When it comes to personal finance apps, of which there are quite a few, you might think that you’re necessarily limited to programs that allow you to integrate your various expenses and credit accounts, manage your investment portfolio, or track your budget for home and work. And in truth, most of your financial needs revolve around these accounting types of tasks. However, managing your finances is not just about monitoring expenditures and tracking balances. The other side of the spending coin, so to speak, is saving. And while many financial apps can give you the raw data you need to shave a few dollars here and there to balance your budget, there are also apps that allow you to actively seek savings on every purchase you make. iSlick is one such application for your favorite Apple mobile devices, and free download is just the start of your savings.

If the five-star rating and myriad raves on iTunes aren’t enough to convince you that this app is well worth the download, then perhaps using it will do the trick. With comprehensive functionality wrapped up in an intuitive interface, you’ll have no trouble finding your way around this app, and you can get started with saving immediately. If you’re a fan of deal-of-the-day sites like Groupon, Woot, and Hautelook, you’ll no doubt recognize the format of the front page, which offers the hottest deals of the day on an easy-to-scroll list, complete with pictures, pricing, and a user rating for fast perusal. But you don’t have to limit yourself to whatever is topping the list. If you don’t see anything you like you can simply start searching for deals on the items you want.

There are dozens of categories to choose from to narrow your search, so whether you’re looking for entertainment media (movies, music, books, etc.), you need some new electronic devices (computers, TVs, cameras, and more), or you’re on the prowl for jewelry, clothing, housewares, or even travel-related items, this app can help you find relevant deals post-haste. You can also pursue hot deals, coupons, and freebies. Additionally, if you’re not quite ready to buy you can add any items of interest to your passbook for easy reference later on, including deals, coupons, and even sales events. You can also connect with friends to share the savings and even upload any discounts or deals you happen to stumble across that aren’t yet listed.

Of course, new deals are being added all the time, not just daily but hourly. If you don’t have time to check back regularly, all you have to do is set up notifications. Based on your criteria, the app will inform you of sales that meet your requirements so that you never have to miss out on a good deal simply because you didn’t have time to check in. Now, iSlick won’t technically deliver more money to your bank account, like a cash deposit from dollarsdirect.com. But it will ensure that you spend less on absolutely every purchase of consumer goods. And this will result in more coins in your coffer in the long run. That’s something that everyone can get behind, especially in a recession economy.

Editor’s Note

Thanks to Evan Fischer for this guest post. He is a freelance writer and part-time student at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California.