Hey Abdulaziz, I’ve dealt with similar manual tracking headaches before—let’s break down your options and share practical insights to help you pick the best path:

1. Custom Code Approach: Flexibility & Full Control #

If you’re comfortable with Android development, this is the most customizable option. Here’s how to refine your existing code and fill in critical gaps:

• SMS Receiving & Parsing: Your BroadcastReceiver and SmsMessage setup is a solid start, but you’ll need to:
  1. Add permission checks for RECEIVE_SMS and READ_SMS (note: Android 12+ requires runtime permission prompts).
  2. Use targeted regex to reliably extract amounts from your bank’s unique SMS format. For example, a pattern like \\b(\\d+\\.?\\d*)\\s*([$€£])\\b catches most currency values.
  3. Filter messages only from your bank’s sender number to avoid processing irrelevant texts.
• Sync to Apps:
  • For Google Keep: Use the official Google Keep API (via Google Cloud Console) to create/update notes with your running totals. For a lighter workaround, send data directly to Keep using Android Intents.
  • For Listonic: Check if Listonic offers a public API or supports content providers. If not, accessibility services can automate input (though official APIs are far more stable).

Refined code snippet for regex extraction:

String smsBody = message.getMessageBody();
String sender = message.getOriginatingAddress();

// Filter messages to only your bank's number (replace with actual number)
if (sender.equals("+1234567890")) {
    Pattern amountPattern = Pattern.compile("\\b(\\d+\\.?\\d*)\\s*([$€£])\\b");
    Matcher matcher = amountPattern.matcher(smsBody);
    
    if (matcher.find()) {
        double amount = Double.parseDouble(matcher.group(1));
        String currency = matcher.group(2);
        // Add logic to update your running total
        updateTransactionTotal(amount, currency);
    }
}

2. No-Code/Low-Code Tools: Fastest Setup #

If coding isn’t your priority, these tools will get you a working system in hours instead of days:

• Tasker: The gold standard for Android automation. Create a profile that triggers on SMS from your bank, use built-in text parsing to extract amounts, then sync to Listonic/Google Keep via intents or plugins.
• MacroDroid: More user-friendly than Tasker, with pre-built SMS triggers and text extraction modules. It offers direct integrations with many productivity apps, including Keep.
• Zapier (with SMS forwarding): Forward bank SMS to a service like Twilio, then use Zapier to parse the text and sync transactions to Google Sheets. You can then link Sheets to Listonic/Keep for updates.

3. Macro Scripts: Balance of Simplicity & Control #

Tools like Auto.js or Tasker’s JavaScript plugin let you automate the process without full Android development:

• Scripts can listen for SMS notifications, extract amounts via regex, then simulate taps/typing to add entries to Listonic or Keep.
• Pro tip: Use accessibility permissions to make scripts more reliable, but only grant access to trusted tools.

Final Recommendations #

• For speed: Go with Tasker/MacroDroid—you’ll have a working setup in a few hours, no coding required.
• For full control: Build the custom code solution, but prioritize testing regex patterns against your actual bank SMS and handling Android permission rules.
• For sync stability: Always use official APIs over accessibility automation when possible—they’re less likely to break with app updates.

Let me know if you need help with specific parts, like refining regex for your bank’s SMS format or setting up a Tasker profile!

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者abdulazizalmass