8 Black Friday iPhone apps to help you shop smarter

If you plan to shop on Black Friday, either in the comfort of your home or out in the crowded stores, you’re probably scouring the web right now for ways to make every minute and dollar count. And if you’re not, you should be.

Sure, you’ll be bombarded by TV and radio ads, and the newspapers will be weighted down with screaming circulars, but that’s the most chaotic and disorganized way to undertake the big spree. Even worse, it probably won’t save as much money as you expect. You can do better, and these iPhone apps can help.

All of these free apps are run by hard-core merchandizing maniacs in conjunction with their companion websites. They maintain relationships with thousands of retailers and most leverage some social or community participation via Facebook and Twitter. Each app lets you choose to receive notifications and email to get you an inside track on the best deals, but most of them require you to register with the companion website to be able to use all the features, like saving items to your wish list.

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