7 Android Shopping Apps

Today’s consumers are in tight schedules and are looking for a faster, convenient way to do their shopping. Thanks to technology, people confined in their offices who barely have the time to do their shopping can purchase virtually anything from clothes, books, toys, movies and even groceries thru the Internet. And with the advent of mobile technology and the birth of mobile phones like smartphones, Android and iPhone equipped to give users the benefit of easy Internet access, shopping time constraint is such a thing of the past.
With mobile shopping changing the retail landscape, the release of different mobile shopping applications to make shopping experience easier at the tips of our fingers also rose to skyrocketing popularity. 

In fact, “according to a June 2012 survey among 5,000 Android and iPhone users in the U.S., Nielsen found that 47% of them have used a native shopping app on their phones.”
Mobile shopping applications are meant to give users easier, convenient and fun shopping experience. With the plethora of mobile apps to choose from, it can be overwhelming to figure out which ones are the best. If you are at loss as to what mobile shopping application should you get your hands on, here are my 7 online shopping apps pick that you might want to start with.

The online retail behemoth everybody loves is now accessible straight from your iPhone or Android device! With the Amazon Mobile app, users from around the world can gain access to quickly search and compare millions of products through Amazon.com by simply selecting their desired Amazon country store. Shopping is made as easy as scanning a barcode, snapping a photo, or typing a search, to quickly compare prices and check availability. 

 If you love “checking in”, deals, free points and rewards, Shopkick is the app you would want to get onboard with. Available for iPhone and Android users, Shopkick is a free shopping rewards application that gives you “kicks” or rewards for visiting your favorite stores such as Target (nationwide!), Macy’s, Best Buy, Old Navy, Crate & Barrel, American Eagle & more. So how does it work? Let me give you a scenario. If you have the app turned on and you walk in on Macy’s in New York, Macy’s can send you notifications about special deals straight to your phone because Shopkick works hand in hand with Shopkick devices placed within the store. Fun right?

 Do you always seem to forget your shopping list? Then this is the best app to get your hands on. Available for iPhone and Android phones, this small but intuitive application let’s you have your shopping list on-hand at all times. I might say this app tames your kitchen and shopping activity. The Pantry list is where you can keep track of your pantry items you have at home, making it the best shopping tool to cut your store time in half. Out of Milk also features a Barcode Scanner, the ability to specify price, quantity, unit, coupons and notes, making your shopping life much easier.
 
Can’t get enough of Target? Access Target and find whatever you need, wherever you are! The Target mobile app is available for iPhone, Android and recently, for iPad platforms and is built for you to shop, add to cart, get deals and check out straight from these handy devices. What’s cool with the Target App is its TargetLists that serves as your digital shopping list. All you need is tap, tap, tap and voila! You can easily create and organize your shopping list. Target’s store locator, on the other hand, gives you insight about which Target store has what you need in stock. That means no more headaches wading though the aisles for hours for something that is not available!
 
5. Jifiti 
Love FREE stuff? Then Jifiti is the best app to go. Jifiti is a gifting platform that allows you to spot, share and redeem gifts while walking through your favorite stores. So how does it work? It’s pretty simple. Simply walk through your favorite stores, spot things you love, and tell your friends and family how you would love to receive it as a gift (wink wink…). 
The best part is that no matter what store you’re in, your friends and family can actually buy your gifts or easily chip in with one click directly on the Jifiti.com website. All they have to do is click on the link you sent them, hit buy (or chip in) and you receive a purchase notification directly to your app. Open your notification in the app inbox, hit claim gift, and simply show your phone to check out of the store with your gift.

6. RedLaser 
 Redlaser gives you that unique shopping experience right on your mobile phone. Available for iPhone, Android and Windows Phones, RedLaser gives you accurate barcode scanning, making you a much smarter shopper. The app can scan major retail barcodes such as UPC, EAN, UPC-E, and EAN-8 and even QR codes! Given that, you can receive insights about a certain product and you can even find the best local prices both online and in the most convenient locations.

7. WalGreens 
Get the convenience of America’s #1 online pharmacy right on your fingertips! Walgreens app available for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch caters to those who just can’t stand the boredom waiting on the counter’s line to be served. The Walgreen app lets you quickly refill prescriptions by simply scanning and printing the photos of your prescription label and within an hour, you can simply drop by at the nearest local Walgreens store to pick up your order. And oh, the app even comes with a handy Pill Reminder so you are always on track on taking your medicine.
More and more mobile shopping apps are on the rise to cater our rising need of gaining instant access to products online via mobile devices. The apps’ list above is nothing but a small portion of the apps available in the market. I hope that this list had helped you. Always remember that at the end of the day, the app you choose should be able to add better value services and ease for your shopping experience. Happy Shopping!

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