Long Default
U.S. Debt & Fiscal History
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Explore U.S. federal debt and fiscal history with this reference app. View real-time debt estimates, browse historical records by administration or spending category, and access offline data. Share insights and learn from official public sources.
What's New in Long Default
1.3.0
October 26, 2026
Updated for iPhone Duo. • Adaptive compact and expanded layouts bring clearer charts, spending exploration and fiscal-year comparisons to Duo. • Explore spending in dollars or as a percentage of the same fiscal year’s GDP, including nested categories. Missing values stay unavailable. • All expense breakdowns start collapsed on each new Explore visit. Open branches yourself and keep them open while exploring that visit. • Understand budget labels with contextual explanations, a searchable glossary of 122 offline definitions, and official source links. • Refined spacing, typography, rotation and large-text chart presentation.
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FAQ
What is Long Default?
Long Default is an educational reference app that allows users to explore U.S. federal debt and fiscal history. It provides access to official public sources and presents data in an easily digestible format.
How does Long Default estimate debt change?
The app estimates debt change using observed changes between annual debt stocks. This estimate is separate from the Treasury's officially published balance and updates while you view it.
Can I use Long Default offline?
Yes, historical fiscal records are bundled for offline use. This allows you to access important data without an internet connection.
What kind of historical data does Long Default include?
Long Default includes annual records, a timeline with historical images, data organized by presidential administrations, and federal spending categories. It also provides explanations for metrics.
Is Long Default affiliated with the U.S. government?
No, Long Default is an independent educational project and is not affiliated with the U.S. government. It utilizes official publications from various government agencies.
How often is Long Default updated?
The app was last updated on October 13, 2026, with version 1.2.0. Official refreshes read directly from Treasury, OMB, BLS, and Department of Defense publications.
What devices does Long Default support?
Long Default is available for iPhone and iPod. It is designed as a native iPhone reference.
What is the price of Long Default?
Long Default is a paid app priced at $0.29. This one-time purchase grants access to its comprehensive fiscal history features.
