{"id":22741,"date":"2020-01-01T21:11:40","date_gmt":"2020-01-01T13:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=22741"},"modified":"2025-04-21T18:44:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T10:44:38","slug":"mobile-apps-to-shop-smarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/mobile-apps-to-shop-smarter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Alternative Apps to Shop Smarter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve not yet completed shopping gifts for your friends and loved ones, keep reading! <strong>While you\u2019re looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/pocket-sized-gifts\/\">gift ideas<\/a><\/strong> and planning to shop, let me help you to get the best gifts without making a dent in your pocket.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve compiled the best smart shopping apps in this post. Of course, I\u2019ve excluded the commonly-known apps such as Amazon, eBay, etc. to save you time. So, what are you waiting for? Let me <strong>introduce you to some smart shopping apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/search-low-price-discount-app\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 39 Price-Watching or Tracking Tools to Help You Shop Smarter Online\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">39 Price-Watching or Tracking Tools to Help You Shop Smarter Online<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/search-low-price-discount-app.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-27437 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/search-low-price-discount-app.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">39 Price-Watching or Tracking Tools to Help You Shop Smarter Online<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline stores have taken over today's shopping patterns. It just makes sense for people to buy stuff online...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Ibotta<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ibotta helps you earn cash back and more\" height=\"1174\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/mobile-apps-to-shop-smarter\/ibotta-helps-earn-cash-more.jpg\" width=\"1200\"><\/figure>\n<p>Ibotta is one of the most popular apps for saving money while shopping, thanks to its <strong>cashback programs and in-app offers<\/strong>. What I found most interesting is: Ibotta claims to have helped its users save 82 million, marvelously! I believe it\u2019s one of the reasons for its huge popularity, and it works vice-versa.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s super easy to shop with Ibotta: add cashback or other offers, shop in-store or online, then shoot and <strong>upload the receipt to earn cash<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can link a loyalty card or make in-app purchases. You can save while <strong>shopping for almost anything<\/strong> \u2014 clothing, groceries, home and travel products, etc. from most stores including Walmart, Uber, Target, Kroger, Groupon, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it introduced its in-app payments platform in May 2019. Pay with Ibotta <strong>provides consumers with instant rewards<\/strong> at numerous retailers, giving you another reason to try out Ibotta; don\u2019t you agree? Finally, you can transfer your earnings (or savings if you prefer it) to PayPal or into a gift card.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not all; <strong>you can earn even more<\/strong> by inviting or referring friends, adding friends in your team, and completing extra tasks to get bonuses. That all being said, I believe Ibotta just fits in every couponer\u2019s or saver\u2019s toolbox. <strong>It works on top of all the saving options<\/strong> you\u2019re already using such as coupons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ibotta.android\">Android<\/a>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ibotta-save-earn-cash-back\/id559887125\">iOS<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>2. RetailMeNot<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"RetailMeNot offers coupons and discounts\" height=\"1096\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/mobile-apps-to-shop-smarter\/retailmenot-offers-coupons-discounts.jpg\" width=\"1200\"><\/figure>\n<p>RetailMeNot is <strong>a coupon, deal, and discount app<\/strong> that helps you to save money while shopping for a wide range of products. It boasts to help save you up to 70%. It provides these offers for both in-store and online shopping which allows you to <strong>win cashback or rewards as well<\/strong>, as they\u2019re provided by Ibotta.<\/p>\n<p>You can enjoy these <strong>offers on a range of products<\/strong> including but not limited to automotive products, clothes, food items, handbags, shoes, etc. Also, it works for <strong>a vast amount of stores<\/strong> including Airbnb, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Domino\u2019s, Macy\u2019s, Shutterfly, Target, Walmart, and many many more.<\/p>\n<p>What I found interesting is: <strong>it offers special deals and sales<\/strong> such as Black Friday Deals, Cyber Monday Deals, and Christmas Sales. Moreover, it helps you <strong>save on pharmaceutical bills<\/strong>, thanks to its RxSaver (not to be confused with RX Save) that helps you compare drug prices, get coupons, and save on medical bills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.whaleshark.retailmenot\">Android<\/a>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/retailmenot-coupons-savings\/id521207075\">iOS<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>3. Flipp<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flipp shows weekly flyers, deals, and coupons\" height=\"1063\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/mobile-apps-to-shop-smarter\/flipp-shows-weekly-flyers-deals-coupons.jpg\" width=\"1200\"><\/figure>\n<p>Flipp boasts of helping you to <strong>save up to half of the prices<\/strong> for your weekly shopping. Flipp makes it possible by getting to you the latest advertisements, coupons, and deals from more than two thousand retailers. The list of <strong>retailers includes most popular names<\/strong> like Aldi, CVS Pharmacy, Kroger, and Walmart.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not all, Flipp gets you <strong>1000+ weekly flyers and 100+ coupons<\/strong> from your favorite brands and local retailers. It lets you discover the available offers or search for a particular product or store as well. It lists that its coupons help its customers save anywhere from 20% to 70% on a wide range of products.<\/p>\n<p>But it offers much more! <strong>It helps you create shopping lists<\/strong>, facilitating your shopping trips to boost your savings. You can also <strong>add loyalty cards for getting better savings<\/strong> at checkout, just like Ibotta, which further boosts earnings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.wishabi.flipp\">Android<\/a>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/flipp-weekly-shopping\/id725097967\">iOS<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>4. ShopSavvy<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ShopSavvy lets you compare prices b\/w stores\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/mobile-apps-to-shop-smarter\/shopsavvy-lets-compare-prices-b-w-stores.jpg\" width=\"1200\"><\/figure>\n<p>ShopSavvy is <strong>a price comparison and product search app<\/strong>lication. What I found interesting is: it allows checking for products using a barcode scanner, making it a super-quick process to compare prices between stores. It finds you <strong>the store selling the product at the lowest price<\/strong> to help you get the most savings.<\/p>\n<p>You can search for any product using a <strong>barcode, unique product code, or a keyword<\/strong> (say, the product name). Then, it searches the product on all stores \u2014 online as well as offline (local stores) \u2014 compare their prices. Surprisingly, it can help you <strong>buy it at the lowest price at the same store<\/strong> (price match policy).<\/p>\n<p>ShopSavvy \u2014 being <strong>one of the oldest price comparison apps<\/strong> \u2014 supports a plethora of brands and stores. The list includes but is not limited to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, eBay, Nordstrom, Sears, Target, and Walmart.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not all; it also <strong>displays user reviews<\/strong> and finds deals and discounts on the scanned or searched products. Its ultimate goal is to help you <strong>buy your favorite products at the lowest prices<\/strong>! Also, you can list your products and sell them directly to other users through the app, allowing you to resell items too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.biggu.shopsavvy\">Android<\/a>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/shopsavvy-barcode-scanner\/id338828953\">iOS<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>5. Dosh<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dosh lets you earn cash back and save\" height=\"1064\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/mobile-apps-to-shop-smarter\/dosh-lets-earn-cash-save.jpg\" width=\"1200\"><\/figure>\n<p>Dosh is another cashback application like Ibotta. Its tagline says \u201c<strong>the easiest money you\u2019ve ever made<\/strong>.\u201d and sure it is because it\u2019s just cold hard cash. It doesn\u2019t offer coupons or discount offers, unlike RetailMeNot and Flipp.<\/p>\n<p>Its process is simple as well: you should connect your shopping cards (credit or debit card), then <strong>dine out or shop with your linked cards<\/strong> at its partner restaurants and stores, and automatically earn cashback up to ten percent. I believe its unique selling point is the ease and speed of providing cashbacks.<\/p>\n<p>Dosh supports <strong>numerous restaurants and stores<\/strong>, like most of the tools listed in this write-up. For example, the list of supported places includes 1800 Flowers, Dunkin, Jack in the Box, Pizza Hut, Sam\u2019s Club, Sephora, Snapfish, etc. What makes it unique is: you can also <strong>book hotels and earn cashback<\/strong> with it.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, you can even earn by referring your friends to Dosh. You get <strong> for every person you refer to Dosh<\/strong>, surprisingly! Finally, you can transfer your earned cashback to your bank account, PayPal, or Venmo, per your choice. Also, you can donate your hard-earned cash to one of the supported charities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=nz.dosh.wallet&hl=en_GB\">Android<\/a>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/nz\/app\/dosh\/id1551072628\">iOS<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Summary<\/h4>\n<p>Since there are multiple types of apps listed in this write-up, <strong>you can combine them to save more money<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you can get coupons and deals from RetailMeNot, check for the same item on Ibotta, and buy the product with the coupon or deal from RetailMeNot. Then, you can upload its receipt to Ibotta and earn money as well. So, you\u2019ll be saving and earning money combinedly!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve not yet completed shopping gifts for your friends and loved ones, keep reading! While you\u2019re looking for gift ideas and planning to shop, let me help you to get the best gifts without making a dent in your pocket. I\u2019ve compiled the best smart shopping apps in this post. 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