What it does
Quick entry
Understands 45k, 1tr2, 2 triệu and 500 nghìn. Several items in one sentence become separate entries. A number pad with + − × ÷ is built in.
Receipt scanning
Photograph a receipt and the app reads the total and date on your device, then fills them in for you to check.
Reports and budgets
Monthly, yearly and all-time reports, category budgets with alerts at the threshold you choose, multiple wallets, saving goals and recurring entries.
Shared family book
Up to 5 members log into one book. The app splits shared expenses evenly and shows who has paid what.
Privacy
Works offline and without an account. Lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode. Read the privacy policy.
Free and Pro
The free version is enough to log and review every day. Sync, shared books and Excel or PDF export need a sign-in with Apple or email.
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | 199,000 VND, once |
| Entry, receipt scanning, calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Reports, budgets, wallets | Yes | Yes |
| Widgets, app lock, backup, CSV export | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | One small banner | None |
| Sync across devices | No | Yes |
| Create shared books | No | Yes |
| Excel and PDF export | No | Yes |
Questions
Is Sổ Thu Chi free?
Yes. The free version includes entry, receipt scanning, calendar, reports and budgets, with one small banner ad. Pro costs 199,000 VND in Vietnam as a one-time purchase. There is no subscription.
Do I need to link a bank account?
No. Sổ Thu Chi does not connect to banks and does not read your messages. You log each entry yourself, by typing or by scanning a receipt.
Where is my data stored?
On your iPhone. The app works offline and without an account. Data reaches the server only when you sign in and use sync, shared books or Excel and PDF export, over an encrypted connection.
Can a couple or family share one book?
Yes. A Pro user creates a shared book and invites family with a code or QR, up to 5 members. Everyone logs into the same book and the app splits shared expenses evenly. Invited members do not need Pro.
Is the app available in English?
Yes. The app is available in Vietnamese and English, and it supports other currencies besides the Vietnamese dong.
Is there an Android or desktop version?
Not yet. Sổ Thu Chi is only available on iPhone with iOS 18 or later.