Apple just released its lists for the hottest paid and free iPhone and iPod Touch apps of 2010. No surpirse that most are games, but Facebook and Swype also make the list.
Top 10 Free iPhone Apps of 2010
Facebook (Free)
This official Facebook apps keeps you connected to all your friends.
Angry Birds Lite (Free)
An addictive physics-based demolition game and delivers hours of entertainment for all ages.
Words with Friends (Free)
Play crossword with family and friends.
Skype (Free)
Make and receive calls and instant message anyone using Skype—on other mobile devices, TVs or computers.
Tap Tap Revenge 3 (Free)
A music rhythm game with 100 free songs from top artists.
The Weather Channel (Free)
Beyond your basic forecasts, this app provides satellite maps and severe weather alerts for you area.
Paper Toss (Free)
Instead of wasting real paper and killing trees, you can toss a virtual crumpled ball of paper into a virtual trash basket.
Bing (Free)
Voice activated search that helps you discover what’s near you—shops, movie times, restaurant reviews, traffic…
Rock Band Free (Free)
A music rhythm game with a variety of instruments and 30 free tracks from top artists.
Talking Tom Cat (Free)
This virtual pet app responds to touch and voice.
Top 10 Paid iPhone Apps of 2010
Angry Birds ($0.99)
An addictive physics-based demolition game and delivers hours of entertainment for all ages. More levels and more fun in the paid version.
Doodle Jump ($0.99)
Uses tilt controls to guide Doodle the Doodler through a world filled with baddies and black holes.
Skee-Ball ($0.99)
3D graphics and realistic physics make this game feel like you’re really rolling the ball up the ramp to score points.
Bejeweled 2 + Blitz ($0.99)
Classic game of matching object is groups of three or more to clear the board. Play against friends in the weekly Bejeweled Blitz Tournament.
Fruit Ninja ($0.99)
Slash and splatter fruit with your sword and avoid bombs.
Cut the Rope ($0.99)
Try to free candy for Om Nom by cutting the rope in this addictive physics-based game.
Gamebox 1 ($0.99)
Get 37 games in one including arcade-style shooters, puzzle games and jumping games.
The Moron Test ($0.99)
Fun brain teasers that move in difficulty from moron to genius.
Plants vs. Zombies ($2.99)
Use your arsenal of 49 plants to stop zombies from breaking down your door.
Pocket God ($0.99)
A god game where you can choose to be good or evil.