9 Apps for Black Friday Savings

Turn your phone into a lean, mean, deal-finding machine.

Ready, Set, Go! - Ready to get into some Black Friday shopping action? These apps will turn your phone into a lean, mean, deal-finding machine. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel   (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Ready, Set, Go! - Ready to get into some Black Friday shopping action? These apps will turn your phone into a lean, mean, deal-finding machine. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Black Friday App 2014 - This app tracks Black Friday deals in real time and lets you create sharable shopping lists so you can divide and conquer your holiday to-dos. (Android, Apple)   (Photo: BlackFriday.fm)

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Black Friday App 2014 - This app tracks Black Friday deals in real time and lets you create sharable shopping lists so you can divide and conquer your holiday to-dos. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: BlackFriday.fm)

RedLaser - Yeah, that price looks great, but is it the best you can do? Scan the bar code with this app and see if you can find it cheaper down the block or online. (Android, Apple, Windows)   (Photo: RedLaser/eBay)

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RedLaser - Yeah, that price looks great, but is it the best you can do? Scan the bar code with this app and see if you can find it cheaper down the block or online. (Android, Apple, Windows)  (Photo: RedLaser/eBay)

FatWallet Black Friday App - It has interactive ad pages, sure, but it also includes opening times for stores and useful user ratings and comments for deals. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: Fat Wallet)

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FatWallet Black Friday App - It has interactive ad pages, sure, but it also includes opening times for stores and useful user ratings and comments for deals. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: Fat Wallet)

RetailMeNot Coupons App - Find coupons on the go for hundreds of stores — just let the cashier scan your phone’s screen to save. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: RetailMeNot)

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RetailMeNot Coupons App - Find coupons on the go for hundreds of stores — just let the cashier scan your phone’s screen to save. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: RetailMeNot)

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Target - Get some much-needed focus: Open this app while in store and it will show you a map of the store with all the Black Friday deals highlighted. And the store itself advises: “Open the app between 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and 8 a.m. on Black Friday for a special Easter egg.” (Android, Apple)  (Photo: TARGET)

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Target - Get some much-needed focus: Open this app while in store and it will show you a map of the store with all the Black Friday deals highlighted. And the store itself advises: “Open the app between 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and 8 a.m. on Black Friday for a special Easter egg.” (Android, Apple)  (Photo: TARGET)

Black Friday Shopping - The wish list feature makes it easy to remember the sale items you’re coveting, and it has a built-in price comparison feature for listed deals. (Android, Apple)   (Photo: Venture Media)

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Black Friday Shopping - The wish list feature makes it easy to remember the sale items you’re coveting, and it has a built-in price comparison feature for listed deals. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: Venture Media)

Consumer Reports Rating App - Not sure if that super-cheap television is a once-in-a-lifetime steal or a terrible investment? Look it up on this app to see what the pros say. (Android, Apple)   (Photo: Consumer Reports)

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Consumer Reports Rating App - Not sure if that super-cheap television is a once-in-a-lifetime steal or a terrible investment? Look it up on this app to see what the pros say. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: Consumer Reports)

Brad’s Black Friday App - This app sends you notifications when new Black Friday ads are released, and helps you create a shopping plan to maximize your savings. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: Shop Smart)

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Brad’s Black Friday App - This app sends you notifications when new Black Friday ads are released, and helps you create a shopping plan to maximize your savings. (Android, Apple)  (Photo: Shop Smart)

Amazon App - This online behemoth gets the Black Friday party started early with deals the entire week. Use the app to cash in. (Android, Apple, Windows)   (Photo: AMAZON)

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Amazon App - This online behemoth gets the Black Friday party started early with deals the entire week. Use the app to cash in. (Android, Apple, Windows)  (Photo: AMAZON)