10 Must-Have Apps to Simplify Your Holiday Shopping
A recent survey by Pricegrabber found that 82% of online shoppers plan to use shopping apps for their holiday gift buying this year. But with so many apps out there, it can be tricky to find the ones that actually help you save money instead of just taking up space on your phone. To help with your holiday shopping, here are some mobile apps that simplify the process and save you money.
Coupon Sherpa App – Available for Apple and Android
Coupon Sherpa, known as the first mobile coupon app, gives users access to hundreds of digital coupons from well-known stores like Macy’s and Kohl’s. It’s a favorite among iTunes staff and frequently appears in top retail app lists. With Coupon Sherpa, you can easily score in-store discounts at various retailers and restaurants during the holiday season. Forget about clipping paper coupons—just show your phone to the cashier for scanning.
Decide App – Exclusive to Apple’s iPhone and iPad
We’ve all had that experience of buying something on sale only to see the price drop further a few months later. The Decide app for iPhone and iPad helps you figure out the best time to buy a wide range of products, from cameras to table saws.
Lookout Mobile Security App – Exclusive to Android
With so much personal data stored on your phone and the growing trend of mobile shopping, cybercriminals are more interested in targeting mobile devices. The Lookout Mobile Security App, recognized as PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice for Android, offers strong free security, along with an enhanced version for $2.99 a month.
OneReceipt App – Available for Apple
The holiday season often brings a tide of receipts, akin to an influx of in-laws and sweets. The OneReceipt app helps manage this by providing a digital space for all your purchase proofs. You can organize e-receipts and online purchases, and even snap pictures of paper receipts, helping to reduce paper clutter.
Slice App – Available for Apple and Android
Designed for avid online shoppers, the Slice App pulls all your e-commerce transactions into one place, making it easy to track online orders and spending. Free for both Apple and Android users, it also sends notifications when the prices of items on your wishlist drop.
