There’s something nostalgic about finding a pack of paper coupons in the mail. It brings me back to my childhood—when Sundays meant flipping through the newspaper with my mom, clipping deals for our weekly grocery run. But let’s be honest, most of us don’t have the time (or printer ink) for that anymore.
Luckily, saving money has gone digital. Coupon apps for groceries have taken the old-school idea of clipping deals and given it a modern twist. No scissors, no stacks of paper—just a smartphone and a few minutes of your time.
Surprisingly, not everyone has caught on. So today, I want to share the grocery savings apps I think you’d be crazy not to download—especially my personal favorite: Shopkick.
The All-in-One Grocery App: Shopkick
Of all the apps out there, Shopkick is my go-to—and not just for groceries. It’s a shopping rewards app that lets you earn points (called “kicks”) for the things you already do while shopping: walking into stores, scanning items, submitting receipts, and making purchases. You can even earn from home by watching videos or shopping online through the app.
What makes it fun is that it turns your grocery trip into a game. You get kicks just for walking in the door—like a little high-five for showing up. Then you can scan featured products for extra kicks, and finally earn even more by submitting your receipt after you buy.
Rack up enough kicks and you can redeem them for free gift cards to places you probably already shop: Walmart, Target, Amazon, Ulta, Starbucks, and more.
For me, it’s been a total game-changer. Grocery shopping is a must—but now it’s also a way to earn free rewards. And because Shopkick works in so many stores, I can maximize my savings just by keeping the app open while I run errands.
Digital Coupons Made Easy
While Shopkick is my top pick, there are a couple of other still-active tools that can pair well with it:
Coupons.com
This one’s been around for a while, but it’s still kicking—just in a much more modern form. You can digitally clip grocery coupons and link them to your store loyalty card, or scan your receipt after checkout to claim cashback. No printing necessary (thankfully!).
Ibotta
While it’s more rebate-focused than coupon-based, Ibotta is another legit app that rewards you for buying groceries. You select offers in advance, then submit your receipt to earn cashback. Just note: it works best when you’re planning a specific shopping list, so it’s not quite as flexible as Shopkick’s scan-and-go model.
Why Shopkick Stands Out
Here’s why Shopkick is still my favorite of the bunch:
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It rewards you just for being in the store—no purchase needed
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You can earn points from both in-store and online shopping
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It offers flexibility in how you earn and where you redeem
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It makes saving fun (seriously—my kids think it’s a treasure hunt)
Plus, you can stack Shopkick with other apps like Ibotta or Coupons.com to double up on rewards when you make purchases. It’s the best of both worlds: kicks, cashback, and savings—all for doing something you were going to do anyway.
Ready to make your grocery shopping more rewarding? Download the Shopkick app for free and start earning kicks today. Whether you’re picking up dinner or stocking the pantry, Shopkick makes every trip to the store a little more fun—and a lot more rewarding.
