Because, like you, we always think of our wallets first, we always start with free apps that will provide useful tools and fun games for your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad without costing you any money.  But we also test paid apps, either because we've heard they're worth investigating or because there's no alternative.  Then again, they're app never that expensive.

In our selection, you'll find apps for busy professionals (like a business card scanner) and games (from the biggest titles to amusing little diversions) alongside photo editing software and some really innovative, intelligent tools.

One final warning: most of these apps need a lot of juice.  They use up your battery life even more quickly because you're always tempted to play with them ...