Smart phones are great for staying connected and organized. Smart phones can also save you big money. Here are a number of tools and available apps that save money and help stretch your budget. Most work well for both the Android and iPhone and best of all when I last checked they were free.
Check In Deals
Many restaurants and offer free stuff and discounts in exchange for your "check-in". You can find these Check In deals on Facebook, Foursquare and Yelp.
Foursquare
Leader in mobile social networking and local merchant
services. Foursquare mobile applications leverage gaming dynamics to
help users meet up with their friends on the go, discover what’s nearby,
save money, unlock coupons and deals and post reviews of places they’ve
been.
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Get personalized recommendations and deals based on where
you, your friends, and people with your tastes have been.
https://foursquare.com/about/new
Facebook
Discover savings, free offers and more. Check in on Facebook for
iPhone,
Android,
Windows Phone 7, or visit www.facebook.com on your touch phone to see special deals from nearby businesses.
https://www.facebook.com/deals/checkin/
Yelp
A Yelp Check-in Offer is a special offer for people who repeatedly "check-in" to your business via Yelp's mobile application. Examples include "free dessert" for a restaurant or "20% off oil change" for an auto shop. Check-in Offers provide a measurable way to reward your most loyal customers while attracting new ones.
Find the best businesses around you, save money by discovering nearby
deals, and share your experiences with Tips, Check-ins, and Photos.
http://www.yelp.com/yelpmobile
Money Saving Apps
Red Laser
Get the best prices. RedLaser is a free shopping app available for iPhone, Windows Phone and Android and is already helping 20 million shoppers shop smarter every day. It can help you too!
RedLaser
is a secret weapon for the smart shopper – scan or search for items to
make sure you have all the information you need, including product
details, ratings and price comparison.
RedLaser searches millions of products across
thousands of online and local retailers to find the best prices and most
convenient locations.
http://redlaser.com/
Retail Me Not Coupon App
The RetailMeNot Coupons app makes it easy to save when you want, where
you want at all your favorite stores. Search from hundreds of thousands
of online and in-store coupons—whether you’re on the go or in the
comfort of your home.
Browse the RetailMeNot Top Coupons,
Popular Stores, Categories and Today’s Hot Deals. Save online with a
simple “drag and drop” of the coupon code for a seamless mobile
experience. Save in the store by presenting the coupon directly from
your phone to your cashier. Not ready to make a purchase yet? It's easy
to save your coupons for later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/retailmenot-coupons/id521207075?ls=1&mt=8
Eyeona
Eyeona is the cure for a shopping hangover. We’ve all been there – buy
something you love, only to see it go on sale the very next week. We
solve that problem for consumers, by alerting them to price adjustments
as they happen. Real money, right back in your wallets.
By simply snapping a photo with your
iPhone or
Android, the Eyeona app ensures that you receive the best price possible.
Use our handy Receipt-O-Matic to automatically track your purchases for
price drops. It's free! Simply link your Yahoo! Mail or Gmail account to
get started.
Eyeona supports dozens of your favorite retailers from Abercrombie & Fitch to Zappos.
http://www.eyeona.com/
Gas Buddy
Find the cheapest gas on the go –
for free! In one click, locate gas stations near you and see their
current gas prices. Never overpay for gas again.
For every gas
price reported, you’ll earn points toward prize give-away entries. We
give away a $250 gas gift card every week. Reporting gas prices is even
more fun with awards!
GasBuddy is a community of users working together to update gas prices – help everyone save on gas!
http://www.gasbuddy.com/GasBuddyMobileApps.aspx
Giftmeister
Stick to your budget and avoid overspending when buying gifts. Tell us who you're looking for, and we'll narrow down your options so
you can give the perfect consumer electronics gift, all within your
budget. Using Giftmeister® is free, simple and takes the guesswork out
of your purchasing decisions
http://www.giftmeister.com/
Out of Milk
With Out of Milk, you can manage your shopping lists quickly and easily. Add items to your list and keep track of whether or not you have put them in your basket yet. It is easy to keep track of coupons, notes, and all sorts of other information necessary to easily managing your shopping lists.
Make use of all of your coupons. Keep track of which coupons you have available for your shopping lists and save a little extra money.
http://www.outofmilk.com/
Shop Savy
ShopSavvy Deals. Save even more money.
Find new ways to get the things you've scanned for even cheaper, learn about coupon codes, rebates, weekend sales and more. Click "deals" and find deals in your area.
http://shopsavvy.com/
Grocery iQ
Grocery iQ helps you create and stick to your shopping list. Simply scan the barcodes of items at home that have run out or are running out and it creates a shopping list. You can organize items by isle, print coupons and more. Synch between your computer and phone. Works with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android.
http://www.groceryiq.com