Technology is amazing. There are SO many ways to save money right in the palm of your hand. Check out the list below of our Top 10 FREE Smartphone Apps for Saving Money…

1. Ibotta

Ibotta is a FREE mobile coupon and cash back shopping app that gives you real money for buying everyday grocery and household products. It’s simple! After you Download the app, choose your offers, then go shopping at you favorite stores (Target, Walmart, CVS, Kroger…new stores are being added all the time). Once you’ve made your purchase, open the app, scan the barcode and upload a photo of the receipt and upload. You can transfer you cash into Paypal or donate to your favorite school.

Available for iPhone and Android.  Download it here.

2. Shopkick

With the Shopkick app, you earn points (called “kickbucks”) for visiting participating stores and restaurants. You can redeem those kickbucks for prizes like Starbucks coffees, movie tickets, iTunes and Target gift cards and even Coach bags! The best part is, you never have to make a purchase. Just walk into stores like Target, Macy’s, Old Navy, Best Buy and many others, open the app and get points. Simple!

Also, Shopkick often has great exclusive Target eCoupons available.

Available for iPhone and Android.  Download it here

3. Checkout 51 

Checkout 51 is an easy way to earn money on the brands you buy, just by using your smartphone or home computer. Every Thursday, Checkout 51 releases new cash back offers that are only available for the next (7) days. Just browse your offers and buy products at any store, then upload your receipt. When your account reaches $20, you can cash out and a check is sent via postal mail.

Ready to start getting cash back?  Go here to sign up.  It’s FREE!

4. Groupon

Groupon is a “daily deals” website that features discounted gift certificates for local or national businesses. It uses GPS to help you score discounted prices for restaurants and theaters, to spas, stores and even special events. Having the mobile app ensures you’ll never miss out on a hot deal, and I love that you can redeem your purchased Groupons directly from the screen of your phone. That saves time and paper!

Available for iPhone and Android.  Download it here

5. GasBuddy

GasBuddy is a community-driven app that uses your phone’s GPS (or you can plug in your zip code) to find the lowest nearby gas prices. Search in list or map view to find the station closest to your location.

Download it from the Apple iTunes App Store here.

Android:  Download it from Google Play here.

6. Gsalr

If you love shopping at garage sales, then the Gsalr app is a must!  It finds local sales, then creates a map and efficient route to help you hit the most garage sale destinations.

Download it from the Apple iTunes App Store here!

Garage Sales, Everywhere! is available for the Android:  Download it from Google Play here.

7. Flipp

The FREE Flipp app brings all the local store sales circulars right to your mobile device, so you don’t have to dig through all those ads looking for the best deal. You can search by retailer OR search for a particular item to instantly compare prices between stores and make the smartest shopping decision. Plus, when you find what you’re looking for, just tap on it to instantly clip it and add the item to an in-app list.

8. Coupon Sherpa

Coupon Sherpa uses GPS to find discounts and sales from popular retailers like Kohl’s, Sears, Office Depot, Best Buy and hundreds more. You can sort coupons by categories like clothing, shoes, department stores and electronics.

• Access amazing coupons anywhere you have Wi-Fi or cell service.
• Get coupons that actually work for hundreds of popular retailers & restaurants.
• Set your favorite stores to easily track their latest coupons.

9. Target Cartwheel

Search, browse or even scan items in store to find offers, then add the offers to your personalized Cartwheel barcode that you’ll scan at checkout. Use the discounts as many times as you like before they expire. You can even stack Cartwheel on top of your Target REDcard 5% discount and Target mobile coupons, Target store coupons and manufacture coupons!

Download it from the Apple iTunes App Store here.

Android:  Download it from Google Play here.

10. Savings Catcher

If you’re a big Walmart shopper, but don’t want to mess with price matching, download the Savings Catcher App. After each purchase, just scan the barcode on your receipt and Walmart will compare the prices of your purchased items with competitor stores in your area and you’ll get the difference on a Walmart gift card!

Go HERE for more info and to download the app.

***BONUS*** (Because it’s hard to narrow down the list to just TEN!)

Grocery IQ

Grocery iQ tracks down coupons in real time. When you use the app to create a shopping list, it highlights items that have online coupons available. Grocery iQ is powered by Coupons.com, the leader in the on-line coupon industry.

Download it from the Apple iTunes App Store here.

Android:  Download it from Google Play here.