There are so many fantastic apps out there that can ease your wallet by helping you cut down your grocery shopping bill, find discount codes, order freebies and much more.
In no particular order, we’ve compiled a list of our top ten.
Shopprize
Price: Free
For Android devices (smartphone and tablet)
It’s a UK app we’ve just started to use which allows you to win prizes and freebies by uploading photos of your shopping receipts. It’s a fun app to use and there are always plenty of chances to win!
Before you can start using the app you need to answer a question about where you shop to see if you qualify.
Get cashback when you do your grocery shopping by purchasing specific items, snapping the barcode and uploading your receipt to the app. Some items are eligible for 100% cashback. Check Shopitize’s Facebook page every Wednesday for codes that will unlock new items on your app.
This is another of the major cashback apps. Browse the items available on the app, purchase them and upload your receipt. No need to use codes or scan barcodes like Shopitize.
Use this app to make free calls to geographic and ‘08’ numbers. This app also waits on hold for you and calls you back once you’re through to an operator.
You’ll find free stuff and deals from your local stores with the O2 Priority app. We’ve picked up free Coca-Cola, chocolates, dictionaries, car screen wash, Christmas cards and more besides. If you’re not already with O2 you can simply order a free SIM card and pop it into your phone to download the app.
With this app, you’ll get a summary of Latest Free Stuff’s best freebies and samples. If you’re a fan of our website but want a handy way to check our offers while out and about, you’ll love our easy to use app. It’s updated every weekday so check it each morning to be among the first to apply for new freebies.
Past freebies have included teabags, shampoo, perfume and books.
You may already use the TopCashback website, which gives you cashback on over 4,200 online retailers. Did you know it has a dedicated app too? Get money back both online and in store.
This deal-seeking community comprises over 1,300 members who add freebies, vouchers, glitches and deals throughout the day and night and vote each one ‘hot’ or ‘cold’. Download their app so that you can check out new deals on the go as soon as they appear.
For Apple, Android, Blackberry and Windows devices.
The Vouchercloud app uses your location to let you know of deals in shops and eateries nearby. Load the voucher you want to use onto your screen and show it to the cashier to redeem.
This app is like a souped-up loyalty card that allows you to build points and earn free coffees. Plus, when you top up your first £10 you get a free breakfast!
These are just a few examples of the money-savvy apps available to download for free. We love these ones in particular for their ease of use and their continuing great offers. We hope you’ll find them just as useful in your quest to save money.
Ricky Willis is the founder of Skint Dad. Drawing on his own experiences, he shares practical ways to save money, cut household costs and earn extra cash to help families make their money go further.
