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Today, there are hundreds of thousands of apps on different smartphone platforms that span a wide range of categories from Games and Entertainment to Productivity and Social. But plenty of these apps go beyond your digital activities to infiltrate your day-to-day life, too -- and they can even enhance it.

Case in point: 15 apps you can fire up at the opportune time, whether you’re planning out your vacation itinerary or gassing up your vehicle, to save you some hard-earned coin. They’ll give you tips, point you in the right direction, compare prices, and serve up offerings you never knew existed.