FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about KeepWise and envelope budgeting.
What is envelope budgeting?
Envelope budgeting is a method where you divide your income into separate “envelopes”, one per spending category, and only spend what’s in each envelope. It makes you plan where money goes before you spend — which is why it’s so effective at stopping overspending. KeepWise does this digitally: each envelope fills up as you spend, turning coral then red as you near the limit.
Is KeepWise a bank?
No. KeepWise is a budgeting and money-management app — it doesn’t hold your money or issue cards. You keep banking with your bank; KeepWise helps you plan, track and understand your money across personal and business life.
Can I use KeepWise for both personal and business finances?
Yes. KeepWise has two separate spaces — Personal and Business — each with its own envelopes, accounts, categories, invoices and reports, so your money never mixes. You switch between them in a tap, and the whole app recolours so you always know which one you’re in.
Does KeepWise work offline?
Yes. KeepWise is offline-first: your data lives on your device, so you can open the app and record spending anywhere, with or without a connection. Pro adds cloud backup and sync across devices.
How much does KeepWise cost?
Envelope budgeting and core tracking are free forever. Pro unlocks unlimited invoices, receipt scanning, the AI assistant, cloud backup and more, as a monthly or yearly subscription. You can cancel anytime in the App Store or Google Play. See pricing.
How is KeepWise different from YNAB or Goodbudget?
KeepWise combines envelope budgeting with a full small-business toolkit — invoicing, receipt scanning, stock and reports — and keeps personal and business money in separate spaces within one app. It’s offline-first and never sells your data.
Does KeepWise sell my financial data?
No. KeepWise has no ads and never sells your financial data. It’s funded by a fair Pro subscription — nothing else.
What currencies does KeepWise support?
You set your currency per space, so KeepWise works the same anywhere in the world.