FinTech News

CakeClub Officially Launches Cash-Flow Focused Finance App

by Kyle BurbankMar 18, 2026

A new app built to help consumers manage their money in a realistic way has officially launched.

About the CakeClub App:

This week, the FinTech CakeClub announced the launch of its personal finance app. According to the company, this tool is meant to help individuals manage their cash flow and change the way they think about budgeting. In particular, the platform is designed for Gen Z, Millennials, and even Gen Xers.

As CakeClub explains, its platform puts an emphasis on cashflow management as well as habit-building and awareness rather than rigid rules. For example, the app allows users to find available funds in their lifestyle while also identifying potential cuts that don’t align with priorities. To do this, the app includes a number of standard features, including account aggregation, spending insights, and charts tracking available cash. However, some unique features include highlighting credit card rewards to increase cashback and the ability to create a “roadmap to financial freedom.”

Currently, the CakeClub app requires Premium Access. Weekly plans start at $3.99, while an annual account can be purchased for $79.99. New users can also claim a one-month free trial, which will renew at $9.99 per month after the trial is over.

The CakeClub app appears to be exclusive to the iOS App Store at this time.

What They’re Saying:

Announcing the app, CakeClub executive chair (and author of Master Your Cash Flow) Al Zdenek said, “Our focus is clarity. When people can clearly see how money moves through their lives, they feel less overwhelmed and better prepared to make decisions on their own terms.”

My Thoughts:

As I tend to do when coming across these press releases, I went ahead and downloaded the CakeClub app while writing this. Interestingly, the App Store shows a review from a year ago… so I’m guessing that was a “soft launch” public beta and the app is now ready to roll out widely.

Anyway, I was on board with the intro slide that notes the app encourages you to set realistic budget goals while rewarding yourself along the way. I was also intrigued by the following slide about how it can help you maximize cashback by showing you the best credit card to use for each purchase. Alas, I then ran into the paywall and couldn’t explore much further.

I actually would like to take a closer look at CakeClub since I do think they present an interesting angle and would love to see if they are able to execute on that. So, perhaps I’ll eventually take advantage of the one-month free trial — but, for now, my bite into CakeClub will have to wait.

Author

Kyle Burbank

Head Writer ~ Fioney

Kyle is the head writer for Fioney. He is a personal finance nerd, constantly looking for new apps and services to test and incorporate into his own financial game plan. In addition to his role at Fioney, he's written for other publications including Born2Invest, Lifehack, and Laughing Place, as well as his own site Money@30. He also creates personal finance and travel-related videos for Fioney's YouTube channel, which has garnered more than 2 million views. Currently, Kyle resides in Springfield, Missouri with his wife of 10 years. Together, they enjoy traveling (including visiting Disney Parks around the world), dining, and playing with their dog Rigby.

Rove Adds Frontier Airlines as 19th Travel Transfer Partner

by Kyle BurbankJul 2, 2026

A growing rewards program has added yet another transfer partner — and is offering a limited-time bonus on top of that. About the Addition of Frontier to Rove: This week, Rove revealed that Frontier Airlines was joining its stable of rewards transfer partners. That means that, now, Rove users can transfer their Rove Miles to Frontier at a rate of 1:1 (1,000 Rove Miles converts to 1,000 Frontier Miles). Notably,...

FinTech News

American Express Latest to Allow Apple Pay Rewards Redemptions

by Kyle BurbankJul 1, 2026

Amex customers have a new way to redeem their Membership Rewards points toward purchases. About Amex's Apple Pay Rewards Update: American Express customers with a Membership Rewards-earning card can now choose to redeem their points directly in Apple Pay. This can be done when cardholders are shopping online or in an app via an iOS device. At this time, the Apple Pay reward redemption option is only available to U.S....

Barclays Frontier Hero Credit Card - Money Best Airline Credit Cards 6 Years in a Row seal with a couple laying the water at a beach

Credit Card News

Frontier Airlines Re-Ups, Expands Partnership with Barclays

by Kyle BurbankJun 30, 2026

Frontier and Barclays have extended their long-standing co-branded credit card partnership. About the Frontier-Barclays Partnership Renewal: This week, Frontier Airlines and Barclays US Consumer Bank announced that they'd reached a long-term renewal deal. In doing so, the companies reaffirmed a commitment to expand the value of the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard as well as the overall Frontier Miles program. The two companies have worked together for more than two decades....