Applications, better known as apps, are programs you can download to your iPhone. There are various types of apps, including games and word processing programs. There are even apps that can help you save money. From coupon clipping and store price comparisons to budgeting tools and gas price comparisons, there are numerous apps that can help you keep control of your finances.

Coupons.com

Just like its online counterpart, the Coupons.com app for iPhone lets you clip coupons in order to save money at many stores. You can send coupons from the app to your email and print them from your home computer. Alternately, you can print them directly from your iPhone or send them to your grocery store savings card. The only downside to this program is that there isn’t a search function, so be prepared to do a lot of scrolling.

Scandit – Barcode Scanner & Comparison Shopper

The Scandit app for iPhone allows you to find the best deals on products. When you find a product to buy, such as a digital camera, just scan the barcode. Scandit will check other stores in the surrounding area to inform you of who has the best price. You can also use this app to read product reviews to ensure that you are making the best purchase for your money.

Quicken

Whether you need to find an ATM, determine the best way to save money, or find out if you have funds to make a purchase, the Quicken app for iPhone can help. After you enter your bank account information, Quicken can let you know where to find the closest ATM that won’t charge you fees. You can even have the program deduct checks as you write them to avoid overdraft penalties. A spending option lets you keep track of where your cash goes, so you know where you can cut discretionary spending and increase your savings.

GasBuddy

Although the GasBuddy iPhone app isn’t free, you will quickly recoup the money you spent with the savings you’ll receive from using this app. This app finds the closest gas station when you need fuel in a pinch. The GasBuddy app can also contact roadside assistance for you if you run out of gas before you make it to the station. If you aren’t running too low on gas, you can use this app to find the cheapest gas in the area.