30 Best Receipt Scanning Apps That Pay You in 2026 (Free)

Want to get paid to scan your grocery receipts? We’ve compiled a list of the best grocery receipt cashback apps that reward you for shopping you’re already doing.

Receipt-scanning and cashback apps are among the easiest ways to stretch your grocery budget with zero extra work. This kind of savings adds up fast — especially considering that 44% of Americans say they couldn’t cover a surprise $400 expense, according to the Federal Reserve. These free apps make it easy to start building a safety net, one receipt at a

Best Apps to Scan Receipts and Earn the Most Money

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Below, you’ll find all the best apps that let you submit receipts for cash. While most are built for grocery receipts, several also reward you for gas, auto repairs, and home goods purchases — so you can earn on more than just your weekly shop.

Grocery Store Apps That Pay You Back

Many shoppers overlook their grocery store’s own official app — but that’s where some of the best deals hide. These apps often offer bonus points, digital coupons, and loyalty rewards just for signing up, and some even let you scan your grocery receipts for extra savings.

A few grocery store apps worth checking out include:

1. Albertsons: iOS – Android
2. H-E-B: iOS – Android
3. Harris Teeter: iOS – Android
4. Kroger: iOS – Android
5. Safeway: iOS – Android
6. Walmart Grocery: iOS – Android
7. Publix: iOS – Android
8. Whole Foods: iOS – Android

9. GetUpside
App available for: iOS – Android

GetUpside helps you save money on gas, convenience store purchases, and auto services — including up to 25 cents off per gallon. Just open the app, check for nearby deals, make your purchase, and scan your receipt to claim your savings.

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10. Punchcard (Removed)

Update: Based on recent user reviews, this app appears to be having significant issues — many users report that receipt scans don’t register or that points remain stuck at zero. Because of this, we can no longer recommend Punchcard.

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App available for: iOS – Android
Once you scan a receipt in this app, you spin a wheel to earn points redeemable for cash prizes and gift cards. It’s a newer app, but already works with many retailers, including local independent stores.

11. CheckPoints
App available for: iOS – Android

While CheckPoints doesn’t technically scan receipts, it lets you scan barcodes on products you’ve purchased from grocery and convenience stores. You can earn points by:

• Scanning barcodes
• Watching videos
• Answering surveys
• Searching the web
• Playing bonus games

12. Cellfire
Where to get the app: Download coupons directly on the site, as their BlackBerry app is no longer functional.

Cellfire doesn’t technically scan your receipt, but it lets you download coupons and load them onto your store loyalty card. At checkout, just have the cashier scan the barcode in the app, and your savings apply automatically. You can also upload your own coupons by snapping a photo of the barcode — the app converts it into a scannable digital coupon.

13. Hopster (No Longer Available)
Available on: Any mobile device with an internet connection.

Hopster wasn’t technically an app, but the site worked well through mobile browsers. It offered printable coupons redeemed in-store — you’d snap a photo of your receipt and email it in, earning 55 points per coupon used. Bonus points were also available for following Hopster on social media and watching videos. Once your receipt was confirmed, your cash reward was sent instantly via PayPal.

14. Grocery iQ (Now Part of Coupons.com)
App available for: iOS – Android

Grocery iQ doesn’t technically scan your receipts, but it does scan your shopping list to help you save. The app automatically matches store coupons to your loyalty card based on the items you add to your list, and it also lets you download manufacturer coupons.

15. Target Circle (formerly Target Cartwheel)
App available for: iOS – Android

This app only works at Target, but it’s a great one if you shop there often. Target Circle activates coupons for items in your cart — just show the cashier your shopping session barcode at checkout, and your savings apply instantly to your receipt.

16. Mobee
App available for: iOS – Android

Mobee is a mystery shopping app that pays you to shop at a specific grocery store and then share your experience through a short survey (around 10 questions). Once you submit it, you’ll receive your reward within 24 hours. Rewards can be redeemed for PayPal deposits, gift cards, or merchandise.

Check out our full Mobee app review for more details.

17. Basket

• App available for: iOS – Android

This app gives cash back for fulfilling offers, but it also can help you save money. When you create a shopping list within the app, it will search for the cheapest store to find whatever you are looking for. So, not only do you get money, but you save money too!

18. BerryCart
App available for: iOS – Android

BerryCart focuses on organic and healthy food brands, offering cash back when you buy qualifying products. Simply activate the offers you’re interested in, make your purchase, and scan your receipt through the app. Once your receipt is approved, you’ll get paid within 24 hours — choose between PayPal or a gift card.

Check out our full BerryCart review for more details.

19. Walmart Savings Catcher (No Longer Available)
App available for: iOS – Android

For regular Walmart shoppers, the Walmart app used to include a standout feature called Walmart Savings Catcher (full review here). After linking your card to the app, your purchases — whether made online or in-store — were automatically monitored. If a competitor offered the same item at a lower price, Walmart credited you the difference, redeemable for Walmart gift cards.

20. Shopkick

• App available for: iOS – Android

This app pays you to scan barcodes of items you do and don’t purchase. The app can be used for non-grocery stores, grocery stores, and online stores. They also give you points for simply walking around certain stores and watching videos at home.

21. Receipt Hog
App available for: iOS – Android

Receipt Hog works with receipts from any store, though most offers you’ll see focus on groceries. Beyond scanning receipts, you can earn extra through a referral program, paid surveys, and fun in-app challenges. You’ll need at least 1,000 coins (a $5 minimum) before you can cash out.

Check out our full Receipt Hog review for more details.22. Makeena

• App available for: iOS – Android

Makeena (review) is another app focused on healthier foods. The majority of their offers are focused on fruits and vegetables, as well as organic brands. It also doesn’t matter where you buy the items, as long as you have a paper receipt to scan. They have a $20 cash out minimum and pay through PayPal and Venmo.

23. Checkout 51
App available for: iOS – Android

Checkout 51 works with grocery stores in both the US and Canada. New cash-back offers roll out every Thursday, so there’s always something fresh to check before your weekly shopping trip.

ou can read our full Checkout 51 review here!

24. Rakuten (formerly eBates)
App available for: iOS – Android

Rakuten is one of the most popular cash back apps out there, offering between 1% and 40% back at over 2,000 online retailers. Once you’ve earned $5, you can cash out via PayPal or check — and after your first $25 in earnings, you’ll get a one-time $10 bonus.

Check out our full Rakuten review for more details.

25. TopCashback
App available for: iOS – Android

TopCashback is built for online shopping. During each shopping session through the app, the retailer sends your purchase details back to TopCashback, and you earn a percentage of the sale as a cash reward. With over 3,500 partner retailers, you can earn cash back on nearly all your online purchases.

26. SavingStar SS is now a part of Coupons.com!

• App available for: iOS – Android

This app works with most grocery stores, though how you get your money depends on the brand. Some stores require you to scan your receipt with the app, and others ask for a digital receipt via a store loyalty card.

This app allows you to cash out at $5, and you can get your money through PayPal, check direct deposit, and gift cards.

27. Trunow
App available for: iOS – Android

Want to save money on gas? Trunow is a must-have. Just scan your gas receipts to earn savings — no matter what gas station you use, making it one of the best apps for cheap gas. New users can also snag a $2 bonus on their first scanned receipt using promo code TO1F19.

28Trim

Trim isn’t technically a receipt-scanning app — it skips that step entirely by tracking your purchases automatically. If you shop using a Visa credit card, Trim can earn you cash back without ever needing to scan a receipt.

Beyond cash back, Trim also helps you save money in several other ways:

• Cancels unused monthly subscriptions
• Tracks your spending
• Renegotiates your cable or internet bill
• Gets you price protection refunds on Amazon purchases

Since Trim links directly to your Visa card, your grocery purchases are tracked automatically — no scanning required.

Check out our full Trim review for more details.

29. Coupons.com
App available for: iOS – Android

Coupons.com is known for offering some of the best digital coupons around, but it also gives cash rewards on grocery purchases. Just for downloading the app and scanning your receipt, you can get $1 back on any Walmart grocery item.

30. Trunow
App available for: iOS – Androi

Want to save money on gas? Trunow is a must-have. Just scan your gas receipts to earn savings — no matter what gas station you use, making it one of the best apps for cheap gas. New users can also snag a $2 bonus on their first scanned receipt using promo code TO1F19.

31.Trim

Trim isn’t technically a receipt-scanning app — it skips that step entirely by tracking your purchases automatically. If you shop using a Visa credit card, Trim can earn you cash back without ever needing to scan a receipt.

Beyond cash back, Trim also helps you save money in several other ways:

• Cancels unused monthly subscriptions
• Tracks your spending
• Renegotiates your cable or internet bill
• Gets you price protection refunds on Amazon purchases

Since Trim links directly to your Visa card, your grocery purchases are tracked automatically — no scanning required.

Check out our full Trim review for more details.

32. CoinOut
App available for: iOS – Android

Every receipt you scan earns you a random amount of change, and CoinOut occasionally offers paid surveys and promotional deals for extra cash. One Reddit user noted that while the payouts are modest, they’ve earned a solid amount on top of other receipt-scanning apps like ReceiptPal, Receipt Hog, and Ibotta — making it a nice app to stack alongside the rest of your receipt-scanning lineup.

Read my CoinOut review to learn more about how it works.

33. ReceiptPal

• App available for: iOS – Android

Similar to Fetch Rewards, with ReceiptPal, you earn money for every receipt you upload. This works for any kind of store, even gas stations!

You also earn money for other purchases, such as oil changes or hotel room booking.

You can upload a maximum of 12 receipts each week, which is worth about 300 points. Points can be redeemed for contest prizes, gift cards, or cash payments.

34. Fetch Rewards
App available for: iOS – Android

Fetch Rewards gives you points for buying brand-name grocery, beauty, and personal care products — and it doesn’t matter where you shop, since the app works with receipts from any store. Just scan your receipt to earn 10 points for every dollar spent, then redeem your points for Visa or retail gift cards.

35. Ibotta
App available for: iOS – Android

Ibotta is the most popular receipt-scanning app out there, and it’s easy to see why. You can earn cash back at over 275 stores, including:

• Walmart
• Kroger
• Publix
• CVS
• Walgreens

Cash rewards are deposited into your PayPal account within 48 hours, though you’ll need to reach a $20 minimum before you can withdraw.

Check out our full Ibotta review for more details.

36. National Consumer Panel
App available for: iOS – Android

NCP (National Consumer Panel) rewards you for snapping pictures of your receipts, whether you’re shopping online or in-store. It covers nearly every kind of purchase — grocery stores, Walmart, Target, hardware stores, gas stations, and even e-commerce sites. Each receipt earns you points, which can be redeemed for Amazon gift cards.

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Final Thoughts

If you’re not already using at least one app that can save you money, now’s a good time to start — all of the apps on this list are free, and there’s no downside to trying them. Every receipt scanning app works a little differently, which means you can often use multiple apps at the same time on the same receipt to stack your cash back and get more value out of purchases you were already going to make.

Have you had luck with any receipt-scanning apps? Let us know which ones made this list for you — or which ones you’d add — in the comments below.