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Keep Above vs Crest

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Keep Above compared with Crest
Detail Keep AboveCrest logo Crest
What it doesSee what's safe to spend Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNZ Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree to download and use; Premium from US$6.99 a month Crest Pro: $14.99 once (use on 2 Macs, updates through Crest 7). Crest Cloud + Drop add-on: 50 GB for $4.99/month or $39.99/year; 200 GB for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. 7-day free trial of everything with no card required.
Key features
  • Live safe-balance bar showing how far your balance sits from covering every upcoming bill
  • Manual entry by design with no bank login or account details
  • Bill tracker with reminders on important days
  • Pay-cycle view showing income, bills and remaining balance
  • Colour-coded calendar marking daily balance status
  • Support for any recurrence pattern
  • Savings goals including auto goals sized from expenses
  • Built-in money tools on bills and paydays
  • Display Claude Code permission prompts on the MacBook notch
  • Answer with Allow or Deny with a single tap
  • View full command details before approving
  • Answer Claude's multiple-choice questions from the notch
  • Support for Codex CLI
  • Support for GitHub Copilot CLI
  • Visible on any display, even over fullscreen apps
  • Works with Claude Code's native hook system
What makes it different
  • No bank connection means it works the same in any country
  • Projects balance forward day by day up to 30 years ahead
  • Shows what's coming before a tight spot lands rather than after
  • Minimal upkeep after setup—only need to keep balance current
  • No spending history or transaction categorisation required
  • Shows prompts on the notch, visible over any fullscreen app or external display
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses native hooks instead of patching or injecting
  • No API key or extra signup required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 no change since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)169
Citation Flow (Majestic)2331
Referring domains (Majestic)77107

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