BandBudget

BandBudget is a mobile + web app that helps shoppers compare wearables by total cost of ownership, not marketing specs. It pulls real-world pricing (device, bands, chargers), subscription requirements (sleep, ECG, coaching), battery degradation expectations, and repairability signals to estimate a 12–24 month “true cost” for each model. Users can scan a product page or barcode in-store, then see a simple scorecard: upfront price vs. ongoing fees, expected replacement cycle, and which features are paywalled. It also flags ecosystem lock-in (iOS/Android limitations), compatibility with existing phones, and hidden costs like proprietary chargers or band sizes. The app is brutally practical: it doesn’t try to be a social fitness platform; it’s a shopping decision tool. Monetization is affiliate links plus a paid tier for price alerts and extended cost models.