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Pixel Budget Featured on SaaS Browser

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I’m happy to share that Pixel Budget has been featured on SaaS Browser ! In the case study, I talk about why I created Pixel Budget, the ideas behind the app, and why I decided to build an expense tracking and budgeting app that doesn’t require users to connect their bank accounts. I also share some of the lessons I learned while developing Pixel Budget, how feedback from Beta users shaped the product, and what I would do differently if I were starting again today. If you’re interested in the story behind Pixel Budget, you can read the full case study here: How Pixel Budget Built a No-Bank-Connection Expense Tracker Driven by User Needs Thanks to James Andrews and SaaS Browser for the opportunity to share the Pixel Budget story!

Pixel Budget Has Officially Launched! 🎉

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After five months of Beta testing, Pixel Budget has officially launched! Starting today, anyone can sign up and try Pixel Budget free for 30 days. Pixel Budget is an expense tracker and budget app built around a simple idea: help you understand where your money goes, plan how to use it, and save more — without giving up control of your financial data. Track Your Money Your Way Pixel Budget gives you the tools to manage your everyday finances in one place. Track your checking, savings, cash, credit card, and loan accounts. Add transactions manually, import them from bank statements, or add them by voice on your iPhone using Siri — without opening the app. Pixel Budget learns from the transactions you enter, making everyday expense tracking faster over time. With Scheduled and Recurring Transactions, you can also keep track of upcoming expenses and income and let Pixel Budget automatically create transactions that repeat regularly. Budget for What Matters Pixel Budget isn't ...

Pixel Budget Officially Launches September 9!

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After five months of Beta testing, I’m excited to announce that Pixel Budget will officially launch on September 9! The Private Beta started on April 1, followed by the Open Beta on May 23. Over these five months, feedback from Beta users has helped me find and fix bugs, improve existing features, and make Pixel Budget easier and more reliable to use. The Beta also brought several major new features and improvements, including: Scheduled Transactions – Future transactions are kept separately and automatically become regular transactions when their date arrives. Recurring Transactions – Regular expenses and income can be scheduled to repeat automatically. Add Transaction via Siri  – Transactions can be added quickly by voice on iPhone using Siri and Apple Shortcuts, without opening the app. Improved transaction approval on mobile – Imported transactions and transactions added via Siri can be reviewed and approved directly from the mobile app. Smarter transaction entry – Improvem...