GoodNotes 3.4.1 ($4) - GoodNotes allows users to create and store handwritten notes on an iPad. Plain, ruled, graph, and music paper layouts are all included in the app, along with ten colored pens, five highlighters, an eraser, and lasso tool. Version 3.4.1 includes file mirroring to Dropbox and Box, as well as customizable pen sizes and settings panel improvements. The automatic palm rejection feature has also undergone several improvements. [Download - 15.9MB]

Photogene for iPad 3.5 ($3) - Photogene is a mobile image editing tool that features support for exporting images in resolutions of up to 21 MP. Tools are included for cropping, adjusting color, sharpening, and retouching, as well as for adding special effects such as vignettes and frames. The latest release adds compatibility for iOS 6 and now displays photos in full resolution in the editor. Stability and performance has also been improved throughout the app. [Download - 17.4MB]

MetroLyrics 1.0 (free) - MetroLyrics provides users with access to the lyrics for thousands of songs across all genres. The app also includes a Map Charts feature that lets users see what the most popular songs are in their city and around the world. Other features include music videos, artist galleries, song meanings, and song tagging. [Download - 16.7MB]

WhatsApp Messenger 2.8.1 ($1) - WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform message service that allows users to send both messages and multimedia. Unlike other services, WhatsApp can automatically add contacts by using the information stored in a user's Contacts app. The v2.8.4 increases the group chat limits to 30 members. [Download - 10.5MB]

Translator 1.0 ($1) - Translator can be used to translate words, phrases, and text between more than 60 languages. Spoken translations are also supported in 25 languages. Users can choose two languages for content to be translated between, or the app can automatically detect the language of inputted text if the user is unsure. [Download - 67.9MB]