'Get it in the App Store' and it'll minimize AppsGoneFree and opens the app's page at the App Store. Be sure to first select iPhone or iPad, in case it's not a universal app. Speaking of which, AppsGoneFree is now a universal app, so it'll be optimized for the larger iPad screen.
The app can also send you a push notification to your device – once per day -- or you can simply open the app when you get a chance to see what the deal of the day is. When opened, the app will also show you previously free or discounted offers at the bottom of the screen, and if there's still time to download it. You can scroll through previously featured apps by date, to see if they're still free.
The quality of the recommended apps was high, overall, such as the stellar Wake N Shake Alarm Clock (usually $0.99 cents), the handy THX tune-up (usually $1.99) and Card Mate Pro (usually $2.99). Some recommended apps are merely so-so, but for the most part these are good apps for your phone or tablet. AppsGoneFree provides 'an honest to goodness human-curated list of the best free apps each day,' says the developer AppAdvice.com. There are about 5 to 10 each day, which is more than most other apps like this.
One of the newest features added with the recent update is called AppBump. This lets you – the user – select apps you'd like to see free. The developer says they'll then approach the developers of these apps to let them know they have a community of users who will all try their app if they go free for just a single day.
There are a couple of things missing from AppsGoneFree, however, and found in some other 'app watcher' apps. One is a countdown timer to let you know when the app goes back to regular price, which is handy. Secondly, this app doesn't tally up all the money you've saved over time by downloading free apps. Finally, AppsGoneFree doesn't let you share your deal on Facebook – only Twitter.
And it would be great to see an Android version of this app, too.
Overall, this app is one of the better 'app watcher' apps available, and you will likely find a few gems it recommends – without you having to pay for them.