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BucksBuddy – a free, on-the-go, private money journal

BucksBuddy – a free, on-the-go, private money journal

by nizarmah·Jun 4, 2026·4 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

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End-to-end encrypted expense tracker for manual budgeters who distrust big finance.

Strengths
  • End-to-end encryption in a finance category where privacy is rarely prioritized.
  • Manual entry works well where banking APIs fail or aren't trusted.
  • Clean, ad-free interface with a distinct personality and carrot mascot.
Weaknesses
  • Manual entry friction is a high barrier compared to auto-sync competitors.
  • Google-only login limits access for privacy-focused users who avoid Google.
Category
Target Audience

Privacy-conscious individuals, manual budgeters, users in regions with limited banking API support

Similar To

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Post Description

I loved learning how to build end-to-end encryption. I thought you'd need to go through every record. I felt really silly when I learned how keys can be used.

For context, I'd blown through half a million dollars over 4 years and had no idea where it went. So I'm trying to get a grip on it with this app. I can't use bank statements, because I'm using different electronic money institutions (EMI) and Lebanon barely supports paying by card.

It took a while to get a UI I actually wanted to use... The part I'm still unsure about is adding old savings. Some find it intuitive but others find it confusing. That's where I need your help.

I didn't expect it, but the whole family is on it now! My parents, partner, sister, best friend, and his parents. My dad is somehow the power user.

If you want to try it, without logging in to Google: tap the carrot 7 times, and login with user ([email protected], test, No E2EE pass) or ([email protected], test, E2EE pass: test).

If you use the test users, please be considerate with how you touch E2EE. Make sure to revert any E2EE changes, so others can use the account as well. If they're broken, leave a comment below and I'll reset the accounts.

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