# Ballast: Invest Wisely — Stability in Turbulent Markets

> Stability in Turbulent Markets (iPhone/iPad app by Trevor Sweetnam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballast-invest-wisely/id6744557212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trevor Sweetnam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808167847)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-05-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballast-invest-wisely/id6744557212/reviews.md

## What is Ballast?

Ballast is your emotional anchor for smarter investing. This powerful decision assistant helps you navigate market volatility with greater clarity and confidence by tracking your emotions, predictions, and investment decision-making process.

Key Features

Decision Frameworks • Follow guided "Buy" and "Sell" consideration flows • Align decisions with your personal investment strategy • Structure your thinking during critical moments • Create a record of your decision-making process

Emotion Tracking • Monitor your confidence levels (0-100) for specific assets • Track market sentiment from Fear to Greed • Understand how emotions correlate with your decisions • Identify patterns that impact your investing

Prediction Tracking • Record price targets with confidence levels • Set target dates to test your market timing • Learn from your hits and misses • Develop a more calibrated sense of probabilities

Notes and Targets • Capture observations about specific assets • Set buy/sell price targets with rationales • Create personal reflections on market conditions • Build a searchable library of your investment thinking

Keep Tabs on the Market • Track stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and indices • View performance across customisable time periods • Organise assets into Markets, Portfolio and Watchlist views.

Document Your Investment Strategy • Define your approach (value, growth, dividend focus) • Document your buying methodology • Outline selling criteria for consistent exit decisions • Set target cash positions and investment timelines

Clean, Calming Interface • Distraction-free design promotes clear thinking • Expandable card-based UI for focused analysis • Consistent navigation across all screens • Dark and light mode support

How Ballast Works
• Set your personal investment strategy and approach in the Profile screen
• Add assets to your Markets, Portfolio and Watchlist screens
• Make thoughtful predictions with confidence levels
• Use structured frameworks when considering trades
• Track your emotional temperature during market events
• Learn from your prediction accuracy and decision quality

Who Should Use Ballast?
• Long-term investors seeking to avoid emotional decision mistakes • Active traders wanting to improve prediction accuracy • New investors building disciplined habits from the start • Anyone who has ever regretted a panic sell or FOMO purchase

Privacy and Security
• Your investment data stays on your device • Optional anonymous sharing of predictions and sentiment • No personal financial information required • No third-party advertising

Ballast is a decision support tool, not a financial advisor. The app does not provide investment advice or recommendations. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Assets and Notes | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-05

This version of the app allows you to sync your data to the cloud so you can chat about your strategy and portfolio with your favourite AI. Look for the new controls in the settings screen.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-10

Introducing Ballast Pro! Unlock lifetime access to pro to get live price data for your portfolio. 

Record your buy and sell transactions and view your portfolio breakdown on the new portfolio tab.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-06-29

A fresh new look. 
Integration with Siri, App Shortcuts, Share screen. Save URLs and text to your notes. Update your targets as you research.
Better graphs.
Track your buys and sells.

### 1.0 — 2025-05-23

No release notes.

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