Below are downloads of several apps 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:

• Words With Friends for 99 cents ($2 off): Scrabble-type game
• BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 for 99 cents ($2 off): First-person shooter
• SHIFT 2 Unleashed for 99 cents ($2 off): Racing game
• Spirits for 99 cents ($2 off): Puzzle game
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit for $1.99 ($3 off): Racing game
• Mega Mall Story for $1.99 ($2 off, pictured): Strategy game
• Dead Space for $2.99 ($4 off): Survival horror game