Mobile : 9 Android Apps for Deal Hunters
Whether you're looking for a fun adventure, retail discount, low gas prices or cheap fights, there's an app for that. We've gathered nine useful apps for the Android-savvy bargain hunter in the gallery above.
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Shopping shouldn't be difficult—you want a good deal, but you don't want to be bogged down with daily emails, clipping coupons or racing all over town to find the best offer.
The hype of daily deals has possibly winded down, but installing the apps for sites like LivingSocial or Groupon makes it easier to get the deals you actually want, and not all the emails filled with things you don't.
Whether you're looking for a fun adventure, retail discount, low gas prices or cheap fights, there's an app for that. We've gathered nine useful apps for the Android-savvy bargain hunter in the gallery above.
1. Living Social
The Living Social app is convenient for anyone who's tired of receiving daily emails. The app gives you the same access to local deals, but at your own convenience.
2. Groupon
The benefit to Groupon's app is similar to Living Social's: fewer emails. The deals will be delivered to your device each morning, customized to fit your preferences.
3. Best Deals
The Best Deals app brings you the best daily deals available from the Internet. It consolidates sites like Groupon and LivingSocial so that you can filter them in one place.
4. Scoutmob
Scoutmob is only available for certain locations, but it offers exclusive deals to local places and events and things interesting enough to explore in the city.
5. Shopkick
Collect points for walking in. The location-aware app gives you points that are linked to your credit or debit card, so when you gain enough points, it automatically deducts from your total purchase when qualified. Shopkick will also show you the best deals and user reviews on products.
6. The Coupons App
The Coupons App is the upgraded envelope of clippings that you used to carry around in your purse — except better, because they won't still be there after expiring.
The app updates coupons from stores, restaurants and gas stations in real time. There's also a barcode scanner that saves scans so you can compare prices.
7. Coupon Cabin
Coupon Cabin consolidates daily deals, retail discounts, dining offers and low gas prices all in one app. You can search, browse, save deals for later and share them with friends.
8. RedLaser Barcode and QR Scanner
Every deal hunter needs a scanner to sift through the best deals. RedLaser scans all major retail barcodes (including UPC, EAN, UPC-E, and EAN-8) and QR codes.
You can also search for prices from online and local retailers, find the nearest locations for specific products and even check out books at the library.
9. Hipmunk
Looking for travel or hotel deals? Hipmunk's app makes it simple by putting all of the relevant results on a timeline.
You can sort by price or "agony," which incorporates factors like how long you'll travel and how many stops it will take. There's also a map that will show nearby places for food, shopping and entertainment.
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