Studying abroad is an incredible experience—but managing money in a foreign currency can be stressful. You need an app that understands your unique situation.
The International Student Finance Challenge
As an international student, you face unique money challenges:
- Limited budget from home (often in a different currency)
- Daily spending in local currency
- Visa restrictions on working
- Explaining spending to parents in home currency terms
- Fluctuating exchange rates eating into allowance
Why Pocket Clear is Perfect for Students
1. Secondary Currency = Parental Peace
Your parents send ₹1,00,000 per month. You're in the US spending USD. With Secondary Currency:
- Track in USD (what you actually spend)
- See totals in INR (what parents understand)
- Monthly call: "I spent $1,200 which is about ₹1,00,000"
2. Dead Simple
You're busy with classes, assignments, and actually enjoying student life. You don't have time for complex finance apps. Pocket Clear takes 5 seconds per expense.
3. Works Offline
Campus wifi down? Library packed? Data plan limited? Log expenses offline—syncs when you're connected.
4. Free Tier is Generous
The free version has unlimited expense tracking. Pro ($0.99/month) adds Secondary Currency, cloud backup, and budgets—less than a coffee.
Student Budget Categories
Pocket Clear includes all the categories students need:
- 🍕 Food & Dining
- 📚 Education
- 🚌 Transport
- 🏠 Housing
- 🎉 Entertainment
- 🛒 Shopping
- 🏥 Health
Plus, add custom categories for your specific needs.
Real Student Scenario
Priya, Indian student in Boston:
Gets $1,500/month allowance from parents (about ₹1.25 lakhs). Sets Primary: USD, Secondary: INR.
- Rent: $900 (shows ≈ ₹75,000)
- Groceries: $200 (shows ≈ ₹16,700)
- Transport: $100 (shows ≈ ₹8,300)
- Remaining: $300 for other expenses
Parents can see exactly where money goes, in rupees they understand.
Privacy Matters
Your finances are your business:
- ✅ No bank account linking
- ✅ No ads tracking your purchases
- ✅ Data stored locally on your phone
- ✅ Optional cloud backup (encrypted)
Start Tracking Together
Download Pocket Clear free. Simple expense tracking for couples and expats.