ShelfScout

ShelfScout is a mobile + web AI discovery app that turns “I don’t know what to buy” into fast, visual inspiration. Users snap a photo of a store shelf, a friend’s pantry, or a room corner, and the app identifies products and suggests adjacent items that match their constraints (budget, dietary needs, style, size, availability). It then builds a shoppable “inspo list” with links to retailers, price/stock checks, and substitutes when items are unavailable. The hook is grounded discovery: instead of endless feeds and influencer noise, it starts from what people actually see in the real world. Brands can sponsor “shelf takeovers” and offer verified product data, but the app must keep recommendations clearly labeled to avoid feeling like ads. Monetization is affiliate revenue + optional premium features like price-drop alerts and pantry/room re-scan tracking.