Reality Check!

Type in what you're being charged. Find out what it should cost where you live — before you pay.

What's the service?

Where do you live?

What are they charging?

$

Add a photo of the quote or billOptional. We'll read every line.

Anything else? (optional)

Fair, high, or gouged, in plain English.

Reality Check searches current prices for your exact job in your area, reads your quote if you add a photo, and tells you whether to pay, push back, or get another quote.

Local prices

A water heater costs more in San Francisco than in Tulsa. We compare against prices near you.

Reads the fine print

Add a photo and we'll flag padded fees, vague line items, and things that seem to be missing.

What to say next

Every answer comes with questions to ask and a polite line you can say or text to the business.

Early version. We're testing this with friends and family. Estimates come from AI and current web prices. They're a guide, not a guarantee, so use them to ask better questions.

Reality Check! · An idea by Uncle Donnie & Aunt Elaine · We don't take money from the businesses we check.

Privacy: what you type and any photo you add are sent to our AI provider to run the check. We don't save them or ask for your name.