As new iOS apps flood the App Store every day — recently topping 1,000,000 — we know it’s tough to tell which ones are worth their salt. But thanks to our Weekly Scoop, you can have the best for free! Here you’ll find a weekly roundup of the coolest apps free or at a discount for a limited-time only. Each week features the best and brightest from websites like Free App Report, AppsGoneFree, appsfire, and more.
Hurry! Get 'em while they’re hot!
1) Sleep Cycle alarm clock($.99 from $1.99)
Wake up rested with the Sleep Cycle alarm clock app! With the help of the accelerometer in your iPhone, the app analyzes your movements while you sleep and wakes you up at the right point during the lightest phase—which is exactly when you’re supposed to wake up! No more heavy lidded shuffling to the kitchen for a cup of coffee! Jump out of bed and take on the day (or at least don't be quite as tired!)
2)Beatburn($1.99 from $3.99)
This one goes out to all the treadmill troops! Now you can combine the expert guidance of a personal trainer with your favorite songs to help set the pace at the exact moment you need it. A real voice guides and motivates you during your workout while “BEAT-SYNC” shifts the tempo of your music to match how fast you’re going.
3)Su Chef(free from $2.99)
Featured in Huffington Post and BlogHer as a top ten essential for parents, this app will help you figure out what’s for dinner no matter what your dietary preferences or restrictions might be. You can even type or scan in the ingredients you have right now to get a recipe that uses the stuff you already have!