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Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates

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Here are some of the best free apps, app updates and new apps that have landed in the App Store recently. All app prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly, so grab them while you can.

Apps Now Free

Night Vision (True night mode amplifier app with video and photo recording) [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $3.99] The application takes real pictures and videos at the lowest luminosity without any additional appliances on iPhone.

The Hobbit: Official Visual Companion [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $4.99] Explore the majesty of Middle-earth with the beautifully rendered 3D map.

MyPocket Secure Password Manager [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] MyPocket is a secure virtual wallet which allows you to store digital copy of all your personal documents, credit cards, sensitive information, scans and notes.

GREG - A Mathematical Puzzle Game [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $0.99] Challenge yourself and play GREG, a simple mathematical game that will enhance your mental flexibility!

Wallax - The Best Wallpaper App [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $0.99] Fix Wallpapers, Make, Find & Share Wallpapers. Wallax has all the options needed for your wallpapers.

Tydlig - Calculator Reimagined [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] Tydlig is perfect for calculating everyday things like tips and discounts, showing the entire history and allowing you to change any number with instant updates.

New and Notable Apps

DRAGON QUEST III [iOS Universal; $9.99] DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation-one of the most highly acclaimed and best-selling games in the franchise is finally here for mobile!

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath [iOS Universal; $5.99] In the dusty, undeveloped wastelands of Western Mudos, cantankerous townsfolk find their settlements besieged by belligerent outlaws. Along comes Stranger, a drifter turned bounty hunter, with a unique double-barreled critter-firing crossbow.

PDF-Scanner-Pro [OS X; Free] PDF-Scanner-Pro can convert your PDFs and images (.png,jpeg,jpg,tif,tiff,gif,bmp) into text documents or searchable PDF files.

Updates you don't want to miss

Terraria [iOS Universal; $4.99] In Terraria, every world is unique -- from the floating islands in the sky to the deepest level of The Underworld. Version 1.2 brings the following changes:

  • Over 1000 new items (including 30+ new block types)!

  • Over 100 new enemies

  • 4 new bosses, 15 new pets, 8 more NPCs

  • Create a new world to experience brand new biomes & updates to old ones

  • New events, new music - and weather!

  • Many items now stack to 999

  • Bigger chests!

  • TONS of other improvements - too many to list!

Notability [OS X; $4.99] Notability is a powerful note-taker to annotate documents, sketch ideas, record lectures, take notes and more. Version 1.0.3 brings the following changes:

  • Three-finger tap to define

  • Stability improvements

  • Bug fixes