Natural-language entry
Type a sentence like “lunch 45 yuan” and edit the generated amount, category, merchant, and payment method.
iOS · Personal FinanceiPhone · iOS 17+Built by TaoApex Limited
TaoBook
Record money without turning life into a spreadsheet
Write “lunch 45 yuan.” TaoBook turns it into a draft you can check, edit, and save — then shows where everyday money is actually going.
✓Privacy-first✓Native iOS✓No ad tracking✓Available on the App Store
- Natural entry
- 1 line
- Receipt OCR
- On-device
- Books and views
- ∞
- Native iPhone
- iOS 17+
9:415G
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TaoBook
A calmer way to record everyday money.
Lunch$45.00
This month$1,280
Food32%
Budget left$420
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Product definition
What is TaoBook?
TaoBook is a practical iOS money tracker that turns natural-language notes such as “lunch 45 yuan” into editable transactions. It combines on-device receipt text recognition, system speech input, multiple books, budgets, insights, and optional Sign in with Apple sync without selling personal data.
TL;DR · TaoBook is an iPhone money tracker that turns short natural-language notes into editable transactions, recognizes receipts on-device, and connects budgets with useful spending insights.
Capabilities
Small inputs, useful financial context
Voice notes
Speak a quick note through system speech recognition, then review the text before it becomes a transaction.
Receipt recognition
Choose a receipt photo and recognize its text on the device without uploading the original image to TaoBook.
Multiple books
Keep personal, family, and project spending separate while using the same simple recording flow.
Budgets and insights
Set category budgets and understand income, spending, trends, and where the month is going.
Private by default
TaoBook does not sell personal data. Account sync is optional, and you can delete the account and cloud data from Settings.
Workflow
How TaoBook works
Step 1
Write, speak, or scan
Enter a short natural-language note, dictate a voice memo, or choose a receipt photo.
Step 2
Check the draft
Edit the amount, category, merchant, currency, and payment method before committing the transaction.
Step 3
See the pattern
Use books, budgets, and insights to make everyday spending easier to understand over time.
Who TaoBook is for
- People who want expense tracking without a giant banking dashboard
- Families separating shared spending from personal and project books
- Anyone who prefers short natural-language notes over forms
- iPhone users who want on-device receipt and voice processing
Why TaoBook stays practical
- ✓Every smart draft remains editable before it becomes a saved transaction
- ✓Receipt recognition runs on the device, and raw voice recordings are not stored by TaoBook
- ✓Apple sign-in sync is available when you want cross-device continuity
- ✓The app is a recording tool, not financial, tax, or investment advice
Plans
Free to explore. Pro is one purchase.
Free
Try the everyday recording flow
£0
- ✓Demo data and core ledger
- ✓Natural-language drafts
- ✓Budgets and basic insights
- ✓Privacy and account controls
TaoBook Pro
Unlock the complete recording experience
One-time purchase
- ✓Full recording and insights experience
- ✓Multiple books
- ✓Receipt and voice workflows
- ✓StoreKit purchase and restore
FAQ
Common questions
What is TaoBook?+
TaoBook is an iPhone expense and budget tracker. It turns short text or voice notes into editable transactions and helps you understand spending across books, budgets, and insights.
How does natural-language entry work?+
Type a note such as “lunch 45 yuan.” TaoBook creates a draft with an amount and other fields you can edit before saving. It is a convenience layer, not an automatic bank import.
Are receipt photos uploaded?+
Receipt text recognition runs on the device. TaoBook does not upload the selected receipt image to its server for recognition.
Does TaoBook store voice recordings?+
Voice input uses the system speech-recognition flow. TaoBook keeps the resulting text for the transaction draft but does not store the raw voice file.
Can I sync across devices?+
Yes, when you choose to sign in with Apple. Sync is optional; the app can be explored locally with demo data and local records.
Is TaoBook financial advice?+
No. TaoBook is a personal recording and budgeting tool, not a bank, tax service, investment adviser, or guarantee of financial outcomes.
Privacy & App Store support
Public links required for App Store review and end users.