App Deals Of The Day: Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone


Aussie tablet apps Facedroid and Platinum Tasks discounted on Android, MapsChoice for iOS lets you choose between Apple Maps and Google Maps for 99c, Commonwealth Bank releases an app for investors, Reading Lens for free on Windows Phone, plus lots more. Deals end without warning, so be quick or miss out!

This is a hand-picked selection of the best discounted apps based on user reviews. We have not reviewed the apps and do not endorse them in any way.

Productivity and lifestyle apps are listed first. Games are stacked towards the bottom of each list. Otherwise, the apps are not listed in any particular order. Some apps may require in-app purchases for extra features or levels.

Android

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Facedroid – Android Facebook reduced to $0.99 (normally $2.49, requires tablet — Aussie!)
Platinum Tasks (To Do List) reduced to $2.49 (normally $4.99, requires tablet — Aussie!)
Zumbo’s Early Learning reduced to $2.49 (normally $4.99, requires tablet — Aussie!)
OfficeSuite Pro 6 + (PDF & HD) reduced to $0.99 (normally $14.99)
The Canberra Guide for free (new — Aussie!)
PhotoQ for Facebook for free (new)
Moon+ Reader Pro reduced to $2.49 (normally $4.99)

Platinum Air Hockey (Pro) reduced to $0.99 (normally $1.99 — Aussie!)
Sonic Jump by SEGA for $1.90 (new)
GTA 3 by Rockstar reduced to $0.99 (normally $4.99)
Wild Blood reduced to $0.99 (normally $6.99)
PITFALL! by Activision for free (new)
Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery for $1.99 (new)
Stiled for free (new)
HEIST The Score reduced to $1.09 (normally $3.12)
Pocket Bandit for free (new)
FINAL FANTASYII by Square Enix for $9 (new)
R-Type reduced to $1.12 (normally $2.05)
Anomaly Korea for $2.79 (new)

iOS

Facebook Poke for free (new)
Calendars by Readdle reduced to $1.99 (normally $7.49)
IM+ Pro reduced to $0.99 (normally $10.49)
RDM+ Remote Desktop for Mac and Windows reduced to $0.99 (normally $8.49)
Business Card Reader reduced to $0.99 (normally $5.49)
Business Card Reader with CJK reduced to $0.99 (normally $4.49)
WebCamera reduced to $0.99 (normally $4.49)
My Personal Trainer (w/ Reminders) now free (normally $10.49)
iTeleport: VNC & RDP reduced to $5.49 (normally $25.99)
MapChoice for $0.99 (new)
Pear for free (new)

Avengers Initiative now free (normally $7.49)
Crash Dummy for $2.99 (new — 1x promo code, first in first served)
Snowboard Hero now free (normally $2.99)
Fanta Fruit Slam – Food Fight Game by Coca Cola for free (new)
Area 51 Defense Pro now free (normally $2.99)
Luxor Evolved (Full) now free (normally $2.99)
Luxor 2 now free (normally $2.99)
Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition by SEGA reduced to $0.99 (normally $2.99)

iPad Only

Commonwealth Bank Investor Relations app for iPad for free (new — Aussie!)
RDM+ HD: Remote Desktop for Mac and Windows reduced to $1.99 (normally $10.49)
Business Card Reader HD reduced to $0.99 (normally $7.49)

Area 51 Defense Pro HD now free (normally $2.99)
Flick Nations Rugby HD now free (normally $2.99)
NFL Flick Quarterback HD now free (normally $0.99)

Windows Phone

Reading Lens now free (normally $2.49)
NORAD Tracks Santa for free (new)

Haunted for $2.49 (new)
Where’s My Water? by Disney for $0.99 (new)
Where’s My Perry? by Disney for $0.99 (new)

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