PRNewswire-USNewswire, YONKERS, N.Y., April 9, 2013 – Apps have made it nearly impossible for the savviest of shoppers to miss a deal anytime, anywhere. The May 2013 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from Consumer Reports, highlights five price-comparison apps that make saving easier and more accessible than ever, and they're free.
"There's almost no excuse for not getting the best deal on an item anymore," said Lisa Lee Freeman , editor-in-chief of ShopSmart. "More and more apps feature bar code scanners which are giving users instant access to other retailers' prices that may be better than the one they are about to pay."
ShopSmart's recommendations of price-comparison apps is part of its "Bargain Issue" which features tips on where to save (in-store versus online), the best sites and apps for coupons, a list of amazing cheap products and more.
Here are five, free apps that are best for comparing prices on the go according to ShopSmart:
About Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is the world's largest independent product-testing organization. Using its more than 50 labs, auto test center, and survey research center, the nonprofit rates thousands of products and services annually. Founded in 1936, Consumer Reports has over 8 million subscribers to its magazine, website, and other publications. Its advocacy division, Consumers Union, works for health reform, food and product safety, financial reform, and other consumer issues in Washington, D.C., the states, and in the marketplace.
About ShopSmart magazine
Launched in Fall 2006 by Consumer Reports, ShopSmart draws upon the publication's celebrated tradition of accepting no advertisements and providing unbiased product reviews. ShopSmart features product reviews, shopping tips on how to get the most out of products and "best of the best" lists. It's ideal for busy shoppers who place a premium on time. ShopSmart has a newsstand price of $4.99 and is available nationwide at major retailers including Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Borders, Kroger, Safeway and Publix. ShopSmart is available by subscription at www.ShopSmartmag.org
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