Budget App — PocketGuard

Budget Tracker & Money Planner — Join 1.7 M+ users who know exactly where their money goes and what's safe to spend. Take control of your budget with PocketGuard — all-in-one budget planner, expense tracker, and bill organizer. Named by Forbes as one of the best budgeting apps of 2026, CNBC Select's pick for best app for over-spenders, and CNN's favorite budget app. "PocketGuard is an invaluable tool for getting a comprehensive and regularly updated overview of your money situation." — Forbes Build budgets that match your actual spending habits: custom categories, rollover budgets, and flexible transaction splitting for shared costs or mixed purchases. Always Know What's in Your Pocket • Budgeting with PocketGuard helps you make smarter spending decisions: • Real-time budget balance after income and expenses • Safe-to-spend amount after bills, goals, and essentials • How much you can safely use for daily spending without hurting tomorrow's budget Spending Pace — You won't overspend anymore PocketGuard's overspending alert — Spending Pace — analyzes your bills and habits to show whether you're on track before the month ends: • On Pace — spending is aligned with monthly budget plan • Under Pace — spending is trending lower than your budget expected • Over Pace — spending is accelerating and may exceed the budget Smart Transaction Rules — Automatic Expense Categorization Create smart, customizable rules that automatically: • Detect merchant names, keywords, amounts, categories, and accounts • Rename merchants, fix categories, and add hashtags for spending tracking • Mark transactions as "Don't count" • Apply rules automatically to every new transaction Spending Analytics & Monthly Budget Review • Visual budget & spending tracker reports • Category and merchant breakdowns • Month-to-month budget performance comparison • Spending trend analysis Bills and Subscription Organizer • Connect your bank and PocketGuard automatically identifies bills, subscriptions and recurring payments. • Never miss a due date • Spot and cancel subscriptions • Lower bills using a built-in bill negotiation service Build Your Debt-Payoff Plan PocketGuard analyzes your spending to calculates the most efficient repayment strategy so you can reduce interest costs, see your payoff timeline, and track your budget progress. Bank-Level SecurityYour data is protected with 256-bit SSL encryption, biometric login (Touch ID & Face ID), PIN codes, and industry-standard privacy practices. FAQ What is PocketGuard and how does it work? PocketGuard connects to your bank accounts via secure data connectors (Plaid, Finicity, Salt Edge), automatically categorizes transactions, identifies bills and subscriptions, and calculates how much you can safely spend each day. Who is PocketGuard best for? Anyone who wants to stop overspending, pay off debt faster, track subscriptions, or build savings. Is PocketGuard free? Yes — core features are free. PocketGuard Plus unlocks unlimited budgets, transaction rules, debt payoff planner, and more. Start with a 7-day free trial, then $12.99/month or $74.99/year. Is it safe to connect my bank? Yes. PocketGuard uses 256-bit SSL encryption, biometric login, PIN protection, and MFA. Your credentials are never stored — read-only access only. Which countries and banks are supported? PocketGuard connects to financial institutions in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Can I use PocketGuard without connecting to a bank? Yes. You can manage your budget and add transactions manually. PocketGuard Plus Subscription Start a 7-day free trial, then choose a plan: Monthly — $12.99 Annual — $74.99 Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited once a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://pocketguard.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://pocketguard.com/terms/