Six clicks: iOS, Android apps in the spirit of Halloween

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GPS Tracking Pro

With Halloween comes trick-or-treating, but as a parent, this holiday may also make you nervous. To dispel such worries, consider linking up your mobile device with one that your child carries, and using a GPS tracker to keep an eye on their whereabouts.

Price: $Free (in-app purchases)

Download: Google Play

Published: October 17, 2014 -- 23:00 GMT (16:00 PDT)
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Halloween Live wallpaper

Naturally, no Halloween is complete without creepy wallpaper for your mobile device.

Price: $Free | Premium

Download: Google Play

Published: October 17, 2014 -- 23:00 GMT (16:00 PDT)
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Halloween!

This free app is a good all-rounder for Halloween ideas, trivia, ringtones, wallpapers and a countdown.

Price: $Free

Download: App Store

Published: October 17, 2014 -- 23:00 GMT (16:00 PDT)
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Costumes for Halloween

If you're on the hunt for a Halloween costume this year, this free application can give you plenty of ideas -- or you could search for your favorite costume through the app, which pulls together options from different stores.

Price: $Free

Download: Google Play

Published: October 17, 2014 -- 23:00 GMT (16:00 PDT)
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Hell Puzzle

An iPad app called Hell Puzzle combines the Halloween spirit with solid-looking puzzles -- which once complete, can be saved and act as this year's wallpaper.

Price: $Free

Download: App Store

Published: October 17, 2014 -- 23:00 GMT (16:00 PDT)
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Shoot the Pumpkin

Finally, for a fun app, Shoot the Pumpkin tests out your skills as Dracula. Aim, fire, and shoot pumpkins balanced on Frankenstein's head.

Price: $Free

Download: App Store

Published: October 17, 2014 -- 23:00 GMT (16:00 PDT)
Caption by: Charlie Osborne