Expense Sharing App

🧠 Inspiration

Living with roommates in the GCC, I constantly struggled to track shared expenses like groceries, rent, and household items. We used notebooks or group chats, which led to confusion and uneven settlements. This inspired me to create a simple digital ledger to manage group expenses easily and transparently.

💼 What it does

The app lets groups (like roommates or flatmates) log shared expenses, see who paid what, calculate balances, and settle dues. It mimics a real-life expense notebook but in a clean, digital format. No login is required in the basic version — just open, enter, and track.

🏗️ How I built it

I built the app using Bolt.new, a no-code tool that allowed rapid development of the frontend UI. For backend storage and group management, I integrated Supabase, enabling persistent data across sessions. The UI was designed with a mobile-first approach for better accessibility.

🧱 Challenges I ran into

• Getting data to persist without login was tricky at first
  
• Figuring out how to manage group logic and user roles using a no-code tool
  
• Ensuring the app stayed simple, even as I added more features
  

🏆 Accomplishments that I'm proud of

• Built a functional MVP without writing traditional code
  
• Created a usable solution to a real-world problem I personally faced
  
• Learned how to integrate Supabase with Bolt.new effectively
  

📚 What I learned

• How to simplify a real-world workflow into a usable UI
  
• The power of no-code tools in rapid prototyping
  
• How backend integrations work in no-code environments
  
• The value of user-centric design and feedback
  

🔮 What's next for Expense Sharing App

• Adding WhatsApp reminders for rent and bills
  
• Gamification features like badges and a Hall of Fame
  
• Partnerships with local supermarkets and food chains for discount offers
  
• Full mobile app rollout (Android & iOS)
  
• Multi-language support and better personalization features
  

Built With

• bolt
• netlify
• supabase