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Sable — Support

Sable is a calm, private budgeting app. You log your spending by hand, set monthly envelopes, and save toward what matters. No bank connections, no accounts, no network access at all.

Get in touch

max@squidzombie.com

I read every message and usually reply within a couple of days. If you’re reporting something that went wrong, it helps to include your iPhone model, your iOS version, and what you were doing just before it happened.

Common questions

Do I need an account?

No. Sable has no sign-up, no login, and no way to create an account. Open the app and start using it.

Does it connect to my bank?

No, and it never will. Sable is deliberately manual — you enter what you spend. That’s the whole design.

Does it work offline?

Entirely. Sable makes no network requests, so it behaves identically in airplane mode, on a plane, or in a basement.

How do I back up my data?

Go to More → Backup and export a backup file. You’ll choose a passphrase to encrypt it, then save the file wherever you like — Files, iCloud Drive, email to yourself.

I lost my backup passphrase. Can you recover it?

No. The passphrase is the only thing that can decrypt the file, and it isn’t stored anywhere — not on your device and not with me. This is what makes the backup genuinely private, and it means a lost passphrase is permanent. Keep it somewhere you trust, like a password manager.

How do I restore a backup?

More → Backup → Restore, then pick your backup file and enter its passphrase.

How do I delete everything?

Either Start fresh inside the app, or delete the app from your device. Both remove your data completely. Since nothing is stored on a server, there’s nothing left behind.

Is my data encrypted?

Yes. Your data is stored in an encrypted database on your device, with the key held in the iOS Keychain. Backup files are separately encrypted with your passphrase.

Can I lock the app?

Yes — turn on app lock in settings to require Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode when opening Sable.

Is there an Android version?

Not yet, but it’s planned.

Is it free?

Version 1.0 is completely free with every feature included. No subscription, no unlocks, nothing held back.

Privacy

Sable collects no data whatsoever. The full details are in the Privacy Policy.