Below are downloads of several applications which have dropped in price and are available for a limited time from Apple's App Store. These apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch; they're also compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) Many are at the lowest total price we've seen. The deals:

• Worms 2: Armageddon for 99 cents ($4 off): Turn-based strategy game
• TextGrabber for 99 cents ($1 off): Photograph to text transfer utility
• The Monster at the End of This Book (pictured) for 99 cents ($3 off): Children's storybook
• Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue for 99 cents ($4 off): Children's story
• The Sims 3 for 99 cents ($6 off): "God" game
• Mental Case Flashcards HD for $2.99 ($2 off): Flashcard study aid
• DOOM Classic for $4.99 ($2 off): Microsoft Office tutorials