{"id":15705,"date":"2010-10-14T23:15:06","date_gmt":"2010-10-14T17:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=15705"},"modified":"2026-10-21T19:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T14:09:38","slug":"iphone-apps-to-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Best iPhone Apps to Save Money in 2026 (Budget, Bills and Deals)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your iPhone cost a lot, so make it pay you back. The right iPhone apps to save money show where your cash goes, cancel forgotten subscriptions, find cheaper prices and even reduce food waste. ZipList and the other apps in our original list have closed, so here are the best <strong>iPhone apps to save money<\/strong> in 2026, plus the free iPhone settings that save you money with no app at all.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-63971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphone-apps-to-save-money-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"iPhone apps that help save money\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphone-apps-to-save-money-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphone-apps-to-save-money-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphone-apps-to-save-money-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphone-apps-to-save-money-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphone-apps-to-save-money.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> The best iPhone apps to save money are YNAB, Copilot Money or Goodbudget for budgeting, Rocket Money for cancelling subscriptions (US), CamelCamelCamel for Amazon price alerts, Too Good To Go for cheap surplus food, and cashback apps like Rakuten or Ibotta in the US. Also check Settings &gt; your name &gt; Subscriptions to cancel what you do not use.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad8e939324cd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad8e939324cd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/#Best_budgeting_apps_for_iPhone\" >Best budgeting apps for iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/#Apps_that_cut_bills_and_subscriptions\" >Apps that cut bills and subscriptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/#Apps_that_save_money_when_you_shop\" >Apps that save money when you shop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/#Free_iPhone_settings_that_save_money\" >Free iPhone settings that save money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/#Tips_to_really_save_money_with_apps\" >Tips to really save money with apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/#What_is_the_best_free_budget_app_for_iPhone\" >What is the best free budget app for iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/#How_do_I_cancel_subscriptions_on_my_iPhone\" >How do I cancel subscriptions on my iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/iphone-apps-to-save-money\/#Are_money-saving_apps_safe\" >Are money-saving apps safe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_budgeting_apps_for_iPhone\"><\/span>Best budgeting apps for iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ynab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YNAB<\/a>:<\/strong> a paid budgeting system that helps you plan every rupee, pound or dollar before you spend it. Free trial for new users.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/copilot.money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot Money<\/a>:<\/strong> a beautifully designed iPhone and Mac budget app that sorts transactions automatically (US banks).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goodbudget.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goodbudget<\/a>:<\/strong> a free envelope budgeting app that syncs between partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apps_that_cut_bills_and_subscriptions\"><\/span>Apps that cut bills and subscriptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketmoney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocket Money<\/a> (US):<\/strong> finds recurring subscriptions, helps you cancel them and can negotiate some bills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-in iPhone subscriptions list:<\/strong> open <strong>Settings &gt; [your name] &gt; Subscriptions<\/strong> to see every App Store subscription and cancel in one tap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apps_that_save_money_when_you_shop\"><\/span>Apps that save money when you shop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/camelcamelcamel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CamelCamelCamel<\/a>:<\/strong> tracks Amazon price history and emails you when a product drops to your target price.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toogoodtogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Too Good To Go<\/a>:<\/strong> buy &#8220;surprise bags&#8221; of unsold food from cafes, bakeries and supermarkets at a big discount in many cities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rakuten<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/home.ibotta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ibotta<\/a> (US):<\/strong> cashback on online shopping and groceries.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasbuddy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GasBuddy<\/a> (US and Canada):<\/strong> finds the cheapest fuel near you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_iPhone_settings_that_save_money\"><\/span>Free iPhone settings that save money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Screen Time:<\/strong> set limits on shopping or gaming apps if impulse buys are a problem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask to Buy:<\/strong> with Family Sharing, children must ask before buying apps or in-app items.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Data Mode:<\/strong> reduces mobile data use on limited plans (Settings &gt; Mobile Data &gt; Mobile Data Options).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wallet card offers:<\/strong> check your bank&#8217;s card offers before paying with Apple Pay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your iPhone longer:<\/strong> replace the battery instead of buying a new phone. Settings &gt; Battery &gt; Battery Health shows when it is time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_really_save_money_with_apps\"><\/span>Tips to really save money with apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick one budgeting app and use it daily for a month before judging it.<\/li>\n<li>Treat cashback as a bonus, not a reason to buy.<\/li>\n<li>Review subscriptions every three months.<\/li>\n<li>Protect finance apps with Face ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On Android too? See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/best-android-apps-to-save-money\/\">best Android apps to save money<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Found a subscription you no longer use? Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/how-to-cancel-subscriptions-on-iphone\/\">how to cancel subscriptions on iPhone<\/a> and ask Apple for a refund.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_free_budget_app_for_iPhone\"><\/span>What is the best free budget app for iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Goodbudget is a strong free option. YNAB and Copilot are paid but more powerful.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_cancel_subscriptions_on_my_iPhone\"><\/span>How do I cancel subscriptions on my iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go to Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, choose the subscription and tap Cancel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_money-saving_apps_safe\"><\/span>Are money-saving apps safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well-known apps use bank-level encryption. Only connect bank accounts to apps from trusted companies.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by guest author Daniel Offer. Updated for 2026 by QuickOnlineTips.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your iPhone cost a lot, so make it pay you back. 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