Necessary

Spend with more intention

Only for iPhone

Free

iPhone

Necessary helps you understand everyday household spending without forcing every dollar into an envelope. Add the money available for each pay period, record your purchases, and quickly decide whether each transaction was necessary, not necessary, or should be excluded. Necessary keeps the amount you could have saved visible, helping your household reduce impulse spending while leaving planned purchases out of the way.

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- Refreshed category budget cards with a compact layout and color-filled spending progress. - Clearer budget targets and the exact amount needed to fully fund them. - Budget additions now default to the period you’re viewing. - Improved widget reliability and theme syncing.

The developer, Andrew Hildebrand, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Purchases
    • Contact Info
    • Identifiers

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Seller
Andrew Hildebrand
Size
71.8 MB
Category
Finance
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
13+
Copyright
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