DayBal: A Simple, Smarter Way to Track Daily Spending

by Octal Forge | Project Spotlight

DayBal is a minimal, mobile-first finance app built by Octal Forge to help people understand their spending without the complexity of traditional budgeting tools. Most apps feel heavy, slow, and overloaded. DayBal focuses on what actually matters: daily awareness and better money habits.

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The Problem

Budgeting tools try to do everything — bank syncing, charts, investments — and end up overwhelming users.

People just want a quick, clean way to see where their money goes each day.

Common issues we saw:

Entry takes too long
Too many categories
Unnecessary features
No simple daily view

DayBal was created to remove the friction.

Our Solution: DayBal

A fast, distraction-free app built around a single goal: make tracking spending effortless.

What makes DayBal different?

3-second add flow — Quick entries you’ll actually use
Daily balance view — Clear, simple “what I spent today”
Weekly insights — Light guidance, not complexity
No bank sync needed — Private and secure
Designed for mobile — Smooth and intuitive on any device

Built for students, young professionals, and anyone wanting better control over daily spending.

How We Built It

DayBal was developed using:

Swift + SwiftUI for a clean, fast, native iOS experience
Local data storage optimized for instant load times
Lightweight backend endpoints for optional sync and updates
Custom UI components designed for simplicity and speed
App Store–ready architecture focused on performance and privacy

We focused on speed, clarity, and building a tool that feels effortless to use on iPhone.

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What’s Next

Upcoming improvements include:

AI-powered weekly summaries
Custom categories
Habit reminders
Monthly insights

Conclusion

DayBal shows what Octal Forge does best: build clean, purpose-driven software that solves real problems without unnecessary complexity. A simple tool that helps users stay aware, stay organized, and build better financial habits.

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