Double vs cashBASIC

What is the best way to do bookkeeping? Here is my story. In the early nineties, I started bookkeeping for my small business and for my private household with paper, pen and pocket calculator. After twelve months of collecting journal entries, I needed eight hours to calculate my balance sheet and my profit and loss statement. Technically, I succeeded with spreadsheets, but in the long run that wouldn't be an option for me, so the spreadsheets never went productive. Instead, I developed a database with built-in forms, which worked well. In the late nineties, when the World Wide Web was just invented, I went on creating an online Enterprise Resource Planning solution (SaaS), which was by far too early for the market. The next step was a step backward. A database with two tables and two SQL scripts to calculate balance sheets and profit and loss statements. A raw technical solution without a user interface, which later became the basis for this smartphone app. Balance sheets and profit and loss statements get calculated in less than a second. It takes two minutes per week to get my personal bookkeeping done. That's two hours per year. So this is it and I share it with you. A selection of the features - Distraction-free user interface with simple workflows - Simplifications for recurring journal entries - All user entries can be updated - Automatic balance transfer between calendar years - Budgeting without additional data input - Backup and restore on app level - Multi-client capability Last but not least: You can export your data as a JSON file, hash it using standard software and store it in an audit-proof manner. Some words about privacy. The philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724 - 1804) demanded with his categorical imperative:  "Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law." The app is no trick to get your personal data. The app is software. The app respects your privacy. The app serves the sole purpose of being useful with the functionality you see in the user interface. The app does not prompt you to accept cookies or to sign in. The app stores your data on your own device and does not connect to external systems. The app was developed exclusively with native iOS technologies and not with risky third-party software. The app does not contain any advertising and there are no limits, no subscriptions or in-app purchases. The app is updated regularly.

Take control of your finances — privately. cashBASIC is a personal finance tracker that keeps all your data on your device. No cloud. No bank connections. No analytics. No accounts to create. Just you and your money. FEATURES - Multiple Accounts: Track checking, savings, credit cards, cash, and more. Each with its own currency and opening balance. - Smart Budgets: Set monthly spending limits by category. Get visual warnings at 80% and alerts when you exceed your budget. - Detailed Reports: See where your money goes with interactive charts. Filter by date range, account, or category. View breakdowns as donut charts with percentage splits. - Dashboard Overview: Your complete financial snapshot on one screen — total balance across all accounts, recent transactions, and active budget status. - Transfer Fees: Track bank charges and exchange commissions when moving money between accounts. - Multi-Currency Support: Set a different currency for each account. You can manually add any currency. - Category Management: Comes with pre-loaded expense and income categories, plus full customization — add, edit, reorder, or remove categories to fit your life. - Full Privacy: No data ever leaves your device. No tracking, no analytics, no third-party SDKs. Your financial data is yours alone. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY No sign-up required. Open the app and start tracking immediately. Manual entry means you stay conscious of every transaction. Built entirely with Apple frameworks — no third-party code. Lightweight, fast, and respects your privacy by design.