Life getting expensive?
Tired of costs spiraling out of control, and never remembering what things used to cost, or when? Not anymore. With Sticker Shock, track and analyze the price inflation you're experiencing in all the things you buy on a regular basis.
The app comes pre-loaded with a few commonly purchased items to get you started. Delete any you don't use, enter whatever products you wish to track, and start recording the prices you're paying. Whenever you make a purchase, simply tap in the new price, and let Sticker Shock keep you informed. You'll watch the price fluctuations, over time, of everything from soup to nuts, and gas prices to pizza prices.
Personal Price Index.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) does a fine job tracking cost of living changes for the "average consumer". But let's face it, who exactly is average? A person's consumption patterns can vary considerably from the assumptions used in the CPI, which is one reason few people believe the CPI accurately reflects their own experiences with inflation.
Sticker Shock calculates your overall price inflation for all of your items combined, complete with optional weightings. Think of this as the rate of change of your own Personal Price Index, a measure of the price inflation you're experiencing in your own life, based not on the average experience, but directly on your own spending habits.
Share Your Pain.
Frustrated with your rapidly expanding grocery bill? Pain at the pump forcing hard choices in other areas of your budget? Don't keep it to yourself! Share your latest prices and inflation rates on Facebook and Twitter right from the app. You can even snap and share photos of gas price signs, price tags, or the latest example of the ever-shrinking grocery product. You'll get a conversation going and maybe even help raise awareness of how rising food and energy costs are personally impacting people across the country.
Whether you want to see how your personal inflation rate may differ from the norm, or you just want a more in-depth picture of how your daily life is affected by inflation, download Sticker Shock now and see the whole picture.
