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Warm weather and sunny skies mean it's time for some summer shopping, and while it's never hard to find super covetable duds, it's definitely trickier to hunt down great deals that won't break the bank. Doing all that research can be time-consuming (and a bit of a buzzkill), so to make life a easier, we've gathered up some of our favorite money-saving shopping apps. They'll help get you all the great stuff you want (read: need) without using up all of your summer cash...and spare time.
Best for Brick-and-Mortar Girls: ShopKick
Want to try on that adorable sundress before you buy it? ShopKick's happy to help you out and reward you for shopping in-store at your favorite go-tos like Macy's and Old Navy. Open the app when you walk in the store, and you'll get points for scanning products, making purchases, and well, just being there. These points (appropriately called "kicks") can later be turned into gift cards, which is never a bad thing.
*Compatible with iPhone and Android.
Best for Gift-Shopping: Amazon Price Check
Both Amazon's website and app are amazing for finding a great deal on the perfect present for Father's Day or a BFF's birthday. But it can also be seriously overwhelming if you don't know exactly what you want. Cue the Amazon.com Price Check app, whose best feature is the huge variety of search options: voice, text, photo, and barcode. For example, just take a snap of the grilling set you want to get Dad, and the app will find it for you on Amazon.com. Compare prices, and if Amazon wins, you can order straight from the app. A little evil, but a lot awesome.
*Compatible with Android and iPhone.
Best for Sale-Shopping Girls: SaleSorter
Like shopping in-store but not one to shop without a sale? SaleSorter's your must-have app. Head into the mall, whip out your phone, and it'll tell you which stores are having sales, so you know exactly where to go, which means less time wandering (and feeling frustrated) and more time celebrating that great deal you scored. The sales are updated continually, so you'll never be let down...and you'll always be the first one to the racks!
_*Compatible with iPhone only. _
Best for Pricey Items: PriceGrabber
If you're investing in a big-ticket item, like a fancy camera to document your amazing summer, PriceGrabber is your go-to app. Just take a little scan of your desired item's barcode, and it'll tell you if you can get it cheaper at a store around the corner or online. If it's still too expensive, set a price alert, and you'll get a little ping when the product has been marked down. And if PriceGrabber isn't working for you, RedLaser is similar but doesn't include the alert feature.
*Compatible with iPhone and Android.
Best for Coupon-Lovers: RetailMeNot
Is Extreme Couponing taking over your DVR? The coupon-giant website RetailMeNot has made an app-repository of all its fantastic deals. So, next time you're at Gap or French Connection (or really any of your other favorite retailers), just pull up the app and see if you can snag a discount on those super-cute high-waisted shorts you need to have.
*Compatible with iPhone and Android.
