Both Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store contain countless apps, some of which are free and others for a fee. That's not too much of a secret. However, what many people don't know or don't pay attention to is that paid full versions can often be downloaded without paying as part of an offer. We have picked out some particularly interesting free apps for you.
These pro apps are currently free (Android)
- Defense Zone HD (
2.69 euros) – Tower defense games were and are among the most popular mini-games. The developers usually rely on bright colors and cheerful elements such as balloons. Not so this fall. The game surprises and impresses with its military look; including tanks, missiles, cannons and more. (4.1 stars, 3,440 reviews) - PowerAudio (
0.19 euros) – If you don’t want to bother with the factory-installed music players, you can currently get hold of this minimalist player for free. The developers limited themselves to the essentials, but did not forget important functions such as the equalizer. (4.1 stars, 16,800 reviews) - Volume control via app (
0.69 euros) – Every smartphone user knows the problem: you turn on a game and the sound is much too quiet. You also increase the volume, then switch to YouTube and are confronted with a deafening level of noise. With this app you can adjust the volume for individual apps separately. (4.0 stars, 381 reviews) - Stitch Photos: Long Screenshot (
3.49 euros) – With this app you can automatically combine screenshots into one long screenshot. You can also change the order and cut out elements such as advertising banners. The same applies to the scroll bar. (4.4 stars, 1,964 reviews)
These premium apps are currently free (iOS)
- Dwarven Journey (
2.99 euros) – Are you a fan of old platform games and also prefer the classic look? Then you absolutely can't go wrong with this dwarf game. In addition, the gameplay can be personalized with runes and other attributes. (4.5 stars, 19 reviews) - water trainer (
1.99 euros) – Are you drinking enough water? If you do not die, this circumstance can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. With this app you always know how much liquid you have consumed. And to be on the safe side, the application also offers a reminder function. (3.0 stars, 2 reviews) - Graphic calculator AR (
0.99 euros) – With this app you can bring your mathematical formulas to life in the form of… shapes. The app also offers an AR function to graphically integrate your artwork into the real world. (4.3 stars, 3 reviews) - Merge Videos – Compilation (
4.99 euros) – Looking for an easy way to stitch multiple videos together? Then this app is perfect for you. (4.1 stars, 1,704 reviews)
FREE APPS WITH TRAPS – THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF
All applications listed above were available free of charge at the time of writing. Unfortunately, developers rarely indicate how long the offer lasts. If you like an app, you should download it as soon as possible.
Before downloading the free apps, however, we recommend taking a closer look at the respective pages in the Play Store or the App Store. Because some programs have different stumbling blocks.
In-app purchases and advertising
As a rule, in-app purchases and advertising are more common in free applications, but full versions are often not spared – regardless of whether they were downloaded for free or for a fee. This is especially relevant if the program you downloaded is a game intended for children. In such and similar cases, one of the following parental controls can help:
App permissions
Some applications rent by collecting user information and reselling it. If you want to be on the safe side, you should make sure that you only grant apps the permissions they need to work. An alarm clock typically doesn't require access to the camera or your contacts, while a flashlight doesn't need to care about your location data.
