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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers make paid apps free for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up while you have the chance. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.

These apps normally cost money, and this sale lasts for a limited time only. If you go to the App Store and it says the app costs money, that means the deal has expired and you will be charged. 

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Smart Merge Pro

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Smart Merge Pro easily helps you detect and merge duplicate contacts. Clean up and back up your contact list with this handy app.

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iMerchandise

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This Trade Show App helps retailers like you buy more efficiently, plan wholesale purchases and deliveries, and generally be more organized, productive, and profitable.

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Dahli

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Dahli makes it very hard to text or email while driving. Are you a parent of a teen driver? Have you ever tapped a text or email while driving? This app will stop that risky behavior.

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Musicfeed

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Find your next favorite song from the friends and experts you trust. See what your favorite artists and music friends are sharing in your music feed.

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WorldMessage

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WorldMessage is a cross-platform mobile instant messaging app which allows you to exchange messages, and automatically translates messages, videos, and more.

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Sketch Bench

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This fast, easy to use app allows you to take any photo in your library and transform it into a lifelike painting, drawing, or sketch that will astound your audience.

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