Trial Period
Trial Period
Curl Budget offers a 30-day free trial so you can fully evaluate the app before subscribing. During your trial, you have complete access to all features.
What's Included
Full Feature Access
Your trial includes everything:
- Connect unlimited bank accounts
- All smart detection features
- Complete organization tools
- Full budgeting capabilities
- All reports
- Workspace collaboration
- Push notifications
No Limitations
There are no feature restrictions during trial:
- Same experience as paid subscribers
- No watermarks or nag screens
- Full functionality
No Credit Card Required
Start your trial without payment:
- Just create an account
- Trial begins automatically
- Decide about subscribing later
Trial Timeline
Day 1: Starting
When you create your account:
- Trial begins immediately
- 30 days of full access
- Counter starts
During Trial
As your trial progresses:
- Use all features freely
- Connect your accounts
- Set up budgets
- See how Curl Budget works for you
Trial Reminders
You'll receive reminders:
- Around day 25: First reminder
- Around day 28: Second reminder
- Day 30: Trial ending notice
These help you decide before access changes.
Day 30: Trial Ends
When trial expires:
- You can subscribe for continued access
- Or enter grace period (30 days read-only)
- Data is preserved either way
After Trial Ends
If You Subscribe
Subscribing is seamless:
- Go to Settings → Subscription
- Choose a plan
- Complete purchase
- Full access continues immediately
No data loss, no setup again.
If You Don't Subscribe
You enter a 30-day grace period:
- Read-only access - View your data
- No sync - Accounts stop syncing new transactions
- No edits - Can't modify transactions, budgets, etc.
- Time to decide - 30 more days to subscribe
After Grace Period
If you still don't subscribe:
- Access becomes limited
- Data is preserved for some time
- Can subscribe later to restore access
Your data isn't immediately deleted, giving you time.
Making the Most of Your Trial
Week 1: Setup
Focus on getting connected:
- Connect your main accounts
- Let transactions sync
- Review AI categorization
- Make corrections as needed
Week 2: Organize
Set up your preferences:
- Customize categories if needed
- Create tags for your use cases
- Set up auto-rules
- Create initial budgets
Week 3: Evaluate
Use the features actively:
- Check reports regularly
- Track budget progress
- Review notifications
- See how detection works
Week 4: Decide
Make your decision:
- Is Curl Budget valuable to you?
- Review what you've set up
- Subscribe to continue
- Or let trial expire
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extend my trial?
The standard trial is 30 days. Contact support if you have special circumstances.
What if I subscribed before trial ended?
Your subscription simply begins early. No disadvantage to subscribing sooner.
Can I start a new trial?
Trials are one per account. Creating a new account for another trial isn't supported.
Is my data safe during trial?
Yes. Trial data is treated the same as subscriber data:
- Fully encrypted
- Securely stored
- Protected by our privacy practices
Can I use workspaces during trial?
Yes. You can:
- Create workspaces
- Invite members
- Full collaboration features
Members you invite also get trial access if they're new users.
What happens to my data if I don't subscribe?
Your data is preserved:
- During grace period (30 days after trial)
- For some time after that
- Subscribe anytime to regain access
We don't immediately delete anything, giving you time to decide.
Trial Tips
Connect All Accounts Early
Get the full picture:
- Connect all your accounts in week 1
- More data = better insights
- See the complete value
Set Up Budgets
Test the budgeting system:
- Create budgets for key categories
- See how tracking works
- Evaluate alerts and progress
Try Detection Features
Test smart detection:
- Wait for transfers between accounts
- See how duplicates are handled
- Review any double-charge alerts
Use Reports
Explore your data:
- Check Cash Flow report
- Use Explorer to drill down
- See your spending patterns
Test Collaboration
If relevant:
- Create a shared workspace
- Invite a partner or family member
- Try the collaboration features
Subscribing Before Trial Ends
You can subscribe anytime during your trial:
Benefits of Early Subscription
- No interruption in service
- Supports ongoing development
- Peace of mind
How to Subscribe
- Go to Settings → Subscription
- View available plans
- Choose monthly or annual
- Complete App Store purchase
- You're subscribed!
Your trial effectively ends, and paid access begins.
Related Features
- Subscription - Overview of subscription
- Managing Subscription - After you subscribe
- Family Sharing - Share with family members