android-money-manager-ex
Money Manager Ex - Android User Manual
Welcome to the user manual for Money Manager Ex - Android, a free, open-source, cross-platform, and easy-to-use personal finance software.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Money Manager Ex - Android is a mobile version of the popular personal finance software Money Manager Ex. It allows you to manage your finances on the go, making it easy to track expenses, create budgets, and stay on top of your financial goals.
Getting Started
To start using Money Manager Ex - Android, simply download and install the app from the Google Play Store or F-Droid. Once installed, you can create an account and begin adding your financial information.
Features
Expense Tracking
Track your expenses on the go, categorize transactions, and view detailed reports to better understand your spending habits.
Budget Management
Set up budgets for different categories and track your progress over time. Receive notifications when you’re nearing your budget limits.
Account Management
Manage multiple accounts, including checking, savings, credit cards, and more. Keep track of balances and reconcile transactions with your bank statements.
Reports
Generate customizable reports to gain insights into your financial health. Analyze spending patterns, income trends, and more.
Data Sync
Sync your financial data across multiple devices using cloud synchronization. Ensure that your information is always up to date, no matter where you are.
Security
Protect your financial information with advanced security features, including password protection and data encryption.
Recurring Transactions
Support for recurring and schedule transactions. Recurring can be Manual, Prompt (with notifications) or Automatic (controlled by setting switch).
[!IMPORTANT] Expired Recurring Transaction require to have correct Type set into transaction AUTO: Means that transaction is auto posted when expired PROMPT: Means that transaction is show in a notification with action skip/enter for user decision MANUAL: Means that no action is taken on recurring transaction (no auto post, no notification)
Nested Category
[!IMPORTANT] Need to be activate in setting –> beavhiour –> Use nested category
Money Manager Ex on Desktop can manage nested subcategory. From 2024.08.25, nested category (means third level or more in category management) is available also on Android Version. This is a beta feature: you can enable this feature in Setting->Behaviour->Enable Nested Category
Enable new Nested Category Management
Nested Category need to be enabled in setting
Avilability
Nested category is used in:
- Category list
- Transaction edit / insert
- Recurring Transaction edit / insert
- Transaction list
- Reporting
How to Use
Adding Transactions
To add a new transaction, simply navigate to the transactions tab and click on the add button. Then, enter the details of the transaction, including the date, amount, category, and any additional notes.
Creating Budgets
To create a new budget, go to the budgets tab and click on the add button. Then, enter the details of the budget, including the category, amount, and timeframe.
Managing Accounts
To manage your accounts, navigate to the accounts tab and click on the add button. Then, enter the details of the account, including the account type, name, and starting balance.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues while using Money Manager Ex - Android, please refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual for assistance.
Contributing
Money Manager Ex - Android is an open-source project, and we welcome contributions from the community. If you’d like to get involved, please visit our GitHub repository and submit a pull request.
License
Money Manager Ex - Android is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0. For more information, please refer to the LICENSE file in the root of the project repository.