Do you want to start saving money to finally go to that trip with your family? Perhaps you want to be able to afford that new car or just buy some new clothes. Maybe you don’t know how to save money.
But don’t worry my friend! In this article, you will learn about some of the best apps that will help you easily save money and achieve your financial goals, whether you want to save money on your groceries, gas travel or when buying things online. You will also learn the prices and general details of these apps. Keep reading!
Save Money When Shopping
1. Checkout 51
With this app you can check available rebate offers and send the ones you enjoy to your smartphone. The rebate will be automatically added to your account after you snap a picture of the receipt. You will be able to request a payout check once you’ve reached $20 in rebate funds. This app is free and is available for Apple and Android devices. How great is that?
- Pros: It is a great way to save money even for those who do not like using coupons.
- Cons: You might need to upload your receipt as soon as possible due to the limited rebates for each item.
- Best for: This app is for you if you don’t like getting discounts at the register.
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2. Coupon Sherpa
With this app, you will have reminders to use your coupons whenever you’re in a store. The app adds new coupons every day and it also shows when they will expire. It is available for Apple and Android devices and is completely free. You won’t want to miss this, will you?
- Pros: It works with both online and in-store purchases.
- Cons: The online deals are more reliable online but printing coupons may still be needed.
- Best for: This app is for you if you like a more traditional coupon experience.
3. Shopkick
This has a unique style that you will love. It rewards you with “kicks” every time you perform certain tasks like entering in a certain store, linking your Visa or MasterCard, scanning certain items and making purchases.
The app also shows you nearby deals you can benefit from. You might be asking: – What the heck am I going to do with my “kicks”? Here comes the good part, you can use your kicks to redeem gift cards on places like Target and Starbucks.
The best part is that it is a free app and is available for both Apple and Android users.
- Pros: It lets you know more about deals when you’re in-store.
- Cons: It eats up your phone battery.
- Bets for: If you’re shopping addict then this app is definitely for you.
Save Money When Buying Groceries
4. Paprika
This one is a must if you love to plan things out in advance and also if you’d like to save some time, and money when buying groceries. For the price of $4.99, this app will store all your recipes, it will sort them into a meal plan for the week, and even create a customized shopping list with the ingredients you’ll need for your recipe. Pretty cool, huh?
The app is available on Apple and Android devices. But, Mac and PC users will not be left out, Paprika is also available for these platforms and even for Kindle Fire and Nook.
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Save Money on Commutes and When Traveling
5.Gas Buddy
This is a superb app if you’re anything serious about saving money on your commute or travel. The app allows you to see all the available gas stations nearby and sort them by price and location, allowing you to choose the cheapest and nearest gas stations. Now, that’s a no-brainer!
The app uses your smartphone GPS and all you have to do is to just enter the zip code or the city you’re at. It is available for free on iPhones, Android phones, and Windows phone.
Now you have learned about these apps, how they can be used to save you money and time, and their main features, your next step is to try them out and see which ones you like the most and which ones best fit your particular financial needs. I hope you liked these saving tips in the form of apps and good luck with your savings!
