# $tacks — List Calculator

> Customizable list calculator for tracking diverse numerical data with flexible formatting. (iPhone/iPad app by Aaron Kreipe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacks/id1317558086 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aaron Kreipe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239266419)
- Category: Productivity, Finance
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacks/id1317558086/reviews.md

## What is $tacks?

Groceries, bills, invoices, checkbooks, or anything else you need to add up?  Just build a $tack.

$tacks can be configured to display numbers in just about any format, with any number of trailing digits after the decimal place, and can be used for more than just tracking money.  Use to track mileage, calories, your time and more.

Features:
• pull to insert
• dark/light themes and the ability to change with the system dark mode.
• number pad
• copy and paste support
• reordering of items
• duplication of items
• Siri Shortcuts
• export to Numbers or Excel (.xlsx)
• copy $tacks to Notes and Mail as formatted tables
• plain text table export
• number format options
• multiple $tacks
• supports multiple windows on iPadOS
• monospaced digits
• supports dynamic type and larger accessibility sizes
• backed by Core Data
• powered by Swift
• No ads/subscriptions/mystery charges
• All information stays on your device, and is not shared with any 3rd parties

## Key features

- Customizable list creation
- Flexible number formatting
- Dark/light theme support
- Export to Numbers/Excel
- Copy/paste support
- Siri Shortcuts integration

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacks/id1317558086/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for simple calorie counting !

*2019-06-27*

I have been looking for a calorie counting app that is simple.  None exist.  I found $tacks which is actually designed for budget and money- but it works awesome for diet tracking.  I type in the calorie amount, the food I ate, and voila.  Instant tally.  Awesome!

## Frequently asked questions about $tacks

### What is $tacks used for?

$tacks is a versatile list calculator designed for tracking groceries, bills, invoices, mileage, calories, time, and virtually anything else that requires numerical tracking. Its flexible formatting options allow for diverse use cases beyond simple financial calculations.

### Does $tacks have ads or subscriptions?

No, $tacks is a paid app with no ads, subscriptions, or mystery charges. The one-time purchase grants full access to all its features without ongoing costs.

### What devices is $tacks available on?

$tacks is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports multiple windows on iPadOS and Dynamic Type for accessibility.

### Can I export my data from $tacks?

Yes, you can export your data from $tacks in multiple formats. Options include exporting to Numbers or Excel (.xlsx), copying formatted tables to Notes and Mail, and plain text table export.

### How is my data handled by $tacks?

All information entered into $tacks stays on your device. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not share your data with any third parties.

### What are the number formatting options in $tacks?

$tacks allows you to configure numbers to display in various formats, including specifying the number of decimal places. It also supports monospaced digits for consistent alignment.

### How often is $tacks updated?

The latest version of $tacks is 1.3.2, last updated on July 22, 2021. While updates may not be frequent, the app is built on robust technologies like Core Data and Swift.

### What is the user rating for $tacks?

$tacks has a strong user rating of 4.5 stars based on 18 ratings, indicating a positive reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2021-07-22

Fixed a bug preventing items from being sorted properly when exported
Scroll to the selected $tack on cold launch
Widgets open to their respective $tacks when tapped now
Added Shortcuts to open most recent $tacks by long pressing the App icon
Added version string on settings page
General code improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.3.1 — 2020-11-16

Perfection can't be rushed
- fixed an issue with caching that caused the total to not be updated when swiping to delete an item.
- the chosen style for the number pad is now properly applied before the number pad is opened
- launch image is displayed on cold start again instead of a blank screen, and widgets are now using vector artwork.

Also added some tweaks to how $tack titles are displayed if not explicitly set by the user, including using
ListFormatter to properly generate localized lists, and better titles for $tacks that only contain untitled items.

### 1.3 — 2020-10-01

Added Options to change Currency symbol, group delimiter (,) and decimal separator (.)
Long-press on "Total" cell to show menu with options to copy total, or add Tax/Discount % cell.
The first time a Tax/Discount cell is added a cell showing the subtotal will be added above it.
Changes to number pad on iPhone and iPad, with left/right compact options, and option to hide on iPad.
Widget to show $tack Total on iOS 14+
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2 — 2019-10-30

Support for iOS 13
Change the theme when the system changes to/from dark mode, or override dark mode entirely
Multiple window support for iPadOS
Redesigned Siri Shortcuts support
Added the ability to duplicate items while editing a $tack
General bug-fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1 — 2019-06-02

It's been a wild year, time for some new features.
• Added support for Siri Shortcuts so now you can tell Siri to “show me the money” to see the total of the current $tack, or create an entire $tack and export it to an xlsx file using the Shortcuts app.
• Slide over on an item to reveal the new quantity stepper.  (Press and hold to adjust quicker)
• Fully supports dynamic type sizes
• Monospaced numbers and stylistic alternative 4, 6, and 9 digits.
• Haptic feedback on supported devices
• New export options (.txt and .rtf) join a rebuilt .xlsx exporter
• About the author screen with links to privacy policy and Twitter account
• Smoother animations and improved timing
• Performance improvements and bug fixes
• Swift 5

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