# CostWise: Unit Price Compare — Is the bigger size cheaper?

> Is the bigger size cheaper? (iPhone/iPad app by Billy Nicart.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costwise-unit-price-compare/id6747915998 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Billy Nicart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317519464)
- Category: Utilities, Shopping
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costwise-unit-price-compare/id6747915998/reviews.md

## What is CostWise?

**Is the bigger size really the better deal? CostWise tells you in seconds.**
Punch in two prices and sizes — CostWise instantly shows the true cost per unit and which one saves you more. No sign-up, no setup.

CostWise helps you save money by tracking item prices across all your favorite stores. Scan barcodes, compare prices, create smart shopping lists, and discover which stores offer the best value.

Stop overpaying for groceries. Start shopping smarter with CostWise.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-06-11

• NEW: Quick Compare — instantly see whether the bigger size is the
    better deal. Two prices in, answer out. Zero setup.
  • Swipe right on any item to add a price
  • Shopping progress now saves automatically mid-trip
  • Duplicate and share shopping lists
  • Support for larger text sizes, clearer delete warnings, and visual polish throughout

### 3.0 — 2026-02-01

What's New
- Shopping Lists - Create lists, track prices in real-time with Shopping Mode, and compare costs across stores
- Insights Dashboard - Analyze spending by category, track monthly trends, and discover potential savings
- Categories - Organize items with custom color-coded categories for better tracking
- Unit Comparisons - Track different sizes and find the best price per unit automatically
- Modern Design - Beautiful new interface with vibrant colors and smooth navigation
- Smart Recommendations - Get personalized suggestions for where to shop and how to save
Plus: Complete data backup, enhanced price tracking with visual trends, haptic feedback, and accessibility improvements throughout!

### 2.1 — 2025-12-11

Version 2.0 - Major Update: Smart Item Grouping and Enhanced Comparison

Version 2.0 introduces new features that make price tracking smarter and easier to use.

NEW: Smart Item Grouping
Items with the same name but different unit sizes are automatically grouped. View all variants of an item together and see a clear price range.

NEW: Variant Comparison Tool
Compare unit sizes side by side to find the best value. See price per unit, total cost differences, and recommendations for the best size to buy.

NEW: Price Ranges
Grouped items display price ranges (example: $2.50 - $4.99) when variants have different prices.

NEW: Autocomplete for Item Names
When adding items, autocomplete suggests existing names to prevent duplicates. Names are normalized for consistency.

NEW: Simplified Navigation
All variants appear directly in the item detail view. Switch variants using a simple picker and see information update instantly.

NEW: Enhanced Unit Tracking
Improved support for units such as g, kg, oz, lb, mL, L, fl oz, count, pack, and box. All units are normalized for accurate comparison.

IMPROVEMENTS

Cleaner item list with simplified unit display

Improved comparison view with clearer indicators

Better visual feedback when switching variants

Updated help guide with expanded details

BUG FIXES

Fixed issues with item grouping and unit normalization

Improved price range accuracy

Improved autocomplete accuracy

Various UI and stability fixes

### 1.3 — 2025-08-27

New Features!
- Price Trend Indicators - Quick visual feedback on price movements
- Quick Add Feature - Add items with just a name - no price or location required initially
- Best Store Analysis - Banner shows the most cost-effective store for your current items
- Shopping Lists - Plan smarter, save more
- Last Used Location Memory - Automatically selects your most recent store when adding items or prices
- Help & Guide System  - Detailed explanations of all app features

### 1.2 — 2025-08-25

Update
- bugfix for when deleting an item
- bugfix navigating to item detail view when scanning an existing item OR when saving a new item

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