π Product Changelog
Follow along as I build the best food tracking app. New features, improvements, and updates released regularly.
π± Upcoming Waste Widget
Built from community feedback: a home screen widget that shows what's about to go to waste. No need to open the app to see your top items nearing expiry. One glance and you know what to cook first. Available on supported devices so you can stay ahead of waste without extra steps.
π€ Voice Input UX Revolution
Instant voice-to-text activation for quick logging! Add items to your inventory using instant voice input with zero lag - speak and FoodSavr transcribes your words into text entries. No more typing while your hands are busy in the kitchen. Say 'Add two cartons of eggs expiring February 15' and FoodSavr captures the text instantly. Features real-time voice visualization showing your spoken words as they're transcribed. Works for adding new inventory items and creating shopping lists. Supports multiple languages including English and Tamil with automatic language detection. Premium feature with under 500ms speech-to-text processing for natural, responsive interaction. Perfect for unpacking groceries, cooking, or whenever your hands are full.
π Web App Launch
FoodSavr is now available on the web at app.foodsavr.ca! Access your kitchen inventory, track food waste, and get smart alerts from any browser on any device. Full feature parity with mobile apps including Sous Chef AI (chat with AI recipe assistant), scan receipts and bulk groceries, barcode scanning, voice input, multiple kitchen management, group by/sort features, environmental dashboard, and comprehensive statistics. Seamless data sync across all platforms via Supabase cloud backend. Modern Material Design 3 UI with dark/light theme support.
π€ Sous Chef AI Recipe Assistant
Introducing Sous Chef AI - your intelligent cooking assistant that generates personalized recipes using ingredients from your inventory! The AI automatically prioritizes items that are expiring soon (within 3 days) to help reduce food waste. Ask 'What to cook tonight?' and get recipe recommendations based on items nearing expiry. Each recipe shows interactive cards with cooking instructions, ingredient lists, and highlights how many ingredients you already have vs. need to buy. Features conversation history for context-aware cooking suggestions across multiple sessions. Supports voice input in English and Tamil for hands-free interaction while cooking. Free tier includes 10 monthly queries, upgrade to Plus/Pro for unlimited access.
ποΈ Advanced Filtering & Grouping with 113+ Category Emojis
Major UX enhancement with visual category system! 113+ food subcategories now feature intuitive emoji icons for instant visual identification. New square buttons for Group By options (None, Category, Sub-category, Consumption level) and Sort By filters (Purchase date, Expiry date, Modified date) with ascending/descending toggle. Items displayed in clean collapsible card layouts for each grouping mode, making inventory management more intuitive and organized. Flexible search functionality works across all grouping modes to find items quickly.
π§ Weekly Email Notifications & Welcome Onboarding
Never miss expiring food again! Receive weekly email summaries listing all items expiring in the next 7 days with color-coded urgency indicators, helping you plan meals proactively. New users also receive a personalized welcome email with onboarding video tutorial to get started quickly. Email notification preferences are fully customizable in your profile settings - choose notification frequency, timing, and which kitchens to include in summaries.
π Smart Grocery List with Sharing
Create unlimited grocery lists with Google Keep-style interface! Features include drag-to-reorder items for store layout optimization, check off purchased items with satisfying animations, auto-save functionality to prevent data loss, and share lists via messages or WhatsApp with family and friends for collaborative shopping. Items from Sous Chef AI recipe suggestions automatically add to your selected list with one tap. Multiple lists support for different stores, occasions, or meal plans. Mark items as urgent or set quantities for precise shopping.
π Financial Analytics & Environmental Stats
New comprehensive stats dashboard with custom date ranges (this month, last month, or any custom period). Interactive pie charts show spending analysis by food category and subcategory with drill-down capability. Monthly grocery spending trends with year-over-year comparison. Track savings from reduced food waste with accurate calculations based on consumption tracking. Currency support for 50+ countries with automatic local symbol display. Yearly progress tracking shows achievements and improvements over time with beautiful visualizations of money saved, food saved (kg), and COβ emissions prevented.
π Multi-Language Support: Tamil
FoodSavr now supports full app localization in Tamil! Voice input for search and Sous Chef AI chat works seamlessly in Tamil with automatic language detection. Select your preferred language in profile settings and the app responds accordingly for a personalized experience. Language preference is saved to your profile and applies across all features including UI text, notifications, and email summaries. Perfect for multilingual households where family members prefer different languages.
β‘ Soon to Expire Items on Home Screen
Home screen now prominently displays items approaching expiry date with escalating color-coded visual indicators (yellow for 3-7 days, orange for 1-2 days, red for today/expired). Tap any item to see full details or mark consumption level. Visual indicators include time remaining and category emoji for quick identification. Helps you prioritize what to consume first, reducing waste and saving money. Items automatically update as dates approach for real-time awareness.
πΈ Modernized AI Scan UI (Receipt + Bulk Grocery + Barcode)
Complete redesign of all AI-powered scanning features with improved spacing, modern frames, and cleaner layouts. Receipt Scanner: Snap a photo of your grocery receipt and AI extracts all items with prices and purchase dates automatically. Bulk Grocery Entry: Take a photo of groceries and AI identifies all items, estimates quantities, assigns categories, calculates costs, and predicts expiry dates - add dozens of items in seconds. Barcode Scanner: Quickly add items by scanning product barcodes with auto-fill from global food database. Camera button now positioned perfectly within frame for better one-handed usability. Success-based billing ensures you're only charged for successful scans that actually find items.
π Item Comments & Consumption Levels
Add optional comments to each inventory item for notes about storage location, special instructions, or meal plans. Track partial consumption with five granular levels: Not Consumed, ΒΌ, Β½, ΒΎ, and Fully Consumed for more accurate waste measurement and understanding of usage patterns. The app calculates your actual savings and environmental impact based on real consumption data, helping you identify which items go unused vs. fully consumed. Use consumption insights to make smarter shopping decisions and reduce over-purchasing of items you rarely finish.
ποΈ Database-Driven Food Categories & Multiple Kitchen Management
Major infrastructure upgrade! Food categories are now dynamically loaded from Supabase database, allowing instant category updates without app releases. Added 113+ subcategories with emoji icons for visual identification. Multiple kitchen support with ability to manage separate inventories for home, office, vacation property, etc. Edit kitchen names, delete kitchens with cascade delete functionality that safely removes all associated items. Item comments system allows adding notes about storage location or special instructions. Perfect for managing food across multiple locations or households.
π Enhanced Statistics with COβ Tracking
Comprehensive environmental impact dashboard with real-time COβ emissions tracking. Visualize the carbon footprint reduction from your food waste prevention efforts. Beautiful charts show food saved by weight (kg), money saved from avoided waste, and COβ emissions prevented (equivalent to trees planted or cars off the road). Consumption impact screen breaks down savings by category and subcategory, helping identify which food types contribute most to your environmental impact. Achievement points system gamifies waste reduction for engaging progress tracking.
π¬ Feedback Board Integration
New feedback board at foodsavr.ca/feedbackboard powered by UserJot. Submit feature requests, upvote community suggestions, and track bug reports. Automated categorization and sensitive language filtering ensure a respectful community environment.
π― What's Next?
Android app launching March 2026, iOS app June 2026. Vote on upcoming features and request new ones on our feedback board!