Spending Tracking Apps?

National_Debtline

Morning all.

I've used a few and simply settled on the Nationwide app. Whilst it doesn't show transactions in realtime it does show me how much money is left in the account. I've tried various budgeting apps and haven't found one I really liked, so I'm keen to learn of further suggestions. It'll be great to make recommendations to our callers too.

Best wishes,

David @ NDL.

Broke_Kitty

Eyes_wide_open wrote: »

I have a pocket filofax - finance sheets in and track all my spending. It's light weight to carry, with me all the time.

I know it's not high tech but it works for me ... Combined with checking my bank account daily xx

This would definitely be a good option for me, but I know that I just wouldn't get my filofax out. I'm a bit too glued to my phone! Sounds like it works well for you though

Sedge123 wrote: »

I have a page in the notes on my phone, jot things down during the day and then add them on the spreadsheet when I get a chance.

Good idea!

Non_compos_mentis wrote: »

I use spending tracker (the free version) on my iPhone, it is not great but does the job.
NCM

I might give this a try! Thanks!

Broke_Kitty

FireWyrm wrote: »

Depends what type of phone you have.

Android...try anMoney.

There are hundreds of potential options in either App store. Sort by 'highest rating' and read the reviews.

I couldn't find a way to do this on the App store, it's probably easier on Android, I remember there being a lot of categories when I had an android phone.

shiningfaery wrote: »

Funny I was looking for the same thing on my android phone and have been looking at the play store, and there are literally too many to choose from so I am looking at the features, reviews and installing them to have a go. If they are no good I am deleting them. I will stick to the free apps too.

This is always a good way of doing it, and I'm also sticking with free apps... in the name of money saving and all!

Liliyanna wrote: »

Hi there,

I have the same problem so I simply email my spreadsheet to myself. That way I can log onto my email anywhere and open the spreadsheet and play around with it. Once finished I simply email the updated version to myself once more, when I get home I open my email and download it to my home computer and carry on.

Hope this helps


Lily x x

This is what I've been doing up til now, but I find that at the weekends I'm nowhere near a computer for most of the time, so this is where I end up forgetting.

Broke_Kitty

marleyboy wrote: »

I thought all smartphones came with a calculator.

Ah yes calculators... well known for their spending tracking abilities... :T

stephiedaniel63 wrote: »

I know one such app to keep track of the spendings. I am personally using this app for the expense management of mine both personally and professionally as well. Currently I am using the expense reporting app from Replicon. Its a cloud based app with featured functionalities and user friendly interface and manageability.

I'll give it a google!

Mrs_Cheshire wrote: »

I'm using clearcheckbook.com, it's online and on an app on android, would think there would be an iphone app too. seems easy enough to use, only had it about 1 week though!

I'll look into it, thanks!

Broke_Kitty

Frugalsod wrote: »

I use a dry wipe board. On it I have columns for spending from current account and credit card. As the week passes I draw a line across usually a Thursday as that is when my standing order to my credit card goes through. That way I can see at a glance what I spend. I clear the board every month.

This sounds like a great way of keeping track! Would be difficult for me as I'm in a lot of different places through the week, but glad it's working well for you!

National_Debtline wrote: »

Morning all.

I've used a few and simply settled on the Nationwide app. Whilst it doesn't show transactions in realtime it does show me how much money is left in the account. I've tried various budgeting apps and haven't found one I really liked, so I'm keen to learn of further suggestions. It'll be great to make recommendations to our callers too.

Best wishes,

David @ NDL.

My boyfriend uses the Nationwide app, I'm with Lloyds and logging in is a lot more long winded for me as I have to enter a password and then memorable information, where he only has a pin. I have found an app on the iOS app store called 'Check' now though which I'm using instead of my online banking now, as it just asks for a pin but tracks your account for you. Few drawbacks to it though, it doesn't have all my credit card providers so I can only track one, and it has a dollar sign instead of pound sign (but it's easy to ignore this and just look at the numbers, which are accurate).

National_Debtline

Broke_Kitty wrote: »

My boyfriend uses the Nationwide app, I'm with Lloyds and logging in is a lot more long winded for me as I have to enter a password and then memorable information, where he only has a pin. I have found an app on the iOS app store called 'Check' now though which I'm using instead of my online banking now, as it just asks for a pin but tracks your account for you. Few drawbacks to it though, it doesn't have all my credit card providers so I can only track one, and it has a dollar sign instead of pound sign (but it's easy to ignore this and just look at the numbers, which are accurate).

I have a Lloyds account also - I think I prefer the Lloyds online banking facility. I'm on my third Nationwide card reader too!

I'll 'check out' Check (sorry!)

David.

Broke_Kitty

National_Debtline wrote: »

I have a Lloyds account also - I think I prefer the Lloyds online banking facility. I'm on my third Nationwide card reader too!

I'll 'check out' Check (sorry!)

David.

Lloyds online banking is fantastic - especially when you get a lot of cashback! I love being able to have three different accounts named according to their purpose.

Frugalsod

The thing is to work out what works well for you. Be it a dry wipe board, or a filofax or even an app it could even be a simple sheet of paper which is low tech but pretty cost effective.

Broke_Kitty

Frugalsod wrote: »

The thing is to work out what works well for you. Be it a dry wipe board, or a filofax or even an app it could even be a simple sheet of paper which is low tech but pretty cost effective.

I agree, definitely. The emailing a spreadsheet to myself method wasn't working, so I'm going to try apps next and if that doesn't work maybe the notes section on my phone!

Monkeychops_3

I use "Spending Tracker" on my Iphone. Seems good so far.