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Is Expense Trail really free?
Core tracking, budgets, splits, export, and guest mode are free without ads.
Yes. Core expense tracking, budgets, reports, splits, export, and guest mode are free on iOS, Android, and web—no ads and no paywall on essential features.
What is free
| Feature | Free? |
|---|---|
| Expense & income logging | Yes |
| Wallets, categories, tags | Yes |
| Budgets & goals | Yes |
| Split bills & settle up | Yes |
| Guest mode (no account) | Yes |
| Export CSV/JSON | Yes |
| Encrypted backup export | Yes |
What sign-in unlocks
Optional Google or Apple sign-in enables cloud sync, household, and push notifications. E2EE tier is optional for users who want ciphertext on the server.
We do not charge a subscription for core tracking today—verify store listings for any future optional plans.