Kakeibo-家計簿
Simple & Beautiful Budgeting
About
This budgeting app helps you manage your finances using a traditional Japanese household budget philosophy. It offers quick expense recording, automatic categorization, receipt scanning, and detailed reports to visualize your spending.
What's New in Kakeibo
1.6
October 16, 2026
What's new in v1.6 -- Kakeibo, now for everyone outside Japan. ▸ Multi-Currency Your currency follows your region automatically, or pick one of 20 currencies in Settings. Decimal currencies like USD and EUR accept cents; switching currencies keeps every recorded amount at its face value. ▸ Smarter Receipt Scanning Receipts in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more are recognised, including "Total", "Amount Due" and local equivalents, both 1,234.56 and 1.234,56 number styles, with subtotal, change and cash lines skipped automatically. ▸ Budgets Carry Forward Set your monthly budget once and it applies to every following month instead of resetting on the 1st. ▸ Daily Logging Reminder Turn it on in Settings to get a nudge at the same time each day (default 9 PM) to log what you spent. ▸ Also Faster launch; widget and permission prompts fully localised; backups record their currency and convert on restore; CSV export keeps decimals. Thank you for saving with Kakeibo!
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$3.99
Kakeibo Pro
Unlock all Pro features. One-time purchase.
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FAQ
Is Kakeibo free to use?
Yes, Kakeibo is completely free to use with no limitations, advertisements, or in-app purchases. All features are available without any cost.
Does Kakeibo have ads?
No, Kakeibo is advertised as having no advertisements whatsoever. Users can manage their finances without any interruptions.
What is the Kakeibo philosophy?
The Kakeibo philosophy categorizes spending into four pillars: Needs (essential expenses), Wants (leisure), Culture (self-improvement), and Unexpected (emergencies). This app automatically categorizes your spending accordingly.
Can I scan receipts with Kakeibo?
Yes, Kakeibo features Receipt OCR, allowing you to scan receipts with your camera. The AI can then read the amount directly from the receipt for quick entry.
How does Kakeibo handle recurring bills?
You can set up recurring transactions for bills and income on a monthly, weekly, or custom rhythm. These will be automatically logged into your budget.
Can I export my data from Kakeibo?
Yes, Kakeibo offers CSV export functionality, allowing you to freely export your financial data for further analysis or backup.
What devices does Kakeibo support?
Kakeibo is available for iOS devices and supports iCloud Backup & Restore, enabling you to keep your data safe and switch devices easily.
How often is Kakeibo updated?
The latest version of Kakeibo was released on May 6, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The app is designed for ongoing reliability and feature enhancements.
