In times of crisis there are no better news than finding new ways to save money. Moreover, Christmas is coming and we have to think about all the gifts that we buy. If you are a smartphone user and you like to have the best without paying too much, here’s a list of five perfect applications to save money (or at least not spend so much):

 yuilop: more than an app. We are not getting tired of saying that with yuilop global communication is free_to_all. Our application is available for iOS and Android, and allows you to chat, send SMS and call mobiles and landlines anywhere in the world and completely free. If something completely free is not a solution to save money then we don’t know what is.

Onavo: Forget to pay per call through yuilop, but as this application is Internet-operated, what is a better way to save money than using your data plan thoroughly. Onavo lets you know which applications use more data and how you can improve the performance of your connection. Available for iOS and Android.

The coupons app: Have you ever seen a coupon, those that come in the Sunday paper with super discounts in shops and restaurants. Now you have all the same coupons in your smartphone. With this app the best discounts and deals will be on the tip of your fingers. Available for iOS and Android.

Decide: If you do not know which camera to buy or if the TV you chose has the best price, Decide helps you make a decision. Not only by comparing prices but gives you data, predictions of market prices and statistics for you to make the right decision. Available for iOS.

Shopkick: With Shopkick you gain when buying. Every time you use your card and register your purchase on the application, you earn “kicks”, a system very similar to the yuilop / Energy. You can redeem these “kicks” for all sorts of products, from coffee to jeans … or you may prefer to accumulate more and more to get a more expensive splash. Available for iOS and Android.