Blog
Notes on building a calm, private budgeting tool.
Why I built PiggyPulse
Every budgeting app I tried wanted to coach me, gamify my spending, or sell my data. So I built my own.
Read moreWhy I Don't Connect PiggyPulse to Your Bank
Why PiggyPulse uses manual transaction entry instead of bank sync, and how no bank connection supports privacy, awareness, and calmer budgeting.
Read moreA Calm Approach to Tracking Spending
Why guilt-driven budgeting apps push people away, and how PiggyPulse gives you the data without the judgment.
Read moreWhat Financial Apps Should Not Collect
Why PiggyPulse collects only what it needs — and how data minimisation supports better privacy and calmer budgeting.
Read moreMonthly Budgets Are Broken for Many People
Why fixed monthly budget cycles don't work for irregular income, freelance work, or project-based pay — and how PiggyPulse lets you build cycles that fit your actual life.
Read moreHow to Start Budgeting Without Shame
Why most budgeting apps shame you into avoiding them, and how PiggyPulse helps you understand your finances without the guilt.
Read moreBuilding a Budget App as a Solo Developer
The honest story of building PiggyPulse alone — from a personal frustration with gamified budgeting apps, to Rust API, AI-aided design, and an iOS app on the App Store.
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