v1.8.6 is live: flexible transfers, category search, and loan accounts
Hey everyone, v1.8.6 just went out and I wanted to share what's new. All three features in this release came directly from user suggestions, which makes my day every time.
Flexible Transfers
Transfers between accounts no longer require a category. Just mark it as a transfer and you're good. It won't count toward income or expenses, and the matching transaction resolves automatically. You can still assign a category if you want to, but it's totally optional now. This one came from Adam.
Category Search
There's now a search bar when you're categorizing a transaction. Instead of scrolling through your whole list, just start typing. It's a small thing but it makes a real difference when you're cranking through a bunch of transactions. Also Adam's idea... the guy was full of good ones.
Loan Account Support
Student loans, mortgages, car loans, and other debt accounts now display properly with negative balances. If you've been tracking loans in Balance, things should look a lot cleaner now. Thanks to Charles for pushing for this one.
Three features, all community-driven. That's the best part of building this.
What else would make Balance better for you? What's annoying, what's missing, what's working well? Drop it in the comments or DM me. Your suggestions just might make it into the next release 🤨
Posted Feb 20, 2026, 2:37 AM UTC