Question 1

What is Compound?

Accepted Answer

Compound is a zero-based envelope budgeting app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You give every dollar a job in envelopes, then Compound keeps those balances honest as you spend.

Question 2

How does Compound’s envelope budgeting work?

Accepted Answer

You fund envelopes for categories like groceries, rent, and eating out. When you spend, Compound subtracts from the right envelope so you always know what’s left — classic zero-based budgeting, without the spreadsheet grind.

Question 3

Does Compound work with Apple Pay?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pay with Apple Pay and Compound can log the purchase to the right envelope right after payment, including with Apple Shortcuts — so you don’t re-type receipts at night.

Question 4

Can I log expenses by voice in Compound?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Say something like “cinema was $19, popcorn $4” and Compound turns natural speech into organized transactions with amount, description, and category.

Question 5

Which devices support Compound?

Accepted Answer

Compound is built for the Apple ecosystem: iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with live envelope balances that sync across your devices.

Question 6

Is Compound free to try?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Download Compound on the App Store and try it free. It’s designed so you can start envelope budgeting in minutes.