User guide

Expense Trail

Privacy-first expense tracking for iOS, Android, and web.

Step-by-step help for expenses, budgets, households, privacy controls, backups, and platform-specific tips — without digging through settings blindly.

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  • Local-firstData on your device by default
  • Optional cloud syncBack up when you choose
  • Household sharingSplit expenses with family
  • All platformsiOS, Android, and web

Quick start

New to Expense Trail? Start here — most people finish setup in a few minutes.

Full getting started
Install the appDownload on iOS, Android, or use the web dashboard.Read guide →Log your first expenseAdd an amount, category, and wallet in under a minute.Read guide →Set up privacyLocal-only mode, encryption, stealth, and app lock.Read guide →

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Daily useDashboard, transactions, calendar, and quick add.Read guide →Money managementWallets, budgets, goals, transfers, and scheduled bills.Read guide →Privacy & securityEncryption, LAN sync, stealth mode, and backups.Read guide →Family & sharingHouseholds, invites, split expenses, and IOU contacts.Read guide →Data & backupsExport, import, encrypted backup, and reset.Read guide →NotificationsFull catalog of push alerts, inbox items, and reminder settings.Read guide →SettingsAccount, currency, household, and app preferences.Read guide →TroubleshootingSync issues, sign-in, and common fixes.Read guide →

Platform guides

Install steps, permissions, and UI differences for each platform.

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