If you don’t use coupons when you shop, you could be missing out on some serious savings! Luckily, gone are the days when you have to clip, organize, and haul hundreds of paper coupons out the door with you. Now all you need is your trusty smartphone loaded up with the best coupon apps out there.
Which should you check out first? So glad you asked. Here are 10 of our favorite coupon apps to help you save big.
1. Rakuten
Meet Rakuten, the app that gives you cash back on your purchases plus more coupon codes than you can imagine. And you don’t even have to wait for a check to hit your mailbox if you don’t want to. Yep, these guys will pay you through PayPal if you prefer!
Not impressed yet? When you sign up, they’ll even give you a $10 bonus when you spend your first $25.
Applicable methods: Online shopping through the app or browser extension.
Core functions: Cash-back and promo code platform.
Advantages: Offers deals and savings in nearly every online market.
Disadvantages: Some users have reported issues with tracking purchases and receiving cash back.
Platform and OS: Available on iOS, Android, and as a browser extension on Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.
2. Honey
Honey, one of the best coupon apps (in our opinion), It works with more than 30,000 merchants and offers an average discount of 17.9%. Install the app on your Chrome browser, and Honey will search through the best coupons available for the website you’re shopping on. It’ll even apply the best coupon it finds to your cart at checkout—with no hassle for you.
Applicable methods: Online shopping through the browser extension.
Core functions: Automatically finds and applies the best coupon codes.
Advantages: Works with more than 30,000 merchants and offers an average discount of 17.9 percent.
Disadvantages: Does not work on all websites and sometimes misses better deals.
Platform and OS: Available as a browser extension on Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.
3. Drop
Drop is thinking of this as the ultimate reward system. Drop lets you collect reward points on all sorts of purchases—everything from groceries to your weekend Uber rides. You can even play games in the app to rack up more points. Once you’ve gotten enough points to use, you can trade them in for gift cards at big-name companies like Kroger, Amazon and Starbucks.
Applicable methods: Online shopping through the app.
Core functions: Collect reward points on all sorts of purchases.
Advantages: Beautiful design and efficient learning system.
Disadvantages: Limited number of retailers and sometimes slow to credit points.
Platform and OS: Available on iOS and Android.
4. Flipp
Let’s say it’s Black Friday, Christmas, or one of the other huge deal-heavy holidays, and you’re wishing there was one place to see all the best-priced items at your go-to stores. Oh, It’s called Flipp.
And when it isn’t a shopping-focused season, Flipp still helps you save money on normal things by letting you browse tons of digital weekly ads. That way you can make your meal plan and grocery list based on the sales without navigating a million sites.
Applicable methods: A location-based shopping app that aggregates various offers.
Core functions: Weekly ads, allows browsing through paper ads, and personalizes the shopping experience.
Advantages: Ideal for grocery shopping, and enables list creation and sharing.
Disadvantages: It doesn’t sync with Google Shopping List/Alexa, works only in the US/Canada, and doesn’t offer cash-back rewards.
Platform and OS: iOS, Android and desktop use directly from Flipp’s website.
5. Capital One Shopping
Capital One Shopping is a free web browser tool designed to find the best online coupons and prices. It also allows you to earn rewards and gift cards by comparing prices, applying coupon codes, and saving money through shopping credits.
Applicable methods: Online shopping through the browser extension.
Core functions: Finds the best online coupons and prices, and allows you to earn rewards.
Advantages: Works with a wide variety of retailers and offers shopping credits.
Disadvantages: Does not always find the best price and some users have reported issues with tracking purchases.
Platform and OS: Available as a browser extension on Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.
6. Ibotta
There’s a reason why this one is on nearly every list of the best coupon apps—it’s pretty amazing. With this discount app, you find and add offers for things you plan to buy and submit your receipt—and Ibotta will give you cash back. Once your total adds up to $20, you can cash out and stick those earnings in your bank, PayPal or a gift card.
Applicable methods: In-store and online shopping through the app.
Core functions: Offers cashback on purchases at partner stores.
Advantages: Wide variety of retailers and easy to use.
Disadvantages: Requires you to complete tasks to earn cash back and some offers are only available at specific retailers.
Platform and OS: Available on iOS and Android.
7. Dosh
Dosh is a cash-back app that lets you earn rewards when you shop at participating outlets with your credit or debit card. You can get up to 10% cash back online, in-store, or at hotels.
You link your debit card to the app, or see if your favorite virtual payment method can be linked, and then Dosh watches what you purchase and deposits money into your “wallet.” Once you get up to $15, you can transfer from that “wallet” to your bank, Venmo, PayPal...
Applicable methods: In-store and online shopping through the app.
Core functions: Offers cash back when you shop at participating outlets with your credit or debit card.
Advantages: Easy to use and offers up to 10% cash back.
Disadvantages: Not all retailers participate and some users have reported issues with tracking purchases.
Platform and OS: Available on iOS and Android.
8. Groupon
Groupon is a global e-commerce marketplace connecting subscribers with local merchants by offering activities, travel, goods and services in 15 countries. It offers various ways to save, including access to coupons, product deals, storewide sales, discounted gift cards and digital rebates.
Applicable methods: In-store and online shopping through the app.
Core functions: Offers deals on activities, travel, goods, and services.
Advantages: Wide variety of deals and easy to use.
Disadvantages: Some deals have restrictions and are only available for a limited time.
Platform and OS: Available on iOS and Android.
9. RetailMeNot
RetailMeNot is a cash-back app that allows you to link your credit or debit card and receive automatic rewards when you make a qualifying purchase. Remember to check this major coupon code hub before making an online or in-store purchase. Just type in the store you’re planning to shop at, and RetailMeNot will list all its active offers. An extra 20% off that thing you were about to buy anyway? Cha-ching!
Applicable methods: In-store and online shopping through the app.
Core functions: Offers cash back and coupons for a wide variety of retailers.
Advantages: Easy to use and offers a wide variety of deals.
Disadvantages: Not all retailers participate and some coupons are expired or non-functional.
Platform and OS: Available on iOS and Android.
10. Checkout 51
The nice thing about Checkout 51 is that you can earn cash back on gas and groceries. (Yep, two things you have to spend money on anyway!) Just check the app for new offers, head to the store or gas station, and buy the featured items. Then, snap a picture of your receipt and earn some cash! Not only that, but you can also get bonuses from taking surveys right in the app!
Applicable methods: In-store and online shopping through the app.
Core functions: Offers cash back on grocery shopping, gas purchases, and online shopping.
Advantages: Easy to use and offers a wide variety of deals.
Disadvantages: Limited number of retailers and sometimes slow to credit cash back.
Platform and OS: Available on iOS and Android.
Please note that the availability of these apps may vary depending on your location and the device you’re using. Always check the specific app store for your device to ensure compatibility. Also, while these apps can help you save money, it’s important to use them responsibly and maintain good financial habits.
Happy shopping! 😊
