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A look at the top paid applications in the Chrome Web Store as recorded on January 10.

1. Rdio
Rdio is a social music app and subscription service for music lovers in the US and Canada. It lets you find and play the music you enjoy listening to while sharing and discovering new songs with friends and other Rdio members that share a similar taste in music.
Price: in-app subscription from $4.99 per-month
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pchjhmiapbbphflbgejhigbmfmmgbngn?hl=en-US

2. SparkChess
SparkChess is an online chess game that features three different levels of difficulty. The game is designed for "casual" players (not experts or tournament players) and features 6 "savegame" slots, unlimited undo and offline play.
Price: in-app payment
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/khgabmflimjjbclkmljlpmgaleanedem?hl=en-US

3. LucidChart - Collaborative Diagramming
LucidChart is a visual collaboration tool for people who want to easily create and edit diagrams. Multiple users can work on one document at the same time using the HTML5-based software and there are hundreds of already-existing templates and examples to help you get started.
Price: in-app payment (free and paid subscriptions)
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/apboafhkiegglekeafbckfjldecefkhn?hl=en-US

4. Wordico
Wordico is an interactive crossword-themed game for the web. Users can match their word prowess against multiple friends on multiple puzzles at the same time in this Scrabble-like game. Seventeen different game boards and user-customizable tile options help to keep the game fresh time after time.
Price: $3.99 per year
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ehehfnkgbccpcjmfhdkbeakkpibbcfdl

5. Gliffy
Gliffy is an online diagram editor that can be used to create flowcharts, Venn diagrams, floor plans and website mockups. Users can create diagrams "in a single click" or choose from a selection of pre-built templates to help save time.
Price: in-app payment (free and $5 per-month subscriptions)
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jfemkcigmnphhlgmemofkpokgelmgmfi?hl=en-US

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