Pulse.
Zero input tracking. Pulse listens to system notifications to log expenses the second they happen.
Context 01: The Automation
Manual logging is the failure point of personal finance.
— Background notification listener service
— Real-time Regex string parsing
— Instant categorization engine
Context 02: Privacy First
Financial data stays where it belongs—on your device.
● No bank login credentials required
● Local-first SQLite database architecture
● Encrypted Google Cloud backups
System
Architecture
Pulse bridges the gap between raw OS notifications and structured financial data using a native hook-and-parse methodology.
Integrity Note
"Automation removes the friction of memory. Privacy ensures the security of intent."
Notif Listener
Native Android/iOS background services capture payment app intents and SMS alerts.
Regex Engine
High-speed parsing extracts amounts, merchants, and dates from raw notification strings.
SQLite Core
Local-first storage ensures the app remains functional and fast regardless of connectivity.
Categorization
Smart merchant mapping automatically tags expenses to specific budget buckets.
Build Specifications
ALPHA_V1MOD_01
Background Sync
Persistent background execution for notification monitoring.
MOD_02
Google Auth
Secure user onboarding and encrypted cloud backup sync.
MOD_03
Spend Analytics
Dynamic data visualization using React Native Reanimated.
MOD_04
Merchant Mapping
Extensible JSON library for identifying local and global vendors.
MOD_05
Export Logic
One-tap CSV/JSON export for external financial auditing.
MOD_06
Biometric Gate
Mandatory FaceID/TouchID entry for data viewing.