Buffer – Payday Budget
John Higgins Finance iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Buffer – Payday Budget is a paid Finance app for iPhone and iPad by John Higgins. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated October 21, 2026.
- Price
- 1.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 23 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 21
- 2026 · v1.1.5
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About Buffer – Payday Budget
Buffer shows you what’s safe to spend before payday. Stop guessing. Stop stressing. Add your recurring bills, set your payday, and instantly see: • What’s left this pay cycle • What’s safe to spend per week • What’s safe to spend per day • Exactly where you are in your cycle Supports monthly and 4-weekly pay. Works with overdrafts. No bank connections. No accounts. No ads. Private by design. All data stays on your device. Built for people who just want clarity and control.
What’s new
Version 1.1.5 · Updated October 21, 2026
Fixed an issue where Safe per week could exceed your remaining balance when payday was less than seven days away.
App privacy
The developer, John Higgins, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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