Shortfall - Paperwork Check
Catch the hidden car fees
About
This app helps car buyers avoid hidden fees by scanning contracts and flagging charges higher than typical for their state. It provides a free initial audit and an optional one-time purchase for unlimited use and advanced features like tracking dealer revisions.
What's New in Shortfall
1.0.2
May 26, 2026
A coordinated polish pass across the whole app: • Brand surface — onboarding, paywall, and CTAs now match the navy/gold spec end-to-end. • Cross-state detection — if Shortfall sees a contract from a different state than your stored picker, it asks before running the wrong benchmarks. • Reliable retries — when an extraction fails, "Try again" actually retries against the same paperwork. • Settings unlock entry stays visible after you've unlocked, with a clear receipt view. • Persistent unlock row on the home screen so the path to upgrade is always one tap away. • Paywall recovery — Try Again + Restore appear together when a purchase hits an error. • Quote-and-decode polish: amber verdict cards open by default, APR shows 2 decimals, Walkaway card shares with a clearer URL. • In-app Kelley Blue Book browser — no Safari hop needed. • Accessibility: bigger tap target on the context chip, Dynamic Type ceilings on the brand surfaces.
MoreIn-App Purchases
$4.99
Unlimited Audits
Unlock unlimited contract audits
Developer apps
FAQ
Does Shortfall have ads?
No, Shortfall does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers a one-time in-app purchase for full functionality.
How much does Shortfall cost?
Shortfall is free to download and includes one free contract audit and one free Four Square Decoder round. Unlimited future audits and revision tracking require a one-time in-app purchase of $4.99.
What devices does Shortfall support?
Shortfall currently supports iPhone 15 Pro or newer models and is available on iPhone devices.
How often is Shortfall updated?
The latest version of Shortfall is 1.0.2, and it was last updated on May 26, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and add new features.
Is Shortfall secure?
Yes, Shortfall is designed with privacy in mind. All processing runs on your phone, and no account, email, or cloud storage is required. Your data is never collected or sold.
What kind of fees does Shortfall check?
Shortfall checks various fees including the price, interest rate, doc fee, warranty, GAP insurance, and other add-ons, comparing them against typical costs in your state.
Can Shortfall help if the dealer changes the contract?
Yes, if you purchase the one-time unlock, Shortfall can capture revisions when the dealer rewrites the numbers at the desk, showing you exactly what has changed.
What is the age rating for Shortfall?
Shortfall has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.