Back-to-school season is hectic for everyone, but when money is tight, spending wisely and getting a great value is key. For money-saving tips, look no further than your smart phone and the GetJar app store. Second only to the Apple app store, GetJar has a wide variety of inexpensive apps across a variety of platforms (Android, Blackberry, Win Mobile, iPhone) that you can use for heading back-to-school. Here’s a list of our budget-friendly, productivity-increasing faves:
Grocery Zen ![]()
(FOR FOOD SHOPPING) – simplifies a grocery shopping trip by allowing consumers to never forget an item or backtrack through the store again.
$1.99
GroupNotes “Family”![]()
(FOR COMMUNICATING) – GroupNotes is the easiest way to email and communicate with your family during back-to-school when kids are busy with afterschool activities, carpools, etc.
$0.99
Discover
A mobile file manager app that enables you to manage your files in iPhone, storage files, view files and share files with other computer or iPhone within the same Wi-Fi network.
Free
Thwapr
(FOR VIDEO SHARING)- is a free, mobile to mobile service that captures, shares, and plays videos with friends and family. With Thwapr you’ll be able to share your child’s first-day-of school and send off with any family member or friend in the world.
Free
ExpenseLog
(FOR EXPENSE TRACKING) – a smart and handy tool to log, track and manage your daily expenses.
Free
Woman’s Day Cooking Assistant
(FOR COOKING) – a personal cooking assistant from the editors of Woman’s Day that fits right in the palm of your hand! Features include meal ideas, cooking tools, and more to make cooking easier.
Free


