Bar Code Apps That Save You Money
Get coupons, compare prices with your smartphone as you shop
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Mobile bar code scanning is beginning to change the way consumers find and purchase items online and off.
Bar code scanning apps make being a frugal shopper easy. RedLaser, ShopSavvy and Pushpins are among the many apps you can download for free to your tablet, iPhone or Android device.
You can scan or photograph items and compare prices at retail stores and online. Some bar code scanning apps even generate coupons you can use where you’re shopping.
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