August 31st, 2026
Not everyone shares money the same way, and until now the Overview assumed you did. Both of the things in this update are ones you asked us for.
Choose what your Overview leads with
Two compositions, one new button at the top right. Who spent what is the one you know: the split gauge, your two colours, who owes who. The month's spending is the new one — your total against your monthly limit, and how much of it is left.
Couples who put everything into one shared account never needed the split, and told us so. Now they don't have to look at it: turn the shared account on and Balance switches for you. The button is there to overrule it whenever you like, either way.
What's left, per day or per week
This one you asked to have back after 4.0. What remains of your monthly limit can be read as a pace: how much a day, or how much a week, until the month is over. Daily, weekly, or off if you'd rather not know — it lives in the same menu as the composition.
Also in 4.1
The charts could freeze on a month that held only a small expense or two; they don't any more. Subscriptions and the paywall lost a handful of crashes, saving an expense no longer reports an error it didn't have, and Balance starts noticeably faster.
Both features above started as posts on this board. Keep telling us what's missing — we read everything.
July 31st, 2026
This is the biggest update we have ever shipped. Every screen has been rebuilt, and four of the things you asked for most are now in the app.
Redesigned, top to bottom
Balance is built around a clearer overview now. At the centre of it is a new gauge: one look tells you whether your spending is in balance this month, and who owes who. No more doing the subtraction in your head.
React to an expense
Any expense can now be answered with an emoji. Most of what two people want to say about a purchase is a 🎉 or a 👏 or a 😅 — now you can say it where the expense is, instead of in a separate chat.
Know the moment it happens
Notifications arrive as soon as your partner adds a transaction, or reacts to one of yours. The shared account stops being something you remember to check.
Widgets, everywhere
The Split gauge and your category limits have widgets of their own, so the number that matters is on your Home Screen without opening anything. On iPhone there are Lock Screen widgets too, and a Control Center button that adds an expense in a single tap.
Built for the big screen
On tablets and on the desktop, Balance finally has a layout of its own: two columns for browsing your expenses, and a real window instead of a stretched phone.
Most of this update started as a post on this board — the reactions, the widgets and the wider layout were all things you asked for. Keep telling us what's missing: we read everything.
June 15th, 2026
Keeping track of how you pay for shared expenses just got a major upgrade! This update introduces a highly anticipated feature: Payment Methods. Managing your joint accounts, credit cards, and cash pools with your partner or family is now more seamless, transparent, and visual than ever.
✨ What's New: Smarter Expense Tracking & Powerful Charts
Track Payment Methods: You can now link specific payment methods (such as joint credit cards, personal debit cards, or shared cash) to your logged expenses. This gives you and your partner total clarity on how an item was paid for, not just what was bought.
Filter with Ease: Want to see exactly how much you've charged to the joint credit card this month? You can now filter your expense history by payment method, making it effortless to cross-check with your bank statements and keep your records perfectly accurate.
New Interactive Breakdown Chart: We’ve added a brand-new pie chart dedicated to your payment methods, just like the one you love for categories! At a glance, you can see colorful slices showing exactly what percentage of your total spending went through each account or card, giving your family a clear visual of your financial habits.
May 28th, 2026
The wait is over! In this major update, we are thrilled to bring you our absolute most requested feature: Income Tracking. Now, managing your shared household finances is fully complete, allowing you to track not just what goes out, but also what comes in!
Track Combined Income: You and your partner can now easily log your respective salaries, bonuses, or any freelance side-gains directly into the app. Seeing your total household revenue in one place has never been easier.
Smarter Budgeting & Savings: By balancing your total income against your shared expenses, you get a crystal-clear view of your actual savings potential. This makes planning for big joint purchases—like a vacation or a down payment—much more accurate.
Fair Expense Splitting: Understanding your combined income helps couples who prefer to split bills proportionally based on earnings, ensuring a fair, transparent, and stress-free way to manage shared wealth.
April 3rd, 2026
Logging your shared spending just got a whole lot smarter. This update focuses on making manual entry quicker and more intuitive, so you can spend less time in the app and more time enjoying your day.
✨ What’s New: The Integrated Math Keypad
In-App Quick Math: We’ve replaced the standard keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad featuring built-in basic operations. Now, you can calculate totals directly within the "Add Expense" screen without ever leaving the app.
Simplify Group Costs: Did you just buy groceries for the week and need to add up three different receipts? Or maybe you need to split a bulk purchase before logging it? Use the new operators to get the final number instantly.
Precision for Couples: No more mental math errors when trying to figure out your share of a complex bill. This feature ensures that the amounts you log are accurate down to the cent, keeping your shared balances perfectly in sync.
April 1st, 2026
Stay on top of your shared finances at a glance! This update brings your budget directly to your home screen and adds even more flexibility to how you manage your repeating bills.
✨ What’s New: Faster Access & Better Flexibility
Home Screen Widgets (iOS & Android): Your financial overview is now just a tap away. With our new widgets, you and your partner can track your remaining budget or recent spending without even opening the app. It’s the fastest way to stay aligned on your daily spending goals.
Bi-Weekly Recurring Expenses: Financial life doesn't always follow a monthly rhythm. We’ve added a bi-weekly (every two weeks) frequency option for recurring expenses. This is perfect for managing subscriptions, memberships, or specific household bills that don't align with the standard calendar month, ensuring your shared budget stays perfectly accurate.
Streamlined Tracking: By bringing your data front and center and refining automation, we’re making it easier than ever for families to reduce the mental load of manual tracking and focus on what really matters.
March 20th, 2026
We are thrilled to bring your favorite shared finance tool to even more devices. This update is all about flexibility and ensuring you and your partner can stay on top of your budget, whether you’re on the couch or at your desk!
✨ What's New: Cross-Platform Harmony
A Unified Experience on Mac & iPad: You can now access Balance natively on your Mac and iPad. This means more screen real estate for analyzing your monthly trends and a more comfortable experience for those deep-dive budgeting sessions with your partner.
Balance for Web: No app? No problem. Our new Web version allows you to log in from any browser. Whether you’re on a work computer or a shared laptop, managing your household expenses is now just a tab away.
Seamless Syncing: Your data stays perfectly in sync across all platforms. Start logging an expense on your iPhone while at the grocery store and finish reviewing your monthly goals on your Mac—everything stays updated in real-time for both you and your partner.
January 31st, 2026
We’re making it easier than ever to visualize your spending habits over time. This update brings a brand-new way to navigate your history, giving you and your partner a bird's-eye view of your shared financial journey!
✨ What's New: Your Finances, At a Glance
Visualize Your Spending Patterns: Switch from a standard list to the brand-new Calendar View. This allows you to see exactly when your money is moving throughout the month, helping you identify spending trends and "heavy" days for your household budget.
Precision Day Selection: Need to check what happened last Tuesday? Simply tap any day on the calendar to instantly filter and view the specific expenses for that date. It’s perfect for settling those "When did we buy that?" debates in seconds.
Daily Expense Totals: Every day on the calendar now displays a daily total. This provides immediate clarity on your daily impact, making it easier for families to stay within their limits and celebrate those "zero-spend" days together.
January 23rd, 2026
Managing shared finances is a journey, and we believe it should be accessible to everyone, no matter what language they speak. This update focuses on bringing Balance to more couples and families around the world!
✨ What's New: Speak Your Language
New Localizations Added: We have officially added support for Italian 🇮🇹, Spanish 🇪🇸, Portuguese 🇵🇹, and Turkish 🇹🇷. Now, you and your partner can manage your household budget in the language that feels most natural to you.
A Truly Local Experience: By supporting more languages, we’re making it easier than ever for international families to track expenses without any language barriers, ensuring total clarity and transparency in your shared spending.
Seamless Communication: Navigating your shared wallet is now more intuitive, helping you spend less time translating and more time reaching your financial goals together.
December 31st, 2025
We’re making it easier than ever to anticipate your shared costs and keep your household budget running smoothly. This update focuses on transparency and better communication, ensuring you and your partner always stay one step ahead of your bills.
✨ What's New: Clearer Insights & Better Support
See Into the Future: You can now view upcoming recurring expenses before they are officially posted. This gives you a clear "heads-up" on next week's rent or next month’s streaming subscriptions, allowing for better cash-flow planning and zero surprises.
Visual Clarity Reinstated: We’ve fixed the recurring expense icon in your transaction list. You can now instantly distinguish between a one-time purchase and a regular commitment at a glance, making your expense history much easier for both partners to scan and understand.
Support is Just a Tap Away: We’ve added a direct support email option within the settings menu. If you or your partner run into any issues or have questions about your shared budget, getting in touch with our team is now faster and more convenient than ever.