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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Grocery shopping just got high-tech. Apps to help you tackle that chore.


Forgot your grocery list again? There’s an app for that. 

Consumer Reports has a list of grocery shopping apps that can keep you on track, save money and find the best deals:

* ZipList allows users to create a master checklist for things they buy frequently; the app also finds coupons and sorts participating stores by aisle. 

* Weekly Ads & Sales gives users access to weekly circulars without having to deal with the paper clutter. It can also track sales for the largest grocers, such as Kroeger and Safeway, plus specialty retailers including Best Buy and Old Navy.

* Grocery iQ matches items on your grocery lists with coupons and works best for people who tend to stick to the same list week after week.

* SavingStar registers your loyalty cards and allows you to browse a list of exclusive offers. The “One or Many” deals feature lets users buy items over multiple trips to hit the required quantities. The deals usually have a big payout, such as $5 off $30 spent on Charmin, Gillette, and Ivory products. 

* Cellfire sends coupons directly to your loyalty cards and features an optional store alert, reminding you about coupons when you enter the store.

* Ibotta pays you back about 25 to 50 cents when you take a poll or watch a short video, then buy the item, take a picture of the receipt, scan the barcode and submit it.

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