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Pocket accountant: 10 best money saving apps

Want to keep track of your spending, cut bills or find the best deals?

Christopher Arden
Thursday 13 February 2014 18:41 GMT

Managing your expenses is a necessary, if arduous, chore. If you frequently recoil in horror at the sight of your bank balance, yet you constantly wonder where all your hard-earned cash is disappearing to, then maybe you need a little help.

From the handy barcode scanner feature on the mySuperList app to the virtual loyalty card wallet that is Loyalli, download these 10 apps to save you time, money and effort.

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Verdict

Both the Onavo and 0870 apps are great for cutting down costs to your phone bill, while the Meter Readings app is perfect if you want to avoid any nasty surprises from your energy supplier. However, Vouchercloud wins it for scouring fantastic deals on restaurants and shops just a stone’s throw away from wherever you may be.

Buy now

1. Vouchercloud, Free for iPhone, iPad and Android

2. MoneyWiz, £2.99 for iPhone, iPad and Mac

3. MySuperlist, Free for iPhone and Android

4. Goodbudget, Free for iPhone, iPad and Android

5. Meter Readings, £1.49, for iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone

6. Loyalli, Free for iPhone and Android

7. 0870, £0.99 for iPhone, £0.50 for Android

8. Azimo, Free for iPhone and Android

9. Fuel Economy Calculator, £0.69 for iPhone and iPad

10. Onavo Extend, Free for iPhone and Android

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