Expense Tracker

Complete Features & Usage Guide

Version 1.10.7 Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Table of Contents

Overview

About Expense Tracker

Expense Tracker is a comprehensive personal finance management app designed to help you monitor your spending, create budgets, and gain insights into your financial habits. Built with Flutter, it features a modern dark theme with beautiful visualizations and intuitive navigation.

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Privacy First

Your data stays on your device

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Completely Offline

Works without internet

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Beautiful UI

Modern dark theme with glassmorphism

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Powerful Insights

Visual reports and analytics

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Customizable

Custom colors, categories, and more

Core Features

Everything You Need

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Transaction Management

  • ✅ Add income and expense transactions
  • ✅ Quick transaction entry with amount, date, category
  • ✅ Add notes to transactions
  • ✅ Attach receipts/images (Premium)
  • ✅ Edit and delete transactions
  • ✅ Search and filter transactions
  • ✅ View all transactions with grouping by date
  • ✅ Share transactions
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Account Management

  • ✅ Create multiple accounts (Bank, Cash, Card)
  • ✅ Track balance for each account
  • ✅ Filter accounts by type
  • ✅ Edit and delete accounts
  • ✅ Multi-select delete accounts
  • Free: Up to 5 accounts
  • Premium: Unlimited accounts
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Category Management

  • ✅ Create custom categories with icons
  • ✅ 1000+ icons from Material and Community Material Icons
  • ✅ Custom color picker with 40+ predefined colors
  • ✅ Unlimited custom colors with HSV sliders
  • ✅ Live color preview with hex display
  • ✅ Create subcategories
  • ✅ Edit and delete categories
  • Free: Up to 10 categories
  • Premium: Unlimited categories
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Budget Management

  • ✅ Set monthly budgets for categories
  • ✅ Track budget progress with visual bars
  • ✅ Budget status indicators (On Track, At Risk, Overspent)
  • ✅ Days left in budget period
  • ✅ Edit and delete budgets
  • Free: Up to 5 budgets
  • Premium: Unlimited budgets + Budget alerts
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Recurring Transactions

  • ✅ Automate regular bills and income
  • ✅ Set frequency (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly)
  • ✅ Automatic transaction creation
  • ✅ Edit and delete recurring transactions
  • Free: Up to 5 recurring transactions
  • Premium: Unlimited recurring transactions
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Reports & Analytics

  • ✅ Visual donut charts showing spending breakdown
  • ✅ Column charts for daily spending patterns
  • ✅ Scrollable charts for better readability
  • ✅ Filter by time period (Today, This Month, Custom)
  • ✅ Toggle between Expenses and Income
  • ✅ Category-wise breakdown with percentages
  • ✅ Income and Expenses summary cards
  • Premium: Advanced spending patterns, Year-over-year comparison
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Data Backup & Restore

  • ✅ Google Drive integration
  • ✅ Manual backup to Google Drive
  • ✅ Restore from Google Drive
  • Premium: Automatic daily backup
  • ✅ CSV export with color preservation
  • ✅ CSV import with color preservation
  • Premium: PDF export with receipts
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Customization

  • ✅ Custom color picker for categories
  • ✅ 40+ predefined colors
  • ✅ Unlimited custom colors (HSV sliders)
  • ✅ Custom category icons (1000+ options)
  • ✅ Currency selection
  • ✅ Language selection
  • ✅ Dark theme with blue accents

User Interface

  • ✅ Modern dark theme (#0A0E27 background)
  • ✅ Beautiful gradient cards
  • ✅ Glassmorphism effects
  • ✅ Smooth animations and transitions
  • ✅ Bottom navigation with floating action button
  • ✅ Material Design 3 components
  • ✅ Google Fonts (Inter family)
  • ✅ Exit confirmation to prevent accidental exits
  • ✅ Scrollable dropdowns for long lists

Additional Features

  • ✅ Help & FAQ (16 comprehensive questions)
  • ✅ Privacy Policy access
  • ✅ Contact support form
  • ✅ Rate app option
  • ✅ Delete all data options (Start Fresh or Permanent)
  • ✅ Multi-select delete for accounts
  • ✅ Search functionality
  • ✅ Share functionality
💎 Premium

Unlock Premium Features

Get unlimited access to all features

Unlimited Everything

  • ∞ Unlimited Accounts
  • ∞ Unlimited Categories
  • ∞ Unlimited Budgets
  • ∞ Unlimited Recurring Transactions

Advanced Features

  • 📸 Attach images/receipts to transactions
  • 📊 Advanced spending patterns analysis
  • 📈 Year-over-year comparison reports
  • 🔔 Budget alerts & notifications
  • 🔄 Automatic Google Drive backup (daily)
  • 📄 PDF export with receipts
Comparison

Free vs Premium

Feature Free Premium
Accounts 5 ∞ Unlimited
Budgets 5 ∞ Unlimited
Categories 10 ∞ Unlimited
Recurring Transactions 5 ∞ Unlimited
Custom Colors
Custom Icons
Attach Receipts/Images
CSV Export ✓ (with colors) ✓ (with colors)
PDF Export ✓ (with receipts)
Basic Reports
Advanced Spending Patterns
Year-over-Year Comparison
Manual Google Drive Backup
Automatic Backup ✓ (Daily)
Budget Alerts
Ads ✗ No Ads
Getting Started

How to Use

1

Install the App

  • Download from Google Play Store
  • Install on your Android device
  • Open the app
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Initial Setup

  • App opens with sample data
  • Navigate through screens to familiarize
  • Optional: Sign in to Google Drive for backup
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Create Your First Account

  • Go to Accounts screen
  • Tap "Create New Account"
  • Choose account type (Bank/Cash/Card)
  • Enter account name and initial balance
  • Save
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Add Your First Transaction

  • Tap floating "+" button
  • Toggle Expense/Income
  • Enter amount and select date
  • Choose category and account
  • Add notes (optional)
  • Save
5

Set Up a Budget

  • Go to Budgets screen
  • Tap "+" button
  • Select category and set budget amount
  • Set time period
  • Save and track progress

💡 Tips & Best Practices

For Better Tracking

  • Add transactions immediately after purchase
  • Use notes to add context
  • Attach receipts for important purchases (Premium)
  • Review weekly to stay on track
  • Set realistic budgets based on past spending

For Organization

  • Create specific categories
  • Use subcategories for detailed tracking
  • Color-code categories by importance
  • Name accounts clearly
  • Use recurring transactions for regular bills

For Data Safety

  • Enable automatic backup (Premium)
  • Export CSV monthly for local backup
  • Test restore occasionally
  • Keep Google Drive connected
  • Don't delete backups until you have newer ones
Data Management

Backup & Restore Options

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Google Drive Backup

  • Manual backup (Free)
  • Automatic daily backup (Premium)
  • Includes all data
  • Restore anytime
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CSV Export

  • Export all transactions
  • Preserves category colors
  • Import on any device
  • Compatible with Excel/Sheets
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PDF Export (Premium)

  • Professional format
  • Includes receipts
  • Ready for printing
  • Perfect for tax records

Delete Data Options

🔄 Delete & Start Fresh

Keeps categories and accounts, removes all transactions and budgets. Quick reset for a new start.

⚠️ Delete Permanently

Removes everything. Complete factory reset. Cannot be undone. Requires confirmation.

Customization

Make It Your Own

🎨 Colors

Predefined Colors (40+)

Red, Pink, Purple, Deep Purple, Indigo, Blue, Light Blue, Cyan, Teal, Green, Light Green, Lime, Yellow, Amber, Orange, Deep Orange, Brown, Grey, Blue Grey, and more vibrant variations!

Custom Colors

  • Hue slider (0-360°)
  • Saturation slider (0-100%)
  • Brightness slider (0-100%)
  • Live preview
  • Hex code display
  • Unlimited possibilities

🎯 Icons

Material Icons

1000+ standard Material icons for categories like Food, Shopping, Transport, etc.

Community Material Icons

Additional 1000+ specialized icons including investment icons (ETF, Mutual Funds, Bonds, etc.)

🏷️ Categories

Pre-built Categories

Food & Dining, Groceries, Shopping, Transport, Entertainment, Bills & Utilities, Health & Fitness, Work & Business, and more!

Custom Categories

  • Create unlimited categories (Premium)
  • Choose any icon
  • Choose any color
  • Add subcategories
  • Organize your way
Support

We're Here to Help

Help & FAQ

Access comprehensive FAQs covering getting started, managing transactions, budgets, categories, backup & restore, and more.

Access: Settings → Help & FAQ

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Contact Support

Email support available in Help & FAQ screen. Response within 24-48 hours. Include screenshots for faster help.

fluxhivestudios@gmail.com
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Privacy Policy

Your data stays on your device. No data collection without consent. Google Drive backup is optional. Transparent privacy practices.

Access: Settings → Privacy Policy

View Full Privacy Policy

Rate the App

Help us improve! Leave a review on Google Play, share feedback, and request features.

Access: Settings → Rate App

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Terms of Service

Review our terms and conditions for using the Expense Tracker app. Understand your rights and responsibilities.

Access: Settings → Terms of Service

View Full Terms of Service

Ready to Take Control of Your Finances?

Download Expense Tracker today and start your journey to better financial management