If you're one of many shoppers heading out to stores this Black Friday, you'll need backup to find the best deals. I've combed through the Google Play store to find three Android apps that give you an early look at the sales, find extra discounts, and even let you earn rewards while you're out shopping.

Hopefully you're reading this from your tent outside a big-box store, since people have been lining up for Black Friday deals for almost a week. But if you're not camping out, you might still be able to get a deal armed with your Android phone, a few apps, and a resilient shopping spirit.

Editors' note: For iOS shopping apps, check out Jason Parker's holiday shopping roundup.

Black Friday Ads shows you the stores' sales.

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