THE BEST FREE APPS

We take a look at some of the best downloadable software that won't cost you a penny

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There are some great free apps available for all your Apple gear. 

They're not just handy utilities or simple games either. There are some surprisingly powerful software suites available at no cost, with a quality that rivals or even surpasses their professional equivalents.

These apps are often produced by programmers in their spare time, people who put in many hours of work. They're a labour of love, intended for everyone to get more out of their Apple kit for zero outlay.

Whether you're looking for an office suite, a picture editor, a video converter, a game or just about anything else, there'll be a free app for you to try out.

Let's take a look at some of the best free software available on the Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Must-have freebies for Mac

Boost your Mac's toolset without busting your bank account

Apache OpenOffice

> FROM openoffice.org

NEEDS Mac OS X 10.7 or later