Did your mum always used to tell you off for wasting your life playing on your phone? Well actually, she could be wasting money by not doing so!! Below is a list of the top apps that can save you money every day, suitable for smartphone users.
SHOPPING SAVERS
mySuperList enables you to compare which supermarket is selling specific items for the cheapest from the comfort of your own home. Best of all, you can create a basket from multiple different supermarkets, as well as getting exclusive cashback offers!
Idealo is ideal for you if you are constantly impulse buying. When out and about, you scan the product barcode, or enter keywords, and can find out how much you could get it from other retailers.
Foodmatic is great for students, and those who may not be the best chefs but want to save money whilst cooking by making the most of the ingredients you already have. All you have to do is enter the ingredients that you have and it will tell you the best meals you could make.
OUT AND ABOUT SAVERS
ATM Hunters is perfect for Freshers, as it quickly and easily finds the nearest cashpoints to you. This means you will never have to use a paid cash machine again! However, remember, just because you know where the ATM is, doesn’t mean you need to use it!
This super handy app locates the nearest free parking spaces! Need we say more?
This app checks your local petrol prices and so you can see where is cheapest.
EVERYDAY SAVERS
With Spendometer you can set a daily, weekly, and monthly budget, and then fill in your spending as you go. The app will tell you how much you are overspending or saving, and so this is a great way to watch how you spend, and keep your motivation up to save!
Meter Readings can track up to 9 different readers within your house, showing usage and costs over different periods. This can increase your awareness as to how much you are actually spending, and make you ensure that you do not go over your budget! Great for keeping track on those costs that you can normally forget about, or are a pain to check up on.
Onavo claims to be able to save you up to 80% on your data plan by compressing the data you use while using internet on your phone. Essentially it extends the value of your data plan without comprising the quality. This will only save you a small amount of money, but as they say, counting the pennies can save you pounds!
PLAY TIME SAVERS
Vouchercloud is simple, easy to use, and gives you a wide range of deals. This app is perfect for those who still want to enjoy nice meals and trips out, but don’t want to be spending too much money on it.
HotUKDeals sends you couvher codes, freebies, and savings to your phone, plus provides a community of people who share discounts and tips that often aren’t advertised freely.
FourSquare is a favorite of ours at Guarantor My Loan, since it is fun and can save you lots of money. It is a check-in game where you compete against friends to earn points for your check-ins. If you check-in at a location the most of any foursquare user, you become the Mayor of that location and then at certain places you get money saving deals. Fun and competitive, this app is a great way to get worthwhile deals without too much hassle.