Kitchen Pal –
Food Pantry App

Partner to create Kitchen Pal, a game-changing solution for managing kitchen and grocery shopping. It features a unique combination of pantry management, grocery list generation, recipe suggestions, and family organization tools, all integrated into one platform. With machine learning technology that adapts to user behavior, users can optimize their pantry and grocery shopping, reducing waste and saving time and money in the process.
Headcount

2 Full Stacks & 2 Front End

Industries

Food & Beverage

Products and Services

iOS & Android app

Timescales

2020 – 2021

Country

Singapore, France

The Challenge

One of the challenges to develop this innovative food pantry app was the highly competitive nature of the mobile app market. The demand for such an app was and still is high, especially during the pandemic. This meant that SmartDev had to come up with a solution that would help KitchenPal stand out amongst its competitors.
Another significant challenge was the international nature of the project. The client is a French startup, but the company is registered in Singapore – which added an exciting international flair to the project.

In addition to the above challenges, there were also technical challenges that we had to overcome. For example, developing accurate barcode ingredient detection algorithms was crucial to the success of the app. SmartDev had to ensure that the app could accurately identify the ingredients in a user’s fridge, as well as make recommendations based on what was available. This required a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, computer vision, and data analysis.

The Solution

SmartDev developed the app from front to back, using Laravel for our PHP framework and native Android and Swift for our front-end development.
In this case, the client managed our developers directly. This allowed them to expand their understanding of just how the product worked, resulting in our being actively involved in supporting the Product owner as to the art of the possible, adding insight to and substance to features not previously considered. Essentially, we jointly worked on the product roadmap and effectively knowledge shared regarding the app’s structure and capabilities rather than simply handing over a finished product. At one point, development service had to be interrupted, but was resumed without a hitch.
The result has been positive on all sides. The app has an average of over 4 stars on app stores, and SmartDev has received recurrent orders from the client. KitchenPal has also been internationalised, with both an English and a French version. We’re pleased we were able to help many people decide what to eat — not always an easy task during the pandemic.

Technology Stacks

IOS
Swift
PHP
Android

Application Core Functions

Pantry manager

Organize kitchen supply into pantry, fridge food, freezer, cleaning supplies.
Receive alerts when users’ products are about to go bad
Add users’ favourite brands by simply scanning the barcode
Share & sync the app with other users
Add users’ favourite items from the pantry to their shopping list
Track leftovers, quantities & food expiry dates

Recipe database

Allow users to search recipes by ingredient from millions of tasty recipes & ideas
Links to the pantry manager and automatically suggests recipes which match users’ existing food inventory (not available on any other recipe app)
Keep fit with light and healthy recipes (with nutritional information for easy tracking in fitness apps)

Grocery list

Help manage grocery shopping by creating a shopping list based on the recipes users want to make.

Kitchen Pal Achievements

Comprehensive Development and Customization

SmartDev's end-to-end development, using Laravel for the PHP framework and native Android and Swift for the front-end, ensured a tailored and high-quality product that aligned with the client's vision.

Enhanced Product Developmen

The client's direct management of SmartDev's developers fostered a deep understanding of the product's inner workings. This collaboration led to valuable insights and contributions from both sides, resulting in a more robust and feature-rich app.

Positive User Feedback

The KitchenPal app achieved an average rating of over 4 stars on app stores, indicating positive user feedback and satisfaction. The app's internationalization into English and French versions further expanded its reach and potential user base.

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