Getting Started
Set up thrust and start managing your finances in minutes.
Choose Your Privacy Mode
On first launch, choose between two privacy modes based on your preferences:
Ghost Mode
Maximum privacy — all data stays on your device only.
- ✓ 100% on-device storage
- ✓ No cloud sync
- ✓ Complete privacy
- × No multi-device sync
Connected Mode
Convenience — sync across devices via iCloud.
- ✓ CloudKit sync between devices
- ✓ iCloud sync keeps your data consistent across your iPhone and iPad
- ✓ Data encrypted in your iCloud
Create Your Profile
Enter Your Name
thrust uses it to greet you and personalize answers.
Choose Your Currency
Select your primary currency (EUR, USD, GBP, etc.). You can use different currencies for individual accounts.
Set Week Start Day
Choose Monday or Sunday — this affects weekly reports and budgets.
Enable Notifications (Optional)
Get alerts for budget thresholds, upcoming payments, salary delays, and goal achievements.
Whole Numbers by Default
Amounts show as whole numbers out of the box, for a cleaner read at a glance. Prefer exact cents? Turn Show cents back on in Personalization.
Your Language
thrust speaks your language, including complete, separately written Portuguese for Brazil and for Portugal — not one dialect stretched to cover both.
Create Your First Account
After profile setup, create your first account to start tracking:
| Account Type | Use Case |
|---|---|
| 💵 Cash | Wallet, physical cash |
| 💰 Savings | Savings account, deposits |
| 💳 Credit Card | Credit card with limit |
| 📊 Debt | Loans, mortgages |
| 📈 Investments | Brokerage account |
| 🚗 Alternative Asset | Vehicles, metals, startups, loans |
Add Your First Transaction
Multiple ways to add transactions in thrust:
Quick Add
Tap + button → Enter amount → Select category → Save
Receipt Scanner
Tap the camera, point at a receipt (or import a photo or PDF), and the amount, merchant, and date are read for you. Multi-item receipts can be split into separate transactions.
Voice Input
Hold to record — "Spent 50 euros on groceries at Lidl"
Ask thrust
"Add 45 dollars for coffee" in Chat with thrust