Plateful is a collaborative grocery list app that solves the budget coordination problem many couples and families face when shopping. Born from a personal need to stop overspending on groceries, the app provides real-time pricing from 12+ major stores, including Walmart, Target, ALDI, and Costco, allowing users to compare prices and track spending as they build their lists.

Unlike basic grocery apps that only show lists, Plateful combines meal planning with live budget tracking and collaborative shopping features. Users can add items from different stores to the same shared list while monitoring exactly how much they're spending in real-time, preventing budget overruns before they happen.

💰 Real-Time Multi-Store Pricing

View live prices from 12+ major retailers, including Walmart, Target, ALDI, Costco, and Publix, all in one shared grocery list.

👥 Collaborative Budget Tracking

Share lists with family members and track spending together with real-time budget visibility and smart spending alerts.

📋 Multiple List Management

Create personalized grocery lists, weekly shopping plans, or special occasion lists with seamless switching between different shopping needs.

🍽️ Recipe Import Feature (In Development)

Upcoming functionality to save recipes and automatically convert ingredients into grocery list items for streamlined meal planning.

📱 Smart Spending Alerts

Get notified before going over budget with intelligent alerts that help maintain financial discipline during shopping.

🏪 Cross-Store Shopping

Add items from different stores to the same list, enabling price comparison and strategic shopping across multiple retailers.

📊 Dashboard Overview

View budget status, current groceries, and meal plans on one screen with simple navigation and clear spending visualization.

The app operates on a freemium model and particularly serves couples, families, and roommates who want to coordinate grocery shopping and maintain budget discipline without the traditional coordination headaches.