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How it works
Three simple steps to calm, flexible budgeting.
1
Set your monthly budget
Tell Spendaily how much you want to spend this month. That's the only setup.
2
See your daily number
Open the app and know exactly how much you can spend today.
3
Spend less, save for what matters
Unspent money rolls to tomorrow, or you can allocate it directly to a savings goal.
Key Features
Daily Budget Tracking
One clear number for how much you can spend today. Updated automatically as you log expenses.
Calendar Heatmap
Color-coded days show spending patterns. Green = under budget, amber = on track, red = over.
Savings Goals
Set targets for things you want. Daily savings accumulate toward your goals automatically.
16 Categories
Track spending by category with detailed breakdowns and analytics.
Smart Rollover
Unspent money rolls forward. Spend less today, have more budget tomorrow.
No Bank Connection
Manual input only. Your financial data stays on your device. Privacy first.
Simple pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Free
£0
- ✓ Daily budget with smart rollover
- ✓ 16 spending categories
- ✓ Calendar spending heatmap
- ✓ 14 languages, 60+ currencies
- ✓ Data export (CSV + PDF)
Premium
£3.99/month
or £38/year · 1-month free trial
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Savings goals with progress tracking
- ✓ Spending streaks
- ✓ Budget Health Score (A–F)
- ✓ Category analytics & charts
- ✓ 5 premium themes
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