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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

By Lulu Chang October 5, 2016

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Everyone likes free apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for free for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up while you have the chance. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.

These apps normally cost money and this sale lasts for a limited time only. If you go to the App Store and it says the app costs money, that means the deal has expired and you will be charged.

PowerRunner

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Let your music guide you to a faster pace. This app lets you select music from your iTunes library, set a targeted pace to be your goal, and hit the start button to start running.

World Travelpedia

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Planning your holiday travels? Do it with World Travelpedia, the app that features 50,000 global attractions across countries and cities around the world.

Gift Budget

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Holiday season is just around the corner, and that means spending money on your friends and family. Use this app to budget yourself as you exercise your generosity.

TunePlayer

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This easy-to-use media player will allow you to control your tracks from your lockscreen more efficiently than ever before. Always be listening to your favorite songs from your library thanks to TunePlayer.

Weather Now

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See the planet in 3D as you check out the weather in your city and cities around the world. This app is chock full of useful features — weather-related and otherwise.

Coyn

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This beautifully designed app combines form and function for your budget. It’s a simple, secure, and stylish way to manage your cash balance on a daily basis.

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