Apps

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. MacX DVD Ripper Pro (MacX DVD Giveaway) Previously $49.95, now Free. MacX DVD Ripper Pro for Mac specializes in ripping DVDs straight into the best format for your devices, from iOS devices to the iPod Classic to the PS3. This giveaway comes without tech support or free updates, so some future DVD releases may thwart it with new copy protection, but for now it will...

As a resident of NYC, I find little use for the SF Climates iOS app that all of my San Francisco-based friends (read: social media whores) are boasting over today. But a lot of you do live there, so you might find it useful. Let’s say you live in the Marina and for some reason need to go to the Dogpatch or vice versa but you’re unsure what the weather is like. Or maybe the grit of the Mission is getting to be a bit much and you want to hang out with a bunch of babies in Noe Valley. Do you pack a sweatsh...

If you visited the site yesterday, you’ll already be aware that Cult of Mac’s weekly must-have apps and games roundups are now back. This is where we choose our pick of the best new releases and updates to hit the App Store in the past week. This week’s feature includes the official Klout app, which has finally made its way to iOS; a great service for storing and syncing your passwords from security specialists Norton; a beautiful weather app, and more.

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. 100 Cameras in 1 HD (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. 100 Cameras in 1 HD for iPad not only comes packed with effects for your photos but also sports a smooth UI and exports its effects to Instagram. Get it for 99¢. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Living Earth HD - World Clock and Weather (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. Living Earth HD - World Clock and Weather for iOS is an app for your iOS device that provides three functions: a world clock, global weather reports, and an alarm. The app provides a live 3D simulation of the Earth as it currently looks, allowing you to view cloud patterns in real-time as...

Dark Sky, the Kickstarter project that we wrote about last year, has come to fruition. The app, now available for $5.99 in the iTunes App Store, uses your location to predict hyper-local weather for the next hour. It also animates weather patterns both past and present with a gorgeous timeline feature. It works with newer models of the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch running iOS 5.0 or later. It's only been out for a couple of days, but reviews so far are generally solid, both in terms of design and...

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Percent Calculator - Pro (Amazon Appstore) Previously $1.00, now Free. Percent Calculator - Pro for Android puts a variety of real-world percentage problems just a couple taps away. Figure out percent increases, decreases, tip amounts and more with a minimum of puzzling and pondering. Get it for Free. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. MagicalPad (iTunes) Previously $4.99, now 99¢. MagicalPad for iPad lets you build free-form mind maps and outlines, dragging and dropping elements anywhere in the space and importing and exporting a variety of file formats. Get it for 99¢. (via LogicBuy) iOS iOS

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. ROM Toolbox Pro (Google Play) Previously $5.99, now $2.99. ROM Toolbox Pro for Android is an app every root user must have. Combining the best aspects of various root apps into one, ROM Toolbox Pro will be your go-to app anytime you need to do anything root-related. Want to block ads from showing up on your device? You can from within the app. Want to customize your...

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Run Training Pro (iTunes) Previously $2.99, now 99¢. Run Training Pro for iOS is an all-in-one app that helps you to get up and start running like never before. Complete with a map that allows you to see your route before you begin running, Run Training Pro acts as an assistant to help you get the most out of your exercise. Complete with charts and a calendar that...

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Fast Food Nutrition (Amazon Appstore) Previously $2.99, now Free. Fast Food Nutrition for Android is a nutrition label for chain restaurants. Choose your restaurant and add menu items to see a tally of calories and other info for your whole meal. Get it for Free. (via LogicBuy) iOS iOS

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. NOAA Weather Radio (iTunes) Previously $3.99, now $1.99. NOAA Weather Radio for iOS not only streams NOAA weather stations but offers a wealth of weather info and recently updated with 5x zoomable animated radar maps. Get it for $1.99. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Photography Trainer (Amazon Appstore) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. Photography Trainer for Android is an interactive trainer to teach you the settings, methods and thought processes to get great photos with a D-SLR camera. Get it for 99¢. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS

If you own an iPhone, you probably noticed there are a fewer apps installed on the new iPad than on your iPhone. Some of the missing apps are more obvious, like the Phone app. But others are oddly omitted, despite their utility on a tablet. …

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Splashtop Remote Desktop (Amazon Appstore) Previously $4.99, now $1.99. Splashtop Remote Desktop for Android allows you to take control of your home computer via your Android device. Want to listen to music stored on your computer on your Android device while you commute? Open the app and listen to your music via 3G/4G. Need to go over a Word document that is only...

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. All Code Reader (iTunes) Previously 99¢, now Free. All Code Reader for iOS scans all commercial barcodes and QR codes and searches major retailers for a price comparison. Get it for Free. (via LogicBuy) iOS iOS

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. iA Writer (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. iA Writer for iPad makes writing easier than ever. With a comfortable keyboard complete with arrow keys and other extensions, this app ensures you will remain productive with your writing wherever you go. And when you're done? Save it to your iCloud or Dropbox account so you can view your document on multiple devices. Get...

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Phone Drive (File Sharing, WiFi FlashDrive & Document Reader) (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. Phone Drive (File Sharing, WiFi FlashDrive & Document Reader) for iOS allows you to view your files from the comfort of your iOS device. The app makes it easy to drag and drop your important files from Windows Explorer or Finder onto your iPad or iPhone via your WiFi...

Ah, snow days. If you grew up in a place like Boston, news of snow meant you slept with your pajamas inside out and crossed your fingers for bad weather…

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended Student and Teacher Edition (Adobe) Previously $199, now $39.80. Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended Student and Teacher Edition for Windows or Mac is Adobe's flagship photo editing/creation tool, now available for 80% off for those that have a .edu email account. This deal is also valid for those that would rather purchase Creative Suite 5.5...

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. procreate (iTunes) Previously $4.99, now 99¢. Procreate for iPad is an app that provides artists (and wannabes alike) the opportunity to be more productive with their art by using the iPad as a sketchbook and/or blank canvas. Users are given 16 layers to work with along with the ability to create brushes via customized characteristics. Get it for 99¢. (via LogicBuy)...

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. HomeBudget with Sync (iTunes) Previously $4.99, now $2.99. HomeBudget with Sync for iOS integrates budgeting and expense tracking with the ability to sync expenses from multiple family members on multiple devices. Get it for $2.99. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS

Those handy weather widgets commonly found on Android-powered devices aren’t available to iOS users, thanks to Apple’s tight control over third-party software. But you can find some weather apps in the App Store that will display the current temperature on your home screen using the “app badges” feature built into iOS. My favorite is called Fahrenheit. Here’s how to get it set up and get the temperature displayed on your home screen.

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. NOAA Weather Radio (iTunes) Previously $3.99, now $1.99. NOAA Weather Radio for iPhone is a weather app that gives you tons of features including: 5x zoomable radar, animated radar, marine forecasts, push notification for weather alerts, streaming NOAA broadcasts, and more. For iPad users, get the HD version at the same price. Get it for $1.99. (via Apps-aholic) iOS...