From Tweet to App in Two Hours: Meet Big Numbers, Your Minimalist Finance Tracker
A developer created a finance app that tracks daily, weekly, and monthly spending in just two hours, following a tweet requesting a simple money management tool.
By Blip Tech
2 min read
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.
