Welcome to SpendSee
SpendSee is your personal finance companion that helps you track expenses, manage budgets, and achieve your financial goals. This guide will help you get started in just a few minutes.
Download the App
SpendSee is available on both platforms:
- iOS; Download from the App Store
- Android: Download from Google Play Store
First Launch
When you first open SpendSee, you'll see a clean, intuitive interface with 5 main tabs:
- Records - View and add transactions
- Analysis - See spending insights and charts
- Budgets - Create and track budgets
- Accounts - Manage your accounts (cash, bank, credit cards)
- Settings - Customize your experience
Create Your First Account
Before tracking transactions, you need at least one account:
- Tap the Accounts tab
- Tap the + button
- Choose an account type (Cash, Bank, Credit Card, etc.)
- Enter a name (e.g., "Main Wallet", "Savings Account")
- Set your starting balance
- Choose an icon and color
- Tap Save
Add Your First Transaction
Now let's record your first expense:
- Go to the Records tab
- Tap the + button
- Enter the amount using the calculator
- Select transaction type:
- Expense - Money you spent (red)
- Income - Money you received (green)
- Transfer - Move money between accounts (blue)
- Choose a category (e.g., Food, Transport, Shopping)
- Select the account
- Add a note (optional)
- Tap Save
That's it! You've recorded your first transaction.
Understanding Categories
SpendSee comes with 26 default categories:
Income Categories (7):
- Salary, Lottery, Refunds, Rental, Gifts, Awards, Other
Expense Categories (19):
- Bills, Food, Shopping, Transport, Entertainment, Health, Education, and more
You can also create custom categories with the Premium version.
Navigate by Month
Use the left/right arrows at the top of any screen to view different months. This helps you track your spending history over time.
Next Steps
Once you're comfortable with basic tracking:
- Create your first budget
- Explore spending analytics
- Learn about premium features
- Set up data backups
Tips for Success
✅ Record transactions immediately - Don't wait until the end of the day
✅ Be consistent - Make it a daily habit
✅ Use categories correctly - This makes analytics more useful
✅ Review weekly - Check your spending patterns every weekend
✅ Set realistic budgets - Start small and adjust as needed
Need help? Visit our Support page or check out more guides below.