# Clear Budgeting — Spending with a clear plan.

> Automated receipt scanning and budgeting app for personal and family finance. (iPhone/iPad app by Tom Swope.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-budgeting/id6757678754 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tom Swope](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642571844)
- Category: Finance, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-budgeting/id6757678754/reviews.md

## What is Clear Budgeting?

Clear Budgeting helps you take control of your finances without the complexity. Track your spending, set meaningful budgets, and watch your savings grow - all in a clean, intuitive interface.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                           
SNAP RECEIPTS, SKIP THE DATA ENTRY 
Take a photo of any receipt and Clear Budgeting automatically extracts the store, total, and date. The more you use it, the smarter it gets - learning your spending patterns to suggest categories and save you time.                                                          

BUDGETS THAT WORK FOR YOU 
Set monthly or yearly budgets for each spending category. See at a glance where you stand with visual progress rings, projected spending, and helpful insights that keep you on track.

TRACK MORE THAN JUST EXPENSES                                                                                                            
  • Income tracking to see the full picture                                                                                                
  • Savings goals to build your future                                                                                                     
  • Donation tracking for your charitable giving                                                                                           
  • See how your money flows with beautiful charts                                                                                         

FAMILY BUDGETING, SIMPLIFIED
Share your budget with up to 5 family members on a single Pro subscription. Everyone's expenses sync automatically, so you can manage household spending together without the hassle of combining spreadsheets.                                                                

PRIVACY FIRST 
Unlike other budgeting apps, Clear Budgeting never asks for your bank login. Your financial data stays on your device (or syncs securely to the cloud if you choose). No ads, no selling your data.                                                                               
  
FEATURES AT A GLANCE                                                                                                                     
  • Receipt scanning with smart categorization                                                                                             
  • Custom categories and subcategories                                                                                                    
  • Monthly and yearly budget periods                                                                                                      
  • Spending trends and history charts                                                                                                     
  • Essential vs. non-essential expense tracking                                                                                           
  • Dark mode support                                                                                                                      
  • iCloud sync across devices                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                           
PRO SUBSCRIPTION
Clear Budgeting is free to download and use. Pro unlocks cloud sync and family sharing for $2.99/month or $19.99/year.

Start your journey to financial clarity today.  

Terms of use: https://clearbudgetingapp.com/terms.html

## Key features

- Automated receipt scanning
- Smart spending categorization
- Customizable budgets
- Income and savings goal tracking
- Family budgeting with shared accounts
- Financial trend charts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Budget Architect Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Budget Architect Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-budgeting/id6757678754/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-02-06*

Easy to use app that has helped me get a much better grasp on where my $ is going.

### 5/5 — Exceptional App

*2026-02-06*

I’ve used many budgeting apps before but this one takes the cake. 100% recommend to anyone reading this.

## Frequently asked questions about Clear Budgeting

### How does Clear Budgeting scan receipts?

Clear Budgeting uses your device's camera to take a photo of any receipt. It then automatically extracts key information like the store, total amount, and date. The more you use it, the smarter it becomes at recognizing your spending patterns.

### Can I share my budget with family members using Clear Budgeting?

Yes, Clear Budgeting allows you to share your budget with up to 5 family members on a single Pro subscription. All expenses sync automatically, making household budget management seamless.

### Does Clear Budgeting require bank account access?

No, Clear Budgeting prioritizes privacy and never asks for your bank login. Your financial data is stored securely on your device or can sync to the cloud if you choose.

### What types of budgets can I create in Clear Budgeting?

You can set monthly or yearly budgets for various spending categories. The app provides visual progress rings and projected spending insights to help you stay on track.

### Does Clear Budgeting have ads?

No, Clear Budgeting is ad-free. The developers state that they do not display advertisements or sell user data.

### What devices does Clear Budgeting support?

Clear Budgeting is available for iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Clear Budgeting updated?

The latest version of Clear Budgeting is 1.3, which was last updated on February 17, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update cycle.

### What is the user sentiment for Clear Budgeting?

Clear Budgeting has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from 3 user reviews, indicating a very positive initial reception.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-02-17

Improved receipt parsing - now with Gemini AI when you upgrade to pro!

### 1.2 — 2026-02-09

Fixes family creation when a user redeems an offer code.

### 1.1 — 2026-02-06

No release notes.

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All apps by Tom Swope: https://appshunter.io/developer/1642571844

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-03.*
