It’s hard to avoid all of the commotion of Christmas now we’re officially nearing December; with all the songs on the radios, the adverts on the television and the billboards in the shops, it’s all just a constant reminder of everything you need to do before the big day.
But, the biggest thing you can’t seem to avoid is all the must-have gifts that you should be buying for your loved ones. You can’t seem to walk down the street without seeing an advert reminding you of that $250 gadget your son would like. You’d really love to be able to buy it for him, but given your current financial situation, it’s just not realistic – Christmas costs you a fortune already as it is.
So, it’s no wonder so many of us are looking for ways to cut down the cost of Christmas this year. And, believe it or not, this is exactly where your smartphone could help you. So, load up your app store and download these fantastic apps, and you’re bound to save money this Christmas.
1. RedLaser
This app is a definite must-have this Christmas if you’re searching for ways to get 2012’s must-have presents a little cheaper.
With RedLaser, you can compare the price of pretty much every product, simply by scanning the product’s barcode with your phone’s camera. Simply select the lowest price and the app will then tell you where it’s possible to buy that product for that particular price.
This app really does make it possible to try and buy that expensive must-have gadget for your loved one at a fraction of the cost! It’s no wonder The New York Times have voted it one of the 10 must-have apps for your iPhone.
2. Vouchercloud
Whenever you’re looking to save money, voucher discount sites are the perfect place to turn to.
Using your iPhones GPS system, this Vouchercloud app helps to hunt out what stores around you are currently offering their customers’ money off on their next spend. With hundreds of categories available to search through, you’re guaranteed to be able to find great deals on pretty much anything and everything you’ll ever need. And what’s more, with the run up to Christmas, many of these voucher discount apps and sites will display their top offers on the home page, so finding them is quick and simple.
However, if you’re looking for a specific deal from a particular company and can’t seem to find it on Vouchercloud, simply load up your browser and type in exactly what you’re looking for. If you’re looking to buy a special day out for your mom, you could type in name of a company you know offers special days out. So, for example, by typing in “KGB Promo Codes”, you’ll then be given results of all the days out offers currently available for that particular company.
3. Amazon Price Check
If you prefer to do all of your Christmas shopping online rather than having to traipse around all of the shops to do it, then this app will be perfect for you.
If you see an item and wonder if you could get it cheaper on Amazon, then this app is a quick and easy way of finding out. All you need to do is scan the barcode, take a photo of it, say the name of the item into your speaker or even simply type the name of the item out, and the app will instantly compare the price you’ve found with the prices available on Amazon.
All you then need to do is get online, head to the Amazon site and buy all your Christmas presents at the touch of a button. Buying your Christmas presents this way couldn’t be anymore simpler, or cheaper!