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Category

A category is a label such as Groceries or Transport that groups expenses together for analytics.

Category in EconoGlance

A category is a label such as Groceries or Transport that groups expenses together for analytics. Within EconoGlance, category lives in the core expense-tracking part of the app, so it works whether you're splitting rent with roommates, costs on a group trip, or dinner with friends. Everything updates live for everyone in the group, behaves the same on iPhone and Android, and never needs a spreadsheet or an awkward "you still owe me" text.

Understanding category makes the rest of shared money click into place. It connects naturally to Expense, Group, Personal Expense and to the everyday rhythm of the app: log a cost in seconds, split it fairly, and see exactly who owes who. Because EconoGlance keeps a single source of truth for every group, category always reflects the latest activity — no manual maths, no chasing, no confusion at the end of the month.

EconoGlance is free to start on iOS and Android, with unlimited groups and members and no ads. Advanced, AI-powered tools like receipt scanning and spending analytics are part of EconoGlance Pro, but you can put category to work in your own group in under a minute without paying anything. Create a group, invite everyone by link or QR code, and start splitting straight away.

Frequently asked questions

What does Category mean?

A category is a label such as Groceries or Transport that groups expenses together for analytics.

How do I use Category in EconoGlance?

Category is built into EconoGlance's core expense-tracking tools. Add or open an expense or group, and it's available right where you need it — updating balances live for everyone involved, on both iPhone and Android.

Is Category available on the free plan?

Core splitting, groups, balances and settling up are free. Some advanced tools — AI receipt scanning and spending analytics — are part of EconoGlance Pro, but you can get started for free.

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