Know before
you buy.
PocketPinch checks your real bank balance and upcoming bills, then gives you a 0–100 score on whether you can actually afford that purchase — right now, in the moment.
No spam. We'll email you once when it's ready.
Bank data stays private — we never sell it.
Affordability score
“AirPods Pro” · $249
How it works
Ask
Type it, scan the barcode, or snap a photo — however you spot the thing you want.
We check
Your real balance, upcoming bills, and spending patterns — pulled from your bank.
Get your score
0–100, with a clear verdict and the reasoning behind it. No spreadsheets.
One number. A clear verdict.
Every score lands in one of four bands — color-coded, so you know at a glance.
80–100
55–79
30–54
0–29
Not a budgeting app
One answer, when it matters — not another dashboard to maintain.
Knows your bills before they hit
Upcoming recurring debits are baked into every score.
Ask any way
Text, barcode, or photo. Whatever's fastest at the moment.
Built for the checkout line
A quick gut-check backed by your real finances, in seconds.
Questions
Is my bank data safe?
Your bank connection runs through Plaid, the same secure service used by major finance apps. We never sell your data.
When does it launch?
Soon — join the waitlist and we'll email you once, the moment it's ready.
What does it cost?
We'll share pricing closer to launch. Waitlist members will hear first.
Which platforms?
iOS first. Get on the list and we'll let you know when it's live.