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Balance Bud
Your friendly work-life balance companion 🎈
Watch Your Balloon
A cute balloon inflates when you work overtime and deflates when you take time for yourself.
Bank Your Time
Log work hours and earn personal time. Every 2 hours worked = 1 hour for you.
Celebrate Self-Care
Spend your banked time on hobbies, rest, or fun — and get celebrated for it!
$1.99. Yours Forever.
No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. Pay once, own it forever. Updates included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the time banking system work?
For every 2 hours you work beyond your normal schedule, you earn 1 hour of personal time. This creates a visual reminder to balance work with self-care.
Why 2:1? Why not 1:1?
The 2:1 ratio is intentionally conservative. We'd rather you feel good spending your time than guilty about the math. The goal isn't perfect accounting — it's giving yourself permission to take a break.
What happens to my balloon?
Your balloon inflates as you accumulate overtime hours, serving as a gentle visual reminder. When you spend your banked time on personal activities, the balloon deflates back to a healthy size.
What counts as personal time?
Anything that nurtures you! Exercise, hobbies, time with family, reading, or simply relaxing. The app celebrates when you invest in yourself.
Is my data private?
Absolutely. Your time logs and personal data stay on your device. We don't collect or share your work patterns or personal information.
Why does it cost $1.99?
Because the alternative is ads, tracking, and subscriptions. We'd rather you pay once and own it forever than have your attention sold to advertisers. No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Just a simple app that respects your time and your wallet.
Which devices are supported?
Balance Bud works on iPhone running iOS 17 or later. It also runs in compatibility mode on iPad.
