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For those still getting to grips with the world of “apps” these are simply applications that can be downloaded to an iPhone or iPod Touch, two of the most search for products this Christmas.

The iTunes store now has more than 90,000 of these applications, which offer games, city guides, travel planners, language dictionaries and music services. Some of these apps are free, and most cost less than £4.99.

And if you dop not own a iPhone, Nokia, Orange, Samsung and BlackBerry have all launched their own application stores – although the choice of products may be more limited.

Below are five of the best money-saving apps available.

1. Cheaper shopping

Red Laser this costs £1.19 and will scan any bar code for you then search for cheaper online prices using the Google product search. This is particularly useful when buying larger items such as televisions and fridges, saving you money and the hassle of shopping around for better deals. It will also scan a book then check for reviews or scan groceries and add it to its shopping list, so next time you visit the supermarket, you have a list ready.

2. Lower phone bills

If you get fed up paying 35p per minute calling premium rate phone number, then download the free “0870″ app. This converts 0870, 0845 and 0800 telephone numbers into normal rate landline number, eg those starting with 020, 0151, 0115 etc. These will either be including within your monthly call allowance or are substantially cheaper to call for those on pay as you go packages.

Mobile phone owners may also want to download Mobile Allowance, for 59p, this app gives you a comprehensive reading of your mobile allowance, showing phone owners how many free minutes and texts they have left. This is ideal for those who are prone to talking or texting too much, and going over their limit. Both talk time and texts are shows as a progress bar on your phone helping you keep track of your monthly usage.

Apps to save you money – Telegraph.