Just some days ago we shared 50 best free android apps and how could we leave the iPhone users down. So today we come up with 60 best iPhone apps that are free in 2012. We have categorized the apps in 12 categories to make it easy for you to choose. All the apps are available in the apple store for free and no Jailbreaking is needed. Apps with (+) demotes that an app can run on both, iPhone and iPad.

Games

1. Word With Friends Free:
   Turn-based word game which can be played with 20 friends simultaneously. Fun to play and challenge your friends.
   
2. Overkill: (+)
   A great shooting game awesome high-definition graphics and sound effects. 100 waves, 30 Ranks, 18 Weapons and lots of enemies. Not so easy to play.
   
   
3. Draw Something Free: (+)
   Draw, guess and challenge your friends on Facebook and Twitter in this turn-based. No drawing skills are required.
   
   
4. Solitaire‌‌‌‌‌: (+)
   Now play the classic Windows Solitaire game on your iPhone and iPad. Multiplayer gameplay available.
   
   
5. Paper Toss:
   I bet you won't give up until that paper ball is perfectly tossed in the basket. Fun to play when you are bored.

Social

1. Facebook: (+)
   Official Facebook app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
   
   
2. Twitter: (+)
   Official Twitter app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with real-time updates.
   
   
3. Pinterest:
   Fastest and hottest growing social networking sites these days now right on your iPhone. Official app.
   
   
4. IM+: (+)
   Get connected with friends on Facebook, Google Talk, WLM, AIM, ICQ, and more with this multi-protocol instant messenger for chatting.
   
   
5. Viber - Free Phone Calls & Text:
   Call anyone from your iPhone for free with this awesome app. Requires an internet connection

Movies

1. IMDb Movies & TV: (+)
   Get access to the world’s largest collection of movie, TV and celebrity info right on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Official app.
   
   
2. Movies by Flixster: (+)
   Read reviews, watch trailers and discover what's hot. Can create your own "Want to See" list.
   
   
3. Crackle - Movies & TV: (+)
   Watch free movies and full-length TV series on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Limited to US, Canada, UK and Australia.

Music & Audio

1. Shazam:
   Want to more about the song or music you are listening? This is the right app for you. It can identify a track, artist, get you the lyrics, find its video and much more.
   
   
2. Pandora Radio: (+)
   Listen to free music on the radio station you love. Can be personalized according to your taste.
   
   
3. Songify:
   This magical app turns your speech into a song. Just speak into your device and leave everything else to Songify.
   
   
4. Drum Kit: (+)
   Make your own beats with Drum Kit. Comes with 5 different kits Classic, Rock, Hip Hop, Techno and Dance.
   
   
5. Radio Disney:
   Now listen to Radio Disney 24/7 on your iPhone with this official app.

Browsers

1. Dolphin Browser:
   One of the best browsers for iPhone. Comes with features like Webzine, Gesture, One-click share, Speed Dial and more.
   
   
2. Opera Mini Web browser: (+)
   Save your data traffic with this fastest, most cost-efficient web-browser for your iOS device. Can compress up to 90% of data traffic giving you 6 times faster browsing experience.

News & Reading

1. Pulse:
   A clean and elegant news reader you will ever see.
   
   
2. Kindle: (+)
   Optimised for iOS devices, allows you to read Kindle books and access the Kindle store.
   
   
3. BBC News: (+)
   Get the latest, breaking news from the BBC right on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.
   
   
4. feedly: (+)
   One of the best RSS feed reader for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Clean and Gorgeous feed reader.
   
   
5. iBooks: (+)
   Must have app for book lovers. Download and read the bestselling books and favorite classics from the iBookstore.
   
   
6. PressReader: (+)
   This single feature-rich app is filled with over 2,100 full-content newspapers from 95 countries in 54 languages.

Photography

1. Instagram:
   The most popular app these days with over 15 million users. Create photos with 15 beautiful effects and share your creations with the world.
   
   
2. Photosynth:
   Capture beautiful panoramic photos and share with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.
   
   
3. Pixlr-o-matic: (+)
   Over 2 million combinations to make your photos spectacular.
   
   
4. Photogram:
   Broadcast your photos via Email, Facebook and Twitter in a unique way with dozens of themes.
   
   
5. Adobe Photoshop Express: (+)
   Perform simple gestures to quickly edit and share photos from your mobile device.

Productivity

1. Dropbox: (+)
   Official Dropbox app for iPhone and iPad. Allows access to your files when you need it.
   
   
2. Evernote: (+)
   Write down important notes or ideas for future reference. Can sync all of your notes across the computers and devices you use.
   
   
3. Wunderlist:
   A to-do-list manager with features like push notifications, email reminders, assigning due dates and more. Cloud sync for keeping your tasks synced with Wunderlist account.
   
   
4. Weave:
   Another to-do-list app with elegant look. You can even manage your expenses for your business.
   
   
5. Remember The Milk: (+)
   Take your to-do list anywhere with this feature-packed app; never forget the milk (or anything else) again. Organize the way you want to with priorities, due dates, time estimates, repeating, lists, tags, and more.
   
   
6. PeerPressure for Goals:
   Stick to your commitments by getting your friends involve in it. Build a virtual support team that cheers you on when you're doing well and guides you to the finish line when you get off track.

Travel

1. TripIt - Travel Organizer: (+)
   Easily organize your trips with an awesome web interface. Can also share your travel plans with your family or colleagues directly or Facebook and LinkedIn.
   
   
2. Yelp: (+)
   Search for places to eat, shop, drink, read reviews and find the best place for you to go.
   
   
3. Skyscanner All flights, everywhere!: (+)
   Find the cheapest rates and dates to fly. 28 languages available.
   
   
4. Urbanspoon:
   Find the best restaurants in your neighborhood using GPS. Filter by cuisine or price.
   
   
5. XE Currency: (+)
   Convert any currency with the latest accurate rates. Can convert currency without internet access.
   
   
6. GasBuddy - Find Cheap Gas Prices:
   Find the cheapest gas stations near you and see their current gas prices. Can also win gift cards and awards by reporting gas prices.

Finance

1. PayPal:
   Securely and easily manage your PayPal account now from your iPhone with the official PayPal app.
   
   
2. Expensify:
   Manage your expenses with this app. Sync with credit cards and bank accounts to track the purchases as they happen.
   
   
3. Mint: (+)
   Everything you need to manage your finances. Manage your money, budgets, expenses and bills. Sync with online account to get instant access anywhere.
   
   
4. Yahoo! Finance:
   Get finance related news, market summary, detailed stats, compare currencies and more directly from Yahoo! Finance.

Utilities

1. Find My iPhone: (+)
   A must have app. Find My iPhone lets you find you iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac if you misplaced it somewhere. It can ring your device at full volume for 2 minutes even if your device is on silent mode.
   
   
2. RedLaser Barcode Scanner and QR Code Reader:
   Fast and accurate barcode or QR code scanner. Can create shopping or wish lists for easier shopping.
   
   
3. Speedtest.net Mobile Speed Test:
   Test your mobile internet speed anywhere in the world under 30 seconds.
   
   
4. Dot Lock Protection - Secure Your iPhone/iPad Private Data: (+)
   Secure private and sensitive on your iPhone or iPad with rich features like fake passcode mode and break-in reports with intruder’s photo, date, time and GPS location on the map.
   
   
5. FREE Full Screen Private Browsing for iPhone & iPad: (+)
   Claims to be the #1 private browser on iOS. Every trace is deleted once you exit the browser.
   
   
6. Tip Calculator Free:
   Quickly calculate the tip to be given and easily split the bill among the friends with this handy app.
   
   
7. Flashlight by Rik:
   Use your iPhone like a torch with this fast and powerful app. Allows for manual control (Morse mode function).

Health & Fitness

1. RunKeeper:
   Improve your overall health with this app. Uses GPS to track your fitness regime.
   
   
2. Lose It!:
   Motivates you to lose weight and track your progress. Ad free app.
   
   
3. Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker:
   If Lose It! is not of your choice then try this alternative containing a database of over 1.1 million foods and over 350 exercises.
   
   
4. Pillboxie: (+)
   Visually manage your medicines and never forget to take your pills on time with easy and pleasant reminders.
   
   
5. WebMD:
   Understand your health and medical condition with symptom checker and other tools.
   
   
6. Fooducate:
   Scan and choose healthy groceries from over 200,000 unique products.

That's all.
We hope you enjoy these apps and discover more. Let us know what your choice is.
Do you also use an Android device? Don't forget to check out 50 Best Android Apps That Are Free [2012].