💰 I Built an Expense Tracker on Android Using AI (No Laptop)
Qwen AI + Acode Complete Tutorial
Track your spending without writing a single line of code. 🤯 In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we build a fully functional expense tracker app entirely on an Android phone using Qwen AI for code generation and Acode for editing — no laptop, no coding experience required.
✓ Add expenses with name & amount
✓ View all expenses in a scrollable list
✓ See a running total at the top
✓ Delete individual expenses
✓ Dark theme with neon green accents
✓ Mobile-responsive design
✓ Data saved locally (no internet needed)
🧰 Tools You'll Need (All Free)
Any modern device works
No root required
Chrome, Firefox, or Mises
For testing your app
📋 The Exact AI Prompt Used
Copy and paste this prompt into Qwen AI to generate your expense tracker:
📚 Video Chapters
• 00:00 — Introduction: Building an expense tracker on Android using AI
• 00:31 — Setting up Qwen AI (browser vs. app)
• 01:15 — Using the AI prompt to generate the HTML code
• 02:51 — Overview of app features (local storage, dark/neon theme, responsive design)
• 03:53 — Setting up the project in the Acode editor
• 05:05 — Pasting and saving the generated code
• 05:40 — Running and testing the expense tracker app
🚀 Step-by-Step Setup Guide
- Open Qwen AI
Visit chat.qwen.ai in your mobile browser or use the app - Paste the prompt
Copy the prompt above and submit it to generate your HTML code - Copy the generated code
Select all the HTML/CSS/JS output and copy to clipboard - Open Acode editor
Launch Acode → Create new file → Name itexpense-tracker.html - Paste & save
Paste the code into Acode and save the file - Test your app
Tap the play button in Acode or open the file in your browser to run it
💡 App Features Explained
- 📝 Add Expenses: Enter a name (e.g., "Coffee") and amount (e.g., "$4.50")
- 📊 Live Total: See your total spending update instantly at the top
- 🗑️ Delete Items: Remove any expense with a single tap
- 💾 Local Storage: Your data stays on your phone (no account needed)
- 🎨 Neon Dark Theme: Easy on the eyes with modern cyberpunk styling
- 📱 Mobile First: Designed specifically for phone screens
expense-tracker.html file in Acode for quick daily access. You can also export it to share with friends or back it up to cloud storage!
🔧 Want to Customize It?
Once you have the base app working, try these AI prompts to level up:
- "Add category dropdowns: Food, Transport, Entertainment, Utilities"
- "Add a monthly budget limit with warning when exceeded"
- "Export expenses to CSV file for spreadsheet analysis"
- "Add charts showing spending by category"
- "Connect to a free backend so data syncs across devices"
• Data is stored locally — clearing browser data will delete expenses
• For permanent storage, consider adding a free backend like Firebase
• Always review AI-generated code before using with sensitive data
• This tutorial is for learning — adapt features to your needs
📥 Get Started Today
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👉 Watch the full premiere above for the complete live walkthrough, including real-time AI prompting, code testing, and troubleshooting tips!
⚠️ Disclaimer: This tutorial is for educational purposes. Qwen AI and Acode are third-party services. Always review AI-generated code before deployment. Data stored locally is not backed up — export important information regularly.

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