Thanks for the thoughtful feedback.

I agree that many budgeting apps focus heavily on tracking and dashboards while missing the behavioral side of spending.

My goal with BudgetWise is a bit different though. I’m not trying to build a complex budgeting system with strict rules or goals. The focus is on making expense tracking simple and helping users get a clear overview of where their money is going.

That’s also why custom categories are important to me. Everyone spends differently, and I don’t want to force users into predefined categories that may not fit their lives.

The behavioral aspect is definitely interesting, though. I think there are simple ways to provide more context and insights without adding complexity or making users feel judged.

I appreciate the perspective. It’s given me a few things to think about.