See how receipt expense tracking works
- CapturePhoto, upload or share
- ReviewOnly when something is missing
- TrackDashboard and budget update
EXPENSE TRACKING, WITHOUT THE TYPING
A Daily Expense Tracker That Turns Receipts into Expense Records
Upload a bill, scan a receipt, or share a supported UPI payment screenshot. Daily Expense Tracer extracts the details and helps organize your day-to-day spending after a quick review.
- No ads
- Works with supported UPI receipts
- No bank connection required
- Install as an app
- Privacy-focused
A simple personal expense and budget manager designed to reduce manual entry without requiring a bank connection.
Capture
Review
Track
Understand
ONE EXPENSE. ONE COMPLETE JOURNEY.
See what happens after you add a receipt.
Instead of presenting disconnected feature cards, this section follows one real expense through DET—from capture to dashboard, budget, and reports.
Capture the expense
Take a photo, upload a bill, drag and drop, or share a supported UPI receipt.
RECEIPT CAPTURE
Review only when needed
DET keeps the receipt visible and guides the user to missing or uncertain fields.
GUIDED REVIEWSee it in the dashboard
The new record immediately contributes to monthly spending, categories, transactions, and insights.
SPENDING OVERVIEW
Understand budget impact
The same expense updates active budget progress and clearly separates excluded spending.
BUDGET PROGRESSCapture expenses the way they happen.
Use the real Add Expense screen as the product proof, not a decorative illustration.
From one receipt to a clearer month.
After capture and review, DET turns the same expense into useful context.
- Spent This MonthSee how much has been recorded in the selected period.
- Budget HealthKnow what is spent, remaining, or excluded.
- Category InsightsUnderstand where the money is going.
- Trends & ComparisonsCompare months and weeks without exporting data.
EXPENSE TOOLS
Useful tools, shown in the product.
Each capability below uses a current DET screen and describes the workflow without adding unsupported automation.
Find and manage
Find the expense you need without scrolling forever
Use search, filters, and sorting to narrow transaction records without changing the saved information.
- Search descriptions, notes, categories, payment methods, and sources
- Filter by period, category, budget inclusion, source, status, or amount
- Sort supported columns and identify excluded or pending records
Budget and understand
Plan a budget and see where the month stands
Set overall or category budgets and compare included spending with the amount planned for the month.
- Overall and category budget records
- Spent, remaining, progress, and status views
- Dashboard, calendar, and category context
Export
Export useful expense records
Export the currently matching transaction records as a supported PDF after applying the period, search, and filters you need.
- Export filtered expense records as a PDF
- Keep supported transaction details together
- Identify excluded spending in the generated statement
Category setup
Organize categories around everyday spending
Create or organize categories from the searchable category flow, then use the available status, view, filter, and sorting options.
- Create categories from the searchable category flow
- Choose active, inactive, view, filter, and sorting options
- Keep category activity visible while managing the list
Installable PWA
Install DET like an app
Keep Daily Expense Tracer close at hand on supported phones, tablets, and computers.
Mobile
Open DET from your home screen on supported phones and use compatible receipt sharing where available.
Tablet
Use DET with more screen space and launch it directly from your supported device.
Desktop
Launch DET from the desktop without installing it from an app store.
Practical by design
An expense tool that does not need your bank connection.
DET is built around the records you add, the settings you control, and practical tools you can use without ads.
Privacy-focused
Manage expense records and account settings after signing in.
Read the Privacy PolicyNo bank connection
Record expenses without connecting a bank or UPI account.
About Daily Expense TracerFree practical tools, without ads
Use the current expense, budget, receipt, and reporting tools without advertising on the page.
See current updatesMaintained by the Individual Contributor
Daily Expense Tracer is independently maintained with a practical focus on useful, free expense-recording tools.
Contact the contributorDET guides provide general expense-recording and budgeting education, not financial advice.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about receipts, transaction records, categories, account access, budgets, and exports.
Adding expenses and uploading receipts
How can I add an expense in Daily Expense Tracer?
DET provides several ways to add an expense. On mobile, use Upload from Gallery or Take a Photo under Scan, or choose Quick Add under Manual Entry. On wider screens, use the Quick or Scan tab.
Use See All Categories on mobile or View All on wider screens to open Categories. Enter or confirm the amount, category, date, payment method, budget preference, and optional notes before saving.
How do I share a Google Pay, UPI, or online payment receipt with DET?
After completing a payment, open its receipt and select Share or Share receipt, then choose Daily Expense Tracer. Direct sharing requires the installed app and a compatible device, browser, and payment app.
If DET is unavailable in the share menu, save the receipt image and use Upload from Gallery. See how to track UPI and online payment receipts.
How do I drag and drop a receipt into DET?
On a supported desktop or laptop, drag a receipt onto the upload area. Supported iPhone and iPad apps may also allow drag and drop; availability varies by browser and device.
If drag and drop is unavailable, use Upload from Gallery, Take a Photo, or file selection. Organize bills and receipts digitally.
What happens after I upload a receipt?
DET shows Upload → Read receipt → Check details → Result. If the required information is clear, DET can add the expense automatically. If a required value needs confirmation, the receipt remains Pending and DET asks you to review it.
You can continue using the page while processing continues. The transaction status updates when processing finishes.
How does DET identify a duplicate receipt?
DET compares an uploaded receipt with existing receipts and expenses and shows a possible-duplicate warning when details appear similar. Review the amount, date, merchant, and receipt preview before choosing Reject duplicate, View existing, Review details, or Add anyway.
How can I preview or review an uploaded receipt?
When DET needs confirmation, choose Review, Review now, or Enter details. Compare the receipt image with the amount, category, merchant, date, payment method, budget preference, and notes before saving.
Use View receipt to open the stored image where available. See how receipt scanning and review work.
Can DET save bill items as separate expenses?
Yes. During receipt review, Save bill items as separate expenses controls whether DET saves the whole bill as one expense or saves each detected item separately.
Transactions and expense management
What do Status, Payment Method, Source, and Actions mean?
- Status shows whether a transaction is Added, Pending, Rejected, or Excluded.
- Payment Method shows UPI, Card, Cash, Scan, or Other.
- Source shows manual entry or receipt upload.
- Actions shows the available view, review, edit, reject, or delete options. These vary by status and source.
What do Added, Pending, Rejected, and Excluded mean?
- Added — saved successfully.
- Pending — still processing or awaiting your review.
- Rejected — rejected and does not affect expense totals or budgets.
- Excluded — saved but not included in budget calculations.
Use the transaction filters to show a particular status.
How can I edit or delete an expense?
Choose the available Edit or Review action to correct the amount, category, date, payment method, budget preference, or notes.
Deleting an expense removes it from normal transaction views and active totals, budgets, dashboard calculations, charts, and exports. Receipt actions vary with the upload’s current status.
How can I filter transactions?
Open transaction filters to narrow records by date or period, category, budget inclusion, payment method, source, status, or amount. Filters can be combined and cleared when you need the full list. Learn how to find expenses with search and filters.
How does transaction sorting work?
Select a sortable Date, Category, Amount, or Payment Method heading to switch between ascending and descending order. Sorting changes only the displayed order and does not modify saved data.
How does transaction search work?
Enter a keyword to match category, description, notes, payment method, or source. Search works with active filters; clear the text to return to the complete filtered list.
Categories
How do I create a new category?
Enter a name in the searchable category field. If there is no match, select Create new category: [name]. You can also open See All Categories or View All to manage the list. Learn how to organize useful expense categories.
How do I search and filter categories?
Open See All Categories or View All, enter a name in Search or Tap a Category, and use Filter for the available view, status, and sorting options. Clear the controls to restore the full list.
Login and security
How do I sign in using mobile OTP?
Enter a supported 10-digit Indian mobile number and select Send OTP. Enter the six-digit code and choose Verify OTP. A new user account is created automatically after successful verification.
If it does not arrive, wait for the 90-second timer before selecting Resend OTP. Never share your OTP with anyone.
How do I create an account or sign in?
Open Login or Create Account and continue with Mobile OTP or Google. New users create an account automatically after verification, while existing users continue with their linked mobile number or Google identity.
How do I manage my profile and password?
Open Profile to update your name or profile photo. Open Settings and choose Change Password to update your password. Changing the registered email address is not currently available.
Can I use Daily Expense Tracer on mobile and desktop?
Yes. DET works in supported mobile and desktop browsers and can be installed as a Progressive Web App on supported devices.
Budgets, Dashboard, and Export
How do budgets work?
Open Budget to set an Overall Monthly Budget or a Category Budget. Included saved expenses update spent and remaining amounts automatically. Compare overall and category budgets.
What can I review on the Dashboard?
The Dashboard shows totals, monthly budget health, top categories, trends, insights, comparisons, and quick actions for the selected period. Use the period control to update the cards and charts. Learn how to review monthly spending.
How do I export my expenses?
Open the transaction records on the Add Expense page, apply the required period, search, and filters, then select Export. DET downloads a PDF containing supported fields for the matching records.
Excluded expenses are identified in the report; use the budget-inclusion filter when needed. Learn how to export expense records as a PDF.
Ready when you are
Start tracking your next expense.
Upload a receipt, review the details, and keep your spending organised.
Free to use. No ads. Installable on supported devices.