# Kakeibo - Budget Tracker — Japanese Mindful Budgeting

> Japanese Mindful Budgeting (iPhone/iPad app by Andy TUNG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakeibo-budget-tracker/id6754932311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andy TUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838367794)
- Category: Finance, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakeibo-budget-tracker/id6754932311/reviews.md

## What is Kakeibo?

Discover the Art of Mindful Budgeting with KakeiboTransform your relationship with money using the traditional Japanese Kakeibo method. This elegant app brings centuries-old wisdom to modern financial management, helping you build better money habits through mindful tracking and reflection.

What is Kakeibo?
Kakeibo (家計簿) is a Japanese budgeting system that emphasizes mindfulness over mere number-crunching. Rather than focusing on restrictions, it promotes conscious spending and thoughtful saving through reflection on your financial choices.

Key Features:

Simple Expense Tracking
Log income and expenses with intuitive categories. The visual calendar shows daily financial activity at a glance, making it easy to spot spending patterns.

Savings Goals
Set meaningful financial objectives and track progress toward your goals with beautiful visualizations.

Recurring Items
Automate regular income and expenses like salary, rent, or subscriptions for accurate budget planning.

Monthly Insights
Review progress with clear summaries and export reports for sharing or record-keeping.

Beautiful Design
Multiple color themes and minimalist interface inspired by Japanese aesthetics create a calming budgeting experience.

Complete Privacy
Your financial data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no data collection. Your money habits remain completely private.

Works Offline
Perfect functionality without internet connection. Access your budget anytime, anywhere.

Premium Features:
Upgrade for unlimited transactions and recurring items - perfect for comprehensive financial management.

Perfect For:
- Mindful money management seekers
- Privacy-conscious users
- Fans of minimalist design
- Anyone wanting sustainable financial habits
- Those interested in Japanese culture and wisdom

Why Kakeibo?
Unlike complex budgeting apps, Kakeibo emphasizes simplicity and mindfulness. It's about developing a healthier relationship with finances through conscious reflection, not just tracking numbers.

Start your journey to financial mindfulness with Kakeibo - where traditional wisdom meets modern convenience, and your privacy comes first.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-04-02

Export data file name is now more user-friendly.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-23

Added iCloud sync capability.

### 1.0 — 2025-11-10

No release notes.

## Apps similar to Kakeibo

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Budget Coach - Expense Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-coach-expense-tracker/id6476774390) | — | Free | Finance |
| [Expense Tracker: Kakeibo1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-tracker-kakeibo1/id6752895584) | — | Free | Finance |
| [Kakebo: Budget + AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakebo-budget-plus-ai/id6479921558) | — | Free | Finance |
| [Kakeibo: Simple Budget Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakeibo-simple-budget-tracker/id6760362042) | — | Free | Finance |
| [Yesan, Kakeibo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yesan-kakeibo/id6563149971) | — | Free | Finance |
| [Kakei: The Art of Budgeting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakei-the-art-of-budgeting/id6758553883) | — | Free | Finance |

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All apps by Andy TUNG: https://appshunter.io/developer/1838367794

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