Does Shopwise cost anything?

No. Shopwise is free. We earn a small commission when you buy through our links. It is disclosed in every recommendation and never affects what we recommend.

Why is Shopwise on WhatsApp?

Because that is where shopping decisions already happen in India: in family groups, friend chats, and DMs to that one cousin who knows phones.

Shopwise: your personal shopping advisor

Q: What about my privacy?

Shopwise stores only what helps it recommend better: your city, a broad budget range, your category history. No phone-number sharing, no contact-list scraping, no ad targeting. You can ask it to forget everything at any time.

The proof, not the pitch

Real reasoning. Real prices. The honest catch included.

For youFor familyBefore you buyWhen to buy

FOR YOU

Oily, acne-prone skin, office AC all day. A serum that actually helps? Under ₹800.

🥇 Minimalist 10% Niacinamide + Zinc · ₹599
Why this for you: niacinamide calms breakouts and controls oil without drying you out in AC air. Fragrance-free, beginner-safe, and it layers under sunscreen without fuss.
⚠️ One thing to know: start with alternate nights for two weeks. And if a dermatologist has you on treatment, ask them first. We don’t cross that line.
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Also considered: The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide. Same active, ₹50 more, slower to absorb per long-term reviews.

✓ Why this pickRoutine order?Under ₹500?

FOR FAMILY

Phone for my dad in Vijayawada. He’s 64. Around ₹25K.

🥇 Realme Narzo 60 · for your father · ₹19,999
Why for him: a big, clear screen, a simple interface, and a battery that forgives forgetting to charge. At 64, screen size and audio clarity will matter more to him than a cutting-edge camera. Realme has service in Vijayawada too.
💡 How to explain it to him: “It’s a sensible, reliable phone with a big clear screen. Same brand many of your friends have.”
⚠️ One thing to know: face unlock is slow in low light. Show him the side fingerprint button during setup.
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✓ Why this pickUnder ₹15K?Bigger battery

BEFORE YOU BUY

Local shop is pushing a ₹8,499 750-watt mixer grinder. Do I even need that?

Honest answer: probably not. 750W earns its price if you grind idli or dosa batter every week. For daily chutneys and masalas, a good 500W does the job and lasts years.
And that exact model is ₹6,299 online today, so don’t pay ₹8,499 either way.
If batter is rare in your kitchen: 🥇 the 500W I’d pick is ₹3,499. Want it?

Show the 500WI grind batter weekly✓ Why

WHEN TO BUY

Washing machine, around ₹28k. Buy now or wait? Diwali sale is 3 weeks away.

Honest answer: wait, if your current one still runs. Front-loads in this class have typically dropped 10-15% in festive sales. On ₹28k, that’s roughly ₹2,800-4,200.
If it’s already dead, buy now: three weeks of workarounds costs more than the discount.
Ping me “deal” when the sale starts and I’ll check your shortlist.

We earn nothing when you wait. That’s exactly how we want it.

Remind me at the saleBuy now anyway

REMEMBERS YOU

And the next time you come back, it remembers.

Back again! You helped me pick the Voltas AC last summer. Now a fridge for the same kitchen, family of four.

👋 Welcome back! Same 2BHK in Hyderabad, right? For four people, a 300-350L double door is the fit.
🥇 Samsung 322L Convertible Double Door · ₹31,490
Why this for you: convertible mode helps when the family load swings, and Samsung’s fridge service in Hyderabad is solid.
⚠️ One thing to know: in fridges, 3-star is the honest sweet spot. A 5-star pays back too slowly at this size. Different from your AC, and worth knowing.

✓ Why this pickBigger, 400L?Show LG too

Receipts, not vibes

Every pick comes with its working

Every dimension scored, weighted to your priorities. Not sponsored placement. Math.
The honest caveat, named up front. Not discovered after delivery.
The runner-ups, and exactly why they lost.
Buy now or wait, based on real price history.

Tap “why this pick” under any recommendation and this page opens. No other advisor shows you this. We insist on it.

Why this pick

Voltas 1.5T 5★ Inverter₹42,500

AC · FOR RAVI · HYDERABAD · WEIGHTED: RUNNING COST, THEN QUIET

Cooling for your room sizeEXCELLENT

Running cost at your tariffEXCELLENT

Service network in HyderabadSTRONG

QuietnessGOOD

Smart featuresAVERAGE · NOT YOUR ASK

⚠️ The honest caveat: installation slots run 3-5 days in peak summer. Plan the install before the heat wave, not during it.

🥈 LG 1.5T 5★ · lost narrowly on service reach 🥉 Daikin · over budget by ₹6,300

📅 Solid pricing today · 6% above the 90-day low

One advisor, the whole home

Whatever you’re buying, just ask

One contact in your WhatsApp, across everything the house needs. Same honest advice in every category.

Home appliances

ACs, fridges, washing machines, geysers, water purifiers, fans…

Kitchen

Mixers, chimneys, microwaves, air fryers, kettles, stoves…

Mobiles & wearables

Phones, earbuds, smartwatches, power banks, tablets…

TV & audio

TVs, soundbars, speakers, home theatre, projectors…

Computing

Laptops, monitors, printers, storage, networking…

Cameras

DSLRs and mirrorless, action cams, security cameras…

Beauty & personal care

Skincare, haircare, fragrance, makeup, grooming…

And more, every week

80+ categories onboarded and counting. If we don’t cover it yet, we’ll say so honestly.

Not adapted. Built.

Built for India, not adapted from elsewhere

Knows you

Tell it once. Your city, your budget style, your family’s needs, remembered across visits and across categories.

Knows the market

Prices refreshed daily, sale cycles tracked, launches watched. When to buy, when to wait, and when a “discount” is theatre.

Knows the catches

Gas top-up scams. Inflated battery claims. “Chemical-free” marketing. Every category has traps, and every pick names its one thing to know.

Knows your language

English, Hindi, Hinglish, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali. Typed or spoken. Reply in whichever feels natural.

Made for real situations

However you shop, this is for you

“I don’t want to spend a weekend reading reviews.”

Tell us the category, budget, city, and how you’ll use it. One clear pick, reasoning visible, trade-offs included.

“Phone for my dad. I’m 800 km away. I can’t get this wrong.”

Buying for a parent, spouse or child is our specialty. We calibrate to them, and give you the words to explain the choice.

“I’ve almost decided. Just tell me I’m not making a mistake.”

Send the product you’re eyeing, or the shop’s quote. We’ll check the price, the fit, and whether something clearly better exists.

Three minutes, start to finish

From question to clear pick

Say hi

Tap the button and Shopwise opens right in the WhatsApp you already have. No signup, no install, no new app to learn.

Tell us what you’re buying

Type or speak, in English, Hindi, Hinglish and more. Shopwise asks only the questions that matter: your city, your budget, your situation. Three messages, often less.

Get a clear pick

One recommendation, with the reasoning, the honest catch, and a buy-now-or-wait note. A link at the best price. The decision your weekend used to be.

Come back next month, next year, for this category or the next one. Shopwise remembers you: your city, your budget style, your family’s needs. You never start over. A peek at how it thinks →

Before you ask

Practical things to know

Does it cost anything?

No. Shopwise is free. We earn a small commission when you buy through our links. It’s disclosed in every recommendation, and it never affects what we recommend. A plan with extra features may arrive someday, but the advice stays free.

What can Shopwise help me buy?

A wide and fast-growing range across the home: air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and other appliances; kitchen appliances; phones, earbuds, smartwatches and wearables; TVs and audio; laptops and computing; cameras; and personal care and beauty. We add new categories every week. If you ask about something we don’t cover yet, we’ll say so honestly and note the request.

What about my privacy?

We store only what helps us recommend better: your city, a broad budget range, your category history. No phone-number sharing, no contact-list scraping, no ad targeting. You can ask us to forget everything at any time, and we will, within seven days. The plain-language version →

Why WhatsApp?

Because that’s where shopping decisions already happen in India. In family groups, in friend chats, in DMs to that one cousin who knows phones. Shopwise is one more contact in your WhatsApp who happens to know more than the cousin.

Is it actually AI, or humans behind the scenes?

It’s actual AI, built on a category knowledge base curated with input from Indian industry experts. There are humans on the team, but they’re building the system, not answering messages.

Why not just ask ChatGPT?

General chatbots guess from the internet. Shopwise checks current prices and stock, and knows what actually holds up in India: which AC brands get serviced in your city, what your electricity tariff does to the bill, which serum suits oily skin without the marketing nonsense. It remembers you, and shows its working on one page. And when the honest answer is “wait for the sale”, it says so.

What if it gets it wrong?

We surface caveats with every recommendation, and we tell you when we’re uncertain. If a recommendation is clearly off, tell us. We use real outcomes to make the next one better.

What should I actually buy?