The Best Coupon Apps To Save You Money

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Finances haven't been easy in recent years. According to Bankrate, with the recent global pandemic and inflation at an all-time high, almost half of all Americans have reported feeling stress over paying their bills and making money. And, while having financial struggles is bad enough, it can also lead to further issues, like mental health problems. 

But it's not just those who are unable to pay bills that feel the stress. Even those who are more well-off may be feeling the effects of financial burden, whether that means they're watching their savings deplete or they have to give up their luxury items.

There are many ways to help with financial stress, but one of the easiest is couponing. According to ABC15, couponing can save the average household over $1,000 a year. Plus, couponing no longer looks like cutting out coupons from a newspaper — it can be as simple as downloading a coupon app. Here are the best ones to help you save money.

You've likely seen the commercials for Rakuten boasting about how you can save money while doing everyday things like attending a book club or gaming. If that weren't enough to get you to download the app, you may be surprised to learn that, while Rakuten offers discounts similar to other coupon apps, it goes a step further to focus on cash back — meaning you can earn money just by shopping. Plus, if you love to shop in stores, The Coupon Project recommends Rakuten because you can sync it to your credit card and get cash back at participating stores. Once your account is over $5, you can withdraw the money you earned and put it directly in your pocket.

If you're a Target aficionado, don't set foot inside the store again without downloading Target Circle. While this app can only be used for savings at Target, if you're like many consumers who like to shop for food, fashion, household items, and more all in one spot, it's a great option for saving. According to The Coupon Project, you simply browse through the weekly discounts and add the ones you like to your wallet. You can then either shop on the app, on their website, or in stores, and the savings will automatically apply. If you don't have time to look through the current coupons, you can also scan items you plan to buy and see if any discount codes are available. Downloading Target Circle will make you feel a bit better about your weekly Target runs.

The price of groceries has skyrocketed and may only continue to rise. If you're feeling the strain of buying your weekly groceries, you may be able to combat the higher prices by downloading Ibotta, which is a coupon app specifically for food. It partners with huge retailers like Walmart and Target and offers cashback on items and services like grocery delivery, per Investopedia. Plus, you get a bonus just for downloading the app as well as member rewards, meaning you get paid just for trying it.

If you love just browsing through the aisles of your favorite stores but don't want to feel pressured to actually purchase anything, you'll love Shopkick. It gives you rewards to get discounts on items you shop for, but, per The Coupon Project, it also gives you points — or "kicks" — simply for browsing. Once you rack up a good amount of points, you can transfer them to gift cards that can be used at places like Amazon and Target.

One of the best ways to score big discounts is to compare prices of your must-have items across multiple different stores. But, honestly, who has the time to price match? According to Investopedia, with Capital One Shopping, the work is done for you, so you can always be sure you are getting the best deal on any item you buy. It even factors in shipping costs! Plus, the app applies discounts and racks up rewards that can be exchanged for gift cards.