There's no excuse for ever giving the wrong gift again with so much technology at your fingertips. Apps abound with information on a plethora of items from all over the internet and wether it's for friends or family... or just a gift for yourself, you needn't get lost again. We've come up with a selection of five organisation, time saving and big ideas shopping apps that may also go easy on the pocket.

Wanelo Shopping by Wanelo, Inc

Named from the abbreviated 'Want, Need, Love' Wanelo is a good-looking app that helps you find all that is beautiful in the world. One of the greatest features of this app is the ability to follow stores and other people so you can gain inspiration from their likes and posts presented in a customised feed. This is a great way of uncovering unique and wonderful items posted from the millions of users across the globe.

Check out some of the new features on this app including the ability to filter search results by price and category and also see if anything you've been watching has dropped in price. Beware as it's addictive.

The Hunt - Style & Shopping Advice by ShopTAP Inc

Ever see something online but can't find the store where you buy it or maybe there's a look that you like and you want to know where to buy the pieces? This app offers the solution through style advice and help from users through photo sharing. Simply 'start the hunt' by posting a photo of the look or item you are after and users will reply with pictures of items that follow the same theme.

Rate No 1 Best New Lifestyle App by Apple this app allows users to find lots of different styles of fashion and follow trend setters for the most fashion forward seasonal looks.

Etsy by Etsy, Inc

The coolest thing about Etsy is accessibility to hand crafted items from around the world. If you like to avoid buying mainstream items that everybody has then Etsy is the place for you. From homewares to jewellery to pet wear, Etsy has it all and often in a uniquely fashioned way that you just won't see anywhere else.

With 800,000 sellers around the world you're sure to find that perfect gift here and can be rest assured that there will be no double ups when you give it!

Scoopon by Scoopon Pty Ltd

Australia's most popular group buying site offers massive savings on services that are all local to where you live. The unique expriences on offer include pamper packages and luxurious dinners out at restaurants at heavily discounted prices.

Every day at noon, you'll be sent exclusive deals directly to your phone. Pick up an exciting adventure experience for a great gift to be shared with someone special. And with super reasonable prices you can look like you've spent a fortune when you've acutally saved one instead.

Gift Plan by Airsource

There's nothing worse than forgetting a birthday and really not having a clue what to get. With an app like Gift Plan you can get organised by importing occasions like birthdays from Facebook and your own contacts. One of the highlights of this app is making profiles of the people on your gift list. With a profile you can add photos of family and friends you buy for as well as their clothing size and personal taste.

Ever have one of those moments when you're with someone and they mention something they would just love to have? This app allows you to add this to their profile page or jot it down as an idea. You can add ideas to different occasions under their profile like Christmas and birthday's as well as prices and brands.