Price Kaki to launched by Customers Association of Singapore
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The Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) has released an app rewarding users for sharing pricing information to allow comparisons while shopping.
Users of the Price Kaki app, which is expected to launch at the end of this month, can submit photos of any prices they come across while shopping for hawker food or groceries, allowing other users to save costs. Contributors to the pricing information platform are eligible to claim rewards such as film vouchers.
Price Kaki’s base pricing information will be updated daily by FairPrice, Giant, Sheng Siong and Prime Supermarket.
Future updates to the app are expected to be broad-ranging and include other businesses such as cafes.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary function of the Price Kaki app once launched?
What is the primary function of the Price Kaki app once launched?
The app allows users to submit photos of prices for hawker food or groceries they encounter. This information helps other shoppers compare costs and save money when making purchases.
Q.Which retailers will supply the initial pricing data for Price Kaki?
Which retailers will supply the initial pricing data for Price Kaki?
The base pricing information for Price Kaki will be updated daily by four supermarket chains: FairPrice, Giant, Sheng Siong, and Prime Supermarket. This forms the initial core of the app's data.
Q.Are there any incentives for users to contribute pricing information to Price Kaki?
Are there any incentives for users to contribute pricing information to Price Kaki?
Yes, contributors who share pricing information on the platform are eligible to claim various rewards. The article specifically mentions film vouchers as an example of these incentives.
Q.Will the Price Kaki app's scope extend beyond hawker food and groceries in the future?
Will the Price Kaki app's scope extend beyond hawker food and groceries in the future?
Yes, future updates to the app are expected to broaden its scope significantly. The article indicates that other businesses, such as cafes, will eventually be included in its offerings.
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