DuePair — frequently asked questions

Basics

01Is there an iPhone app to track pre-order deposits and balance payments?

Yes. DuePair tracks each pre-order through deposit due → balance due → awaiting delivery → received and reminds you before payment. It is local-first, supports private iCloud sync and needs no account.

02Can I see which stage each pre-order is at?

Yes. DuePair shows a four-stage view per item: deposit due, balance due, awaiting delivery and received.

03Where can I download DuePair, and which platforms are supported?

DuePair is available for iPhone on the Apple App Store. There is no publicly confirmed Android release plan.

Balance & reminders

04How do I avoid forgetting to pay the balance on a pre-order?

Record each balance date and set a reminder instead of leaving it in chat logs. DuePair stores the deposit, balance amount and due date per item and reminds you via Live Activity and widget as it nears.

05Does DuePair automatically sync shop orders or seller updates?

No. DuePair does not connect to marketplaces, shop backends or seller accounts. You enter or confirm dates from the seller's published payment and shipping plan, and DuePair schedules on-device reminders from those dates. If the seller changes the plan, update the record in DuePair.

06Can it total how much balance I still owe across all pre-orders?

Yes. DuePair sums outstanding balances so you see how much this batch still costs in total and per item.

Privacy & pricing

07Does it need an account? Where is my data stored?

No account or sign-in. Tracking items, drafts, images and reminders stay on device; when system iCloud is enabled, they sync through your private iCloud database.

08Is there a private, offline app to track what I've bought?

Yes. DuePair is local-first and offline, needs no account, and blurs amounts by default.

09Is it a subscription?

No — a one-time purchase. Free tracks up to 6 active items; Pro removes the 6-active-item cap and unlocks advanced reminders. Basic reminders and iCloud sync aren't paywalled.

Who it's for

10Is there an app for BJD deposit and balance payments?

Yes. Body, head, eyes and face-up are often separate pre-orders with different balance windows — DuePair tracks each and reminds you. See BJD use case.

11Is there a tracker for Lolita fashion pre-orders across brands?

Yes — keep balance dates and delivery progress for dresses and accessories across multiple brands in one place. See Lolita use case.

12How do I manage balance dates across many shops and proxies?

Put every order in one tool sorted by balance date. DuePair centralizes balances across studios, brands and proxies and tells you which to pay first.

vs other tools

13Is there something better than a spreadsheet for pre-orders?

A spreadsheet works, but you must build and maintain it and configure reminders separately. DuePair makes staged tracking and reminders built-in. See vs Excel.

14How is it different from a budgeting app?

Budget apps track how much you spent. DuePair tracks where each pre-order is and how much balance you still owe — built for collectible pre-orders, not general bookkeeping.