From Tweet to App in Two Hours: Meet Big Numbers, Your Minimalist Finance Tracker

A Tweet Inspired a Simple Finance App

While scrolling through X (formerly Twitter), a user tweeted about the need for a finance app that would track three simple metrics: daily, weekly, and monthly spending. Developer Steven Zhang saw the tweet and built the app in just two hours.

Big Numbers App Overview

• Purpose: A minimalistic app to give users a quick glance at their spending habits.
• Features:
  • Connects to a single credit or debit card.
  • Displays daily, weekly, and monthly spend data on the dashboard.
  • Taps into individual transactional data for more detailed views.
  • Settings options include Face ID, account removal, and time period calculations (rolling or fixed).
• Unique Selling Points:
  • Tracks pending transactions, a feature often missing in other apps.
  • Will be available as a widget soon for even quicker access.
• Future Updates:
  • Ability to add multiple cards and accounts for a comprehensive view.

User Perspective

The author, who manually tracks finances using various tools, sees this app as a valuable replacement for manual tracking. The app is currently in Testflight but should be available soon. Users can join the waitlist for early access.

Final Thoughts

• Value: Provides an easy way to track spending at a glance.
• Future Potential: Could become a staple in personal finance management with upcoming features.
• User Engagement: The developer is active and engaged, providing real-time updates.