Which Money-Saving Apps Are Worth It? Five Major Apps Reviewed

Everyone could use a few extra dollars. The holidays are right around the corner, and technology has been used in creative ways to reward customers. This means you can receive real money and gift cards without changing a lot of your behaviors.

Of course, nothing is really free. These apps are collecting data and persuading you to make purchases. This usually translates into the user taking a couple of extra steps, but they end up with some spare cash in the end.

If there’s a way to make money through apps, I’ve probably done it. Some of these apps are worth the investment. Other apps will just waste your time with little reward. I hear about a lot of apps that have earning potential. There are five that I’ve spent a lot of time using, but only a few I’d recommend.

Fetch

After years of throwing receipts in the trash, Fetch gives you the opportunity to turn those receipts into gift cards. The goal of the app is quite simple: scan receipts and earn points. If you shop for sponsored brands or items, you will earn more points. Then, you turn those receipts into gift cards.

Occasionally, Fetch has promotions where you can earn extra points. For example, they recently offered double points if you scan in a receipt from a fast food restaurant. Beyond this, the best way to earn points is to purchase items from promoted brands. For me, I can rely on Pepsi, Doritos, and Sabra to give me a decent number of points. Otherwise, you get a base 25 point for any receipt.

Is Fetch Worth It?

Over the course of a year, I’ve only earned about $20 in gift cards. I only get cards to Amazon, but Fetch is so easy that I’ll continue using it. I don’t need to modify any of my spending habits; I just need to scan receipts.

The biggest downside is collecting physical receipts. I tend to decline receipts when given the option, but you need the paper if you want to use Fetch. Still, I get so many receipts that it’s nice to convert them into something. You don’t need to scan the receipts…