The Stessa mobile app (iOS and Android) is a powerful companion to the full web platform. Not every web feature is available in the app, but you can still handle key tasks on the go, like scanning receipts, viewing reports, and editing transactions.
What Features Are Available in the Mobile App?
The mobile app supports many Stessa features, including:
Receipt scanning
Viewing reports (Income Statement, Net Cash Flow, etc.)
Editing, categorizing, and managing transactions
Viewing portfolio dashboards
Only available on mobile: Receipt scanning. You can snap and upload receipts to automatically create transactions or attach them to existing ones.
How Do I Update the Stessa Mobile App?
Keeping the app up to date means better performance and fewer bugs. Turning on automatic updates ensures you're always on the latest version.
On iOS
Open the App Store.
Search for Stessa.
Tap Update if available.
To enable automatic updates: Settings > App Store > turn on App Updates.
On Android
Open the Google Play Store.
Tap Apps, then search for Stessa.
Tap Update if available.
To enable automatic updates: Google Play > Profile > Settings > Network Preferences > Auto-update apps.
How Do I Scan Receipts in the Mobile App?
The mobile app is the only place to scan receipts in Stessa.
Tap the + icon or go to the Transactions screen.
Select Scan Receipt.
Snap a photo of your receipt.
Stessa will either attach it to an existing transaction (if matched) or create a new transaction with auto-filled details like date, amount, and vendor.
You’ll see a green checkmark when the scan is successful.
Can I View Reports in the Mobile App?
Yes. Reports are mobile-optimized.
Viewable directly in the app
Income Statement
Net Cash Flow
These support horizontal scrolling and include clickable data points that link to specific transactions.
Other reports (PDF/Excel downloads)
Balance Sheet
Capital Expenses
Rent Roll
General Ledger
Tax Package
Stress Test
You can open these with:
What Transaction Tools Are Available on Mobile?
In the Stessa mobile app, you can:
View your full Transactions ledger
Edit transaction details
Categorize income and expenses
Assign a property and unit
Attach or scan receipts
Delete transactions
Not yet supported on mobile: splitting and merging transactions.
What Should I Do If the App Isn't Working Properly?
Try these steps first:
Close and reopen the app. This resets your session and clears temporary glitches.
Log out and log back in. This refreshes your account data.
Update your app. Make sure you’re running the latest version (see above).
Restart your device. This clears background processes that might interfere with performance.
How Do I Get Help with the Mobile App?
Reach out to our support team using the messenger in the bottom-right corner. Please describe the issue and include:
Device type (iPhone or Android)
App version
What you were doing when the issue occurred