Log Daily Expenses – Track Every Pound You Spend Without Friction

What the Transactions Screen Does

The transactions screen is the heart of the app. Here you record every amount you spend or receive, assign a category (food, transport, bills…), link it to an account (cash, card, bank), and add an optional note. When you save, your balance and budget update immediately — no manual refresh needed.

Every transaction you log feeds directly into your weekly report and budget progress. There is no separate sync step; the update happens the moment you press save.

Why This Matters – The Problem It Solves

Most people know their monthly income but cannot explain why it runs out. The reason is usually not one large expense — it is dozens of small ones that were never recorded:

• A coffee here
• A delivery charge there
• A subscription forgotten on auto-renew

When you log every transaction, even small ones, you build an accurate picture of where money actually goes. That picture is what allows you to make one good decision each week. Read more in the daily expense tracking guide.

How to Log a Transaction – Step by Step

1. Open the app and tap the add button or the floating action button.
2. Enter the amount you spent or received.
3. Choose a category: food, transport, bills, entertainment — or add a custom one.
4. Select the account: which wallet, card, or bank account was used?
5. Add a note if needed (optional).
6. Save — balance and budget update instantly.

Practical Examples

• £4 coffee: select "Food & Drink" and the "Cash" account — it deducts immediately from your food budget.
• Grocery shop £65: select "Groceries" and "Debit Card" — appears in the weekly report alongside other grocery spend.
• Salary received: log as "Income" — balance rises and budget numbers update.
• Transfer between accounts: use the internal transfer option so the amounts are not counted as spending in reports.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Putting everything in "Other": you lose the ability to read meaningful reports. Assign 8–10 real categories that match your life.
• Logging at the end of the day: you will forget details. Log immediately at the point of spending.
• Treating internal transfers as expenses: moving money between your own accounts is not a cost — use the transfer option to keep reports clean.
• Ignoring small amounts: £2 + £3 + £5 = £10 per day = £300 per month of invisible spending.

Correcting and Reviewing Entries

If you log a transaction with the wrong category or amount, open it and edit any field. The correction updates your balance and budget immediately — no need to delete and re-enter. You can filter transactions by date range or category for fast review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I log a transaction with a past date?

Yes. Change the date field when entering the transaction. It will appear in reports under the correct week based on its actual date.

How many categories can I create?

The app provides default categories and lets you add unlimited custom ones.

What if I logged a transaction by mistake?

Open the transaction and delete it. The balance and budget update instantly.

Does the app connect to my bank automatically?

No. All logging is manual. This is intentional — it means every figure you see is something you consciously registered, which builds a more accurate awareness of your spending patterns.

Can I log income too?

Yes. Select "Income" instead of "Expense" and the amount adds to your balance. You can track multiple income sources the same way.