Technologies Used
- UIKit (95%), SwiftUI (5%)
- BarcodeSpider API
- Delegate, MVC Patterns
Introducing ConsciousCart: Your Delayed Gratification Companion
ConsciousCart is an innovative iOS app designed to empower you to take full control of your finances through the practice of delayed gratification. By embracing the power of delayed gratification, you can make more thoughtful purchasing decisions, avoiding impulse buying, and ensure you save your hard-earned cash.
With ConsciousCart, the process is simple and effective. You can effortlessly capture a photo of a desired product and set a reminder date along with other relevant details. Then you simply wait until your reminder date comes. This easy approach allows you to take a step back and evaluate your purchasing choice.
When the designated reminder date arrives, ConsciousCart will send you a personalized notification, prompting you to reflect on your intent to purchase the item. By evaluating your decision outside of the retail environment, you can reinforce your commitment to mindful spending. If you don't make the purchase, the item's cost is added to the your total money saved score—an encouraging measure of your financial progress! On the other hand, if you bought the item before the wait period ended, the item's cost is subtracted from your total money saved. Finally, you can specify you will purchase the item after your wait period, which has no effect on your overall score. This scoring system is simple and transparent!
ConsciousCart is more than a mere app; it offers you the opportunity to cultivate a skill embraced by highly successful individuals across various fields. By embodying the principles of delayed gratification, you can unlock your full financial potential and develop a mindful approach to shopping, leading to a more intentional and fulfilling consumer experience.
Take charge of your financial journey with ConsciousCart—a trusted companion on the path to mindful spending and financial well-being!
Features:
- Track your impulse spending and savings in a beautiful and interactive graph.
- Scan barcodes to easily input product information.
- Get personalized notifications only when you want them!
- Add images and URLs to your saved impulses, allowing you to save in-store and online.
- All your data is privately stored right on your iPhone and is easily deletable.
- Your username can be anything you want and is always changeable.
Current Mockup (August 23, 2023):
