Web Desk: Managing money doesn’t have to be difficult. There are multiple apps to sort your finances in 2026. These available apps help you track your spending, find discounts and avoid fraud, all of which can help you streamline your day-to-day finances. Here are some useful apps and their benefits.
Yuka
The Yuka app scans barcodes on food and beauty products to rate them based on their nutritional value or ingredient safety. Where possible, it also suggests healthier alternatives. The basic version is free, with a paid version available for additional features.
Travel Money Max App
For travellers, this app compares rates from different currency exchange providers, so you can get foreign currency at a better rate than at the airport or on the high street.
Trend Micro Scam Check
This app focuses on identifying fraud and online scams. It warns about suspicious calls, messages, websites, links and images. It requires an annual fee after a free trial period.
HMRC App
This is the official HMRC app that gives you instant access to your tax information. You can view your income, tax details, self-assessment reference number and even set reminders for important deadlines.
Premium Bonds Prize Checker (NS&I App)
This app allows Premium Bond holders to check whether they have won any prizes, including old unclaimed prizes. Users can also set up automatic payments so that prizes are transferred directly to a bank account.
Camelcamelcamel
This app shows the price history of items on Amazon. This helps users decide whether a deal is really worth it or if it would be better to wait longer. Alerts are also available when the price drops.
Tesco Club Card App
Tesco regular shoppers can use their Club Card digitally with this app, get special discounts, track points and redeem vouchers.
Hot UK Deals
This app alerts you to discounts and offers that are shared by a community. The most liked deals come up at the top of the list, making it easier to find the best offers.
HyperJar
HyperJar is a budgeting app that allows users to divide money into separate digital jars for different expenses. It also offers a prepaid debit card, and there is also a facility for controlled cards for children.
Compare the Market Merkit App
Users who buy insurance through this platform receive special rewards and discounts through this app, including offers from restaurants, cinemas and coffee shops.
Hold Assist (iPhone feature)
This feature, available on new iPhone models, notifies you when a call is available to speak to a representative, so you don’t have to be on the phone while waiting.
Too Good to Go
This app allows restaurants and stores to sell excess leftover food at a low price. This allows customers to get cheap food and also reduces food waste.
Olio
Olio allows individuals and businesses to share surplus food and other items. Users can find free or low-cost items in their area, saving money and reducing waste.
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