Mobile gaming has changed completely in the last few years with the growth of smartphones and applications. There are now many cheap and even free games available for users of the Android and iOS platforms, and today we are looking at the top 6 addicting games.

Most of us would have played Angry Birds by now and last month saw the launch of the latest version Angry Birds Space. This brings with it sixty fun levels with some hidden bonus levels, and regular free updates are also promised. The game can be found on the App Store for £0.69 or free on Google Play.

Next up we have the popular drawing and guessing game Draw Something Free, which promises to have you and your friends laughing out loud while playing the game. You can play with friends on your device or challenge friends on Facebook or Twitter, and you can also be automatically paired with new gaming buddies. The game can be found free at the App Store or Google Play.

For owners of iOS devices we have the critically acclaimed Infinity Blade that promises to take handheld gaming to new heights with stunning graphics, and adrenaline fuelled battles. Using the Unreal Engine 3 the game has spectacular 3D characters in the dynamic single player campaign. It features fast and responsive touch controls and is available via the App Store for £0.69.

Another popular game is Cut the Rope that is available for Android and iOS users, and sees players taking control of a little monster called Om Nom. Players cut the ropes that are holding the precious candy that he wants helping him to eat it all. The game is available for £0.69 on the App Store or £0.62 on Google Play.

Scramble With Friends is a fun fast game that has you finding words in a jumbled grid, as players slide their finger over adjacent letters to form words. You can challenge your friends with 3, two minute rounds and the player with the highest score wins. Users can log into their Facebook account to play against their friends, or challenge a random opponent around the world, and the game can be downloaded free from the App Store or Google Play.

Finally we have the hugely successful Temple Run that has seen millions of fans playing the game across the world. Players have to run for their life trying to outrun the Evil Demon Monkeys, but have to avoid many obstacles along the way. You collect coins and buy power ups with new characters that can be unlocked. This is another free game that can be downloaded via the App Store and Google Play.