There are a few apps out there that can help you choose the best item for yourself, as well as that for your friends or family. Whether you’re getting ready to do some holiday shopping or you simple need some new electronics around the house, most of these tools will be priceless.
BuyVia
BuyVia has partnered with Ebay, Walmart, GAP, Dell Computers and many other shops that have great deals to offer. If you’re looking to buy a tech gift for someone this Christmas, you’ll love the features that this app comes with. Being available for free on both iOS v6.0 and Android 2.3.3, BuyVia compares prices for the same product at various stores while it allows you to set alerts and notifications. You can also use the barcode-scanner in order to have access to more information right away. Because it’s a tool that focuses a lot on everything electronics but also wants to make it user-friendly, they simplified most of the usual tech jargon. This being said, you’ll have access to reviews and product descriptions coming from PC Mag and others, but you’ll also be able to share the data with friends without having to worry about explaining what each term means.
ShopSavvy
In the case of Shop Savvy, you’re able to look up products by using their name or inserting the barcode into the Search Bar. Once you do this, you’ll have access to the price and other details of the product offered by various participating stores. The tool will automatically store all credit card details for you and when you want to buy an item from any of the partners, you’ll be sent to the link with your paying data already saved. This will save you lots of time, and you can use ShopSavvy for free on iOS v7.0, Android 2.3.3 or Windows 7, 8 or 8.1.
RedLaser
Being one of the few tools that come with a version for most mobile devices, RedLaser is available on iOS, as well as Windows Phones and Android devices. It is also free to use and requires you to use iOS 7.0, Android 4.0 or Windows 7/8. This is a great and simple way to search for products in various stores and find the greatest deals by using the Search Bar. You can also compare the prices for the same product on EBay, Target and many other shops. Find out more about the way it works by visiting this website!
Smoopa
Whenever you’re in a physical shop taking a look at products and wondering what they’d cost online, Smoopa will be a great app to have on your phone. It also works with most tablets and only requires you to have version 6.0 of iOS or 2.3 of Android. Being free to use, Smoopa allows users to scan the barcode of a product and then see its price in various online stores. Apart from this, it also lets you compares prices and see how they’ve been evolving lately, it allows you to like a product and add it to your list of favorites while you can buy it through the app in just a few minutes.
ShopAdvisor
Available on Android 2.2 and iOS 7.0, this tool is free to download and install on most compatible devices. It lets you do most of your shopping, but it’s a great tool to use when looking for electronics online, because it compares prices in most stores and lets you set alerts for whenever a product reaches the price you wish to pay. Apart from letting you buy electronics online by redirecting you to the corresponding link, the same app also allows users to buy everything they want directly from a physical store. This can be done by accessing their map to see where the nearest shop would be, so that you don’t have to waste any time.
SlickDeals
This tool lets users discovered the greatest deals around the web in just a few minutes while it also allows you to share them with your friends. The discounts and special offers of the day will always be found on the top of the page, and you can also select a product category or set alerts in order to get updates that are suited for your needs. You can check the best electronics deals on a PC or laptop by simply accessing the web page, but in case you want to have access to the same information while you’re away, there are some apps that you could install. They’re all free, and you can get them on Android v2.3 or iOS version 6.0.
Black Friday
With Black Friday coming soon and so many good deals for electronics waiting to be discovered, you certainly need to take advantage of this app’s features. The Black Friday app may not be useful outside of the holidays season, but it’s certainly a great one to have on your mobile device. This tool is specialized on offering deals’ news directly on your tablet or smartphone, and it lets you set a series of alerts depending on what exactly you’re looking for. Their app always adapt to the current year, so you will need to update to reinstall the latest version every year, but you will get it for free on iOS 7.1 and version 4.0 of Android.
