Whether you're sporting a shiny new iPhone 5 or an older model, it's Apple's robust App store that makes the devices so appealing and useful. Some apps cost a pinch of money, but there are plenty of great free apps out there as well. Here is our pick of the best five free apps on the iPhone.
Google Maps - Let's face it, Apple Maps was a disaster. It's taken some time for Google Maps to get approved, but it's finally up for grabs in the App store, and comes completely free. Not much to say here other than that this is probably the most user-friendly, accurate navigation app out there. It'll give you everything from traffic flows to satellite imagery, all without putting your life in danger.
Facebook - The most popular social network in the world offers an easy-to-use App that lets you poke, like, and post as you please. With ties to iOS 6, it's easy to upload photos and share videos. Definitely a necessity for those who need to check in every now and then.
YouTube - Apple nixed both Google Maps and YouTube with iOS 6, which means you'll have to manually download YouTube now. Gives users easy access to the millions of cat videos and concert clips that YouTube so graciously showers the world with.
Twitter - Another must-have app for social networking freaks. It's quite simple - the app gives users all of the options of the web browser-based Twitter experience. You can search popular terms, edit your profile, and of course, sum up that tasty sundae you just ate in 140 characters or less. Don't forget the hashtag.
Wikipanion - This one's a guilty pleasure. The iPhone is the ultimate answer to any friendly argument, and Wikipanion allows you to instantly prove (or disprove) your intellect without having to go through the web browser. A great tool to have whenever life stumps you.
Let us know what your favorite free apps on the iPhone are in the comments below.