# GamanBank — Saving with Spirits of ZEN

> Visualizes small self-restraint moments into savings for personal goals. (iPhone/iPad app by DAISHIN UEYAMA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamanbank/id1434223708 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DAISHIN UEYAMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/495395197)
- Category: Finance, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2018-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamanbank/id1434223708/reviews.md

## What is GamanBank?

Gaman Bank is here!
A simple app that visualizes your small acts of self-restraint (saving money). Stack up tiny “I’ll skip it” moments and turn them into progress toward something you want.

“Gaman” is a Japanese word meaning patience, endurance, and self-restraint—the spirit of holding back even when it’s tempting.
Gaman Bank (Gbank) turns your everyday “gaman” into a fun, visible “savings” habit.

Register a goal with a photo and an amount—something you want to buy, or a place you want to visit. We don’t recommend extremely expensive goals. Goals you’re not 100% sure about can be perfect—sometimes a little “reward spending” is fine!

What is “Gaman Saving”? For example:

“I’m thirsty… café coffee? Maybe I’ll just grab a canned coffee instead.”

While drinking the canned coffee, you might feel like “I saved about 100 yen,” so tap +¥100. The key is being loose and easy—“about” is good enough. Keep stacking small, realistic moments of self-restraint.

(Apple Watch supported) Keep your iPhone in your bag—use your Apple Watch to log deposits more easily.
*Apple Watch must be within communication range of your iPhone.*

(iPhone widgets supported) Show your progress on the Home Screen or Lock Screen. You can also place the iPhone widget on your Mac desktop to keep an eye on your Gaman Bank progress anytime.

As you save, your goal photo grows bigger—so you can see your progress!

When you reach the goal amount, you’ll get a completion message. (That’s it!)

The Statistics screen lets you review your progress path to the goal. Open it by tapping the goal image, current amount, or days left on the main screen.

Reaching your goal means you’ve built up that much “gaman.” If you didn’t hold back, you might have spent that money without noticing—so why not treat yourself now?

Notes:
1: Reaching the goal does not guarantee you still have that amount of money available.
2: This app is for your own mindset and self-control—please use it as a personal tool.
3: The maximum supported amount is 2,000,000,000 yen due to internal processing limits. If that’s not enough, you can change your unit (e.g., M¥ = Million Yen).
4: Don’t “gaman” on necessities. Skipping water on a hot day can be dangerous. But “I brought a bottle, so I saved about ¥200” is totally fine.
5: There is no edit/correction for deposits. If needed, reset to 0 and set a custom total again. (And “correct” can be approximate!)
6: This is mainly for personal use—results may not convince other people to buy you something.
7: Simplicity is the feature. We may add small improvements in future updates (themes, animations, etc.).
8: Tip: Decorate your goal photos in the iPhone Photos app beforehand if you like.

## Key features

- Visualize savings goals with photos
- Log "gaman" moments easily
- Apple Watch integration for quick logging
- iPhone widgets for home and lock screen
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Goal completion messages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate a cup of coffee. | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamanbank/id1434223708/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 1つ質問です

*2026-02-16, version 2.0.1*

まだ数日ですが、とても気に入ってます！昨日は、残り日数4日！？今日は残り日数28日と表示されている意味がわからずでして💦ゴールの目標日は特に入れるところ無いですよね！？

小さい画像が、貯金と共に大きくなるなんて最高です！これからもよろしくお願いいたします。

### 5/5 — ( >﹏< *)︎︎👍🏻 ̖́-

*2024-06-21, version 1.7.1*

低評価がないのが珍しくて、インストールしてみたらシンプルのなのに使いやすくて、びっくりしました🙀
そのままでも凄い良いんだけれど、目標額を5桁にすると分かりづらいから「,」をつけて、10,000って感じに設定したら落ちた_(:3 ｣∠)_何回もやってみたけどダメでした😔
あと、今は推し活のために貯金しているんですけど、他のも貯金したいので、複数作れるようにして欲しいです😿
金欠でコーヒー☕️はあげれないけど頑張ってください🙇🏻‍♀️՞

### 4/5 — Apple Watchでも

*2020-03-19, version 1.5*

画像が大きくなったり、達成おめでとう！って出るようにして欲しい。

あと複数のがまん項目と、項目の名前も設定できるといいなー

### 4/5 — 使いやすい！

*2020-02-21, version 1.5*

操作も単純で、とても使いやすいです。
ただ、貯金した日の履歴があると更にいいかなと思いました。一度我慢貯金のカウントを忘れた時に、後でまとめて計算しようと思っても、いつからカウントを忘れていたかが分からないことが何度もあり、、、まあ個人的な管理能力不足でもありますが。

最終貯金日、的な名目で直近の履歴(日付と貯金額等)が確認できると嬉しいかなと思いました。

### 5/5 — とても良い

*2019-12-20, version 1.3.4*

こんなアプリが欲しかったんです！
ただ、カスタムから減金を選ぶとアプリが落ちてしまう現象が…

### 5/5 — こんなのあったらいいなと思って

*2019-07-10, version 1.3.4*

「我慢 貯金」と検索したら、そのまんまのアプリがあって驚きました。こんなのが欲しかったんです。
無くても我慢できるけど、欲しい...！というものを我慢する、そんな後押ししてくれるやつ。

ちびりちびりと我慢して、貯金しています。
シンプルで、とてもいいです。
ひとつだけ、無駄遣いしてしまった時にマイナスも登録できると嬉しいな。
減っちゃったけど、次挽回しよう！て思えるだろうから。

### 5/5 — マイナスをつけられると完璧！

*2019-01-04, version 1.3.1*

使い始めたばかりですが、シンプルでとても良いアプリだと思います。
我慢出来ずに出費してしまった場合、ペナルティとしてマイナスにする事が出来たらいいなと思います！

### 5/5 — アップデート後について。

*2018-12-19, version 1.3*

お知らせ機能が付いたので、自分が忘れてしまった場合でも安心です！

### 5/5 — 素敵でした！

*2018-10-10, version 1.1*

貯金が貯まった時のエフェクトがとっても可愛くてクセになりますヽ(*´∀｀*)ノ
目標金額も自分で無理なく設定できて、なんだか得した気分です(*´艸`)

## Frequently asked questions about GamanBank

### What is GamanBank?

GamanBank is a finance app designed to help users visualize and track small acts of self-restraint, turning them into tangible progress towards personal savings goals. It encourages building habits through patience and endurance.

### How does GamanBank help with saving money?

GamanBank allows you to set a specific goal with a photo and amount. You then log moments of "gaman" (self-restraint), like skipping a purchase, and add the approximate saved amount to your goal, making your progress visible.

### Can I use GamanBank on my Apple Watch?

Yes, GamanBank supports Apple Watch, allowing you to easily log deposits directly from your wrist without needing to access your iPhone. The Apple Watch must be within communication range of your iPhone to function.

### Does GamanBank have ads?

No, GamanBank does not contain advertisements. It is designed to be a focused personal tool for self-control and savings visualization.

### What is the maximum amount I can save in GamanBank?

The maximum supported amount in GamanBank is 2,000,000,000 yen due to internal processing limits. If this is insufficient, you can adjust the unit, for example, to Million Yen (M¥).

### Can I edit or correct deposits in GamanBank?

No, there is no direct edit or correction feature for deposits in GamanBank. If you need to make adjustments, you can reset the total to zero and set a custom total again, with approximate corrections being acceptable.

### What devices does GamanBank support?

GamanBank is supported on Apple Watch and iPhone. It also features iPhone widgets that can be placed on your Mac desktop for progress monitoring.

### How often is GamanBank updated?

GamanBank was last updated on March 19, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing improvements. Future updates may include small enhancements like themes and animations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2026-03-19

* (2.3.1) Added an option to switch back to the old icon
* (2.3) Forecast visuals now match across the main screen, Statistics, and widgets, with the same projected goal line
* (2.3) Statistics now shows the forecast method, an EWMA explanation, and the projected goal date where the line meets the target
* (2.3) Share images can now use small, medium, or large widget-style layouts with an in-settings preview
* (2.2.x) Improved startup loading behavior and faster iPhone widget refresh after Apple Watch updates
* (2.2) Added iPhone widgets for checking progress on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Mac desktop
* (2.2) Fixed an issue where statistics could be counted incorrectly after migrating data from older versions

### 2.3 — 2026-03-14

* (2.3) Forecast visuals now match across the main screen, Statistics, and widgets, with the same projected goal line
* (2.3) Statistics now shows the forecast method, an EWMA explanation, and the projected goal date where the line meets the target
* (2.3) Share images can now use small, medium, or large widget-style layouts with an in-settings preview
* (2.2.x) Improved startup loading behavior and faster iPhone widget refresh after Apple Watch updates
* (2.2) Added iPhone widgets for checking progress on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Mac desktop
* (2.2) Fixed an issue where statistics could be counted incorrectly after migrating data from older versions

### 2.2 — 2026-03-12

* (2.2) Added iPhone widgets for checking progress on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Mac desktop
* (2.2) Fixed an issue where statistics could be counted incorrectly after migrating data from older versions
* (2.1.1) Added progress ring ON/OFF and improved sharing
* (2.1) Updated app icon
* (2.1) Full UI refresh
* (2.1) Updated Apple Watch layout behavior
* (2.1) Added a Statistics screen (tap image/current amount/days left to open)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-03-03

* Updated app icon
* Full UI refresh
* Updated Apple Watch layout behavior
* Added a Statistics screen (tap image/current amount/days left to open)
* (2.1.1) Added progress ring ON/OFF and improved sharing

### 2.1 — 2026-03-02

* Updated app icon
* Full UI refresh
* Updated Apple Watch layout behavior
* Added a Statistics screen (tap image/current amount/days left to open)

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