1. Groupon
In case you didn't know, Groupon allows you to search for your favorite Dayton establishments (restaurants, bars, stores etc.) for coupons and special offerings. Just type in your zip code and the Groupon app will to the work of finding stores nearest you offering killer deals that will save you money.
Compatible devices: Apple and Android
2. Living Social
Just as the name implies, it's the modern way to live social and on a budget. Download this app and find deals on events, restaurants, sports and outdoor activities according to how much you're willing to spend. Living Social tells you the current and original prices for everything, so you know how much you're saving. Let the app search your location and it will find which deals are closest to you. You can also filter your preferences based on the distance you are willing to travel.
Compatible Devices: Apple and Android
SHOPPING
Retail stores
3. RedLaser
Let's say you went a little over budget on a few things last month. That's no problem for RedLaser. It's a price comparison tool. This app allows you to find products online and locally, get their prices, and find coupons and deals. You can even get food allergen information on the food you're looking to purchase.
Compatible devices: Apple and Android
4. ShopSavvy
It's as easy as point-and-shoot with this app. The built-in QR reader allows you to take photos of barcodes at your favorite store to see if there are any local deals running in your area for that same product. Once you put in your location, the app displays a live feed with the deals and discounts available to you immediately. All you have to do is refresh your page as money-saving is needed.
Compatible devices: Apple and Android
5. TheFind
Life has been made so much easier with this app. Use Facebook and like and save your favorite brands to your account. TheFind will notify you when your favorite products go on sale. When you're all done shopping, share your fabulous finds with friends on your personal profile page.
Compatible Devices: Apple and Android
6. RetailMeNot
Avid shoppers can't resist this app. RetailMeNot has a record of nearly every single coupon that exists, and users rate them by usefulness. The coupons on this app are then ordered accordingly. Every store is categorized and ordered by its popularity with people who use the app. If a store, brand or coupon is doing well (getting a lot of use), the special deal will rise to the top of your timeline. If a coupon has expired or has been suspended, those coupons drop to the bottom of the list.
Compatible Devices: Apple and Android
7. ShopKick
ShopKick keeps track of your rewards at your favorite stores. Each time you enter a store saved on this app, you collect kicks (or rewards) simply for walking in. Kicks turn into money that you can transfer into your own personal gift cards at the places you shop most. Stores like Target, Best Buy, Old Navy and American Eagle participate in this deal tracking system.
Compatible Devices: Apple and Android
8. Key Ring
This straightforward app allows to save all of your rewards and loyalty cards on your device. You can track your rewards points and the money you've saved and receive rewards through this app.
Compatible Devices: Apple and Android
9. Card Star
Card Star allows you to save your plastic loyalty cards. Different from the Key Ring, Card Star also tracks and stores your club memberships.
Compatible Devices: Apple and Android
Gas
Gas stations and fuel facilities
10. GasBuddy
After you download GasBuddy, You'll wonder how you ever made it through life without this app. You can find the cheapest gas in Dayton using this app. GasBuddy stores your location and displays a map of gas stations selling the cheapest fuel.
Compatible Devices: Apple and Android
Did we miss any of your favorite money-saving apps? Drop us a line and let us know: kamron.taylor@coxinc.com.
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