Go Free or Go Home: Use This Week’s Free Android and iOS Apps!

Since it’s a new start to the week, you might want to install some new apps on your phone. For our weekly roundup of free apps, we scoured both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store for exclusive deals on paid apps that are now available for free for a limited time. Here’s a great way to save money while downloading these free apps for your Android or iPhone today!
Please note that although these apps are free at the time of publication, there is a risk that they will revert to their paid status by the time you read this or attempt to download them. Unfortunately, there is no set time frame for app promotions in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, and these offers can be removed as quickly as they were added.
We’d also like to note that while we compile this list of free apps, we don’t test them as our top 5 apps of the week. Therefore, we recommend that you exercise caution and do your own research before downloading any app, as some apps may contain in-app purchases or hidden microtransactions.
Here is a recommendation: If you come across an app or game on our list that interests you but you don’t need right now, consider installing it and then deleting it from your device. This will save it to your app library so you can reinstall it in the future when you need it. This is a great way to take full advantage of short-term promotions.
Free Android apps are available in the Google Play Store for a limited time
Android apps for productivity and lifestyle
- JPEG Optimizer Pro [4.5 stars /
$1.99]: An app that compresses photos so you can send them without taking up too much space. - QR & Barcode Scanner Pro [4.2 stars /
$2.99]: Here is an alternative app that allows you to scan QR codes and barcodes. - Identify Dog Breeds Pro [3.8 stars /
$0.99]: Have you ever gone to the park and found a really cute dog that you can’t for the life of you identify? This app hopes to help you in this class. - Speed camera radar (PRO) [3.2 stars /
$2.99]: This app helps drivers spot road hazards, including speed cameras, red light cameras, driveways, and bad roads, using a POI (POI) database and hazards spotted by other users.
Android games
- Rectangles Pro [4.4 stars /
$1.49]: An addictive logic puzzle game with new and original gameplay that will keep you hooked. - Live or Die: Survival Pro [4.3 stars /
$0.99]: A post-apocalyptic game where you rely on your wits to survive the zombie invasion. - Iron Marines [4.6 stars /
$2.99]: RTS on a mobile phone? It makes perfect sense. - Zombie Age 2 Premium Shooter [4.3 stars /
$0.99]: Go on a rampage and kill the zombies before they get to you. - The lone hacker [4.1 stars /
$2.49]: Have you ever thought about living the hacker lifestyle? This game is a…
iOS apps are available for free in the Apple App Store for a limited time
iOS apps for productivity and lifestyle
- App Secret [3.9 stars /
$1.99]: Make sure all your data and personal information stays intact with this app. - Birthday countdown reminder [5.0 stars /
$0.99]: Sure, there are tons of apps and social media that already remind you of birthdays, but here’s a dedicated app that gets the job done. - Lindabu [4.3 stars /
$0.99]: Want to make money making cartoon videos? This app puts you in the shoes of an influencer who is always looking for the next big thing and is ready to capture it on video. - YeNom [5.0 stars /
$0.99]: Here’s an app that lets you take full control of your expenses by quickly recording all your expenses. - Water trainer [4.8 stars /
$0.99]: They say you should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to stay healthy. This app should help you maintain your water drinking quota. - Scanner Pro [4.9 stars /
$9.99]: Turn your smartphone into a portable scanner. - Letter identification [4.9 stars /
$2.99]: Do you like nature and walking in parks? This app will help you identify the different types of leaves you see lying around outdoors.
iOS games
- Flappy Brain [4.7 stars /
$0.99]: Here is a game that will challenge your brain with all kinds of puzzles. - Paint tiles [4.7 stars /
$1.99]: Use a match to wipe the board by painting a tile with a matching color. - Car Mechanic Tycoon [4.2 stars /
$2.99]: Would you like to be a workshop master in the city? With this app you can grow your business and be the top dog. - DobbyxEscape: Adventure Story [4.6 stars /
$1.99]: Would you like to get to know the pirate known as Blackbeard? Play this game to find out. - Moto Race Pro [4.1 stars /
$1.99]: Race through the tracks and avoid obstacles on your bike without risking life and limb.
That’s all for today. I think Flappy Brain should be able to keep your brain active if you are an iOS user. Kids should find DobbyxEscape: Adventure Story worth their time. Here’s another list of suggestions if you’re looking for offline gaming options:
We want to hear your thoughts on our weekly picks! Have you discovered other interesting apps or games in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store? Share your recommendations with us in the comments and join the conversation!