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This Weekend 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 listed in USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly, so grab them while you can.

Apps Now Free

OLO game [iOS Universal; Free] OLO is an addictive game of skill and strategy, a new generation social board game for all ages.

Flixel Cinemagraph Pro [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $19.99] Cinemagraph Pro is the premiere tool for creating beautiful living photos on your mobile device.

Duckie Deck Collection [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $9.99] This cheerful collection from Duckie Deck includes six fun and friendly games for kids aged 2-5 years.

Running for Weight Loss PRO: training plan, GPS, how-to-lose-weight tips by Red Rock Apps [iPhone; Now free, down from $3.99] The only running app in the App Store designed specially for weight loss. Make your running serve your goals!

Lumen Trails Daily Journal+ Calendar Planner, Daily Checklist, Diet Plan and Weight Loss Tracker [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $19.99] Lumen Trails lets you take notes, make lists and keep track of other things in your life, such as time, workouts, expenses, calories, food, weight, sleep or anything else you can think of.

Lumen Trails Daily Organizer+ Sleep Tracker, Fitness Journal, Food Diary, Calorie Counter & To-Do List [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $19.99] Lumen Trails lets you take notes, make lists and keep track of other things in your life, such as time, workouts, expenses, calories, food, weight, sleep or anything else you can think of.

Lumen Trails Weight Tracker+ Daily Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $19.99] Lumen Trails lets you take notes, make lists and keep track of other things in your life, such as time, workouts, expenses, calories, food, weight, sleep or anything else you can think of.

Lumen Trails Time Tracker+ Paycheck Tracker, Daily Schedule & Notes with GPS Location [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $19.99] Lumen Trails lets you take notes, make lists and keep track of other things in your life, such as time, workouts, expenses, calories, food, weight, sleep or anything else you can think of.

Lumen Trails Discreet Period Tracker with Fingerprint Protection [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $19.99] Lumen Trails lets you take notes, make lists and keep track of other things in your life, such as time, workouts, expenses, calories, food, weight, sleep or anything else you can think of.

Percent Calculator + [OS X; Now free, down from $9.99] n this application we tried to keep everything as simple as possible. It allows you to calculate fast percent values.

SocialPanel [OS X; Now free, down from $0.99] SocialPanel brings completely new experience to access your favorite social networks from your desktop.

New and Notable Apps

Craft The World - Pocket Edition [iOS Universal; $4.99] Craft the World is all about exploring different worlds with a tribe of dwarves under your leadership.

Snowboard Party [iOS Universal; $1.99] Snowboard Party brings the thrill of snowboarding to your mobile device!

Marvel Contest of Champions [iOS Universal; Free] Experience the ultimate free-to-play fighting game for your mobile device.

Updates you don't want to miss

Papers, Please [iPad; $5.99] A dystopian document thriller. The award-winning, critically-acclaimed border inspector game, now for your iPad. Version 1.0.7 brings the following changes:

Cinemagraph Pro [OS X; $99.99] Mesmerize your audience by creating flixels with Cinemagraph Pro. Version 1.5 brings the following changes:

  • All new design inspired by OS X Yosemite

  • Instantly switch between iPad, Mac and iPhone with Handoff

  • Support for iCloud Drive

  • Optimize your document's embedded movie for iOS

  • Uploads can now be set to Public, Shareable or Private

  • Record video directly into Cinemagraph Pro from an attached camera (Yosemite only)

  • New getting started video

  • Improved transition to Effects mode on Yosemite

  • Improved reliability of Export and Upload operations