20 of the most expensive iPhone and iPad apps in the world

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While Apple's App Store is full of great apps that are inexpensive or free, there are also a handful that cost hundreds of dollars.

For some apps, like electronic textbooks and professional tools, the cost is somewhat understandable. But for others, it's completely puzzling.

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In total, you'd have to spend $12,949.80 if you wanted to buy all of the apps on this list.

Lisa Eadicicco contributed to an earlier version of this story.

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