[Feature] Mobile UI Ideas #636

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2026-02-28T19:12:14-06:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:12:14 -06:00

Originally created by @shall0pass on GitHub (Sep 18, 2023).

Verified feature request does not already exist?

I have searched and found no existing issue

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Would you like to implement this feature?

Pitch: what problem are you trying to solve?

I decided to play around with some possibilities for the future of the mobile UI. I had some fun anyways, take them or leave them :)

Budget actions idea #1

Budget actions idea #2

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Originally created by @shall0pass on GitHub (Sep 18, 2023). ### Verified feature request does not already exist? - [X] I have searched and found no existing issue ### 💻 - [ ] Would you like to implement this feature? ### Pitch: what problem are you trying to solve? I decided to play around with some possibilities for the future of the mobile UI. I had some fun anyways, take them or leave them :) ![image](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/assets/20625555/7db226d5-0687-41df-bb56-dabd12f1d269) ![image](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/assets/20625555/3479361a-1735-4fb9-b976-4b0bc311a18d) Budget actions idea #1 ![image](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/assets/20625555/0f87ead1-f925-4230-9406-8e224c75a520) Budget actions idea #2 ![image](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/assets/20625555/97ed11ba-80e1-4ac5-ac9e-863c3a1fe4cb) ### Describe your ideal solution to this problem _No response_ ### Teaching and learning _No response_

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GiteaMirror commented

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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 18, 2023):

✨ Thanks for sharing your idea! ✨

This repository uses lodash style issue management for enhancements. That means enhancement issues are automatically closed. This doesn’t mean we don’t accept feature requests, though! We will consider implementing ones that receive many upvotes, and we welcome contributions for any feature requests marked as needing votes (just post a comment first so we can help you make a successful contribution).

The enhancement backlog can be found here: https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/issues?q=label%3A%22needs+votes%22+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc+

Don’t forget to upvote the top comment with 👍!

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 18, 2023): :sparkles: Thanks for sharing your idea! :sparkles: This repository uses lodash style issue management for enhancements. That means enhancement issues are automatically closed. This doesn’t mean we don’t accept feature requests, though! We will consider implementing ones that receive many upvotes, and we welcome contributions for any feature requests marked as needing votes (just post a comment first so we can help you make a successful contribution). The enhancement backlog can be found here: https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/issues?q=label%3A%22needs+votes%22+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc+ Don’t forget to upvote the top comment with 👍!

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:12:15 -06:00

@Crazypkr1099 commented on GitHub (Sep 18, 2023):

It's possible to do this, and the creativity is very nice.

I'm not sure if this is what the vision of Actual mobile is though. From what I read from @trevdor , Actual mobile is a way to complement Actual web, and a way to view your budget, add transactions etc. It isn't a way to have every single feature that is on the web integrated.

I could be wrong, curious to what Trevdor has to say.

Thanks for the concept :)

@Crazypkr1099 commented on GitHub (Sep 18, 2023): It's possible to do this, and the creativity is very nice. I'm not sure if this is what the vision of Actual mobile is though. From what I read from @trevdor , Actual mobile is a way to complement Actual web, and a way to view your budget, add transactions etc. It isn't a way to have every single feature that is on the web integrated. I could be wrong, curious to what Trevdor has to say. Thanks for the concept :)

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:12:16 -06:00

@Kidglove57 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023):

Thank you @shall0pass!

Whilst the minimum requirement for Actual mobile is to enter transactions and view the budget, I personally see no reason why it should not in time develop into something more fully fledged. So long as this is possible within the constraints of a responsive web app. I know many would welcome this.

@Kidglove57 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023): Thank you @shall0pass! Whilst the minimum requirement for Actual mobile is to enter transactions and view the budget, I personally see no reason why it should not in time develop into something more fully fledged. So long as this is possible within the constraints of a responsive web app. I know many would welcome this.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:12:16 -06:00

@shall0pass commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023):

The rules page is already super close to being ready for mobile. The header bar needs fixed so it doesn't expand, but other than that it looks really good imo. But we need a way to get to it.

I was trying to think of ways that didn't add to much clutter to the Ui, maybe the buttons in the budget dialogue fall short of that goal?

@shall0pass commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023): The rules page is already super close to being ready for mobile. The header bar needs fixed so it doesn't expand, but other than that it looks really good imo. But we need a way to get to it. I was trying to think of ways that didn't add to much clutter to the Ui, maybe the buttons in the budget dialogue fall short of that goal? ![Screenshot_20230919-035245](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/assets/20625555/02bb9e02-8dcf-4f36-9f79-2ee79df4299c) ![Screenshot_20230919-035240](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/assets/20625555/434af373-ce4e-4157-a0de-2a84175deebc)

GiteaMirror commented

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@Kidglove57 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023):

Thanks! Yes the budget buttons were my main concern too.

@Kidglove57 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023): Thanks! Yes the budget buttons were my main concern too.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:12:17 -06:00

@shall0pass commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023):

I've updated the images to add another idea for budget actions. I feel like the budget dialog could be a natural place for these actions to sit rather than making a menu icon on the main budget page, but that could work too. They would be out of the way and not easily accidentally activated from that view. Anyways, my 2¢.

@shall0pass commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023): I've updated the images to add another idea for budget actions. I feel like the budget dialog could be a natural place for these actions to sit rather than making a menu icon on the main budget page, but that could work too. They would be out of the way and not easily accidentally activated from that view. Anyways, my 2¢.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:12:17 -06:00

@Kidglove57 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023):

I love where this is going.

For some reason I cannot see the updated budget actions image - only the original"set budget" buttons. I may be missing something ...

@Kidglove57 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023): I love where this is going. For some reason I cannot see the updated budget actions image - only the original"set budget" buttons. I may be missing something ...

GiteaMirror commented

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@Kidglove57 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023):

PS By the way, I loved the inclusion of the Goal Template button. I rely so much on using the templates at the start of each month!

@Kidglove57 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023): PS By the way, I loved the inclusion of the Goal Template button. I rely so much on using the templates at the start of each month!

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:12:18 -06:00

@youngcw commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2024):

Closing this since most of the suggestions here are in, or partially in.

@youngcw commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2024): Closing this since most of the suggestions here are in, or partially in.