Healthy Lifestyle Platform Development - Barcode Scanner App + Website (MVP)

Project Overview

We are an independent nonprofit building an ad-free, research-informed healthy lifestyle platform.

We are developing an MVP that includes:

Cross-platform mobile barcode scanner app (iOS + Android)

Scalable backend (Supabase preferred)

WordPress website with educational content

Donation & membership system

Role-based access control

Product & manufacturer profiles

Admin moderation dashboard

This is a mission-driven project focused on transparency, preventative education, and structured community participation.

Mobile App Features (MVP):

Barcode scanning (UPC/EAN/GTIN)

Product information display

Proprietary scoring system (0–100 scale)

Community rating system (eligible tiers only)

Role-based permissions

Daily scan limits for free users

Product submission system (with moderation)

Website Features:

Editable CMS (WordPress)

Educational blog with references section

Research content section

Donation tiers (Stripe recurring)

Referral tracking (website only)

Coach directory

Legal compliance pages

Governance Requirements

Strict moderation workflow (admin approval required)

Role-based access system

Manufacturer product submission channel

Transparent scoring display

No paid rankings or sponsored placements

Preferred Stack

Mobile: React Native or Flutter

Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL)

Website: WordPress

Payments: Stripe

OCR: Cloud-based (Google Vision or similar)

Budget & Timeline

Target budget: $15,000–$20,000
Flexible timeline — quality and scalability prioritized over speed.
Fixed-price with milestone structure preferred.