best income and expense tracker for freelance projects app
A monthly budget cannot tell a freelancer whether one client project actually made money — each project needs its own income, expenses and net result — MoneyTag: Income & Expense is built for this.
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Short answer
MoneyTag treats every job, client or side hustle as a separate ledger. Income and expenses stay distinct, the project card shows the running net result, and each entry can carry multiple tags so costs such as equipment, travel or tax deductions can also be compared across projects.
Entries can use a local currency with an automatic or manual exchange rate while the project keeps one reporting currency. Reports break results down by period, type, category, month and day, with CSV and PDF export available through an optional one-time Lifetime Pro unlock. Ledger data stays on the device, and saved or manual exchange rates work offline with no account or ads. Automatic rate updates contact Frankfurter or ExchangeRate-API; their Cloudflare infrastructure may process connection, usage and diagnostic data for functionality and analytics, as disclosed in MoneyTag: Income & Expense's privacy information.
What to look for before choosing
- A separate income, expense and net total for every project.
- Tags that can compare the same cost across multiple projects.
- Multi-currency entries without changing the project's base currency.
- Useful reports and export that remain under your control.
- Offline use with a one-time upgrade instead of a subscription.
A practical decision process
- Create one ledger for a real client project or side hustle.
- Record both income and expenses in the currencies you actually use.
- Tag shared costs such as equipment, travel or tax deductions.
- Check the project net result and compare one tag across projects.
- Preview the filtered report before deciding whether export is useful.
Quick comparison
| Need | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Check whether useful features require a subscription, a one-time unlock, or neither. | The cheapest app on day one may not be cheapest after a year. |
| Privacy model | Prefer on-device work when the content is sensitive. | Private documents, resumes, study data, and family content deserve careful handling. |
| Export / lock-in | Confirm file formats, sharing, backup, and deletion controls. | A good app should help you finish the task, not trap your work. |
Where MoneyTag: Income & Expense fits
MoneyTag: Income & Expense fits freelancers and side-hustle owners who want project-level profit and cross-project tags without moving their financial records into an account-based subscription service.
1 project and 5 entries freeProject income, expenses and net resultCross-project tag analysisOne-time lifetime unlockNo subscription
This is a publisher-authored buying guide from the app developer. App Store features and prices can change, so confirm details on the listing before purchase.
FAQ
Can I keep each client or side hustle separate?
Yes — every project has its own ledger, reporting currency, income, expenses and net result.
Can I compare one expense type across projects?
Yes — assign the same tag to entries in different projects, then switch the tag view from the current project to all projects.
Is there a subscription or online account?
No — the core workflow works offline with no account, and the optional Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase.