'Tis the Season to SAVE MONEY! Top-Rated FREE Shopping Apps for Your Smart Phone
Posted by: Mike in Town and Country Realty, Cary NC on
10/21/11
Yes, it is that time of year already! Time to start thinking about presents, bows, decorations, parties and hostess gifts. Did you know that 34% of consumers use thier mobile device to compare prices online while they shop in a store and 21% use the barcode scanning tool to search for the best price? We want to make sure you shop smart this holiday season. Find the best retail deals near you with the aid of a smart phone app. Here are the top free apps to download before Black Friday
PriceGrabber
(for iPhone, iPad and Android)Developed by Pricegrabber.com, a leading website for online comparison shopping,
these apps allow you to scan barcodes, compare products, read reviews and create a
“favorites list” all from the palm of your hand.
SnapTell
(for iPhone and Android)The SnapTell app searches for product information using an image of the product,
regardless of the photo quality. It returns price information as well as the name of a
store nearby with the best deal. The app for Android supports barcode scanning.
ShopSavvy
(for iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 7 and BlackBerry)You can simply scan a product barcode with the ShopSavvy app and you are able
to add a product to the ShopSavvy database, share product prices with friends and
followers on Facebook and Twitter; and access additional coupons, rebates and sales
through ShopSavvy Deals.
RedLaser
(for iPhone and Android)RedLaser compares product prices using TheFind.com, Google Product Search, eBay and Half.com and finds stores that
carry the item. However, the app offers more than just product comparisons. Book lovers can use it to locate books in
their local libraries or online; gamers and electronics aficionados have instant access to product reviews; and people
with allergies and special dietary needs can view allergy and nutritional facts about food products. If you can’t find the
barcode, RedLaser also accepts UPC and EAN codes.
Amazon Mobile
(for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry)The Amazon app gives you access to products on Amazon and other merchants. In addition to accessing existing
Amazon account settings, you can also create a visual list of products through Amazon Remembers. The app searches for
similar products using the photos on the list.
