A-Pocket
Help Center
Guides and answers to the most common questions. Can't find what you need? Reach us any time — we're happy to help.
🚀 Getting started
How do I create an account?
Open A-Pocket, tap **Create account**, enter your name, email and a password (or continue with Google), then set a 4-digit PIN. Your first 14 days unlock every feature for free — no card required.
How do I add my first transaction?
Tap the **+** button and choose **Income** or **Expense**. Enter the amount, pick a category, a date and (optionally) an account or card, then save. That's it!
What is the PIN for?
Your PIN protects access to the app. You can require it every time A-Pocket opens by enabling **App Lock** in **Settings**.
🏦 Accounts & cards
How do I add a bank account or credit card?
Go to **Profile → Accounts** (or **Cards**), tap **Add**, pick your bank, set a nickname, the current balance (or card limit) and a colour. You can then assign transactions to it.
Does A-Pocket connect to my bank automatically?
Not yet — A-Pocket is a manual tracker, so you stay in full control of your data and nothing leaves your device without your input. Automatic import is on our roadmap.
💳 Transactions
How do recurring transactions and installments work?
When adding a transaction, choose **Repeat → Fixed** (e.g. a monthly bill) or **Installment** (e.g. 12×). A-Pocket creates the future entries for you and keeps them in sync. Editing or deleting one lets you apply the change to just that entry or the whole series.
Can I attach a receipt to a transaction?
Yes. Open a transaction and tap **Add** under **Receipts** to attach up to 3 photos. Tap a thumbnail to view it full-screen or remove it. (Receipts are a paid-plan feature.)
How do tags work?
Tags are free labels you can add to any transaction (e.g. #trip, #work) to filter and group them later. Renaming or deleting a tag updates it across all your transactions.
📊 Reports & export
What's the difference between "Realized" and "Expected"?
In **Reports** you can switch between **Realized** (only paid transactions), **Expected** (still-unpaid and overdue) and **All**, so you can see both what actually happened and what's coming.
Can I export my data?
Yes — and it's free on every plan. Go to **Profile → Export** to download all your transactions as an **Excel (.xlsx)** file. Your data is always yours.
⭐ Plans & billing
What do I get during the free trial?
Your first **14 days** unlock every feature — no card needed. After that you can keep the essentials on the **Free** plan or subscribe to **Gold**/**Premium** for the full experience.
What's included in Free vs paid?
Free covers day-to-day tracking with a limit on accounts, cards and features. Paid plans unlock unlimited accounts and cards, custom categories, recurring transactions, themes, extra languages and currencies, receipts and more.
How do I manage, cancel or change my subscription?
Subscriptions are billed by Google Play. Manage or cancel any time in **Google Play → Subscriptions**, or from **Profile → My Subscription** in the app. If you cancel, you keep your plan until the end of the period you have already paid for. If you downgrade, you also keep your current plan until that period ends, and the cheaper plan starts at the next renewal — nothing is charged now. Upgrades take effect immediately.
I paid but my plan didn't activate — what do I do?
Reopen the app and give it a moment — A-Pocket re-checks your purchase automatically. If it still doesn't activate, contact us with your purchase details and we'll sort it out.
🔒 Your data & privacy
Is my financial data safe?
Yes. Your data is stored securely, protected by your PIN, and encrypted in transit. We never sell your information. See our Privacy Policy for details.
How do I delete my account?
Go to **Profile → Settings → Delete account**. This permanently removes your account and all associated data. You can also request deletion by emailing us.