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    Home » Money Saving Tips

    8 Free Apps that Save Money on Groceries

    Published: Feb 21, 2015 · Modified: Aug 28, 2015 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    free apps that save money on groceries

    We may not all have time to sit down and clip coupons and search thru the sales flyers to save on groceries. Thankfully there is a way to save money on groceries with just a few simple clicks from your smart phone. The best part is that all of the money-saving apps are FREE. By making smarter shopping decisions you can save hundreds of dollars on groceries without the hard work. Below is a list of 8 free apps that will not only help you save on groceries but help save time as well.

     8 Free Apps that Save Money on Groceries

    1. Ibotta

    • View the list of participating items for the stores you are shopping at.
    • Unlock the offer, take a clear picture of the receipt, then scan the barcode of each product.
    • Once the items are verified (within 48 hours), the rebate money will be added to your Ibotta account.
    • You can cash out when you have $10 or more in your account and direct deposit into your Paypal or Venmo account. Or you can choose a gift card from a list of retailers.

    – Available for iOS in App Store and Android on Google Play

    2. Checkout 51

    • Offers are released every Thursday at noon and expire the following Wednesday at 11:59PM.
    • Check to see if the offer is still available before you head to the store and purchase.
    • Submit the receipt through the app or online here before the new offers appear on Wednesday.
    • When you reach $20, you can cash out through Paypal or receive a check by mail.

    – Available for iOS in App Store and Android on Google Play

     

    3. Shopmium

    • Sign up for Shopmium here and use the referral code KACUKHCE to get a FREE Lindt Chocolate Candy Bar.
    • View the list of offers as they are different for each user.
    • Scan the barcode and receipt thru the app.
    • Rebate will be processed and you can cash out with your Paypal or bank account.

    – Available for iOS in App Store and Android on Google Play

     

    4. Snap by Groupon

    • View the list of offers (new ones added weekly).
    • Scan your receipt and check off the offers you’ve purchased.
    • Rebate money will be added to your account and you can request a check when you reach $20.

    If you don’t have a smart phone you can still submit your receipt with a  tablet or desktop computer, just head on over here to download the app.

    – Available for iOS in App Store and Android on Google Play

     

    5. SavingStar

    • Clip the Digital Coupons right from your phone to use at the store when you link up your store loyalty cards.
    • Money is added to your account in 2-30 days after item(s) are purchased.
    • Once you get $5 in your account you can deposit into your bank account, PayPal transfer, Amazon gift card, or a donation to the charity American Forests.

    *Don’t forget to add the “20% off Healthy Item” every Tuesday and the “Freebie Offer” every Friday.

    – Available for iOS in App Store and Android on Google Play

     

    6. Jingit

    • View the list of offers.
    • Scan your receipt and check off the offers you’ve purchased.
    • Rebate money will be added to your account.
    • Cash out by linking your bank account or choose from a list of eGift Cards.

    – Available for iOS in App Store and Android on Google Play

     

    7. Walmart Savings Catcher

    • Use the app to scan your receipt or go online here and enter the TC number from the bottom of the receipt from a Walmart in-store purchase.
    • Once receipt is scanned, Walmart will automatically check and compare the prices of nearby retailers.
    • If the price is lower elsewhere, Walmart will refund the difference to a Walmart eGift Card.

    – Available for iOS in App Store and Android on Google Play

     

    8. Target Cartwheel

    • View the hundreds of offers from different categories (new offers added regularly).
    • Select the offers to redeem before you head to a Target store.
    • Show your printed or mobile barcode at check out.
    • Savings will be deducted instantly after cashier scans the barcode.

    – Available for iOS in App Store and Android on Google Play

     

     

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    1. ShortCutSaver

      February 22, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks for the tip Denise!

      Reply
    2. Colette @JamericanSpice

      February 23, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      I wish there was some good ones for windows phone too!

      Thanks for sharing these great apps!

      Reply

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