Stop Using 5 Apps to Track Your Money
Oct 21, 2024
Stop Using 5 Apps to Track Your Money — Use Just One
Let’s be honest: managing money shouldn’t require a digital juggling act. And yet, that’s where many of us find ourselves — flipping between Notion for goals, Google Sheets for expenses, Notes for reminders, and some half-used budgeting app that never really stuck. Oh, and let’s not forget checking each bank’s app separately “just to be sure.”
Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
The Fragmentation Problem
Most of us never chose this patchwork approach — it just sort of happened. One app didn’t do it all, so we added another. Then another. Pretty soon, our financial life is scattered across tabs, tools, and habits.
This fragmentation creates real friction:
You forget to update your spreadsheet (again).
You can’t find the latest version of your budget.
Your notes on cash expenses are buried under a grocery list.
Your goals are just checkboxes with no connection to actual savings.
Even with the best intentions, this setup leads to missed insights, late decisions, and a growing sense of overwhelm.
Why Traditional Tools Break Down
Here’s the truth: spreadsheets and notes are powerful — but they weren’t built for how we live today. They require manual input, constant upkeep, and way too much mental bandwidth. Apps that promise “all-in-one” often fall short, either being too rigid or too complicated.
And while automation sounds great, most people don’t want to hand over full control. We want clarity, not confusion.
So what’s the alternative?
One Place. Everything You Need.
Imagine this:
You open one app. You speak, type, or paste your expenses. It sorts them automatically, tracks your goals, syncs across devices, supports different currencies, and even answers your questions like, “How much did I spend on food last week?”
That’s not a dream. That’s FIN.
FIN replaces:
Notion for financial goal tracking
Google Sheets for budgeting and reports
Notes app for random spending logs
Bank apps for account balances
Budgeting apps that overcomplicate simple things
It’s not just consolidation — it’s simplification.
What You Gain by Ditching the App Clutter
When you stop spreading your finances across five tools, a few things happen:
You actually use the one tool you have — consistently.
You trust your numbers — no gaps, no guesswork.
You make smarter decisions — without needing a spreadsheet crash course.
You reduce stress — because everything is where it should be.
Modern money management isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing less, better.
Try the Simpler Way
If you’ve been hopping between apps, losing track of cash, or just craving a clearer picture, it might be time to stop managing your money the hard way.
FIN brings your finances into one intelligent space — no spreadsheets, no stress.
Whether you’re budgeting solo or with a partner, tracking across currencies, or just want answers fast, managing money through FIN might be exactly what you need.
Because one smart app beats five clunky ones. Every time.