U.S. expense tracker app for self-employed workers

Expense Tracker App for Self-Employed

Cadus helps freelancers, gig workers, contractors, and small business owners scan receipts, sync bank transactions, track deductions, manage invoices, schedule jobs, track employee hours, and prepare tax reports from one app.

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Download Cadus on iOS or Android to track expenses, receipts, mileage, invoices, scheduled jobs, and employee hours. Upgrade to Pro for$12.99/month, or $99.99/year ($8.33/month). Website checkout is not required.

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Everyday tools. No expiration.

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Free basics included

Free includes

  • Manual expense and income entry
  • 10 smart receipt scans per month
  • Manual receipt attachments
  • IRS Schedule C categories
  • Basic profit and loss view
  • 30 automatic mileage tracks/month
  • Unlimited branded invoices
  • Job scheduling with clients and invoices
  • Staff & Hours with an iPad time clock and CSV export
  • Raw income and expense CSV export
  • Quarterly tax estimate headline
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Automation and tax-time exports

$12.99/monthor $99.99/year$8.33/month · Save 36%
Everything in Free is included

Pro adds

  • Bank sync for automatic transaction import
  • Unlimited smart receipt scans
  • Quarterly tax worksheet and export
  • Secure accountant sharing and tax packages
  • Unlimited automatic mileage tracking
  • Unbranded invoices with your logo
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Popular Cadus workflows

Start with the job you need to finish

Explore focused workflows for self-employed records, tax preparation, employee hours, scheduled jobs, contractor payments, and small-business planning.

Track your team's hours

Pair an iPad time clock, review employee timesheets, track paid and unpaid hours, and export CSVs.

Keep your next job organized

Schedule client jobs, keep addresses and work details together, and create invoices after the work is done.

Create and send invoices free

Email invoices with PDF attachments, accept online payments, and track what's paid from your phone.

Self-employed expense, receipt, and invoice app

Keep daily spending, receipt proof, client billing, and tax-ready reports in one workflow.

Prepare self-employed records before filing taxes

Organize Schedule C categories and exports before using tax software or an accountant.

1099 contractor payment tracking

Keep contractor records, payment totals, W-9 status, and accountant exports ready for review.

Construction job scheduling and job costs

Schedule jobs, keep receipts and job costs together, and invoice finished work for small contractors.

Schedule C expense category guide

Review plain-English category and recordkeeping guidance backed by official IRS sources.

Free small-business calculators

Use quarterly tax, mileage, home office, and contractor payment tools.

Cadus service pages

Expense tracking, invoices, income, taxes, and mileage in one app

Each Cadus workflow has a focused guide for the exact search intent: expense tracking, receipt scanning, invoice tracking, income tracking, quarterly taxes, and mileage.

Employee time tracking

Staff & Hours

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Business expense tracking

Expense Tracker App

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AI receipt scanning

Receipt Scanner App

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Invoicing and payments

Invoice Tracking App

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Income tracking

Income Tracking App

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Quarterly and yearly tax planning

Quarterly Tax Estimator

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Mileage and vehicle deductions

Mileage Tracker App

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Built for U.S. tax-ready records

Expense tracking for freelancers, 1099 workers, and small businesses

Generic budget apps focus on household spending. Cadus focuses on business records: receipt evidence, deductible expenses, income, invoices, and reports your accountant can use.

Freelancers and 1099 contractors

Track receipts, income, deductions, and tax-ready reports without building a spreadsheet from scratch.

Gig workers and mobile professionals

Capture expenses the moment they happen, then keep bank transactions and receipt details organized in one app.

Small business owners

Manage invoices, scheduled jobs, employee hours, and business spending, with organized records for tax season.

Dedicated pages for specific small-business types

Cadus has focused pages for the business types where expense tracking, receipts, mileage, invoices, income, and taxes create different day-to-day workflows.

FreelancersRideshare DriversDelivery DriversDoorDash DriversUber DriversLyft DriversUber Eats DriversInstacart ShoppersGrubhub DriversAmazon Flex DriversShipt ShoppersTaskRabbit TaskersConsultantsPhotographersCleaning BusinessesLandscapersReal Estate AgentsConstruction Contractors

Your business day, in one place

Cadus combines the workflows people search for separately: receipt scanner, expense tracker, invoice tool, job calendar, employee time clock, and tax report organizer.

Included in Free

Job Scheduling

Keep clients, addresses, and work details on your calendar. Create an invoice when the job is done.

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Included in Free

Staff & Hours

Give employees a PIN and pair an iPad time clock. Approve hours, track what is paid, and export timesheets.

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AI Receipt Scanner

Snap a photo of any receipt and Cadus extracts merchant, amount, date, and category automatically.

Bank Sync

Connect bank accounts securely with Plaid so transactions import automatically for expense review.

Receipt Proof

Attach receipt photos and PDFs so the proof stays organized with each expense.

Deduction Insights

Spot deductible expenses, missing receipts, review items, and tax-time patterns without digging through spreadsheets.

Tax Reports

Generate IRS Schedule C reports, Profit and Loss statements, and exports for your accountant.

Invoicing and Income Tracking

Create invoices, track payments, and keep income next to expenses for a clearer view of your business.

Why Cadus fits the search

One expense tracker app for receipts, bank transactions, deductions, and tax reports

People searching for expense tracking usually need more than a ledger. Cadus connects the daily records that self-employed workers need to keep: what you spent, why it was business-related, where the receipt is, and how it rolls up for taxes.

Receipt scanner with AI extraction for merchant, date, amount, and category
Bank sync for automatic transaction import and expense review
Receipt attachments that keep proof connected to expense records
Tax reports for Schedule C categories, Profit and Loss, and accountant exports
Income and invoicing tools for self-employed business owners
Job scheduling with clients, addresses, and linked invoices
Staff & Hours with employee PINs, an iPad time clock, and timesheet review
Free plan on iOS and Android with optional Pro upgrades

Expense tracker FAQ

Questions people ask before choosing an expense tracker app

Does the Free plan expire?

No. Sign up for your Free plan without a payment card. It includes everyday tools for expenses, invoices, job scheduling, and Staff & Hours. Upgrade to Pro only when you need its automation and tax features.

Can my employees clock in on a shared iPad?

Yes. Enable Staff & Hours, add employees, and pair the Cadus app on an iPad. Employees use a PIN to confirm their own name and clock status before clocking in or out. Owners review timesheets, record paid or unpaid hours, and export CSVs. The kiosk does not show business records or other employees' hours.

What is an expense tracker app?

An expense tracker app helps you record business purchases, save receipts, categorize spending, and prepare reports so you can understand cash flow and stay ready for tax season.

Is Cadus built for self-employed expense tracking?

Yes. Cadus is built for U.S. freelancers, gig workers, contractors, and small business owners who need to track expenses, receipts, income, invoices, and deductions in one mobile app.

Can Cadus scan receipts?

Yes. Cadus lets you scan receipts and uses AI to extract key details such as merchant, date, amount, and category so the receipt can become an organized expense record.

Can Cadus sync bank transactions?

Yes. Cadus supports bank sync with Plaid so you can review transactions, attach receipt proof, and keep better records without manual entry for every expense.

Does Cadus help with tax records?

Cadus helps organize deductible expenses, receipt evidence, income, invoices, Schedule C categories, Profit and Loss reports, and exports for your accountant. It does not replace professional tax advice.

Is Cadus available in the United States?

Cadus is available for U.S. users on iOS and Android. The app starts on a free plan, with optional Pro plans handled in the mobile app.