# Using YNAB on an iPad

> YNAB has a few key differences between iPads and other mobile devices. Let's take a look at the different views and actions available. 

Source: https://support.ynab.com/en_us/using-ynab-on-an-ipad-a-guide-BkzOqBdAq

Last updated: 2026-07-28T15:22:29.974Z

Review the key differences you'll notice in the Plan and Account tabs when using YNAB on an iPad. Rotate your screen to view YNAB in portrait or landscape mode, and make use of File-Based Import.

#### In This Article

[Activity Column and Accounts View](#activity)

[Screen Rotation](#rotation)

[File-Based Import](#fbi)

[Use the Web App](#web)

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## Activity Column and Accounts View

The _Plan_ and _Accounts_ tab views are a little different.

*   **_Plan_ tab**—Each category has three columns: _Assigned_, _Activity_, and _Available to Spend_ (or _Available for Payment_ with Credit Card Payment categories). This will give you a bird's eye overview of your plan. Click on the _Activity_ column for a specific category to bring up a list of recent transactions!
    
*   **_Accounts_ tab**—you can review both your list of accounts and transaction register, side by side. This makes it easy to switch between accounts and find that special transaction you're searching for!
    
    ![In the accounts screen, there's a list of accounts along the left, and transactions for the selected account are on the right](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/fk8cp8kwbv6zghhtm526wh/Accounts-Screen-iPad-Help-Article.png?auto=webp&format=png)

#### Heads Up

Older iPads may not support the features below. Supported devices include: iPad Pro, iPad 5th generation (and later), iPad Air 2 (and later), or iPad mini 4 (and later).

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## Screen Rotation

On an iPad, you can switch between landscape and portrait mode by rotating your device. 

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## File-Based Import 

If your iPad supports Multitasking, you can take advantage of File-Based Import — a quick way to bring in lots of transactions from your bank, all at once, without you having to enter them yourself. For more details, check out our instructions for [File-Based Importing on an iPad](https://support.ynab.com/en_us/file-based-import-a-guide-Bkj4Sszyo#ipad) article.

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## Use the Web App

Missing some web-only features? You're in luck! You can access the web app right from your iPad.

### How to Access the Web App from an iPad

1.  In Safari, navigate to **https://app.ynab.com**.
    
2.  In your browser's settings menu, tap _Request Desktop Version._
    
3.  If your browser won't load the web app, clear your cookies and cache and try again.
    
4.  Log into YNAB.
    
5.  Bookmark that URL for easy access!
    

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