Keep more of your money

Stop paying for apps you can get free.

No bank passwords needed. No daily homework. Just free alternatives that save you real money.

Tell us which app you pay for, or just what you need to do. We'll find trusted free options, show you how much you'll save, and walk you through switching, one easy step at a time.

  • ✓ Never asks for your bank or card details
  • ✓ No sign-up, no account, no budgets to keep up
  • ✓ Only safe, well-known apps
  • ✓ Plain-English comparisons, no jargon
  • ✓ Step-by-step help to cancel the paid app safely

Paying for one of these? Just tap it.

Or type in your own app:

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Before you buy

Saw an app or an ad? Check it first.

Copy the link from the App Store, Google Play or a Facebook ad and paste it here. We'll tell you if your phone already does it for free, or if a trusted free app does.

On iPhone

In the App Store, tap the Share button, then Copy Link. Open Smart2Save and tap Paste what I copied.

On Android

Add Smart2Save to your home screen first. Then tap Share on any app or ad and pick Smart2Save. It checks right away.

Perks you already own

You might already be paying for it.

Many memberships come with free apps and tools that most people never hear about. Check this list before you pay for something new.

Your library card

  • ✓ Free audiobooks, e-books and magazines with the Libby app
  • ✓ Free movies and documentaries with Kanopy (at many libraries)

Could replace: Audible, Kindle Unlimited, magazine and movie subscriptions

Amazon Prime

  • ✓ Unlimited full-quality photo storage with Amazon Photos
  • ✓ Free with Prime, no extra charge

Could replace: Paying extra for Google Photos or iCloud storage just for photos

AARP or AAA membership

  • ✓ Free or discounted identity theft protection
  • ✓ Discounts on password managers and safety tools

Could replace: Paying full price for identity protection or a password manager

Perks can change, so check your membership's website or ask your library to be sure. We'll keep adding more perks here as we check them.

Tips from people like you

Little tricks that make new apps easier.

Simple tips for setting up and using free apps. Tips with a name were sent in by real people and checked by us.

Apple Notes

Tap the three dots at the top of a note to make the text bigger.
Smart2Save tip

Adobe Scan

If it asks you to sign in, look for the 'X' in the corner. You may be able to skip the account.
Smart2Save tip

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