Has helped me so much.
This app is fantastic! It has helped me out so much with my budgeting. I did not realize how much bills I had and this app allows me to keep it all organized. Love it!
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This app helps you manage your money by allocating funds into specific "buckets" for expenses like rent and groceries. It focuses on your pay cycle, not calendar months, and allows for quick expense logging and automatic recurring charge management. What's left in your buckets is truly available for spending.
✓Pay-cycle budgeting
✓Expense buckets
✓Quick expense logging
✓Automatic recurring charges
✓Savings goals by paydays
✓Offline functionality
✓Home screen widgets
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What's New in Bucket Budget
1.1
October 5, 2026
What's new in 1.1 Coming up • Recurring charges due before your next payday now show on each bucket, so you can see what's already spoken for. • If a bucket won't cover what's coming, it tells you how short it'll be and lets you move money in one tap. • Optional reminders at 9am on the day a recurring charge is logged. • Recurring charges now always log themselves. No more confirming each one. Insights, redesigned • Pick any bucket to see what you spent each pay cycle against what you budgeted. • When a bucket keeps running over or under, Insights suggests a better budget, and one tap applies it from your next payday. History • Pay cycles are grouped by month, with over or under shown at a glance. • Each pay cycle shows where the money went, bucket by bucket. Easier to use • Drag any bucket card to reorder your dashboard. • Move money starts from your buffer and shows both balances before you confirm. • Tap anywhere in an amount to edit it. • New "How it works" guide in Settings. Fixes • Face ID unlocks smoothly and no longer asks you to sign in again. • Larger, easier-to-read text on iPad.
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What is Bucket Budget?
Bucket Budget is a personal finance app designed to help you manage your money by allocating funds into specific "buckets" for different expenses. It focuses on your pay cycle rather than calendar months, making it easier to track what money is truly available for spending.
How does Bucket Budget handle my pay cycle?
Bucket Budget allows you to set up budgeting based on your specific pay cycle, whether it's weekly or biweekly. Your paycheck fills your designated buckets, and the app tracks expenses against these allocations, providing a clear view of what's left.
Can I log expenses quickly with Bucket Budget?
Yes, logging an expense in Bucket Budget takes about three seconds. You simply type what the expense was and tap the relevant bucket. The app learns your habits and can even suggest the correct bucket for you.
Does Bucket Budget connect to my bank account?
No, Bucket Budget does not connect to your bank account. It operates on a manual entry system, ensuring your financial data remains private and is not shared or tracked by analytics.
Is Bucket Budget available on Android?
Bucket Budget is currently only available for iPhone and iPad, requiring iOS 17 or later. It is not available on Android devices at this time.
Does Bucket Budget have ads?
No, Bucket Budget is ad-free. The app explicitly states that it does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.
How often is Bucket Budget updated?
Bucket Budget was last updated on October 5, 2026, to version 1.1. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent development and ongoing support for the application.
What are the savings goals like in Bucket Budget?
Savings goals in Bucket Budget are counted in paydays rather than percentages. This approach helps you visualize your progress towards savings targets in terms of how many pay cycles it will take to achieve them.
