1. Free and open-source – all features available without payment.
  2. Offline functionality – no internet required to track expenses.
  3. No account needed – start using the app immediately.
  4. Simplicity-first design – easy to navigate and focused on core functionality.
  5. Cross-platform – accessible on multiple devices.

Pain Points in Existing Apps#

  • Most apps require a user account to get started.
  • Key features are often behind a paywall, including:
    • Custom categories
    • Unlimited budgets
    • Data export
  • Dashboards are often overloaded with information, making them hard to use.
  • Some apps don’t allow custom categories, or lack default categories for quick setup.

Apps Reviewed#