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Getting Started with Rewi

Welcome to Rewi! This guide will help you set up your first subscription and show you how to master your monthly spending in under 5 minutes.

Step 1: Add Your First Subscription​

To begin tracking, you need to input your recurring expenses.

  1. Open Rewi and tap the "+" (Plus) icon on the main dashboard.
  2. Enter the Service Name (e.g., Netflix, Spotify, or Rent).
  3. Input the Price and select the Billing Cycle (Monthly, Yearly, etc.).
  4. Select a Category: This helps Rewi generate your spending analytics.

Adding a subscription

Pro Tip

Enter the URL (like netflix.com) in the website field. Rewi will automatically fetch the official logo for a cleaner look!

Step 2: Set Up Bill Reminders​

Never get surprised by a charge again.

  1. While adding or editing a subscription, toggle the Notifications switch.
  2. Set your Reminder Lead Time (e.g., 2 days before).
  3. Rewi will send a secure, local notification to your device before the money leaves your account.

Step 3: Use the Weekly Audit​

The Audit Engine is Rewi's secret weapon for finding "zombie" subscriptions.

  1. Navigate to the Audit tab.
  2. Review the summary of your upcoming week.
  3. Use the Financial Intelligence tools to see if your spending has increased compared to last month.

Audit Engine Dashboard

Step 4: Secure Your Data​

Since Rewi is Local-First, your data only exists on your phone. Let's make sure it's safe.

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Enable Biometric Lock (FaceID or Fingerprint).
  3. Perform a manual backup by going to Data Management > Export JSON. Keep this file in a safe place (like your iCloud Drive or Google Drive).
Important

If you lose your phone or delete the app without a backup file, we cannot recover your data. Because we don't store it on our servers, only you have the keys to your financial history.

Next Steps​