There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there are definitely free apps. And unlike many other “free” offerings, they can be extremely useful — whether you’re looking for enhanced functionality or something more light-hearted. The following apps are not only free — they’re also some of the best apps available.
Dropbox is a cloud storage app that allows you to store and access files anywhere you have Internet access. A basic account comes with 2GB of free storage; however, you can upgrade and receive more storage for a fee.
Quiz Up offers what its creators call “the biggest trivia game in the world.” With over 220,000 questions on over 400 topics, you can find out whether you really are the master of everything from science to Seinfeld.
Regardless of which airline you fly, GateGuru is an app every air traveler should have on their phone. Beyond standards like flight-tracking and terminal maps, GateGuru’s user-submitted data includes restaurant recommendations, checkpoint wait times and more.
Mint for iPhone is the smartphone portal for Mint.com’s free financial planning software. The app connects all of your financial accounts and provides both big-picture and drilled-down data in a sleek, easy-to-use package.
Nestled on 4,200 acres next to the Great Smoky Mountains foothills, Blackberry Farm hosts cooking classes, wine tastings and elaborately prepared meals. Focused on the earth-to-table philosophy, farmstead artisans lead epicureans through the ground’s gardens and fields.
