Jonah JacobsAfter COVID-19 closures drained your bank account, the last thing you need is to go into debt this holiday season. You could ask for additional hours at work, get a second job, or work a side gig for extra Christmas cash, or you could take the saving route to pay the lowest price possible for your gifts.
Your best bet is to make extra money and save as much cash as you can, and these apps can help you do the latter by allowing you to comparison shop quickly.
1. ShopSavvy
As its name promises, this app lets you “shop savvy” to get the best price on products and see the latest, greatest deals at major retailers.
2. BuyVia
Do you have any electronics on your list for this holiday season? If so, you know they can be quite costly, so you want to make sure you pay the best price here.
BuyVia helps you achieve that goal with an in-app barcode scanner. Just scan the item’s barcode when you’re at a store, and BuyVia will tell you who has it on the cheap. If you want to keep an eye on the item, you can do so via alerts that will notify you when it becomes discounted.
However, the price of electronics is just one thing to consider, as you also want them to work as intended. With BuyVia’s reviews, you can see what customers think of the product to determine if it’s the right choice. You can even see recommendations on how to use the product if you’re not too tech-savvy.
BuyVia also offers top deals each day from some of the biggest retailers, giving it several benefits that make it worthy of a download on your smartphone.
3. Shopbrain
If you want to see daily deals so you can get on-sale suggestions for what to gift this holiday season, Shopbrain can help. It can also help you find the best deals on items of interest with its barcode scanner that offers comparison shopping within seconds.
4. Yroo
You’ll find top daily deals from such big names as eBay, Amazon, and Walmart in this app. And if you’re interested in an item while shopping at a store, you can use the app’s barcode scanning feature to make sure you don’t overpay.
5. Mycartsavings
If you’re not in a rush to buy something right this second and you have patience, give the Mycartsavings app a strong look. It’ll send you email alerts when a product’s price dips to an “expected price” that you set, so you’ll know exactly when it’s the best time to buy.
6. Amazon
Some people like to buy everything from Amazon, especially with the pandemic still floating around. Meanwhile, others like to split it up and buy items where they’re the cheapest, either in-person or online.
With the Amazon app, you can scan items at stores and see what this humongous online retailer is selling them for. You can also see reviews to make sure the product isn’t a dud. With such info at your disposal, you can buy with confidence and get the best price possible.
What’s the best part about these apps? That they work well beyond the holidays, so you can get year-round savings without having to do a ton of research.
Mark Luigi Dacumos
