Question 1

What is Pelican Budgeting?

Accepted Answer

Pelican is a voice-first budgeting app for iPhone. You log spending by talking — tap the mic and say ‘twelve dollars on coffee’ — and Pelican tracks your weekly budget, shows purchases as hours of work, and helps you save, all without spreadsheets.

Question 2

Is Pelican good for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Pelican is built for people who bounce off traditional budgeting apps. Logging a spend takes two seconds by voice, so you can capture it before you forget. There's no bank login to set up, no spreadsheet to maintain, and no guilt. Gentle nudges, gamified goals, and friendly competition give you the accountability and quick wins that make a money habit actually stick.

Question 3

Does Pelican connect to my bank account?

Accepted Answer

No. Pelican never asks for bank logins or credentials. You log spending by voice or a quick tap, and can optionally sync Apple Wallet transactions on your device. Your financial data stays private.

Question 4

Is Pelican free?

Accepted Answer

Pelican is free to try for 7 days. After the trial it is $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year, billed through the App Store.

Question 5

What devices does Pelican work on?

Accepted Answer

Pelican is available on iPhone through the App Store and includes an Apple Watch companion for logging on the go. An Android version is in the works — you can join the waitlist on our site.

Question 6

What are Showdowns?

Accepted Answer

Showdowns are friendly budget competitions. You challenge a friend and whoever spends the smaller share of their weekly budget wins the week. Live standings update on your Lock Screen while it runs.