The Microtransaction Tracker is a web-based or mobile application designed to help users monitor, record, and analyze small, frequent expenses (microtransactions) that often go unnoticed — such as in-app purchases, coffee runs, digital subscriptions, or small online payments.

Key Features

1. Quick Transaction Logging – Add transactions in seconds with amount, category, and description.

2. Automatic Import (Optional) – Integration with payment APIs or e-wallets to fetch microtransaction data.

3. Category Management – Group expenses into categories like Food, Gaming, Subscriptions, Shopping, etc.

4. Daily/Weekly/Monthly Summaries – View spending patterns over time.

5. Spending Alerts – Get notifications when microtransaction spending exceeds a set limit.

6. Visual Reports – Pie charts, bar graphs, and trend lines for expense distribution.

7. Multi-Currency Support – Record transactions in different currencies with automatic conversion.

8. Data Export – Export to CSV or PDF for budgeting or tax purposes.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (for dynamic UI and charts).

• Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js (for user accounts and data processing).

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB (to store transactions, categories, and user preferences).

• Charts: Chart.js or D3.js for visual analytics.

Workflow

1. User Login → Secure authentication.

2. Add Transaction → Enter amount, category, and optional notes.

3. View Summary → Dashboard displays spending patterns and totals.

4. Set Alerts → Configure spending limits for microtransactions.

5. Analyze Trends → Charts show where money is going most frequently.