Top Money Saving Apps for 2015

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Money Saving Mobile 2015

The following Money Saving Mobile  2015 are the Top Apps picked by LRWC to save money on food, clothing and much more!

We live in a day where there’s really no excuse for neglecting to save money.  Not only do we have the traditional form of savings through a wide variety of insert and printable coupons readily available to us, we also have many new and exciting mobile “apps” you can download to your smartphones for an additional simple way to save money!

It would be impossible (for me at least) to master every single mobile savings app there is out there, however if you can take advantage of even just one, I think you’re doing pretty good!  Have fun with it and involve your family.  If your child or teenager really has been nagging you for a smartphone, tablet, iPad, etc., agree they will get one if they commit to using their smartphone to help save the family money.  For more ideas on how to involve your family in couponing check out last week’s Extreme Couponing Tip!

Here is our list of the Top Money Saving Mobile Apps for 2015:

::Ibotta App

Ibotta is a fun and easy way to earn money each time you go shopping. The more you use it, the better and more personalized your offers become.  Here’s how you use Ibotta:

  • Before shopping, choose your products and complete the tasks. The more you complete, the more cash you’ll earn.
  • Buy your chosen products at over 80 retail chains, restaurants, convenience stores, home improvement centers, pet stores, and pharmacies nationwide. They are adding new stores all the time.
    Verify your purchases by uploading a photo and scanning the product’s barcode.
  • Yes, real money in your Ibotta account that you can send to a PayPal account or turn it in for a gift card.

If you haven’t done it already, be sure to download your Free Ibotta App

::SavingStar App

SavingStar is a great way to save big money on your groceries and pharmacy store purchases.   There is nothing to clip and nothing to print. We post new SavingStar eCoupons regularly so be sure to check out the newest eCoupons here!  Here’s how you can use SavingStar:

  • Once you are registered you will have to set up your store loyalty cards.
  • Select the eCoupons you like and link them to your store loyalty cards.
  • Use your loyalty card at checkout (note: The total on your receipt does not change at checkout and the savings are not printed on the receipt.)
  • These are cash back rebates that will automatically be added to your Savingstar account within 2-22 days from purchase, depending on the store! They’ll e-mail you when your savings post.

You can go to the SavingStar site to register and download the SavingStar Mobile App right onto your phone.

::Target Mobile Coupons

Target Mobile Coupons are exclusive deals and coupons for your Target store sent right to your mobile device. This is not really an app but I highly suggest signing up for this.  These electronic Target Coupons can be stacked with manufacturer’s coupons.  No clipping, no cutting, just show your phone to the cashier for them to scan the eCoupon!

To subscribe for Target Mobile Coupons go here!

::Target Cartwheel App

The Cartwheel by Target App is a choose-your-own-offer savings experience that will run through Facebook (although you do not need to be a Facebook member to join).  Cartwheel is a first-of-its-kind program that gives shoppers a new way to save on hundreds of items throughout Target stores.   The bonus is that you can stack Target Coupons and manufacturer coupons with the Target Cartwheel offers.

::ShopKick App

ShopKick is a great iPhone and Android App for your phone that gives you exclusive deals to all of your favorite stores including, Best Buy, Target, Macy’s & Toys R Us!  You can earn “kicks” (points) just for walking into a store and earn even more “kicks” for making qualifying purchases. Kicks can be redeemed for gift cards to Target, Best Buy and so much more.

You can download this App for free on your smart phone just by clicking this link: ShopKick

::Checkout51

Checkout51 is very similar to Ibotta.  Make a purchase of any of the products from the list of current offers and receive money back into your Checkout51 account.

Every Thursday morning, Checkout 51 updates with a new list of offers. All you have to do is pick the ones you like, purchase them at any store, and upload a photo of your receipt through our mobile app or website. When your account reaches $20, they send you a check.

::Retail Me Not

The RetailMeNot Coupons app makes it easy to save in store with thousands of coupons at the places you love to shop. Never print or forget a coupon again.  Easily search for the coupons you want, check out Today’s Hot Deals or browse the Categories and Trending Deals to find the best offers available.

::Red Laser

RedLaser keeps your loyalty cards in one convenient place. Never miss an opportunity to earn points again.  RedLaser helps you keep track of the things you love. Like a product, deal or store? Save it to your favorites with one tap.  Search or scan to compare prices between thousands of online and offline retailers.

::Amazon Price Checker

Use Amazon Price Checker while shopping in store to be sure you are getting the best price.  Simply scan the barcode on the item you are looking to purchase and you can instantly see if there is a better price available on Amazon.

::Snap by Groupon

We have yet another cash back app available and this one is called Snap By Groupon!  Get cash back on grocery purchases – no matter where you shop.  Download the Snap app for Iphone or Android, or use the Snap website.  Browse the offers before you shop.  Purchase promoted products at any store, snap a photo of your receipt and get CASH in your account.  When your account reaches $20, they send you a check.  For more information, check out this post.

::Berry Cart

Do you know how many times I hear, there are never any coupons for organic foods, healthy foods, GM)-Free foods.  “All the coupons are always for processed stuff” is what I hear over and over.  Well, here you go….a new Cash Back Offer for Healthy Deals from BerryCart.

What other ways do you save money using mobile apps?

If you are new to couponing, you may want to check out the Couponing for Beginners section where you will find a lot of answers to your questions.