It is a good thing that the iPhone thoughtfully has applications that are free for download. Not everyone would like to pay additionally for applications. There are several free game downloads that would keep you entertained for hours on end. In fact there are several games that cater to all tastes when it comes to mobile entertainment.

For starters, the classic solitaire - This can application can be played in portrait as well as landscape orientation. The cards can easily be moved with your fingers and there is almost no difference between playing the game on your computer and on the phone. Though it does not stand out as something unique, it is one of the classics that is available for free.

The game Snake is another mobile classic that is now free for download. A thoughtful change to the game is that your snake will now move only to the left or right. Any more directions could get confusing in terms of playing. The time for loading is almost non-existent and there are several bonuses to be picked up along the way. The crazy mode makes for a lot of fun. For speed enthusiasts there is the game called Racing. Possibly like the game Need for Speed. It allows you to choose your car, earn points, play against people and be the speed demon that is hiding inside you.

A stick figure that plays a multitude of sports – that is what Stick Sports – Summer Games Lite is all about. This is an abridged version of the game. It currently plays only javelin. Once you buy the whole version you can also have your stick figure pole vault and long jump. The game can be addictive to those who have enjoyed it.

Spearfishing 3D is another game that is available in its limited version. As the name suggests it is all about deep water fishing. It gives you the option for spearing different fish, attempting to catch shark, use a freestyle mode etc. The complete version has around 10 levels. Each one is more challenging than the other. Live Poker 6k from Zynga is a wonderful application that is played with several other people. It is easy to understand and navigate through. Words with Friends is a Scrabble look-alike. It is a fun game that helps you spend your time fruitfully. There are several updates to the game that can be downloaded as and when they are made available.

The iPhone has immense potential when it comes to applications. Once you tire of one, you could always substitute it with another.





Debbie Z Gordon also writes iPhone App Reviews for AppShouter.

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