# Spaces in (and out of) the Mobile App

> Learn a bit about the main spaces in the YNAB mobile app.

Source: https://support.ynab.com/en_us/spaces-in-the-mobile-app-S1iIZQoqgg

Last updated: 2026-07-02T17:29:02.302Z

![Views of each tab in the iOS mobile app](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/x8qsxm2rhxqjjfznkvrthb4/Spaces-Header-iOS-Help-Article.png?auto=webp&format=png)

Learn a bit about the main spaces in (and out of) the mobile app. Review what matters most to you, customize your plan, review all your transactions, manage your various accounts, and reflect on your priorities.

#### In This Article

[Introduction](#introduction)

[Home](#home)

[Plan](#plan)

[Spending](#spending)

[Accounts](#accounts)

[Reflect](#reflect)

[Outside the App](#outside)

[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](#faq)

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## Introduction

If you're a long-time YNABer, you've noticed we've reorganized the mobile app and added a number of new features. Review the [FAQ section below](#faq) to learn what's changed (and improved) in the app.

And, if you're a new YNABer, welcome! We recommend reading each section of this article to learn about the features in each of these spaces.

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## Home

![The Home tab of the mobile app on an iOS device on the left and an Android device on the right](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/q8348t6b3n7m6bkfsb8swhnc/Spaces-Home-Tab-iOS-Android-Help-Article.png?auto=webp&format=png)

When you open the app, you begin in the Home tab. It's a space to take action, consider your goals, and stay updated on your priorities. If you have money to assign, transactions to approve, or overspending to cover, an alert will show at the top of the Home tab. 

You can also [pin your priority categories](https://support.ynab.com/en_us/spotlight-BkdHBZUokg#top-priorities), [set a Current Goal](https://support.ynab.com/en_us/spotlight-BkdHBZUokg#goal), [review a summary of the month](https://support.ynab.com/en_us/spotlight-BkdHBZUokg#summary), [check your progress on getting a month ahead](https://support.ynab.com/en_us/spotlight-BkdHBZUokg#future), and [read or view updated YNAB content we think you'll enjoy](https://support.ynab.com/en_us/spotlight-BkdHBZUokg#for-you).

You'll also find an _Add Transaction_ button at the bottom of the Home tab.

Wondering [what's new in the Home tab](#home-tab)?

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## Plan

![The Edit Plan screen on the mobile app of an iOS device](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/x3ggnz7rg957bcxx2qkp5gz/Spaces-Plan-Tab-iOS-Help-Article.png?auto=webp&format=png)

From the Plan tab, you'll be able to review all your current categories and edit your plan. You can create, edit, remove, and reorder categories and category groups. You can create custom Focused Views (or just use the default views we've already included for you).

You'll also find an Add Transaction button at the bottom of the Plan tab.

The Plan tab is also a space for planning and prioritization. It includes Edit Plan and Cost to Be Me, allowing you to compare your expected income to the targets you've set.

Wondering [what happened to Spotlight](#home-tab)?

Wondering [what's changed in the Plan tab](#plan-tab)?

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## Spending

![Two views of the Spending tab in the iOS mobile app showing transactions and search options](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/tgfgttpkrs5pbsbf2457b7jq/Spaces-Spending-Tab-iOS-Help-Article.png?auto=webp&format=png)

The Spending tab displays activity from all your cash and credit accounts (but doesn't include transactions from tracking accounts). This allows you to see every transaction that affects your plan in one place. It features a powerful, easy-to-use search that lets you find exactly what you need. You’ll also see suggested searches to get you started, and you can search using multiple terms at once. You can filter by specific criteria, look for exact matches, or simply type a word or phrase to pull up every item that contains it.

You'll also find an Add Transaction button at the bottom of the Spending tab.

Wondering [what's new in the Spending tab](#spending-tab)?

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## Accounts

![A view of the Accounts tab in the mobile app](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/qw59t3p92fxc6sbct7mmz9p/Spaces-Accounts-Tab-iOS-Help-Article.png?auto=webp&format=png)

The Accounts tab is the dedicated home for each of your individual accounts. You can add, edit, reorder, link, and close accounts from this tab. You can even star accounts you want to prioritize and view them in a dedicated list.

You'll also find an Add Transaction button at the bottom of the Accounts tab.

Within each account, make use of a powerful, easy-to-use search that lets you find exactly what you need. You’ll see suggested searches to get you started, and you can search using multiple terms at once. This improved search is available on iOS.

Wondering [what's changed in the Accounts tab](#accounts-tab)?

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## Reflect

![The Reflect tab in the mobile app showing your Spending Breakdown and Net Worth](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/tnhc5tgfttn9vkmwkqt63b/Spaces-Reflect-Tab-iOS-Help-Article.png?auto=webp&format=png)

The Reflect tab includes Spending Breakdown, Net Worth, and Age of Money. Look back on your spending to make informed and spendful decisions today.

Wondering [what's changed in the Reflect tab](#reflect-tab)?

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## Outside the App

Sometimes it's quicker and easier to add a transaction or review your categories outside the app, and we've made that possible. You can add widgets, use shortcuts, ask Siri, and search Spotlight, all without opening the YNAB app.

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## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### What happened to the _Transaction_ tab?

We've replaced the middle tab in our mobile app with the new Spending tab while, at the same time, [making it easier to add transactions from within and without the app](https://support.ynab.com/en_us/how-to-add-transactions-in-ynab-HyDwA_byi#add). 

### What happened to the Help tab?

The _Help_ tab is no longer one of the bottom navigation tabs in the app. But don't worry! Our support team hasn't changed and is still here to answer your questions! You can always get help by tapping _Connect with Our Team_ at the bottom of the _Home_ tab or by tapping the three dots menu at the top of the screen and choosing _Support_ from any tab (other than the Spending tab on Android). 

### What's new in the Home tab? What happened to Spotlight?

The Home tab is a new space in the YNAB app, but it includes a number of features that were previously found in the Spotlight toggle under the Plan tab. It also includes a few new features:

*   Alerts at the top whenever you need to take action in YNAB.
    
*   A For You section that includes videos, podcasts, and blog posts from the YNAB community, curated just for you.
    
*   A Current Goal section.
    

### What's changed in the Plan tab?

The Plan tab no longer includes our Spotlight features. These features have been moved to the Home tab. 

### What's new in the Spending tab?

Everything! The Spending tab is entirely new (replacing the All Transactions view under the Accounts tab). You can see all your transactions, past and present. You can search all your transactions and take action on multiple transactions.

### What's changed in the Accounts tab?

The All Transactions view has been moved to the Spending tab. 

### What's changed in the Reflect tab?

Other than some visual changes, nothing has changed in the Reflect tab. 

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