Shopping Analyzer 2.1.1

The Shopping Analyzer Price Comparison App provides a tool for comparing prices of identical products across multiple online stores, facilitating bulk purchases at lower costs by including shipping fees in the calculation. This application aims to streamline the process of price comparison among a variety of shopping platforms, significantly reducing the time and effort involved.

**Shopping Process Overview**

1. Search for items using keywords, UPC codes, or barcode scanning.
2. Compare prices across supported shopping sites; navigate stores via horizontal flick gestures.
3. Select the desired product by long-pressing the item cell to retrieve detailed information such as UPC or product name.
4. If needed, perform a re-search sorted by price for more refined results.
5. Highlight the most economical options for each item.
6. Assess shipping costs through a custom browser feature.
7. Tap the Calculate tab to initiate cost analysis.
8. The solver computes the optimal purchasing combination, accounting for product prices and shipping fees.
9. The application displays the most cost-effective options and recommends where to purchase each item.

   The app simplifies decision-making, removing concerns about calculating the ideal number of items to buy from each store for maximum savings, by automating this process entirely.

   Secure transactions are supported as the app integrates with official shopping cart systems on each platform, ensuring safe purchasing experiences.

   Upon entering shipping fee data, this information is stored within the app’s database. Future searches for the same items will automatically retrieve these costs, enhancing efficiency. The database supports backup via email attachments and allows sharing across multiple iOS devices. The app automatically synchronizes and merges shipping information entered on different devices, maintaining the most recent data updates.

   This tool aims to assist users in maximizing savings through comprehensive price comparison and cost optimization features.

   **Specifications**

   • Supports Walmart.com, BestBuy.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com
   • Barcode scanning capability
   • Optimized solver utilizes efficient CPU processing for seamless performance
   • Persistent database stores shipping cost data for automatic reuse
   • Email backup functionality facilitates data sharing and restoration
   • Universal compatibility with iPhone and iPad
   • Includes options to refine search efficiency through price thresholds

   **Use Cases**

   1. If you intend to purchase a new camera along with optional lenses and a cover, the app can identify the best-priced options across stores: for example, Shop A offers the lowest camera price, while Shop B provides cheaper lenses and covers; Shop C presents moderate pricing with free shipping. The app helps determine which store offers the most economical overall purchase.
   2. If you need multiple bottles of water and prefer not to carry heavy bundles from a superstore, the app assists in locating the best total cost shop online, factoring in all associated shipping expenses. It is particularly useful for repeat purchases, ensuring you consistently find the lowest available total price.

   **Support and Guidance**

   Access tutorial instructions by tapping the help button located at the bottom right. The step-by-step guidance aligns with the workflow sequence: Search → Shop → Calculate. Upon initial login, a help overview is provided; it is recommended to review this before proceeding.

   **Important Considerations**

   • The calculated total cost may not always be the absolute lowest due to factors such as filtering high-priced items or incomplete search results that omit cheaper options, or if shipping costs are not entered.
   • Final purchase decisions should be confirmed manually within each shopping platform, including verification of quantities, prices, shipping fees, delivery dates, and product details.
   • The app requires user accounts and login credentials on respective shopping sites for completing transactions.
   • Your shopping cart may contain previously selected items; it is advised to clear it before starting new comparisons to avoid discrepancies.
   • The accuracy of sale prices, delivery estimates, and shipping charges depends solely on information provided by individual retailers and is outside the app's control.
   • An active internet connection is necessary to retrieve product information; barcode scanning utilizes the device’s rear camera.

   The developer disclaims responsibility for shopping outcomes or any financial losses resulting from use of this application.