Guide
CSV-first budget app for Mac.
Escape The Paper keeps budgeting deliberate and in your control: bring in the bank CSV exports you choose, review the new transactions, and keep the budget information where you want.
Why use CSV import
CSV is a non-proprietary, reliable way to transport and manipulate data. It'll outlast any fad or the booms and busts of the app economy, while keeping the review flow straightforward. You decide the account, date range, and file that enters each budget, then use that review session to clean up categories and check progress.
How the workflow works
- Export recent transactions from your bank as a CSV file.
- Import the file into Escape The Paper on your Mac.
- Review uncategorised transactions and suggested category matches.
- Use reports, weekly goals, and targets to make decisions.
When a review routine fits
Manual import is a strong fit when you budget weekly, handle only a few accounts, want to keep separate budget files, or prefer a review habit around payday, weekends, or month-end planning.
Simple one-time purchase
Escape The Paper is sold as a US $14.99 one-time Mac App Store purchase. Its CSV-first workflow keeps pricing simple and supports a clear, repeatable budgeting routine.
