Whatever your needs, there’s bound to be a free iPhone application that works for you
ONE OF THE best things about the iPhone is the vast range of amazing apps available, and many very high–quality utilities and pieces of software are completely free of charge. You can download handy apps for making your day–to–day activities easier, software that can help boost your productivity and organization, and for when the work stops, there are some great games out there alongside some brilliant apps for enjoying your hobbies.
RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR
This app is perfect for when you need a random number. Set the smallest and largest number possible, then tap the Generate button for a random number within these parameters. You can play an entire game of Dungeons & Dragons without ever rolling any dice. A small — and entirely optional — in–app purchase removes the ads.
PHOTOMATH
Remember the episode of The Big Bang Theory where the team produced an app that could solve equations? This does a similar job, but instead of going for high–end scientific formulae, it concentrates on education. Photomath can help you with your algebra, calculus, trigonometry, geometry and more, by taking you through the calculations.
GOOGLE ARTS & CULTURE
If you’re interested in art, museums and culture in general, this is the app for you. Google Arts & Culture curates art treasures from over 3,000 institutions throughout the world. You can take guided tours narrated by experts in their field, find museums and art galleries near your current location, and even translate information about exhibits at the tap of a button.
There are 360° videos, virtual reality tours and street view integration to explore too. At some of the museums, you can point your camera at select artworks and read about them, and sport, natural history and science are also covered. It’s a fun and comprehensive free app.
CNN
ALSO ON iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Android Carry around CNN’s famous news service in your pocket with this free iPhone app. Get up–to–date news and expert commentary on home and world affairs, sport, technology, politics, business, health and more. There’s even a handy Watch app so you can receive bulletins on your wrist, and widgets to bring you the latest news at a glance. You can also listen to CNN audio broadcasts.
The best free apps
ALSO ON iPad, Android, online Duolingo is the internet’s most popular way to learn a new tongue. Over 40 languages are available, including the fictional High Valyrian and Klingon.
Every course is free, but more features are available if you pay for a subscription. Its bite–sized lessons can be studied in a spare few minutes, and game–like challenges keep things fun. You get to meet cartoon characte
