Best Black Friday Apps for Your Smartphone

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK-- As consumers gear up for one of the biggest shopping days of the year, experts say access to the best Black Friday deals are right at your fingertips.

Patrick Allmond, a social media expert says the "Black Friday" app by Dealnews allows shoppers to map out the best sales in their area.  The application also lets shoppers keep track of deals in real time.  This saves consumers time and money on Black Friday.

"As you're leaving one mall to go to the other, you can say 'okay, what are the deals right now?'" said Allmond, "because the deals may have changed."

For shoppers who want a break from big box, national retailers, Allison Bailey, an expert with Shopcrawlr.com, recommends the "Keep It Local OK" app.  Shoppers can get an up close look at many boutiques and restaurants across the Oklahoma City Metro.  

"It is a great way to use your time efficiently," Bailey explained.

Bailey says while the "Keep It Local OK" app can help you find some great shops, the best way to keep track of special sales and promotions is through social media.

"All of these local retailers do deals and sales like the national chains do," said Bailey, "but they send them out through e-mail, or Twitter, or Facebook."

As for shoppers who prefer to avoid crowds and shop online, Allmond says there's also an app that too.

 "If you're someone who's a little too stuffed from Thanksgiving, and you don't want to venture out in the stores, you just want to sit there and click, then what you can do is sit there and use the Cyber Monday app," he said.

The TGI "Cyber Monday" app shows consumers some of the best deals from hundreds of online retailers.  Allmond says regardless of which apps you choose to download, make sure you're able to compare deals side-by-side.

"Try to avoid the ones that are specific to a certain store, and look for the ones that hit multiple stores," said Allmond.

All three apps are available for iPhone.  The "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" apps are also available for Android.  
Best Black Friday Apps for Your Smartphone

Posted: Tuesday, November 20 2012, 09:53 PM CST