Shopping deals can be a great way to save money when you’re looking to buy something.
But, if you’re like most people, you probably don’t have time to filter through all the different websites and apps that offer discounts.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of the best apps for shopping deals:
Best Apps For Shopping Deals
There just aren’t too many other savings options available,” says Shannon Vissers, retail analyst for MerchantMaverick.com, a comparison website that reviews small business products and services. Other than shopping sales or searching for paper coupons, which have declined in number in recent years, apps and browser extensions are the main option for deal seekers.
The best shopping apps to save money include a mix of options that provide digital coupons, deal alerts, cash back and other perks. To maximize savings, Vissers recommends using a rewards credit card along with an app to get additional cash back, points or miles.
Here are some of the best discount shopping apps available today:
Your Favorite Store’s App.
The Krazy Coupon Lady.
Coupon Cabin.
Flipp.
Retail Me Not.
Honey.
Pricepulse.
Fetch Rewards.
Ibotta.
Dosh.
Rakuten.
Raise.
Your Favorite Store’s App
The very first app you should download is the one for whatever store you shop at most often.
Many major grocery chains, such as Meijer, Kroger and Albertsons, have mobile apps that make it easy to clip digital coupons, earn points for rewards and browse sale items.
“Target probably has the best one because it’s easy to use and lets you save offers on your phone,” Vissers says. “(Those) are then automatically redeemed when you pay either online or at the point of sale.”
Discount shopping apps aren’t limited to grocery stores either so check for money saving apps from any of your go-to retailers.
The Krazy Coupon Lady
If you aren’t loyal to a specific store, The Krazy Coupon Lady app can help you find the best deal on the products you love. The app allows users to set up alerts for favorite brands and products and includes information about rebates, coupons and other promotions.
You can personalize alerts to receive notifications on your phone about deals, and The Krazy Coupon Lady also includes tips to maximize savings. The shopping list feature will save deals by store to make them easy to track and retrieve.
CouponCabin
CouponCabin can be used to find deals online and in stores. The app can find online promo codes or be used to download in-store coupons that can be scanned at the register.
Plus, CouponCabin awards up to 20% cash back on eligible purchases from its 3,500 cash back partner sites. If you like freebies, the app also includes a feature to allow you to find and claim those as well. In addition to its app, CouponCabin is available as a browser extension.
Flipp
Weekly runs to the grocery store may be easier with the use of Flipp. The app lets you browse the ads of more than 2,000 stores, load coupons to your loyalty cards and create digital shopping lists. It may be the ideal solution for those who enjoy hunting for deals themselves but want to streamline the process.
In addition to grocery stores, Flipp includes ads for department stores, hardware stores and specialty shops. Shopping lists can be synced across multiple devices, making this a good app for partners who share shopping duties.
RetailMeNot
RetailMeNot started out as a website where people could share and search for coupon codes, but it has since expanded to offer a browser extension and app as well. Regardless of how you access RetailMeNot, the company provides a simple way to find deals and even earn cash back.
“Shoppers don’t always have the time to hunt down promo codes and offers, especially with items selling out quickly,” says Kristin McGrath, shopping expert for RetailMeNot. “The RetailMeNot Deal Finder applies the best discounts and cash back offers for your favorite retailers automatically at checkout so you don’t have to.” She adds that customers save an average of $20 per purchase when using the service.
Honey
For online shopping, Vissers likes Honey, which is available as both a browser extension and an app. “It automatically pulls coupon codes from around the web to make sure you get the lowest price,” she says. What’s more, on Amazon, it will notify shoppers if an item is cheaper from another seller. If a product isn’t priced right, Honey can add it to a droplist and notify you when the price goes down.
Honey also awards Honey Gold members for eligible purchases. Those rewards can be redeemed for gift cards or cash via PayPal. “There are also fewer security risks with Honey and an easier sign-up because they do not collect any personal information or credit card information,” Vissers notes.
Pricepulse
Pricepulse is one of the best discount shopping apps for Amazon deals. Also available as a browser extension, Pricepulse can provide the price history of Amazon products and advise on whether now is the time to buy or if a lower price could be coming. Users can also create a watchlist that will send notifications when a price drops.
If you are interested in browsing the best Amazon deals, Pricepulse can help with that too. In addition to showing the current hottest deals, the app can show users the top products from the past day or month as well as the best deals of all time.
Fetch Rewards
There are several money saving apps that allow users to scan receipts in order to earn cash back and rewards. Among them, Fetch Rewards may be the easiest to use. Simply sign up and scan receipts from any store to earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards. Purchasing specific brands, referring friends or redeeming special offers can all provide additional points.
Among the receipt-scanning apps, Vissers likes Fetch Rewards best because it requires no upfront planning on the part of shoppers. Other apps may require you to clip offers before scanning a receipt, but Fetch awards points automatically.
Ibotta
While Ibotta is a popular app to earn cash back from purchases, it does require a little more work on the part of shoppers. Users need to look for offers and add them to their account before redeeming for cash back. Offers may be brand specific or apply to a generic purchase, such as a type of fruit.
Shoppers can choose from thousands of offers available at more than 2,000 retailers. They include grocery stores, travel providers, specialty shops and more. Ibotta can be linked to loyalty accounts and be used both in-store and online. In addition to its app, Ibotta is available as a browser extension.
Dosh
Dosh is another relatively hands-off way to save money. “After you sign up for Dosh and link a credit card, you will automatically receive cash back when you shop Dosh-partnered stores using your linked card,” Vissers says. There’s no need to save offers on your phone or account first.
Shoppers can earn cash back at more than 10,000 retailers and restaurants. The company also advertises up to 40% cash back on stays at more than 600,000 hotels globally. Cash back earned in Dosh can be redeemed for cash or donated to charity.
Rakuten
Longtime deal seekers will remember Ebates as one of the original websites for earning cash back for online purchases. The site’s name changed to Rakuten a few years ago, but it remains a prime place to earn shopping rewards and it now has an app too.
“The Rakuten mobile app is by far the best way to shop, especially on the go,” says Kristen Gall, Rakuten’s retail and shopping expert. “You can snag the latest deals, get in-store coupons, earn app-exclusive cash-back offers and much more – all through the app.”
Rakuten offers cash back at more than 2,500 stores as well as at restaurants and on travel. The company’s browser extension will also automatically apply money-saving coupons when available. Cash back can be redeemed either by check or via PayPal.
Raise
Using a discounted gift card to pay for a purchase can be an overlooked money-saving strategy, but Raise makes it easy to put into practice. The website – and its app – can be used to search for discounted gift cards from more than 4,000 brands, including big names like Lowe’s, Old Navy and Target.
“You can even use Raise to ‘deal stack’ your savings on top of other coupons, store promotions and credit card rewards,” says Raise CEO Jay Klauminzer. “Raise also has a one-year money-back guarantee, so you can shop with confidence.”
If a discounted gift card is not available, you may be able to earn cash back for the purchase of a gift card at face value from more than 150 retail partners. Most gift cards on Raise are delivered electronically, and the app will store cards so they can be easily accessed and redeemed anywhere.
Best Buy and Sell Apps for Use
best shopping apps to save money
With the vaccination quota rising and governments easing lock downs, life is slowly returning to normal. And with the sun shining in many parts of the world, shoppers are eager to get out and start their summer spending. But some have been hit hard by the pandemic, so it’s no wonder that money-saving apps are more popular than ever.
These mobile apps have many advantages for consumers. Not only do they offer access to exclusive discounts and cashback offers via your smartphone. You’ll also benefit from the app’s location-based capabilities with personalized money-saving deals at the exact moment you need them – while you are shopping near your favorite stores.
Coupon apps offer so many advantages for consumers
What’s more, there are a variety of ways to save. You’ll find coupon apps offering a whole array of coupons and vouchers. Cashback apps that offer cashback (or loyalty points) on purchases that you can save and spend. There are discount apps that showcase all the discounts available. And flyer apps packed with leaflets and brochures.
Ready to start making some serious savings in 2022? We’ve put together a list of our favourites to help save you time and money, wherever you are!
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The best money-saving apps in 2022
- ShopFully
Local coupons in Italy
Used by millions of shoppers worldwide, Italian-based coupon app ShopFully helps you find the best money-saving deals in your local shopping precincts. Available via the web and iOS and Android, ShopFully takes account of your location so you’re able to browse brochures, coupons and relevant shopping information for all the shops around you.
Search for deals across an array of categories from groceries and pet supplies, to electronics, furniture, fashion and more. Most brands and retailers have loyalty or rewards programs for customers to join. And many sell gift cards, making birthdays and special occasions that little bit easier.
- Vouchercloud / Groupon
The best money-saving deals in the UK
Since its launch in 2009, Vouchercloud has become one of the UK’s leading money-saving apps, offering an unrivalled selection of coupons and money-saving deals from thousands of popular brands. It has also been launched in many European countries and now forms part of the massive online Groupon marketplace.
Whether you’re looking for free delivery codes, payday or student discounts, restaurant and takeaway discounts or deals on holidays, fashion, beauty and much more, you’ll find plenty of ways to save. The Vouchercloud compare tool also makes it easy to save on your broadband, utilities and insurance. Whatever you’re buying, Vouchercloud has your back!
- Reebee
A top flyer app
The Canadian-based Reebee app makes it super simple for you to browse local flyers, stay organized with your shopping lists and search for local stores and products. Available for free on the App Store and Google Play, it features a simple interface, best-in-class search and the ability to sync across devices.
These cool features are really working out for Reebee, which boasts more than 6 million downloads across Canada and more than 1.7 million monthly users. According to them, the average family of four saves $3,978 a year on groceries with their money-saving app. That’s some pretty decent savings!
- Marktguru
In Austria & Germany
Top coupon app Marktguru, available in Austria and Germany, helps you find special money-saving deals, flyers, leaflets, brochures and store information in your local area. Using the app, you can save cash on your online or in-store purchases – just select a cashback offer, buy a cashback product, take a photo of the receipt and upload it to the app, then get your cash back.
Invite family and friends for extra rewards, create personalized shopping lists, set up product notifications and use special promo codes to unlock exclusive deals. Expect to find deals at a variety of supermarkets, hardware stores, fashion retailers, sports shops, furniture outlets and drugstores, to name just a few.
- Airtime Rewards
Money off your phone bill
Earn money off your phone bill with Airtime Rewards by simply linking your cards and shopping at your favorite retailers. The UK-based app is compatible with all the major mobile networks and there are no hidden fees or fiddly codes.
Download the app and start shopping at top brands such as Boots, Primark, Argos, New Look, Nike, Halfords and many more, with more offers being added every month. The savvy app can track your spending and automatically reward you every time you shop. To redeem your rewards, select an amount and apply them to your phone bill directly from the app. It’s that simple!
- CheckoutSmart
Money-saving deals at the supermarket
One of the UK’s top cashback and coupon apps, CheckoutSmart lets you earn cashback every time you go to the supermarket. It’s free and super easy to use, simply view exclusive money-saving deals and offers on all your favorite grocery brands, shop in-store or online, then snap your receipt and upload it to your account for instant cashback into your bank or Paypal account.
Recommended by Good Housekeeping, BBC One and Money Saving Expert, CheckoutSmart can earn you hundreds of pounds a year. It can be used at all the major retailers such as Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons and Waitrose, plus local shops, fuel stops, high street stores and many more.
- Future Pay
For shopping deals in India
One of India’s best saving apps, Future Pay is a digital wallet for cashless shopping across more than 1500 Future Group stores including Central Brand Factory, Big Bazaar, Heritage Fresh and many more.
It boasts a cool price match feature to ensure you always get the lowest price, as well as app-exclusive cashback offers and multiple loyalty card linking so you can save and spend your loyalty rewards all in one place. All you have to do is download the app, register and start using it!
- Entertainment
Cash-saving deals in the USA
One of America’s most popular coupon apps, Entertainment offers savings of up to 50% on the things you do every day. New local and national offers are added every day across a whole array of categories, with coupons and discounts that can be redeemed directly from your tablet or phone.
The app is easy and convenient to use, and comes loaded with features like savings reminders, a discount map and a handy coupon wallet so you can save your favorite coupons for later. Whether you’re looking for savings at restaurants, retail shopping, movie tickets, hotels, airlines and more, simply show your phone and save money!
- ShopKick
For free gift cards
US-based ShopKick is the shopping coupon app that rewards you with points that you can claim for free gift cards. Get points (kicks) when you shop at your favorite stores (you even get kicks just for showing up) then redeem them for your favorite gift cards, delivered digitally to your phone.
With a wide selection of gift cards available, from Target to Starbucks, Amazon to Paypal and more, you can take advantage of some great deals. Kicks add up fast, with most ShopKickers earning enough for a free gift card in just one week.
- Beblue
A top cashback app in Brazil
Beblue is an innovative app that gives you cashback at thousands of stores and restaurants across Brazil. It allows you to purchase products and services with your credit or debit card, then a real-time refund is made on part of the amount into your Beblue account, to be used for future payments at Beblue’s partner retailers.
You can use Beblue at gas stations, restaurants, snack bars, markets and much more, simpy download the app free from Google Play Store or App Store, set up your account and you’re ready to go.
The future of money-saving apps
While some might prefer to save money by printing coupons or clipping them from the newspaper, we prefer the use of mobile coupon apps for money-saving deals. Not only do they save you time and money, but they also save on paper waste, making them a lot kinder to the environment.
All of these money-saving apps are free to use – all you need is a smartphone with your location services turned on and you can start saving the next time you go shopping!
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