Overview
A grocery app that actually predicts what you need. Smart categorization, real-time sync with family, and a shopping mode that makes the store trip faster.
The Problem
Shared grocery apps are either too simple (just a checklist) or too complicated (meal planning features nobody uses). I wanted something in between, smart enough to help, simple enough to not get in the way.
What I Built
- —Smart shopping mode with progress tracking
- —Auto-categorization that learns your items
- —CloudKit sharing for real-time family sync
- —Haptic feedback and celebration effects
- —Full undo system because mistakes happen
Key Decisions
MVVM architecture kept the codebase manageable as features grew. CloudKit over Firebase because native sync just works better on iOS, and there's no monthly bill.
Results
Shipped to the App Store. Used weekly by my household.