Before You Buy!
Rukshan Marapana Finance iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Before You Buy! is a paid Finance app for iPhone and iPad by Rukshan Marapana. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated September 17, 2026.
- Price
- 2.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 6 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 17
- 2026 · v1.3
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About Before You Buy!
A quick reality check before you buy. When you’re about to spend money, you usually don’t need a full budgeting app. You need one clear answer. Before You Buy! gives you that answer instantly: • Safe • Risky • Not a great idea Enter the item price, and the app evaluates the purchase against your monthly income, expenses, savings, and work-time impact. You also get plain-language insights that make the decision feel real, not abstract. What you’ll see • % of your monthly free cash this purchase uses • Days/hours of work it represents • Estimated savings left after buying • Optional lifespan and cost-per-use breakdown Built for speed and simplicity • One-screen flow • No login required • No bank connection needed • No ads, no clutter • Fully offline, on-device only If you’ve ever asked, “Is this a smart buy right now?” this app is for you.
What’s new
Version 1.3 · Updated September 17, 2026
Minor localisation improvements and updates.
App privacy
The developer, Rukshan Marapana, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before You Buy! | – | 2.99 USD | September 17, 2026 | |
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