Guest Post :: 8 Great Money Saving Apps for the iPhone

Apps can be fun, they can be practical, and they can even save you money. Here is a list of eight great money saving apps for the iPhone – most of which are free to download.

1. Save Benjis :: Save Benjis performs instant price comparisons with other stores to ensure that you get the best price. And it works for books, DVDs, toys, tools, and electronics. So, say goodbye to salesperson pressure or assurances that they have the best price in town. With this app, you’ll know whether or not you’re getting a deal.
2. Yard Sale Mapper :: There’s no better place for bargains… if you can find a sale to go to. This free app provides you with a map and directions to yard and garage sales in your area. Now all you have to do is get there before some other savvy shopper does.
3. Wi-Fi Finder :: This app will find you free wi-fi access in 135 countries. Search out these hotspots and save big time on your data plan. And the app will also list them in order with the nearest first. With over 200,000 confirmed hotspots listed, this app is essential for the travelling Internet junkie.
4. Coupon Sherpa :: Free app! Free coupons! It’s a simple as that. Whether you want online coupon codes or printable coupons, you can get both with this app and they are good for a lot of the top vendors around such as Foot Locker, The Gap, and Target.
5. eReader :: Want to read the latest blockbuster from Dan Brown? That hardcover will cost you a fortune. Can’t wait for the paperback? Then eReader will allow you to read electronic versions of your favorite books. It also has access to thousands of free book downloads as well – many by bestselling authors.
6. Gas Buddy :: This one will cost you $2.99 but it will hunt up the best gas prices in your area. One fill up at a great price and you’ll get that $3 back in spades. This is one app no one should be without these days where gas prices seem to be ever soaring.
7. Skype :: Skype has reached the iPhone and not a minute too soon. We’ve all seen our phone bills and all slammed our heads against the wall in frustration but with this free app you can now call fellow Skype users for free, from anywhere. And calls to landlines or other cell phones are very affordable. What you save on long distance alone will pay for your phone!
8. AirFare :: This app is not free but one use will save you much more than the $3.99 price. It searches for the cheapest airfare to your destination and does it better and quicker than Expedia, finding you the best deal. Snapping up that cheap ticket is just a tap away.

These are just the beginning. There are dozens of free apps that can save you mucho greenbacks. They are there for the downloading. What are you waiting for?

Source:  This list was compiled by Andrew Salmon. Andrew writes for a number of websites (such as LifeCover.ca) and also contributes guest articles on money saving and life insurance quotes.