The official Apple Store app for iOS devices has recently undergone changes in design and function, but Apple still occasionally uses it to host time-limited offers to download select paid apps for free.

From today, users who scroll down the Discover tab should find an option to download camera app Obscura 2 for free via a redeem code, rather than paying $4.99 to download it from the App Store.

obscura 2

Obscura brings together incredible features in an easy-to-use interface that helps you take great photos, without getting in your way. It has a bunch of gorgeous filters to make your photos pop, and plenty of pro features to help push your photography skills further.

Obscura 2 allows users to shoot in a range of formats including RAW, HEIC, JPEG, Live Photo, and Portrait modes, and offers 19 filters designed for use with a wide range of scenes.

The Obscura camera features also provide flash control, grids, shutter time, and spirit level, while a dedicated library browser lets you edit, share, copy, favorite, hide, delete, and trash your pictures.

To download the app for free, tap on the featured app in the Discover section of the Apple Store app, tap Download now for free, and you will be redirected to the App Store's Redeem code screen. Your free redeem code should already be entered – all you need to do is tap Redeem in the upper right corner to begin downloading the app.

The offer to download Obscura for free through the Apple Store iOS app expires on September 25, 2018. Note that free app offers usually vary from region to region.

Top Rated Comments

DeauxmayneOwner Avatar
75 months ago
Found it. I misread, and thought this was in the App Store -- it's not. It's in the Apple Store app, which then takes you to the App Store app. Not enough coffee yet, I s'pose....
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Swampthing Avatar
75 months ago
Requires iOS 11 or later. :(
iOS 11 has been out since September 2017. You might want to consider using Software Update once in awhile...
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
DragonRider Avatar
75 months ago
Found it, was all the way down, Apple store icon with the shopping bag, and scroll on down.



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Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jimthing Avatar
75 months ago
"Error, We're sorry. We're having trouble processing your request. Please try again later"

UK, when it tries to take you to app store from apple store.
UK too: still not working. :-|
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UK too: still not working. :-|
NOTICE: UK back on!
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BrettArchibald Avatar
75 months ago
Requires iOS 11 or later. :(
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MrGimper Avatar
75 months ago
"Error, We're sorry. We're having trouble processing your request. Please try again later"

UK, when it tries to take you to app store from apple store.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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