BalanceBeacon
Know before you spend it!
About
This app helps you determine if you can afford a purchase by analyzing your checking balance, upcoming income, and scheduled bills. It provides detailed insights into potential shortfalls, at-risk payments, and the earliest safe date for spending.
What's New in BalanceBeacon
1.2.0
October 28, 2026
BalanceBeacon 1.2 makes planning clearer, improves everyday reliability, and adds support for iPhone Duo. CLEARER FINANCIAL PLANNING - See more specific balance warnings, including the date and transaction that could cause a shortfall. - Project through your next income date automatically, or choose a custom forecast date. - Get improved purchase checks and suggested moves based on your financial plan. - Track recurring transactions, overdue bills, and completed history more reliably. Edit or cancel an occurrence or future series while preserving completed activity. - Improved balance reconciliation helps avoid counting the same payment twice. SUPPORT FOR IPHONE DUO - Adaptive layouts make better use of the cover screen and larger unfolded display. - View your dashboard and cash-flow outlook side by side, with a 90-day chart, calendar, and daily activity. - Preview how a planned purchase changes your forecast. - Navigation, forms, and transaction cards adapt as you fold, unfold, and rotate. In-progress edits are preserved when the layout changes. SECURITY AND RELIABILITY - Choose an optional app PIN or password alongside device authentication options. - Improved local saving and recovery safeguards help protect your financial plan. - Faster forecast rendering and smoother layout changes, plus clearer input validation and more reliable dashboard refreshes.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
BalanceBeacon - Premium (Yearly)
Full access to every BalanceBeacon planning feature
FAQ
How does BalanceBeacon help me know if I can afford something?
BalanceBeacon compares your checking balance, upcoming income, and scheduled bills against a potential purchase. It then tells you if you have sufficient funds and provides details on any potential shortfalls or at-risk payments.
What kind of income and payment schedules does BalanceBeacon support?
It supports a wide range of schedules including weekly, biweekly, twice monthly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. This ensures your forecast accurately reflects your personal pay cycle and bill due dates.
Does BalanceBeacon connect to my bank account?
No, BalanceBeacon does not connect to your bank account. All financial data is entered manually by you, and the app does not move money or pay bills on your behalf.
What features are unlocked with BalanceBeacon Premium?
BalanceBeacon Premium unlocks exact shortfall amounts, the earliest affordable dates for purchases, savings goal guidance, debt payoff recommendations, and unlimited purchase checks. A 7-day free trial is included with the yearly subscription.
How can I manage or cancel my BalanceBeacon subscription?
You can manage or cancel your subscription by going to your App Store account settings. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Is my financial data safe with BalanceBeacon?
Yes, your data is kept on your device and is not collected or shared by the developer. You can also lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode for added security.
How often is BalanceBeacon updated?
BalanceBeacon was last updated on August 28, 2026, with version 1.0. As an estimation tool, its core functionality is stable, and updates would likely focus on feature enhancements or compatibility.
What is the age rating for BalanceBeacon?
BalanceBeacon has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience and does not contain content inappropriate for young users.
