SipScout

SipScout is a mobile + web app that shows real, local prices for everyday beverages (coffee, energy drinks, soda, bottled water, juice, beer) across nearby grocery and convenience stores. Users scan receipts or shelf tags to submit prices, and the app ranks stores by cost per unit (including pack sizes) so you don’t get tricked by “sale” pricing. It supports alerts for your staples (e.g., “12-pack Coke under $6.99”), a simple pantry list, and a weekly “best deals” feed based on your preferences and distance. This is a combination traditional + AI app: AI reads receipts/shelf labels, normalizes products, and flags suspicious/outlier prices to reduce spam. Reality check: margins are thin and users won’t pay much, so the business relies on scale, affiliate links, and retailer promos—not subscriptions.