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7 apps that could help you save more than $3,200 a year
Whether you’re trying to reduce your weekly grocery spend, track where your money is going, stick to a budget, or simply avoid late fees, here are seven apps that could help put money back in your pocket.
03 June 2025
Whether you’re trying to reduce your weekly grocery spend, track where your money is going, stick to a budget, or simply avoid late fees, here are seven apps that could help put money back in your pocket.
Keeping on top of your finances has never been more important. With the cost of living continuing to rise across Australia—think higher grocery bills, steeper rent, and interest rate uncertainty—many households are looking for smart, practical ways to make their money go further.
Whether you’re trying to reduce your weekly grocery spend, track where your money is going, stick to a budget, or simply avoid those pesky late fees, here are seven apps that could help put $3,271 annually back in your pocket.
Save on your grocery bill and cut your take out spend
App: Half Price
Cost: Free
Availability & Rating: iOS (4.7), Android (4.4)
How it works: Half Price compiles and tracks 50% off specials at Coles and Woolworths, including Liquorland and BWS. Specials are updated every Wednesday, and you can save your favourite items to create a shopping list for your next trip.
Potential saving: Saving $20 a week on groceries equals $1,040 annually.
You might also like: Frugl, ShopFully
App: SuperCook
Cost: Free
Availability & Rating: iOS (4.8), Android (4.6)
How it works: Enter the available ingredients you have at home into the app, and SuperCook suggests recipes you can make without extra shopping. Specifically designed to help reduce household food waste, SuperCook is a handy tool when you’re stumped for ideas at dinnertime (and a great way to cut back on takeaways).
Potential saving: Replacing one $30 takeaway meal every fortnight saves $780 annually.
You might also like: Tasty, Plan to Eat
App: EatClub
Cost: Free
Availability & Rating: iOS (4.8), Android (4.7)
How it works: EatClub shows last-minute restaurant deals and takeaway offers in your area, with discounts up to 50%. Book through the app and show your voucher at the venue.
Potential saving: Dining out once a month and saving 20% on a $60 meal equals $144 annually.
You might also like: Groupon, The Fork, The Happiest Hour
Find the cheapest fuel at a bowser near you
App: Fuel Map Australia
Cost: Free
Availability & Rating: iOS (4.6), Android (4.4)
How it works: Fuel Map is a crowd-sourced database of petrol stations and fuel prices across Australia. It shows real-time prices for WA, NSW, and QLD, sourced from government resources.
Potential saving: Saving 10 cents per litre on a 50-litre tank every fortnight equals $130 annually.
You might also like: FuelWatch (WA), MotorMouth, MyFuel NT, NSW FuelCheck, PetrolSpy
Compare your utility bills to get the cheapest market rate
App: GetReminded
Cost: Free
Availability & Rating: iOS (4.0), Android (3.7)
How it works: Enter key dates like insurance or energy plan renewals, and GetReminded sends alerts before expiry, helping you compare deals and avoid costly late fees.
Potential saving: Saving 10% of the $4,567 in potential annual costs from forgotten renewals equals $457 annually.
You might also like: Any.do
Take control of your finances
App: Canstar
Cost: Free
Availability & Rating: iOS (5.0), Android (Not yet rated)
How it works: Compare products from 17 different finance and household expense categories to help score a better deal on things like home loans, car insurance, and credit cards. You can also check your credit score, get the latest updates on interest rates—even the latest deals and discounts on household items. Perks include in-app special offers and giveaways.
Potential saving: Saving money on household bills by changing providers could save you $520+ annually.
You might also like: Humaniti, PocketSmith, GoodBudget, Gather
App: Financial Mindfulness
Cost: Free
Availability & Rating: iOS (5.0), Android (Not yet rated)
How it works: This app starts by assessing your financial stress levels, then gives you practical modules and daily tips to help improve your mindset. The goal? A healthier relationship with money and less stress in the process.
Potential saving: Stress is hard to quantify, but if this app helps you sleep better or avoid money-related burnout, the value is priceless.
You might also like: Smiling Mind
Rack up the rewards on everyday purchases
App: ShopBack
Cost: Free
Availability & Rating: iOS (4.7), Android (4.6)
How it works: ShopBack offers cashback on purchases made through their platform at various retailers. By shopping through the app, you can earn a percentage of your purchase back.
Potential saving: Depending on your shopping habits, users can earn between $200 to $500 annually in cashback.
You might also like: Cashrewards, Honey
Based on typical savings across different spending categories, we estimate these tools could help you pocket up to $3,271 per year—but only if you use them consistently and mindfully.
Remember, it’s not saving if you’re spending on something you didn’t need in the first place!
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This article was reviewed by our Editor-in-Chief Nina Rinella before it was updated, as part of our fact-checking process.
