Just as money doesn’t grow on trees, neither do Android apps that can help save you money. But to enjoy the benefits of apps that can save you some serious cash you’ll first have to seek them out and download them from the Google Play Store.
But here’s the good news – while some apps will cost you money, others are 100% free to download and use. That’s why in this article you can learn how to save money with your Android phone or tablet by using these 5 recommended free apps.
Mint
Let’s kick off with Mint, a free app designed to save you money by helping you become more financially savvy and responsible. It’s so useful that it’s flying off the virtual shelves of the Play Store faster than you can say ‘Wait, what did I spend last month?’
Easily track your financials and make wise decisions
This compact app lets you keep tabs of your finances around the clock, from your bank accounts and credit cards to your investments and loan accounts. It also lets you check your cash flow, set budgets, track your spending, plan for retirement and more.
In short, Mint is a powerful yet compact financial planning and tracking tool for Android tablets and phones that runs 365 days a year. So if you’re not as financially ‘on the ball’ as you could be, Mint can help you get back on track and save you some money.
Shopkick
What’s the one thing that most people love to do but can’t always afford to? If you said ‘shop til you drop,’ give yourself a big pat on the back and proceed directly to the Google Play Store to download the free Shopkick app to start saving money right away.
You can use the Shopkick Android app to earn big rewards on the purchases you make at your favourite stores and convert them into either cashback or Gift Cards. It really is that simple which is why saving money when you shop has never been this easy.
And here’s the best part – you don’t have to leave your house to save money at many of the biggest US stores that include Nike, Target, Amazon, Sephora, GameStop, Best Buy, Lowe’s, Uber, Marshalls, Walmart, Starbucks, TJ Maxx and many others. Kaching!
No Deposit Bonuses
Ok, so this one is not strictly speaking an Android app. It is, however, a category of new player virtual casino bonuses that users of Android-powered devices can use to play real money online casino games 100% free, and even cash out winnings from.
In other words you can save money by playing real money games for nothing. Most top online casinos offer a no deposit bonus either in the form of free credits you can use to play slots and other games, or free spins you can use to play one or more slots.
You don’t need to download a casino app to enjoy these or deposit one cent. So if you have a passion for gambling and you use an Android device, we recommend utilizing offers that allow Android users to win money with absolutely zero risk involved.
SnipSnap
Coupons have been around since the beginning of time (almost), so you shouldn’t be surprised that a coupon app made it onto our list. While coupon apps are nothing new (Groupon anyone?), SnipSnap has managed to differentiate itself in a great way.
It’s managed to bridge the gap between printed and digital coupons. All you need is a camera on your Android device, a steady hand and the app will do the rest, converting a printed coupon into a 100% digitized offer you can redeem from your device.
It even has a ’Discover’ function so you can see what coupons your family and friends have SnipSnapped. You can also opt-in to receive in-store reminders, expiration date alerts, and notifications of redeemable coupons based on your exact location.
Foursquare (City Guide)
Foursquare is a free to download app that is a great way to discover and enjoy the best a city has to offer plus save you money if you take advantage of its special deals. It is classified as search and discover or recommendations mobile app for Android.
What this app does is deliver personalized recommendations of places to eat at based on your current location, your check-in history and even your browsing history. In some cases the app’s results come with special offers you can redeem to save money.
The app is also interactive in the way that you can write and upload 200 character ‘tips’ about a specific category or location other users of the app can access. Similarly, you can ‘rate’ the venues you frequent by answering a list of questions on the app.
Appealing Android Apps
The Android apps above are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ in terms of appealing apps that can save you money. So happy hunting, downloading and using them if your goal is to protect your money now, and hopefully achieve financial independence down the line.
