As the festive season approaches, planning your holiday shopping becomes crucial. It’s easy to overspend, but there are some excellent apps that can help keep your costs down. These apps offer discounts, coupons, rebates, and price comparisons, making it easier to stick to your budget.
**Ibotta**
Ibotta is a favorite for many shoppers. It works both in-store and online. For online shopping, start your spree through the app. For in-store purchases, upload a picture of your receipt to get rebates. Each store offers different rebates, so make sure to check Ibotta before you shop. After you complete these steps, you usually get your rebate within a day. You can cash out once you reach $20 through PayPal or choose from various gift cards.
**Rakuten Ebates**
Rakuten is popular and works on both computers and smartphones. When shopping online, a pop-up will notify you of any rebate offers from the seller. Click the “Activate % Cash Back” button to enable them. For smartphone users, start your shopping through the app. Cash back is sent quarterly as a “Big Fat Check” or directly deposited into your bank account.
**ShopSavvy**
ShopSavvy specializes in price comparisons. Scan an item’s barcode, and it searches multiple sites to find the best deal. Use ShopSavvy with other apps to maximize your savings.
**Santa’s Bag/Christmas Gift List**
These apps help you stay organized and stick to your budget by managing gift lists and setting reminders. Santa’s Bag is for Apple users, while Christmas Gift List works on both Android and iOS.
**CouponCabin**
CouponCabin offers coupons for numerous websites and up to 10% rebates on selected sites. You get bonuses for registering and downloading the app. It also provides a broader range of cash-out options, including charitable donations.
**In Summary**
With so many fantastic apps available, finding great deals on holiday gifts has never been easier. Top choices include Ibotta, Rakuten Ebates, ShopSavvy, Santa’s Bag, Christmas Gift List, and CouponCabin. Each offers unique benefits, so based on your shopping habits, one or more of these apps can help you save a lot this holiday season. What are your favorite apps for cutting holiday shopping costs?