Now that CES is over, we can get back to our regularly scheduled programming. That means the free apps list is back! And thankfully, this week it’s packed full. Whether you want to watch PBS, keep track of data, get back in shape, find deals on Amazon or just play some pinball, it’s all in the list. Check it out…

What we’ve learned from Gameprom’s Pinball HD is that pinball makes much more sense on the iPad than on the iPhone. In fact, it makes much more sense than on the computer. Pinball sims will never duplicate the feel of standing in front of a large metal and wood cabinet, but as far as simulating the gameplay experience, Pinball HD is the closest we’ve come yet.

Although PCWorld would consider me an “idiot,” and our friends at Gamertell believe I’m setting myself up for failure, I’m still looking forward to getting my iPad on April 3rd, and I’m looking forward to playing games on it. Will the larger iPad screen improve touchscreen accuracy? Will the accelerometer still be logical in a device that big? I’m looking forward to finding out, and I’ll be using these iPhone games for my test run.

Apple’s always happy to let you know that when it comes to their iPhone, “There’s an app for that.” I’m always happy to let you know when that app is pinball. Some of the best on the iPhone come from Gameprom, but now they’ve outdone themselves. Their forthcoming app—Pinball Remote—allows you to use your iPhone for flipper and plunger control on the pending Mac versions of their popular iPhone apps.

I doubt there are many people out there who, upon first seeing the iPhone screen, thought, “Hey, it’s shaped just like a pinball playfield!” Not even I did that, and I do enjoy the pinball. But fact is, yes, the iPhone and iPod touch gaming mechanics are conducive to some solid pinball action, which is why there are so many options available to here. Here are a couple of the $0.99 variety: Pinball Wizard and Jungle Style Pinball.