PricePulse

PricePulse helps households stop overpaying for pantry staples by tracking real, local prices over time and alerting you when it’s actually a good week to buy. You build a short “staples list” (rice, pasta, coffee, olive oil, diapers, etc.), then the app pulls prices from major retailers where available and lets you quickly log in-store prices with a receipt scan. It shows a simple price history chart, a “fair price” range, and a restock forecast based on your typical purchase cadence. The goal isn’t meal planning—it’s avoiding price spikes and buying smart when sales are real. This is realistic because it focuses on a narrow set of repeat items and uses hybrid data: retailer feeds where possible, user receipts where not. Monetization: $4.99/month for alerts, multi-store tracking, and household sharing; optional affiliate links.