I have ADHD, and traditional budgeting never worked for me.
Seeing totals didn’t change behavior. What did help was writing down each expense and getting some form of feedback — basically someone (or something) saying “this was fine” or “this was probably unnecessary.” That pause was enough to change my next decision.
So I built a small iOS app where:
You log expenses quickly
Spending is rated and short notes are added
Over time, patterns become obvious (impulsive buys, emotional spending, etc.)
It’s not meant to shame — more like a calm mirror with metrics.
This approach helped me personally, so I’m curious whether it resonates with others.
Aimirshayan•20h ago
Seeing totals didn’t change behavior. What did help was writing down each expense and getting some form of feedback — basically someone (or something) saying “this was fine” or “this was probably unnecessary.” That pause was enough to change my next decision.
So I built a small iOS app where:
You log expenses quickly
Spending is rated and short notes are added
Over time, patterns become obvious (impulsive buys, emotional spending, etc.)
It’s not meant to shame — more like a calm mirror with metrics. This approach helped me personally, so I’m curious whether it resonates with others.
App link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nexspend/id6755906178
Happy to hear criticism, skepticism, or suggestions.