On the login screen, enter your email and create a password (minimum 6 characters), then tap Sign In. If it's your first time, your account is created automatically.
You can also sign in with Google or Apple for a faster setup without needing to create a password.
Yes! The app works fully in offline mode without an account. Your transactions and categories are saved locally on your iPhone.
An account is only required to sync data across devices, back up to the cloud, and use the AI receipt scanner.
In offline mode, all your data (transactions, categories, settings) is stored directly on your iPhone. The app works without internet for adding transactions, viewing reports, and managing categories.
If you create an account later, your local data is automatically synced to the cloud.
The app automatically detects the language set on your iPhone. To change it, go to iPhone Settings โ General โ Language & Region and select your preferred language.
The app supports Portuguese (Brazil), English, and Spanish.
Inside the app, go to the Subscription screen (available in Settings or highlighted on the home screen). Choose the monthly or annual plan and confirm the purchase with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password.
Payment is processed securely by the Apple App Store.
Subscriptions are managed directly by Apple. To cancel:
Premium access continues until the end of the already paid period.
Install the app on your new iPhone, sign in with the same account (Apple ID or email), and tap Restore Purchases on the subscription screen. Premium will be reactivated automatically at no extra charge.
Prices are displayed directly in the app in your local currency, as set by Apple for your region. The app offers monthly and annual plans (with a discount).
Currently Controla Gastos AI is available exclusively for iPhone (iOS). An Android version is in our future plans. Send an email to suporte@controlagastos.app to be notified when we launch.
On the Add Transaction screen, tap the "Scan receipt with AI" button. Take a photo of the receipt and our AI automatically extracts the amount, description, and suggests a category.
You can review and edit all fields before saving.
The scanner works best with printed receipts from:
For best results, photograph the receipt in good lighting, straight on, with the entire area visible.
The AI may occasionally get the amount or category wrong. Simply correct the fields manually before saving โ the extracted data is always a suggestion and is never saved without your confirmation.
If errors are frequent, try photographing the receipt with better lighting and closer up.
Yes, there is a technical limit to ensure service quality for all users. If you reach the daily limit, you can add the transaction manually and try the scanner again the next day.
Yes, the AI receipt scanner requires an active account. Create a free account on the login screen to access this feature.
Sign in with the same account (email and password, Google, or Apple) on all your iPhones. Data syncs automatically in real time whenever there is an internet connection.
With an account: your data stays saved in the cloud. Just reinstall the app and sign in with the same account to recover everything.
Without an account (offline mode): data is stored only on the iPhone. Deleting the app removes the data permanently.
We recommend creating a free account to protect your data.
Data export is available in the app's Settings. You can export your transactions in CSV format for use in spreadsheets like Excel or Google Sheets.
If you need another format, contact us: suporte@controlagastos.app
In the app's Settings, scroll to the bottom and tap "Erase cloud data" or "Delete account". All your data will be permanently removed within 30 days.
You can also request deletion by emailing privacidade@controlagastos.app.
We collect only what is necessary for the app to work:
We do not collect location, contacts, microphone, or advertising identifiers.
No. Controla Gastos AI is a manual transaction entry app. You add amounts yourself (or via receipt scanner). The app does not connect to banks, does not access statements, and never requests banking credentials or financial passwords.
Yes. All data is protected by:
Our full Privacy Policy is available at: /api/privacy
It covers in detail what data we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how to contact us.
If nothing works, email us describing the issue: suporte@controlagastos.app
If the problem persists, contact us: suporte@controlagastos.app
This can happen due to temporary instability. Try:
If the problem persists after 24 hours, send your purchase receipt to suporte@controlagastos.app.
On the login screen, tap "Forgot my password". Enter your email and we'll send a link to create a new password.
Also check your spam folder if the email doesn't appear within a few minutes.