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Expenses
Record and understand spending
Handle one transaction or one monthly decision at a time.
- Add an expenseRecord an amount, category, note, date, and optional Money Account in Nestiva.
- Edit an existing expenseCorrect the amount, category, date, note, receipt, or linked account on a saved Nestiva expense.
- Delete an expense safelyRemove an expense from Nestiva and understand what happens to a linked Money Account balance.
- Scan a receipt into an expenseUse a receipt photo to prefill a Nestiva expense, then verify the extracted amount, currency, date, and category.
- Search expense historyFind a Nestiva transaction by its note or expense category without scrolling through every month.
- Filter expenses by date rangeSwitch Nestiva expense history between today, this week, this month, three months, this year, or all time.
- Set a monthly category budgetSet a monthly spending limit for groceries, transport, utilities, or another Nestiva expense category.
- Check the remaining category budgetSee planned, spent, and remaining amounts for each category by opening This Month spending in Nestiva.
- Set an overall monthly spending limitAdd one overall monthly budget to compare with all eligible expenses in the active Nestiva workspace.
Money Accounts
Keep balances current
Track available money manually without connecting a financial provider.
- Create a Money AccountCreate a Bank or stored-balance Card account with a currency and opening balance in Nestiva.
- Deduct an expense from a Money AccountLink a new Nestiva expense to an active Money Account so its balance updates automatically.
- Move an expense to another Money AccountReassign a saved Nestiva expense from one Money Account to another without corrupting either balance.
- Deposit money into a Money AccountAdd funds to a Nestiva Money Account and keep the deposit visible in its movement history.
- Reconcile a Money Account balanceCorrect a Nestiva Money Account to a known target balance with a required reason.
- Transfer money between accountsMove funds between two active Nestiva Money Accounts in the same currency without counting the transfer as spending.
- Review Money Account movement historyUnderstand every opening, deposit, expense, reversal, adjustment, and transfer that changed a Nestiva balance.
- Archive a Money AccountHide an old Nestiva Money Account from new expenses while retaining its balance and complete history.
Inventory
Organize belongings and care
Add only the details that help you find, value, or maintain an item.
- Add an inventory itemCreate a useful Nestiva inventory record with a name, category, status, and optional location or care details.
- Add a photo to an inventory itemAttach a clear photo to a Nestiva inventory item so it is easier to identify later.
- Organize inventory by room and storage boxCreate Nestiva areas and boxes, then assign inventory items to the exact place they live.
- Create a custom inventory categoryAdd a Nestiva inventory category when the built-in choices do not match the belongings you track.
- Search inventory by item or locationFind Nestiva inventory by name, description, room, or storage box in seconds.
- Mark an item Active, Needs repair, or SpareUpdate a Nestiva inventory item’s status so attention views reflect its current condition.
- Add an item maintenance reminderSchedule recurring maintenance for a Nestiva inventory item and receive device reminders before it is due.
- Track an item warranty expirySave a warranty end date on a Nestiva inventory item and surface it before coverage expires.
Lists
Plan and reuse lists
Keep quick capture simple and separate focused trips when needed.
- Create a list for an occasion or projectCreate a named Nestiva list for a trip, project, routine, or occasion.
- Add an item to a listAdd an item to any active Nestiva list, including built-in and custom lists.
- Move a list item to another listMove an open Nestiva item between active lists.
- Rename a listChange a Nestiva list name when a routine, trip, project, or household need changes.
- Archive or delete a listArchive any list for later, or permanently delete a custom list and its items.
- Reorder active list itemsArrange open list items in the order that fits the routine.
- Reopen a completed list itemMove a completed list item back to the open section when it is needed again.
- Complete and reopen a list itemTrack progress by completing list items, then reopen any item you need again.
Tasks
Build household routines
Keep everyday actions clear, timely, and easy to complete.
- Create a daily household taskAdd a Nestiva daily task with an optional due time, note, priority, and household assignee.
- Assign a household task to someoneAssign a shared Nestiva household task to Anyone or one specific member so responsibility stays clear.
- Show only tasks assigned to youSwitch a shared Nestiva household task list between All tasks and My tasks to focus on your assignments.
- Complete a taskCheck off a Nestiva task, record completion identity, and update the household’s daily progress.
- Reopen a completed taskMove a completed Nestiva task back into the active list when it was checked off too early.
Calendar
Plan the days ahead
See family events clearly and choose the amount of time that fits your screen.
- Create a calendar eventAdd a timed or all-day event to the active personal or household Nestiva calendar.
- Choose a calendar viewSwitch Nestiva between Today, 3 Days, Weekdays, and full Week views.
- Create a color-coded calendarCreate a named Nestiva calendar for yourself, a child, or the whole family.
- Filter visible calendarsShow only the Nestiva calendars that matter for the plan you are reviewing.
- Plan an all-day or multi-day eventAdd travel, school breaks, visits, and other plans that span a day or more.
- Repeat an event or add a reminderConfigure a weekly event and an optional device-local notification in Nestiva.
Capture & Search
Turn input into reviewed records
Use typed, voice, or photo capture and find saved records instantly.
- Create records from typed CaptureDescribe expenses, tasks, calendar events, or inventory in Nestiva Capture and review suggestions before saving.
- Create records from a voice noteRecord up to 60 seconds in Nestiva Capture and turn spoken household information into editable suggestions.
- Create records from a photoUse one camera or library image in Nestiva Capture to suggest household records for review.
- Review Capture suggestions before savingEdit, deselect, and verify Nestiva Capture suggestions so no AI-generated record is saved without approval.
- Keep a captured photo as an expense receiptAttach a Capture image to an expense only when you explicitly enable Keep receipt in Nestiva.
- Search everything with SpotlightUse Nestiva Spotlight to find inventory, tasks, calendar events, list items, expenses, and Money Accounts from Home.
- Filter Spotlight search resultsLimit Nestiva Spotlight results to inventory, tasks, calendar, lists, expenses, or Money Accounts.
- Check Capture usage and reset dateView used and remaining Nestiva voice minutes and image analyses for the current UTC month.
Household & Settings
Share deliberately and configure Nestiva
Keep personal data private while collaborating on the records you choose.
- Create a household workspaceCreate a named Nestiva household so invited members can share inventory, tasks, calendars, lists, and finance records.
- Invite someone to a householdGenerate a single-use Nestiva household invite code that another person can use within seven days.
- Join a household with an invite codeUse a valid NEST-… code and display name to join a shared Nestiva household workspace.
- Switch personal and household workspacesChoose whether new Nestiva records belong to your private personal space or a shared household.
- Review household activitySee recent Nestiva household changes, filter them by feature, and open records that still exist.
- Export a workspace backupCreate a versioned Nestiva Plus ZIP with restore-ready JSON and readable CSV files for the active workspace.
- Change the workspace default currencyChoose the currency Nestiva uses for new expenses, inventory values, and budget displays in the active workspace.
- Restore Nestiva Plus purchasesAsk the App Store to restore an existing Nestiva Plus subscription for the signed-in account.
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Nestiva is available on iPhone with a private personal workspace and optional household collaboration.