As the holidays draw nearer it is time to do some serious thinking about what gifts you will buy this year. These 5 apps will help prepare you for your holiday shopping in no time!

Can you believe that in only a few weeks the biggest gift giving season of the year is coming up? And you know what that means – lots of shopping!

Oh my, time sure goes by fast once everybody is back to school. With your work ramping up and all those extra curricular activities your children are in, your schedule is probably full every day.

So, how can you slip in some time to get shopping before the holiday season rolls around?

Whether you hit the pavement and check out the sales or go online for stress-free shopping, we’ve rounded up some of the best shopping apps to help you find what you’re looking for.

These apps are great for the holiday season, but they’re still handy all year round so don’t feel you have to go uninstall them once the New Year rolls around.

With that being said, check out our pick of the top five apps to make your shopping a little bit easier this holiday season.

1. Tictail

Tictail is an online fashion and jewelry site. It’s similar to Esty, but with a more hand crafted and artisan feel to it. There are over 100,000 storefronts with nearly every type of clothing or trinket imaginable for sale. From exclusive brands to indie artwork, there is something for everyone in your family.

The app compiles the latest listings as well as any deals and bargains for the week.

Available free for iOS and Android.

2. Spring

Spring isn’t just a place to shop for lightweight clothing and rain jackets. They house products from over 1,000 brands, with plenty of items available for the whole family.

With free shipping and free returns, and featuring popular brands like Urban Outfitters and Marc Jacobs, you’ll have no problem finding things for your wish list – and for others too.

With the Spring app on your mobile phone, you can follow your favorite brands and be the first to know when there are sales or new arrivals.

Available free for iOS and Android.

3. LivingSocial

LivingSocial is similar to Groupon. They provide special deals of up to 90% off the original price in your city.

One of the best presents you can give to a family is an experience. Whether it’s a night out to a luxurious restaurant or a soothing spa day, your family member will be greatly appreciative when they receive their gift.

Grab this app for free on iOS and Android.

4. ShopSavvy

If you’re budgeting for the holidays – who isn’t nowadays? ­– ShopSavvy will help you save your money and still let you get what you want.

With a powerful barcode scanner and QR code reader, you can browse, scan or search for any product to do a price comparison. You can use it at your local store, or online.

ShopSavvy has deals from the top brands including Amazon and Walmart.

This app also gives you cash back with every purchase you make from participating stores. And, they have a price monitoring feature so you don’t have to keep an eye on when deals happen. ShopSavvy watches for you.

Available free for iOS and Android.

5. Shopami

With The Shopami app you’ll never miss a deal or sale again. Shopami digs through your inbox and organizes all your deals in one place. It’s easy to get started. Just subscribe to the free email offers and newsletters from all your favorite stores and brands, and turn on notifications.

Then, when you’re shopping, the app will alert you if you’re close to a sale or deal. The app will also tell you when an offer is expiring.

If you’re making your holiday shopping list, check Shopami to see which stores have the best deals.

Available free for iOS and Android.

Relax After a Day of Shopping

These five shopping apps will do their best to ensure that you don’t overpay this holiday season. They’ll help you find the best deals as well as the best hidden finds too.

And after a long day of shopping, be sure grab your SURE Universal remote, some favorite snacks, and get comfortable for an evening of watching your favorite shows.

Over to you – what shopping app do you depend on the most?