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16 Best Coupon Apps of 2023

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 coupons out the door with you. Now all you need is your trusty smartphone loaded up with the best coupon apps out there.

Here are 16 of our favorite coupon apps to help you save big.

The 16 Best Coupon Apps for 2023

1. Rakuten

Shopping is fun, but earning cash back for buying stuff? Well, that’s what dreams are made of. Meet Rakuten, the app that gives you cash back on your purchases plus all the coupon codes you need in this lifetime. And you don’t have to wait for a check to hit your mailbox. Yep, these guys will pay you through PayPal. Not impressed yet? They’ll even give you 10 bucks just for signing up!

  • Standout feature: cash back on stuff you’re already going to buy
  • Best used for: getting cash back—need we say it more, folks?
  • Platforms: iOSAndroid and a desktop extension on Chrome

2. Honey

Life’s about to get a whole lot sweeter! Allow us to introduce you to Honey, one of the best coupon apps (in our opinion). 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 coupons to your cart at checkout—with no hassle for you. Yeah, it’s amazing.

How many times have you had to Google “coupon code” for the item you’re thinking about buying? Then you have to sift through all the options and test code after code. Sometimes they work, but sometimes you strike out. And at the end of it all, you’ve probably spent a good chunk of your valuable time searching the web to save a buck. Honey takes care of all that searching for you.

  • Standout feature: telling you if another seller offers the item at a cheaper price when you’re shopping on Amazon
  • Best used for: finding coupons and comparing prices online
  • Platforms: iOS, Android and a browser extension on Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

3. Drop

Think of this as the ultimate rewards 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 discounts at big-name companies like Kroger, Amazon and Starbucks.

  • Standout feature: game-changing rewards system
  • Best used for: racking up reward points to save more money at your favorite shopping destinations
  • Platforms: iOS, Android and a desktop extension on Chrome, Safari and Firefox

4. SnipSnap

Have you ever tried to carry around a stack of Bed Bath & Beyond coupons with you? It’s like lugging around a pile of oversized cardboard playing cards. SnipSnap feels your pain, and that’s why they created their coupon app. Farewell forever, clunky coupon binder!

When you’re out and about and find something you want to buy, take a picture of it with SnipSnap. The app will bring up a list of available coupons and sales for that specific item. SnipSnap will even let you know if it’s cheaper to buy it online or at another store.

  • Standout feature: easy cost comparison—just by snapping a photo!
  • Best used for: comparing prices at you
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

5. Ibotta

There’s a reason why this one is on nearly every list of best coupon apps—it’s pretty amazing. With this discount app, just scan item barcodes after you buy them to find out if any rebates are available. That’s right—you don’t have to do anything at the register when you’re checking out! Instead, upload a picture of your receipt into the app, and Ibotta will give you cash back. Once your total adds up to $20, you can cash out and put that extra money toward your future grocery budget or a gift card.

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P.S. Sometimes Ibotta even offers you $20 bonuses just for signing up. So pay attention and download the app when they’re running one of those promos.

With this app, you won’t see immediate savings at checkout like you would with a coupon. But you will get actual cash back in your pocket to use later on down the road—and that’s worth the wait.

  • Standout feature: cash back that adds up over time
  • Best used for: getting “paid” for items you’re already purchasing at the store
  • Platforms: iOS, Android and a desktop extension on Chrome

6. Shopkick

Shopkick is like other saving apps out there that use rebates, but instead of getting cash for your points, you can redeem them for gift cards. And who doesn’t love gift cards?

But here’s the best part: You can earn points (they call them “kicks”) just by walking into a store. And if you’re up for a little scavenger hunt, you can earn even more points for scanning products they list throughout the store.

You don’t even have to spend money to earn a little kickback! (See what we did there?) Just don’t get too carried away and start buying things just because you’re in the store.

  • Standout feature: no need to make a purchase to rack up points
  • Best used for: earning points you can redeem for gift cards
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

7. Checkout 51

The nice thing about Checkout 51 is that you can earn cash back on gas and groceries. 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’ll also get bonuses just for buying any item at select stores like Costco or Walmart.

  • Standout feature: cash back for generic items
  • Best used for: earning cash bac
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

8. Target Circle and RedCard

If you shop at Target, this thing will quickly become your best buddy. Be sure to check the Target Circle offers in the Target app before you head into the store. You’ll find coupons and major savings on groceries as well as clothing and home goods throughout the store.

Remember to look into Target’s RedCard too. It gets you 5% off every purchase in the store or online, plus free shipping. Just make sure you sign up for their debit card option—and don’t let anyone talk you into their credit card.

  • Standout feature: scoring deals on select items with Target Circle, plus an immediate savings of 5% off each purchase with the Target RedCard
  • Best used for: saving money at Target
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

9. RetailMeNot

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. Cha-ching!

  • Standout feature: a one-stop shop for all your coupon code needs
  • Best used for: scoring a 20% coupon (or promo code) to your favorite store
  • Platforms: iOS, Android and a desktop extension on Chrome

10. ShopSavvy

ShopSavvy calls itself a price comparison tool, but it’s really more like a full-blown shopping experience with a lot of features. The app not only compares prices for the items you’re looking at buying, but it also displays user reviews. Think of it like Amazon with a built-in robot that helps you find the cheapest price available at any store (while helping you decide if it’s the right purchase for you)! You can also get alerts for price drops and when something is back in stock.

  • Standout feature: price comparisons and user reviews
  • Best used for: finding the cheapest price on the item you’re searching for
  • Platforms: iOS, Android and a desktop extension on Chrome, Edge and Safari

11. Sherpa Perks

You should download this app for the fun name alone. Sherpa Perks is a lot like Ibotta and RetailMeNot, but you can never have too many of the best coupon apps at your fingertips. It has coupon codes for almost anything, including stores. Just show your coupon to the retailer and start saving!

  • Standout feature: savings and coupon codes (and the name)
  • Best used for: finding promo codes that save you money
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

12. GasBuddy

Here’s another oldie but goodie. GasBuddy will search your local area and find the cheapest gas prices near you. Then all you have to do is get yourself to the pump and fill up.

And if you want to save even more money, you can use GasBuddy’s card. No, it’s not a credit card, but it’s not quite a debit card either. Instead, it’s a gas payment card that links to your checking account.

Every time you use it, you’ll save up to 25 cents per gallon at the gas pump. Just pay attention: GasBuddy offers a credit card too, and you definitely don’t want to sign up for that.

  • Standout feature: gas payment card that links to your bank account
  • Best used for: finding the cheapest gas prices near you
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

13. Dosh

Dosh is a typical cash-back app, but it cuts out some of the hassle from the process. They boast that you’ll be able to take advantage of cash-back rebate offers without using barcode scanning, receipt photos or promo codes.

So, how does it work? Well, you link your debit card to the app, and then it watches what you purchase and dishes automatic cash back to you. We know . . . it’s kind of creepy that it watches what you spend. But then again, welcome to the internet.

  • Standout feature: cash-back rewards without the pain of scanning receipts
  • Best used for: getting cash back for online purchases
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

14. GoodRx

Prescription drug costs can derail your budget quickly. But how do you know if you’re paying too much for your prescriptions? Check out the GoodRx app! Just jot down the name of your prescription in the search bar along with your zip code. The app will show you which pharmacies in your area carry it and how cheap (or not) it is. Plus, they give out extra coupons every now and then for even more savings.

  • Standout feature: prescription price comparisons in your local area
  • Best used for: saving money on prescription medication
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

15. Coupons.com

Where have all the good old-fashioned coupons gone? They’re right here—only better! Download the coupons.com app to your smartphone, and you’ll find a bunch of manufacturer coupons to sift through. Coupon clippers, welcome to the digital age. This is the granddaddy of all the best coupon apps!

Sometimes, you’ll have to actually print out the physical coupon (hey, it’s a lost art!), but some stores will let you take a photo of the coupon and use your phone to scan it. It’s as simple as that!

  • Standout feature: coupons galore
  • Best used for: saving instantly on groceries, clothing and household items
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

16. Receipt Hog

Kind of like Ibotta, Reciept Hog lets you just scan your receipt and get points for specific items you purchased. All these points add up, and you can cash them out once you hit a certain level.

By now you might be thinking, Not another rebate app! Isn’t using one or two good enough? No way! By using multiple discount apps, you could be getting a ton of rebates for the same item. And different items might be eligible with different apps. You’ve already spent the money, so why not make every single receipt work for you?

  • Standout feature: cashing out points for, well, cash!
  • Best used for: earning points at any store that gives you a receipt
  • Platforms: iOS and Android

Give the Best Coupon Apps a Shot—But Stick to Your Budget

We love coupon apps and saving money just as much as the next person, but we have to say it: You should never buy something simply because it’s on sale. Buying things you don’t really want or need just to get a discount is a great way to go broke really quickly. Don’t forget—everything is 100% off when you don’t buy it.

And of course, you should always stick to your budget. One of the best ways to make sure you do that is to use the EveryDollar budgeting app. EveryDollar lets you set up a budget in minutes, and the premium version lets you connect your bank account. That way, all of your transactions will appear in the app and you’ll easily be able to see whether you’re staying on track with your goals.

Download EveryDollar and start winning with money today!

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