A recent survey by Pricegrabber found that 82% of online shoppers plan to use shopping apps for their holiday gift purchases this year. With so many apps out there, it can be tough to figure out which ones actually help you save money and which ones just take up space on your device. To help with your holiday shopping, here are some handy mobile apps that can make your shopping easier and save you money.
**Coupon Sherpa**: Available for Apple and Android, Coupon Sherpa is one of the first mobile coupon apps. It gives you access to hundreds of digital coupons from big stores like Macy’s and Kohl’s. Highly rated by iTunes staff and often listed among top retail apps, Coupon Sherpa makes it easy to get in-store discounts at various retailers and restaurants during the holiday season. No need to clip coupons—just show your phone to the cashier.
**Decide**: Exclusive to Apple’s iPhone and iPad, the Decide app helps you know the best time to buy a wide range of items, from cameras to table saws, so you don’t end up regretting a purchase when the item gets cheaper later on.
**Lookout Mobile Security**: Exclusive to Android, this app protects the personal data on your mobile device, which is especially important with the growth of mobile commerce. Named PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice for Android, Lookout Mobile Security offers strong free security, with a premium option available for $2.99 per month.
**OneReceipt**: Available for Apple, OneReceipt helps you manage the influx of receipts that comes with holiday shopping. It stores all your receipts digitally, so you can organize e-receipts and online purchases, and even snap photos of paper receipts to reduce clutter.
**Slice**: Available for both Apple and Android, Slice is perfect for avid online shoppers. This app centralizes all your e-commerce transactions, making it easier to track online orders and expenses. It also sends you alerts when prices drop on items on your wishlist, helping you snag deals.