1. Install the app
Shahi Expense is available free on the Google Play Store. Windows and Mac versions are coming soon.
Open the Play Store
Search for “Shahi Expense” or open the link from our download page.
Tap Install
The app is around 25 MB. After install, tap Open to launch.
Allow optional permissions
The app may ask for camera access (for receipt photos) and storage (for backups and PDFs). You can grant later from Settings.
2. First launch
On the first launch you'll see a quick onboarding screen. You can:
- Pick your language — English, Hindi (हिंदी), Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) or Urdu (اردو)
- Set your currency — defaults to ₹ INR; 50+ currencies supported
- Choose Light, Dark or System theme
- Skip the GDPR/ad-consent prompt if shown
3. Set up your company profile
This step is optional, but you'll need it to send professional GST invoices. From the dashboard, open the menu and tap Settings → Company Details.
Company name & logo
Add your business name and upload a square logo (it appears on every PDF invoice).
GSTIN, PAN & address
Required for GST invoices. Address shows as the “bill from” block on PDFs.
Phone, email & signature
Optional but recommended. The signature image prints in the bottom-right of every invoice.
UPI details
Open Settings → Invoice Settings → UPI to add your UPI ID. A scannable QR will appear on every invoice PDF.
4. Language & theme
Shahi Expense ships with full translations across all screens for English, Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu.
- Settings → Language — switch any time, no restart needed.
- Settings → Theme — Light, Dark, System with multiple accent colors.
- Settings → Currency Format — Indian (lakh / crore) or International (thousand / million).
5. Add your first entry
The fastest way to feel comfortable: log a real expense.
Open Cashbook
From the dashboard, tap the Cashbook tab in the bottom bar.
Tap the + button
Choose Expense or Income.
Type the amount
Use the in-screen calculator if you need it. Pick a category like Food, Bills or Salary.
Save
That's it. The dashboard balance updates immediately. Your first entry is logged.
Tips for new users
Attach receipts
Tap the camera icon while creating an entry to snap a photo of the bill.
Backup early
Open Settings → Backup & Restore, then save the JSON file to Drive or email.
Customize categories
Long-press any category to rename, change icon or color.
Use quick actions
The dashboard has shortcut tiles for New Invoice, New Payment and New Expense.