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I need a polished mobile app that runs smoothly on both iOS and Android and ties four core workflows into a single experience: 1. Snap-to-scan grocery receipts with reliable OCR so every purchased item is captured automatically. 2. Track each fresh item’s shelf-life and push gentle reminders before anything spoils. 3. Offer a living recipe database that users can browse and edit, then let them build fully customizable meal plans from those recipes. 4. Turn any plan into an auto-generated grocery list that stays in sync with what’s already at home. The customizable meal-plan builder is the feature my early testers ask for most, so its UI and flexibility matter. Automated suggestions or dietary filters may arrive later, yet the codebase should stay modular enough for those upgrades. I’m open to either a cross-platform toolkit (Flutter, React Native) or well-structured native projects, as long as the final binaries pass App Store and Google Play review. Clean architecture, documented APIs, and a small admin console to edit recipes will help me maintain the app after launch. Please show relevant experience delivering production OCR or inventory/meal-planning apps; a concise note on your approach will stand out. Once we agree on milestones I’ll share wireframes, sample receipts, and the current recipe dataset so you can dive straight into development. Note: This project is half-way finished. We need someone to finish it out and work with us through launch.
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Hello, I’m Muhammad Awais. I’ve delivered production OCR and inventory/meal-planning apps, with cross‑platform work in Flutter and React Native, and clean architectures plus an admin console for recipes. I will finish your Food Tracking App by uniting four workflows into one smooth experience: 1) Snap-to-scan receipts with reliable on‑device OCR that captures items automatically, 2) shelf-life tracking with gentle reminders before spoilage, 3) a living recipe database with browse/edit capabilities and a fully customizable meal-plan builder, and 4) auto-generated grocery lists that stay in sync with your home inventory. The meal-plan builder will be designed for UX flexibility, with a modular codebase so future features like automated suggestions or dietary filters can be added easily. I’ll work in clear milestones: baseline architecture and API docs, core feature implementation across iOS/Android, QA, and App Store/Play submission, followed by handover and admin console refinements. I’m ready to start once you share wireframes, sample receipts, and the dataset. Do you have a preferred OCR stack or privacy requirements for receipt data? What is the target cadence for shelf-life reminders (timing and notification channels)? How should the meal-plan builder handle conflicts with available ingredients on hand? What data fields should the admin console expose for recipes and how will you manage user roles? Do you have brand guidelines or design system constraints for iOS/Andr
$3,000 USD in 24 days
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Hi There, 1.I need a polished mobile app that runs smoothly on both iOS and Android ... ==> We got the idea about the core workflows. The snap-to-scan OCR and shelf-life tracking are great features. We have worked on similar inventory management projects before. In one of our past projects, we included a feature that let users quickly add items to their digital pantry just by scanning the products barcode at home, which users found very convenient. We understand that the customizable meal planner is the most important part for your users. We will focus on making its user interface very simple and flexible. For a smooth experience on both platforms and easier future updates, we think Flutter would be a great choice for this app. ## Queries : 1. When a user scans a new receipt, how should the app handle items that are already in their digital pantry? Should it update the quantity, replace the existing item, or ask the user for confirmation? ## Initial Project Structure : - Login/Sign Up - Dashboard - Receipt Scanner - My Pantry - Recipe Discovery - Meal Planner - Shopping List We use advanced AI tools (Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT) to speed up coding and reduce manual work hours. We pass these time-savings to you, providing a high-quality app at a very competitive price. Waiting for your reply. :-) Regards, Ghanu & Samir. KESHAV INFOTECH
$1,887 USD in 28 days
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Greetings, I understand you are looking for a mobile app developer to complete your cross-platform iOS and Android app that integrates receipt OCR, fresh item tracking, recipe and meal-plan management, and auto-generated grocery lists, with a modular codebase ready for future features. Before we proceed, I would like to clarify a few points. 1, Should the OCR module be refined for multiple receipt formats or primarily for standard grocery layouts. 2, Do you prefer Flutter, React Native, or native continuation for the existing codebase. 3, Will the admin console need user authentication or just a simple recipe editor interface. Our team includes mobile developers experienced in OCR, inventory and meal-planning apps, cross-platform development, and modular architecture with clean API design. We deliver production-ready builds, documented code, small admin consoles, and support through App Store and Play Store submission. Let us connect to review your current progress, define milestones, and align on launch timeline. The current bid amount is a placeholder to start the conversation. Regards Yasir LEADconcept PS: Let me know, if you want to see our team past work to determine our skills/expertise or past customer's references.
$2,250 USD in 7 days
9.0
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Hello, At Live Experts, we have assembled an exceptional line-up of talented engineers who specialize in complex Android, Flutter, and iOS app development. Crucially, this project isn't jus about adding a few more functionalities but rather being able to seamlessly integrate them into the already existing app. As software architects, we've got you covered by not only delivering an exemplary codebase that adheres to best practices and is maintainable but also laying out a clear and well-documented API. Our depth of expertise extends heavily in areas like big datasets, computer vision and Machine Learning (ML) which are perfect as your app relies heavily on OCR capabilities for receipt management as well as ML for automation of various features. To add to this, we are versed with cross-platform tools like FireBase, making it easier to edit recipes on an admin console, just as you want. Plus, our knack for statistics and data analysis can come handy in dynamically recommending recipes or offering dietary filters later. Having a past portfolio in active operation ensures we have the capacity to handle your complex app and effectively navigate milestones until launch. We understand that finishing the project is just half the job and plan to be with you even after to offer any needed support. Let's ensure user experience remains at its highest possible via a smooth functioning app that keeps their fridge stocked efficiently! Thanks!
$3,000 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I’d be glad to help you complete and launch your cross-platform grocery + meal-planning app. I’m Neilesh Chouksey, a Senior Full-Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in React Native, MERN, PostgreSQL, Laravel, and PHP. Why I’m a good fit: Delivered production apps with OCR integration, inventory tracking, and real-time sync. Strong experience building modular, scalable architectures for feature expansion (diet filters, AI suggestions, automation). Hands-on with App Store & Play Store compliance, performance optimization, and release pipelines. My Approach: Audit the existing codebase and stabilize unfinished modules. Finalize receipt OCR pipeline with error handling and validation. Build a flexible meal-plan builder UI with reusable components. Sync inventory ↔ meal plans ↔ auto grocery list logic. Develop a lightweight admin console for recipe management. Deliver clean APIs, documentation, and test coverage for maintainability. I’m comfortable continuing half-built projects and aligning with your current structure. Once milestones are finalized, I can quickly integrate your wireframes, sample receipts, and recipe dataset. Let’s discuss your current progress and roadmap. Best regards, Neilesh Chouksey
$3,500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, This is a strong, well-defined product, and the fact that it’s already half-built makes it even more interesting. I’m comfortable stepping into an in-progress codebase, stabilising it, and carrying it cleanly through to store launch without turning it into a rewrite unless that’s truly the fastest option. I’ve delivered production mobile apps that combine OCR, inventory tracking, and planning workflows, including receipt scanning and data extraction, time-based reminders, and complex builder-style UIs. I understand that in your case the meal-plan builder is the emotional core of the app, not just another screen, so my focus would be on making it flexible, fast, and pleasant to use while keeping the underlying data model clean enough to support future features like dietary filters and automated suggestions. From a technical standpoint, I’m happy to work with Flutter or React Native if that’s what the current build uses, or structured native code if that’s what’s already in place. The first step would be a short audit of the existing project to assess code health, OCR implementation, data models for inventory and recipes, and what’s left versus what needs refinement. From there, I’d prioritise finishing the OCR flow so receipt scans reliably convert into structured grocery items, then ensure shelf-life tracking and notifications are accurate and unobtrusive.
$2,500 USD in 45 days
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Hi. Using Flutter, I can build your app for ios and android. I am very familiar with Flutter and OCR. I have mobile and backend skills with 8+ years. I wish to work for you. Thanks for attention.
$1,500 USD in 20 days
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Hello, Greetings Hope you are doing well. I am a Mobile Application developer with over 5 years of experience. I am confident in my ability and skills to develop high-quality Mobile apps and would like to work on your food tracking app project. I will complete the work as per your requirements. I want to discuss more this project to prepare the final concept. So let’s discuss this in detail over chat then will make plans to start work on it. Waiting for your earliest reply. Thanks. Shubham
$1,500 USD in 24 days
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Hi, this is Elias from Miami. I’ve read the full scope and I get what matters most: the meal-plan builder needs to feel flexible and fast, while OCR + pantry/shelf-life tracking quietly stay accurate in the background. Since the project is already half-built, the priority is finishing cleanly, fixing weak spots, and getting it through App Store + Google Play without surprises. I’ve helped ship apps that use receipt OCR + structured item parsing, plus inventory-style tracking and reminder workflows. My approach here would be: audit the current codebase + data model first (what’s solid vs what’s blocking launch) stabilize the receipt → items pipeline (OCR + normalization + manual correction UI) build the meal-plan builder as the “core UX” (drag/drop days, servings, swaps, leftovers) keep grocery list synced with pantry + planned meals (single source of truth + diffing) small admin console for recipe edits + content management Q1: What’s the current stack and what’s already done (OCR, pantry, recipes, meal plan UI, admin)? Q2: For receipts, do you need line-item accuracy across multiple retailers, and do you already have a preferred OCR engine (Apple Vision/ML Kit/ABBYY/Google Vision)? Q3: For shelf-life, is it rule-based defaults per item (e.g., strawberries 3–5 days) or do you want expiration inferred from receipt date + storage type (fridge/freezer/pantry)? Regards, Elias
$2,250 USD in 7 days
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I HAVE BUILT CROSS-PLATFORM MOBILE APPS WITH OCR, INVENTORY TRACKING, AND MEAL-PLANNING WORKFLOWS — DELIVERING SMOOTH, MAINTAINABLE EXPERIENCES FOR BOTH IOS AND ANDROID. I can take your half-finished app and finish it with production-quality polish, focusing on the four core workflows: receipt scanning, shelf-life tracking, editable recipe database, and meal-plan-to-grocery list automation. Approach Cross-platform development (Flutter / React Native) for shared logic, fast iteration, and maintainable code OCR workflow integrated with receipts, accurately capturing line items and syncing them to inventory Shelf-life & notifications with modular reminder system for future dietary filters or advanced suggestions Meal-plan builder UI: flexible, intuitive, responsive, and optimized for the most-requested user flows Recipe database & admin console: easily editable and extensible Syncing grocery lists with existing home inventory for automated, dynamic updates Clean architecture and modular code for future upgrades Documented APIs and clear handover materials for post-launch maintenance Deliverables Fully functioning iOS and Android apps ready for store submission Admin console to manage recipes Clean, maintainable source code and documentation Assistance with final testing, QA, and deployment I have prior experience finishing and shipping OCR/inventory apps, and I focus on delivering a polished, user-friendly, modular product that is easy to maintain and extend.
$1,700 USD in 15 days
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Hello, HAVE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH SUCH PROJECT I have 9+ years of proven experience building production mobile apps with OCR, inventory tracking, and meal-planning workflows, and I clearly understand your requirements. The goal is to complete and launch a polished cross-platform food tracking app that seamlessly connects receipt OCR, shelf-life monitoring, recipe/meal planning, and synced grocery lists. Core features -->> reliable receipt OCR + item extraction -->> fresh item shelf-life tracking & reminders -->> editable recipe database + meal plan builder -->> auto-generated grocery lists in sync with pantry inventory -->> small admin console for recipes My approach uses clean architecture, modular APIs, scalable backend, and iterative delivery to finish the remaining build quickly and ensure App Store/Play Store compliance. Happy to continue in chat as I have a few questions about the current codebase state and remaining modules before we finalize milestones. Thanks Julian I prefer this response
$1,500 USD in 7 days
8.5
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Hi, I’d love to help you finish and launch your mobile app. I’ve worked on several production-ready mobile apps where multiple workflows come together into one smooth experience, and this project is a great fit for my background. I’m comfortable finishing and scaling existing codebases using React Native or Flutter, and I also have experience with structured native setups. I focus on: Clean, modular architecture (easy to add dietary filters and suggestions later) Well-documented APIs App Store & Google Play compliance A lightweight admin panel to manage recipes and content post-launch Experience I’ve delivered apps involving OCR, inventory tracking, and meal/booking logic, and I’m especially comfortable stepping into half-built projects, understanding the current state quickly, and pushing them across the finish line through launch. Which stack is the current app built on (Flutter, React Native, or native)? How complete is the OCR flow right now (prototype vs production)? Is the admin console already started, or should it be built from scratch? Once you share the wireframes, sample receipts, and recipe data, I can move fast and focus on polishing the core experience. Looking forward to working with you and taking this through launch. Best regards, Gaurav
$2,250 USD in 7 days
7.7
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Hi, Could you share the current status of the app and the specific areas that need improvement? Given your requirements, I can finish the remaining features efficiently. With over 5 years in mobile app development, I specialize in creating smooth iOS and Android applications. I have experience with OCR integration and meal-planning apps, ensuring fine-tuned functionality and user experience. I prefer using Flutter for its cross-platform capabilities, allowing seamless updates and maintenance post-launch. My approach will involve reviewing your existing codebase for clean architecture and integrating the missing workflows progressively. I can also implement a drinks inventory and reminder system to enhance user engagement. Looking forward to collaborating on this project. My experience with production-level apps will ensure we meet App Store and Google Play standards. Best Regards, Badar Madni
$3,000 USD in 30 days
7.4
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I can step in immediately to finish and harden this app through launch. I’m an AI-driven mobile developer with strong Flutter experience and hands-on delivery of production OCR pipelines for receipt and document scanning, so capturing grocery items reliably is well within my wheelhouse. I’d focus first on stabilizing and refining the meal-plan builder UI since that’s your highest-value feature, then ensure inventory sync, shelf-life tracking, and notifications are solid and testable end to end. The codebase will stay modular, with clean service boundaries so OCR, recipes, meal planning, and future dietary or recommendation logic can evolve independently. I’m comfortable inheriting an in-progress project, documenting APIs, and pushing it cleanly through both App Store and Google Play reviews.
$2,250 USD in 23 days
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Food Tracking Mobile App | Mobile Application | Flutter | React | iOS | Android | EXPERT LEADING TECH EXPERTS Hi, Hope you are doing good. I have read your project requirements. Over the past 10+ years, I've built a strong foundation in full-stack development, specializing in mobile app development using iOS, Android, React Native, and Flutter. My proficiency in these languages would allow me to comfortably handle this project with great efficiency. Due to NDAs, links aren’t public—but once you open the chat, I’ll share live demos and walkthroughs. I would love the opportunity to discuss how we can bring your vision for the site together with our range of skills and experiences. NOTE: Please pan the budget for now, we will discuss over chat. Thanks & Regards, Srishti
$3,000 USD in 60 days
7.0
7.0

Hello, I can step into your existing build and take it through to a stable iOS and Android launch, focusing first on the meal-plan builder since that is your key retention feature. I will tighten receipt OCR so items import cleanly, link them to a shelf-life tracker with gentle expiry reminders, and keep recipes, meal plans, and the grocery list fully in sync with what is already in the pantry. I will keep the code modular for future dietary filters and smart suggestions, and add a small admin console so you can edit recipes without redeploying the app. What stack is the current half-finished app built in, and which OCR service or library are you using today? Looking forward to discussing further. Best regards, Kamran
$1,700 USD in 15 days
7.7
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Hi there, I’ve reviewed your Flutter app requirements and would love to help. With 5+ years of experience in cross-platform development, I specialise in clean UI, smooth performance, and robust API integration. I’ll begin with clear planning, share regular progress updates, and ensure the app is fully tested before launch. Let’s connect to discuss your vision — I’m ready to get started! Best, Bhargav Flutter Developer | Android & iOS Expert
$1,500 USD in 7 days
7.0
7.0

Having over 10 years of experience in tech solutions for various industries, I'm confident in my ability to meet your app's complex requirements. As a fluent Flutter and iOS developer, I'm comfortable with both cross-platform and native approaches. My familiarity with the App Store and Google Play review processes ensures that your final product will meet the platforms' standards. Additionally, I understand the importance of your meal-plan builder feature and its requirement for an intuitive user interface and robust flexibility. My team has tackled similar database-driven projects before - we've built dynamic platforms involving large recipe databases - so we're well-equipped to deliver that standout trait your early testers want. Moreover, we've successfully implemented OCR in previous projects allowing accurate data capture from images and real-time user feedback in a range of contexts. Working on this project from its halfway point is not a problem as we have robust project management strategies to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Lets-together complete this project with satisfaction guarantee!!! Thank you!!!
$2,250 USD in 7 days
6.6
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Hello, I will develop your MOBILE APPLICATION for Android and IOS both platforms with Web admin panel. I am Tulsiram. I have 10 years of experience working as Native and Crossplatform mobile application developer. I am understood your requirements. I am glad if we are working together. If you interested then let's connect. I will provide you Daily updates ,source code after development completed, 1 Year maintenance Support in following Steps: I will available daily 10-12 hours in Working days for you. I will provide you regular updates according to which modules we will decided. After approval each module by you then i will provide your complete source code of your project and will shift on your Domain. Thanks
$1,500 USD in 25 days
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Thank you for considering Web Crest for your Food Tracking Mobile App project. As the CEO of a skilled 10-member team with extensive expertise in AI-powered solutions, mobile app development, and scalable architectures, we are confident we can deliver a remarkable solution that perfectly aligns with your vision and specific requirements. In terms of skillset, our team is well-versed in both Android and iOS platforms, proficient in using cross-platform tools such as Flutter and React Native, as well as native project development. We have hands-on experience working on functionalities similar to your core workflows, including OCR integration for accurate read of receipts, inventory tracking with timely reminders, and recipe databases with meal planning capabilities. Moreover, as you expressed interest in potentially expanding the app's features down the line, our use of clean architecture and well-documented APIs will ensure the modularity required for such upgrades. We also provide post-launch support to help you maintain and enhance the app seamlessly. Let us leverage our skills, technology prowess, and passion for innovation to bring this food tracking mobile app to life while exceeding your expectations.
$2,000 USD in 7 days
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