Expense Tracker app
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Household Account Book App. Home (main) screen - View your household expenses - Show how much you've spent on categories - Show by month and change month with a flip of the screen Calendar screen - Designed in a calendar format - Shows spending by date - Inserts an icon to indicate if there is a note on the day - Moves the calendar to the previous month when selecting a date - Cannot select a date that is not yet here (ex: tomorrow, the day after, next month, next year, etc. Statistics screen- Default time period is one month, but you can select a time period- You can check statistics for items- Spending history is displayed in a circle for easy viewing at a glance- Below the circle, statistics are displayed in a list format / % highest is the highest- Click on an item for more details Budgeting screen - buttons to select items - tabs for date, category, amount, content, notes, and photos - customizable input methods for each item (numeric keyboard for the amount tab, calendar widget for the date tab, clock widget for the time tab, etc.)
Here's a detailed plan for the Household Account Book App based on your requirements:
Design Theme
- Theme: Light theme for a clean and modern look.
- Icon/Button Color: Use a single color, such as teal, for all icons and buttons to maintain consistency.
- Button Shape: Rounded corners with a radius of 8dp for a soft and approachable appearance.
Home (Main) Screen
1. View Household Expenses:
- Display a summary of total expenses at the top of the screen.
- Below the summary, show a breakdown of expenses by categories A, B, and C.
- Each category will have a progress bar indicating the percentage of the budget spent.
2. Monthly View:
- A horizontal swipe gesture allows users to flip through months.
- Display the current month prominently at the top.
- Include navigation arrows on either side of the month for additional navigation options.
3. Navigation:
- A bottom navigation bar with icons for Home, Calendar, Statistics, and Budgeting screens.
Calendar Screen
1. Calendar Format:
- Display a monthly calendar grid.
- Each date cell shows the total spending for that day.
- If a note is present, an icon (e.g., a small pencil) appears in the corner of the date cell.
2. Date Selection:
- Tapping a date opens a detailed view of expenses for that day.
- Users cannot select future dates; disable these dates in the calendar.
3. Month Navigation:
- Swiping left or right changes the month.
- Selecting a date from the previous month automatically navigates to that month.
Statistics Screen
1. Time Period Selection:
- Default view is the current month.
- A dropdown menu allows users to select different time periods (e.g., last 3 months, custom range).
2. Spending History Visualization:
- A circular chart (pie chart) displays the distribution of spending across categories A, B, and C.
- Below the chart, a list shows detailed statistics, including percentages and total amounts.
3. Detailed View:
- Tapping on a category in the list or chart opens a detailed breakdown of expenses within that category.
Budgeting Screen
1. Category Selection:
- Buttons for categories A, B, and C at the top of the screen.
- Selecting a category filters the input fields accordingly.
2. Input Tabs:
- Date Tab: Opens a calendar widget for date selection.
- Category Tab: Dropdown menu to select sub-categories within A, B, or C.
- Amount Tab: Numeric keyboard for entering the expense amount.
- Content Tab: Text field for entering a description of the expense.
- Notes Tab: Text area for additional notes.
- Photos Tab: Option to attach photos from the gallery or take a new photo.
3. Customizable Input Methods:
- Each tab provides an intuitive input method tailored to the data type (e.g., numeric keyboard for amounts).
Additional Features
- Responsive Layouts: Ensure the app is responsive and works well on various screen sizes.
- Form Validation: Validate inputs to ensure data integrity (e.g., non-negative amounts, valid dates).
- Back Navigation: Standard back navigation to return to the previous screen.
- User Feedback: Provide visual feedback for actions (e.g., saving an entry, switching screens).
This plan outlines the key features and design elements needed to implement the Household Account Book App, ensuring a user-friendly and functional experience