Check & Compare 1024 app for iPhone and iPad


4.1 ( 5601 ratings )
Utilities Productivity
Developer: Gary OBrien
2.99 USD
Current version: 3.2, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 05 Apr 2010
App size: 9.28 Mb

Ever wonder how much money your spending at the store while shopping? Just enter your item prices and quantities and "Checkout" will show you just how much your bill will be at the register!

This application includes several tools to help you as you shop conveniently placed on a single screen. No having to switch back and forth between screens while shopping.

The Checkout portion of the application calculates what your total bill will be when you checkout at the register. Just enter price, coupon value, discount, no tax or tax and add the items to you basket. To force remove previous items, just like a register, you must enter price, coupon, discount, no tax or tax and press the minus shopping cart next to the price field.

The List portion is provided as a simple notepad that can be used for a shopping list, recipe, automotive supplies, reminder note, etc. If a list name is provided, the app can map the nearest location. You can also email the information in the list which also allows you to print a hard copy or share it with a friend.

Compare allows you to compare prices based on quantity and size to show the best value. You can then transfer the best value price to the checkout price field.

The Budget tool can be set and keeps track of your remaining budget for one or multiple shopping trips until cleared. Budget amount is not affected by resetting Checkout.

The Calculator can be used as a calculator OR input device. Example: Enter the price into the calculator then touch the Price label. The amount shown in the calculator will be transferred Price field.

The regional tax rate is set using calculators keypad as this is usually a one time entry. The popup will be displayed to help avoid a possible false tax rate entry.

The search tool allows you to search for anything on the internet.

Useful ways to use "Checkout" and "Compare" include:
Grocery Shopping
The Mall
Hardware Store
Electronics Outlet
Computer Shopping
Office Supplies
Automobile, RV and Boat Shopping
Prepare your shopping list and compare food prices before you shop!

We hope you find this App as fun and useful as we do!

I hope this more detailed description helps you decide if this application is the right tool for you. Yes, it is several apps rolled into one and displayed on a single screen, as intended, as a matter of convenience while shopping. Hope this addresses the concerns the reviewer had.

If you have any questions or need something modified, email me. The iphone app has evolved based on user feedback. Ill be happy to try to help with ipad app too. Thank you.