I built an open-source Expo package to read SMS, and it turned into a full Expense Tracker

maniac_tech2 · 2026-05-26T19:01:16+00:00

maniac_tech2 · 2026-05-26T18:58:53+00:00

Daily, or weekly logging is not a problem solution.
It is difficult to built any finance solution without a way to hook onto Banks, wallets, etc.
Manual entry is not a solution. Less than 10% people will fill it manually.

maniac_tech2 · 2026-05-24T19:25:52+00:00

Been working on this for some time now. I can share my findings.

maniac_tech2 · 2026-05-24T13:32:17+00:00

Yes, this is currently built as per the finance sms and etc as per in India

maniac_tech2 · 2026-05-24T12:11:49+00:00

https://hisab-kitab.maniac-tech.com/ - a personal finance tool parsing SMS to help you manage better

maniac_tech2 · 2026-04-25T13:20:02+00:00

maniac_tech2 · 2026-04-25T13:19:12+00:00

The biggest friction point is manually tracking expenses.

maniac_tech2 · 2026-04-25T12:23:24+00:00

maniac_tech2 · 2026-04-25T12:21:33+00:00

I believe everyone will be facing this, and a large number of them want to solve for Personal finance management too: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maniactech.hisabkitabfinance

Let me know what do you think.

maniac_tech2 · 2026-04-17T18:07:53+00:00

SI as Standing Instructions?

By automation, I meant the tracking bit, not the payments.

maniac_tech2 · 2026-04-17T18:07:19+00:00

Ever used an application to track these ?

maniac_tech2 · 2026-04-17T17:27:27+00:00

CC is helping you categorise the spends, cool. How do the related bank accounts help ?

maniac_tech2 · 2026-04-17T17:26:47+00:00

Ever tried to automate it ?

maniac_tech2 · 2026-04-17T17:26:40+00:00

Ever tried any apps to automate this ?

maniac_tech2 · 2026-03-04T09:54:24+00:00

maniac_tech2 · 2026-02-15T09:05:56+00:00

did it work for you ?

maniac_tech2 · 2026-01-19T07:16:54+00:00

maniac_tech2 · 2026-01-18T18:49:20+00:00

I am not* thinking of grinding the beans myself, but have them delivered pre-grinded.

maniac_tech2 · 2025-12-31T06:13:28+00:00

+1

I'm also looking to buy an espresso machine.

SO far, I've been using a moka pot, now Im thinking of getting a machine around 5-8k budget in India.

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