# Buffer – Payday Budget — Spending planner & tracker

> Spending planner & tracker (iPhone/iPad app by John Higgins.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-payday-budget/id6759333422 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Higgins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878128260)
- Category: Finance
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffer-payday-budget/id6759333422/reviews.md

## What is Buffer?

Buffer shows you what’s safe to spend before payday.

Stop guessing. Stop stressing.

Add your recurring bills, set your payday, and instantly see:

• What’s left this pay cycle
• What’s safe to spend per week
• What’s safe to spend per day
• Exactly where you are in your cycle

Supports monthly and 4-weekly pay.
Works with overdrafts.

No bank connections.
No accounts.
No ads.

Private by design.
All data stays on your device.

Built for people who just want clarity and control.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-04-08

Bug fixes and improvements to forecasting accuracy.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-03-23

Bug fixes and improvements to the forecast and app stability.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-16

This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-11

This update improves reliability, polish and forecasting features across the app.

• Improved Face ID and App Lock behaviour
• You now return to the screen you were on when reopening the app
• Swipe to delete bills with Undo
• Subtle haptic feedback for a smoother experience
• New forecast options including the ability to include or exclude same day bills
• Upcoming bills now visible in the forecast view
• Added support for multiple international date formats
• General performance and stability improvements

### 1.0.2 — 2026-02-25

What’s New in 1.0.2

• Forecast now supports overdraft balances
• Improved pay cycle display in Bills
• UI refinements and interaction improvements

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