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USER MANUAL

Complete guide to mastering Subskuy

01

GETTING STARTED

First Launch

When you first open Subskuy, you'll be guided through a simple setup:

  1. Welcome Screen: Tap "Get Started" to begin setup
  2. Select Your Currency: Choose your primary currency from 150+ options - this will be used for all calculations
  3. Set Up Your First Account: Add your primary bank account, cash wallet, or e-wallet with current balance
  4. Complete Setup: Review your settings and tap "Finish" to enter the app

Initial Setup Tips

After onboarding, configure these settings:

  • Additional Accounts: Add all your bank accounts, credit cards, and e-wallets in Settings → Accounts
  • Notifications: Enable payment reminders so you never miss a bill (Settings → Notifications)
  • Biometric Lock (Pro): Enable FaceID/Fingerprint/PIN protection in Settings → Security
  • Cloud Sync (Pro): Set up Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iOS) backup in Settings → Sync
02

HOME DASHBOARD

Your financial command center. Get a real-time snapshot of your financial health, upcoming bills, and spending patterns.

Liquidity Gauge

Shows your "Safe-to-Spend" amount—how much money you have after accounting for all upcoming committed expenses.

  • Green zone: You have healthy available funds
  • Yellow zone: Be careful with spending
  • Red zone: You're running low on available funds

Tap the info icon (ℹ️) for a detailed breakdown of total balance, committed funds, and safe-to-spend amount.

Burn Radar (Monthly Burn)

Visualizes your monthly spending rate and how long your money will last at your current pace.

  • View your monthly burn rate
  • See the projected runway (days/weeks your money will last)
  • Tap the info icon for detailed breakdown

AI Financial Roast

Get personalized, humorous insights about your spending habits powered by AI analysis.

  • Read your personalized financial observation
  • Tap "Refresh" to get a new insight
  • Use the insights to identify spending patterns

Dashboard vs Transaction Tabs

Switch between overview and transaction list views:

  • Dashboard tab: Shows cards with financial metrics
  • Transaction tab: Shows all transactions for the period with filtering and sorting
03

50/30/20 BUDGETING

The proven budgeting strategy that divides your income into three categories:

50% NEEDS

Essential expenses like rent, groceries, utilities, insurance

30% WANTS

Entertainment, dining out, shopping, hobbies

20% SAVINGS

Investments, emergency fund, debt repayment

How to Use

  1. Go to Home Dashboard and scroll to the "Budget Overview" section
  2. View progress bars for each category (Needs, Wants, Savings)
  3. Colors indicate status: Green = Under budget, Yellow = Approaching limit, Red = Over budget
  4. Each expense category is automatically assigned to Needs, Wants, or Savings

Customizing Categories

  1. Go to Settings → Categories
  2. Tap on a category to edit
  3. Change its group assignment (Needs/Wants/Savings)
  4. Save changes

💡 Pro users can adjust the percentage ratios to match their lifestyle

04

SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT

Track all your recurring payments including streaming services, software subscriptions, gym memberships, installment plans, and recurring bills.

1. Recurring Subscriptions

Best for: Standard monthly/yearly services (Netflix, Spotify, Adobe, etc.)

  • Monthly, Yearly, Quarterly, or Weekly billing
  • Fixed amount that charges on a regular schedule

2. Installments (Buy Now Pay Later)

Best for: Fixed-term payment plans (Klarna, Afterpay, phone financing, etc.)

  • Set total amount and number of installments
  • App calculates each payment automatically
  • Shows remaining payments and completion date
  • Auto-marks as completed when all payments are done

3. Recurring Bills (Variable)

Best for: Utilities, credit card payments, variable subscriptions

  • Set an estimated amount (update each month)
  • Track actual payments as they vary
  • Great for electricity, water, gas, or credit card bills

Adding a Subscription

  1. Tap the "+" button on the Home screen
  2. Select "Subscription"
  3. Browse or search the 65+ pre-configured templates OR tap "Create Custom"
  4. Enter your price and start date
  5. Select billing cycle (Monthly, Yearly, Weekly, Daily)
  6. Choose payment method and add optional notes
  7. Tap "Save"

💡 TIP: Can't find a template? Create custom and it saves for future use.

05

TRANSACTION TRACKING

Record every financial movement—expenses, income, and transfers between accounts.

Adding an Expense

  1. Tap "+" → "Expense"
  2. Choose "One Time" or "Recurring" tab
  3. Enter the amount and select a category
  4. Choose the account (where money was spent from)
  5. Add date and optional note
  6. Tap "Save"

Adding Income

  1. Tap "+" → "Income"
  2. Choose "One Time" or "Recurring" tab
  3. Enter the amount and select income category (Salary, Freelance, etc.)
  4. Choose the receiving account
  5. Tap "Save"

Advanced Filtering

Tap the filter icon to narrow results by:

  • Date range: Custom start and end dates
  • Category: Specific spending categories
  • Account: Transactions from specific accounts
  • Type: Income only, Expense only, or All
  • Amount range: Minimum and/or maximum amounts
06

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

Manage all your financial accounts in one place—bank accounts, cash, credit cards, and digital wallets.

TypeDescriptionBalance
BankSavings or checking accountPositive
CashPhysical cash on handPositive
Credit CardCredit accountsOutstanding debt
E-WalletDigital wallets (GoPay, OVO, etc.)Positive

Transferring Money

  1. Go to any account detail
  2. Tap "Transfer" button
  3. Select destination account
  4. Enter transfer amount
  5. Tap "Transfer"

Transfers move money between accounts without affecting your total net worth.

07

RECURRING INCOME

Automatically track regular income like salary, freelance payments, or investment dividends.

Setting Up Recurring Income

  1. Tap "+" → "Income"
  2. Switch to "Recurring" tab
  3. Enter income name (e.g., "Monthly Salary")
  4. Enter amount and select frequency (Monthly, Bi-weekly, Weekly, Yearly)
  5. Choose the receiving account
  6. Select category (Salary, Freelance, Investment, etc.)
  7. Set start date and tap "Save"

💡 The app auto-generates income transactions based on your schedule

08

DEBT & RECEIVABLES

Track money you owe to others (debts) and money others owe you (receivables). Never forget to pay back or collect payments.

Adding a Debt

(Money You Owe)

  1. Go to Debt & Receivables screen
  2. Tap "+" and select "Debt"
  3. Enter creditor name and total amount
  4. Set optional due date and note
  5. Tap "Save"

Adding a Receivable

(Money Owed to You)

  1. Go to Debt & Receivables screen
  2. Tap "+" and select "Receivable"
  3. Enter debtor name and amount
  4. Set optional due date and note
  5. Tap "Save"

💰 Recording Payments: Open any debt/receivable → Tap "Record Payment" → Enter amount → The remaining balance updates automatically

09

CALENDAR VIEW

A visual calendar showing all your payment due dates. Plan ahead and never miss a payment.

  • Colored dots on dates indicate payments due
  • Different colors represent different subscriptions
  • Multiple dots mean multiple payments on that day
  • Tap any date to view payment details
  • Swipe left/right to navigate between months

💡 TIP: Check the calendar at the start of each week to plan ahead

10

CURRENCY & ANALYTICS

Multi-Currency Support

Subskuy supports 150+ currencies with automatic exchange rate updates:

  • Set your default currency in Settings → Currency
  • Add subscriptions in any currency - USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, IDR, and more
  • Automatic conversion - all amounts converted to your default currency for totals
  • Exchange rates refresh automatically when the app opens
  • View individual subscriptions in their original currency

Free Analysis Features

  • Spending Breakdown (Donut Chart): Visual spending by category
  • Monthly Spending Trend: Bar chart showing spending over time
  • Top Money Pits: Identify your most expensive subscriptions

Pro Analysis Features

  • Cashflow Analysis: Income vs Expenses visualized over time
  • Runway Visualization: How long your money will last
  • Budget Adherence: Detailed 50/30/20 tracking
  • Smart AI Insights: AI-generated observations
  • Actual vs Projected: Compare planned vs actual spending
11

NOTIFICATIONS

Smart payment reminders ensure you never miss a bill. Get notified before payments are due with customizable timing.

Setting Up Notifications

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications
  2. Toggle "Enable Notifications" ON
  3. Select "Remind me before" (1-7 days)
  4. Choose your preferred notification time
  • Quick Actions (Android): "Mark as Paid" directly from notification
  • Auto-Scheduling: Notifications automatically scheduled for upcoming payments
  • Smart Cancellation: Notifications cancelled when payments are marked as paid
12

DATA STORAGE & PRIVACY

Local-First Architecture

Subskuy uses a "Local First" approach. This means:

  • All data is stored locally on your device using SQLite database
  • We don't have servers - your financial data never leaves your phone by default
  • No account required - just download and start using
  • Works offline - no internet needed to view or edit
  • Fast and private - everything happens on your device

Cloud Sync (Pro Feature)

Pro users can optionally sync data to their personal cloud storage:

Android (Google Drive)

  1. Go to Settings → Cloud Sync
  2. Tap "Sign in with Google"
  3. Data syncs automatically in the background

⚠️ Files are encrypted and stored in YOUR account, not ours.

iOS (iCloud)

  1. Go to Settings → Cloud Sync
  2. Toggle "Enable iCloud Sync"
  3. Data syncs automatically via iCloud Drive

🔒 IMPORTANT: If you uninstall the app without cloud sync enabled, your data is permanently lost. We cannot recover it because we never had it.

App Lock (Pro Feature)

Protect your financial data with multiple lock options:

  • Biometric: FaceID (iOS) or Fingerprint (Android)
  • PIN: 4-6 digit PIN protection
  • Pattern: 9-dot pattern lock

Enable in Settings → Security → App Lock

13

CALENDAR SYNC (PRO)

Never miss a payment by syncing subscription dates to your calendar:

How It Works

  • Each subscription creates a recurring calendar event
  • Event title shows subscription name and amount
  • Events update automatically if you change billing dates
  • Works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and more
  • Reminders set to 1 day before payment (customizable)
14

EXPORT & BACKUP (PRO)

CSV Export

Export all your data to CSV for analysis in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app:

  1. Go to Settings → Export
  2. Tap "Export to CSV"
  3. Choose where to save the file
  4. Open the CSV in your preferred app

The CSV includes subscriptions, payment schedules, transactions, categories, and accounts.

Manual Backup

  1. Go to Settings → Cloud Sync
  2. Tap "Backup Now"
  3. Choose backup frequency: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly
  4. Restore anytime by tapping "Restore from Backup"

FREE VS PRO FEATURES

🆓 Free Tier

  • Up to 7 subscriptions
  • Up to 3 accounts
  • All 65+ subscription templates
  • Payment notifications
  • 50/30/20 budgeting
  • Home dashboard with Liquidity Gauge
  • Calendar view
  • Basic analysis (Donut chart, Monthly trend, Top subscriptions)
  • Multi-currency support
  • 18+ languages

⭐ Pro Tier

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Unlimited subscriptions
  • Unlimited accounts
  • Unlimited custom categories
  • Advanced Analysis: Cashflow, Runway, Budget Adherence, Smart Insights, Actual vs Projected
  • App Lock: Biometric, PIN, or Pattern
  • Calendar Sync: Export to device calendar
  • Cloud Sync: Google Drive / iCloud backup
  • CSV Export: Full data export
15

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cloud Sync Not Working?

  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify you're signed in to Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iOS)
  • Check app permissions - ensure Subskuy has access to Drive/iCloud
  • Try disabling and re-enabling sync
  • Make sure you have enough cloud storage space

Currency Conversion Not Working?

  • Go to Settings → Currency and verify your default currency is set
  • Check your internet connection (exchange rates are fetched automatically)
  • Try restarting the app to refresh exchange rates
  • Verify your currency is in the 150+ supported currencies

Notifications Not Appearing?

  • Check app notification permissions in your device settings
  • Ensure notifications are enabled in Subskuy Settings
  • Check if Do Not Disturb mode is blocking notifications
  • Verify battery optimization isn't killing the app in the background
  • Use the built-in Troubleshooter in Settings → Notifications → Troubleshoot

Data Loss or App Crashes?

  • If you have cloud sync enabled, restore from backup
  • Check if you have a recent backup file
  • Update the app to the latest version
  • Contact al.askariyy@gmail.com with your device info and error details

NEED HELP?

Still have questions? We're here to help:

  • Email: al.askariyy@gmail.com
  • Response Time: Usually within 24-48 hours
  • Include: Your device model, OS version, and a description of the issue

💬 Check our FAQ page for common questions and answers!