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As a solo dev and stay-at-home dad, keeping up with food and formula recalls for my daughter Payton was incredibly stressful. Every time I saw a recall on the news, my first thought was always, "How long has that been in my pantry?" I built Safe Pantry to solve that problem. Instead of making you search for danger, it pulls data directly from the FDA and USDA feeds around the clock. Here is what I built: Real-Time Push Alerts: The app monitors the feeds 24/7 and sends immediate push notifications for nationwide and state-specific recalls. Barcode Scanner: You can scan a product in your kitchen or at the grocery store, and it will instantly check the lot codes against active outbreak investigations. Full Searchable Database: You can view and search the full active recall feed, including pet food and active outbreak investigations. The Monetization Philosophy I am incredibly frustrated by simple utility apps that either harvest your data or lock basic safety features behind a mandatory $9.99/month subscription. The Core App is Free: The push alerts, the barcode scanner, and the full recall feed cost nothing. There are no ads, no required accounts, and I do not collect or sell your data. Premium Options: Features like custom watchlists and specific allergen profiles are part of an optional premium tier. The Choice is Yours: I built this with the same philosophy as my first app, Spotter Tools Pro. Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, OR a one-time lifetime purchase if you just want to pay once and own it forever. App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6809064852 I would love to get feedback from this community on the UI or the push notification architecture. Does the real-time alert system feel clean? Do you find the barcode scanner responsive enough?   submitted by   /u/dgwayne1 [link]   [comments]

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  • 发布时间：2026/9/18 02:08:26