# Benefits: UK Child Benefits

> Benefits: UK Child Benefits (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Willcox.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benefits/id6761343669 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Willcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889005074)
- Category: Finance, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benefits/id6761343669/reviews.md

## What is Benefits?

Benefits: UK Child Benefits helps parents and families easily calculate what financial support they can receive from the UK government. Whether you want to plan ahead for the new tax year or check past entitlements, this app keeps everything simple, fast, and up to date.
	
	Key Features:
	•	Up-to-date calculations for the 2026/27 tax year, with automatic refresh on 6 April 2026
	•	Option to view and compare 2025/26 rates
	•	Covers Child Benefit, Universal Credit, Tax-Free Childcare, and other common family benefits
	•	Clear, easy-to-read estimates — no jargon, no confusion
	•	Privacy-conscious: all calculations are done on your device

Whether you’re budgeting for childcare, maternity leave, or planning household finances, Benefits: UK Child Benefits gives you peace of mind and accurate answers, all in one place.

Stay Up to Date
Child Benefit rates and thresholds can change each year. The app keeps you covered with built-in updates so you always have access to the latest figures.

Flexible Planning
Compare different tax years to better understand how changes may affect your entitlement—perfect for budgeting and financial planning.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-04-13

- Bug fixes
- Redesign on the results page

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-04

Overall design improvements, plus these features:

Childcare deadline reminders
- Stay on top of key dates with reminders for upcoming free childcare application windows. We’ve also added a live timer so you can see exactly when the next window opens and closes.

Compare previous results
- You can now view your past results and compare different scenarios. See how changes in your situation could affect your eligibility or outcomes.

Helpful government links
- We’ve added quick access to official GOV.UK pages in the About section, so you can easily find accurate, up-to-date benefit information.

Send feedback easily
- There’s now a feedback button in the About section—let us know what’s working or what you’d like to see next.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-02

What’s New in This Version
	•	Added full support for the 2026/27 tax year
	•	Automatic data update on 6 April 2026
	•	Option to view or compare 2025/26 benefit rates
	•	General performance improvements and minor fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-04-01

No release notes.

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