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

kelly hodgkins
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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

MAPS.ME – Offline Map with City Guides, POI Location, Subway, Routing and Directions in One App [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $4.99] Get instant access to detailed maps of all countries from anywhere in the world! No internet connection is required.

God of Light [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] Sit back and become immersed into the world of God of Light, the game that rethinks the physics puzzle genre with its unique environment exploration gameplay, amazing graphics and exclusive soundtrack created by electronic music icon UNKLE.

aNote - Screenshot extension for Safari & Photos for iOS8 [iPhone; Now free, down from $1.99] aNote for Safari & Photos provides a screenshot extension for Safari & Photos on iOS8.

Cycloramic for iPhone 6 (Not the 6-) [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $0.99] Cycloramic Revolutionizes the way you take panoramic photos and videos! Handsfree!

Guns and Noises [iPhone; Now free, down from $1.99] A new version is out with an Alarm Clock with Noises as your wakeup call.

Writing Practice - Educators Edition with Ruled Paper [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $0.99] This initial version of Writing Practice comes with an assortment of lined papers, including highlight paper, compatible with most teaching syste,s.

Super Music Converter [OS X; Now free, down from $9.99] Super Music Converter can convert all video and audio formats to any audio format.

New and Notable Apps

Tomb Raider II [iOS Universal; $1.99] The multi award winning classic action adventure game from the glorious days of the 90s is back again in Tomb Raider II for iOS users this year!

PDFpen 2 - Highlight, Markup, Edit, Fill & Sign PDF docs [iOS Universal; $19.99] Use your iPad or iPhone to highlight and draw freehand on a PDF, sign a contract, make corrections, fill out an application, make comments on a presentation and much more.

Wire™ [OS X; Free] Wire is simple, beautiful conversations on your phone, tablet and desktop.

Glip - Real-time Team Productivity [OS X; Free] Glip is business messaging with the tools you need to plan, share and organize work from desktop to mobile.

Updates you don't want to miss

ProCamera 8 - HDR [iOS Universal; $3.99] Shoot Like A Pro - Capture The Moment. Version 6.1 brings the following changes:

  • With our partner vividHDR, we are proud to present the world's best HDR on iOS 8 (In-App Purchase).

  • The new precision dial allows you to control your photo's exposure with a swipe of your thumb.

  • Now true experts can get the same level of control as using a DSLR camera.

  • Focus can be controlled with a convenient swipe anywhere on the viewfinder.

  • A long press on the White Balance (AWB) calibrates the camera to a gray card for the most real colors in your photos, even in situations with very tricky ambient light.

  • Play back your action videos in slow motion.

  • For the experts, we have added two MANUAL EXPOSURE BRACKETING (MEB and AMEB) modes for HDR.

  • Define default text for sharing to Facebook and Twitter (so that your website or your preferred tags get aded automatically).

  • See focus activity with current lens position.

  • More histogram power: choose your preference from three styles.

  • Few usability improvements

  • Bug fixes & plenty of refinements.

Stacks 2 - New Age Currency Converter [iOS Universal; $2.99] Stacks is the first and only app in the AppStore that lets you convert currencies right in your safari browser. Version 2.0.1 brings the following changes:

  • Safari Extention - ability to convert currencies in the browser (Safari).

  • Widgets for iOS 8 - Quick Converter, Denominations.

  • Built In Calculator.

  • Universal App - iPhone and iPad.

  • Support for the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus resolutions.

  • New Sleek and Intuitive Design.

  • Localized in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Spanish.