Barcode Scan Review App

This app aims to make daily shopping and product selection more convenient by allowing users to scan product barcodes, record reviews, and share information with others. It serves as both a personal shopping journal and a community-driven product review platform.

Key Features

Core Functionality

• Barcode Scanning: Simply photograph a barcode to identify products
• Automatic Product Info: Retrieve basic product information and images automatically
• Review Recording: Easily record star ratings and detailed comments

Sharing & Browsing

• Public/Private Setting: Choose whether to share reviews publicly or keep them as private notes
• View Other Reviews: Browse reviews from other users for the same product
• Follow System: Follow trusted reviewers to prioritize their content

Monetization

• Affiliate Links: Automatically generate affiliate links to online retailers like Amazon
• Recommended Products: Display similar or recommended products based on review history
• Non-intrusive Ads: Monetization through carefully placed advertisements

Additional Features

• Price Tracking: Monitor price changes and receive notifications for deals
• Non-barcode Products: Support for products without barcodes through image recognition
• Shopping Lists: Create lists of frequently purchased or favorite products

Concept

This app provides three core values:

1. Personal Purchase Records: Document reviews of purchased products for future reference
2. Information Sharing: Support better purchasing decisions through authentic user experiences
3. Monetization: Balance useful information sharing with revenue generation through affiliate marketing

Implementation Plan

We will start by implementing barcode scanning and basic review recording functionality, then expand the product database and e-commerce site integrations based on user testing. As the user base grows, we plan to enhance community features and personalized recommendations.