Robert Harrison
harrisonrw.bsky.social
Robert Harrison
@harrisonrw.bsky.social
iOS Developer
Swift & SwiftUI enthusiast. Freelance apps at rwhtechnology.com
Portfolio & blog: robertharrison.ca
Sharing dev tips, project updates & the occasional dog pic 🐾
I’ve spent 15+ years developing iOS apps. AI can write the code, but it can’t tell you whether it’s the right code.

Defining the problem, designing the system, weighing tradeoffs, catching what’s subtly wrong and deciding what not to build, is where human engineering judgement matters the most.
September 25, 2026 at 6:32 PM
With FinanceAI wrapped up, I’m getting back to the areas I enjoy most: media, video, performance, & Apple engineering. I’ve also been working with C++ and image processing on a new project.

I’m open to iOS and macOS contract work. If you’re working on something interesting, I’d be happy to connect.
September 18, 2026 at 8:48 PM
FinanceAI has officially shut down.
Thank you to everyone who downloaded the app, shared feedback, and supported us along the way.
September 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Press play on your finances. 🎧

FinanceAI now reads every answer out loud, so you can catch up on your money during your commute, walk, or workout.

New: Text-to-Speech. Just tap play.

apps.apple.com/us/app/finan...

#fintech #AI #personalfinance #accessibility
July 7, 2026 at 11:12 PM
New in FinanceAI: voice input

Tap the mic, ask your question, and get an AI-powered answer about your money.

Because sometimes it’s easier to just ask.
apps.apple.com/us/app/finan...

#FinanceAI #PersonalFinance #AI
June 30, 2026 at 11:07 PM
We’ve rebranded Thrive to FinanceAI.

This update includes:
• A redesigned app icon
• A warm, refined new color palette
• Voice input for hands-free questions
• Spoken answers so you can listen on the go

Same mission. Clearer name. Better experience.
apps.apple.com/us/app/finan...
June 26, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Thrive is now FinanceAI.

Same AI-powered chat for your money. Fresh new name. Updated brand. New voice features.

Ask questions about your finances, learn as you go, and get answers in a more natural way.

Now available for iOS:
apps.apple.com/us/app/finan...

#FinanceAI #PersonalFinance #AI
June 25, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Claude is having issues this morning.
status.claude.com
March 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Most finance apps show you numbers. What if you could see your finances through different investing philosophies?

Working on something new for Thrive.

apple.co/41R75Zv

#iOS #FinTech #PersonalFinance
Thrive: Financial Intelligence App - App Store
Download Thrive: Financial Intelligence by Finance AI, Inc. on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Thrive:…
apple.co
March 11, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Getting technical support should be easy.

If something isn’t working or you have questions, we want to hear from you.

gothrive.net/support

#CustomerSupport #Fintech #PersonalFinance
Thrive: Financial Intelligence - Budget, Invest, Grow, Live
Thrive: Financial Intelligence - Budget, Invest, Grow, Live
gothrive.net
March 4, 2026 at 4:46 AM
New Investment Connections in Thrive 1.10

Vanguard
Charles Schwab
Robinhood
Betterment
Wealthfront
Acorns
SoFi

apple.co/41R75Zv

#personalfinance #fintech #AI #investing
March 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Thrive 1.10 is live.

More connected.
Smarter memory.
Better support.

apple.co/41R75Zv

#Startup #Fintech #AI #BuildInPublic
Thrive: Financial Intelligence App - App Store
Download Thrive: Financial Intelligence by Finance AI, Inc. on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Thrive:…
apple.co
March 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Shipped a new Thrive website today.

Clearer vision. Better storytelling. Stronger positioning.

We’re building AI agents that don’t just analyze your finances. They act on them.

Would love your feedback 👇
gothrive.net

#Startup #IndieHacker #SaaS #AI
Thrive: Financial Intelligence - Budget, Invest, Grow, Live
Thrive: Financial Intelligence - Budget, Invest, Grow, Live
gothrive.net
February 20, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Waiting for answers breaks the flow.

Now in Thrive, responses appear word-by-word so you know your question is being answered right away.

apple.co/41R75Zv

#UXDesign #ChatUI #FinTech
February 18, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Thrive just got faster and easier to use ⚡️

This update is all about removing friction:
• Instant answers
• Faster transaction loading
• Simpler navigation

Small changes that make a big difference in how it feels to use Thrive.

apple.co/41R75Zv

#ThriveApp #PersonalFinance #FinTech
Thrive: Financial Intelligence App - App Store
Download Thrive: Financial Intelligence by Finance AI, Inc. on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Thrive:…
apple.co
February 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Good agent UX isn’t about maximum autonomy; it’s about adaptive autonomy.

Sometimes the agent acts on its own.
Sometimes it slows down, explains, or asks for confirmation.

The best agents know when to act and when to ask.

machinelearning.apple.com/research/map...

#AI #UX #HumanAI #Agents #HCI
Mapping the Design Space of User Experience for Computer Use Agents
Large language model (LLM)-based computer use agents execute user commands by interacting with available UI elements, but little is known…
machinelearning.apple.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Optimizing transaction loading in Thrive, our AI-powered finance app.

Added performance instrumentation to measure transaction load times. Now we can track sync times and ensure the fastest experience for our users.

apple.co/41R75Zv

#iOSDev #Swift #FinTech #BuildInPublic
February 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM
$50 in free credits. Be careful if auto-reload is enabled.
support.claude.com/en/articles/...
#Claude #AI
Claude Opus 4.6 extra usage promo | Claude Help Center
support.claude.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Claude Opus 4.6 just dropped today! Looking forward to trying it out!
www.anthropic.com/news/claude-...
#AI #dev
Claude Opus 4.6
We’re upgrading our smartest model. Across agentic coding, computer use, tool use, search, and finance, Opus 4.6 is an industry-leading model, often by wide margin.
www.anthropic.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Watching the Claude Sonnet 5 rumors 👀
Early leaks show:
* Superior coding vs Opus 4.5
* Exceptional UI/rendering generation
* Lower cost tier
Could be huge for SwiftUI development & rapid prototyping.
www.testingcatalog.com/anthropic-is...
#iOSDev #SwiftUI #AI
Anthropic is about to drop Sonnet 5 during Super Bowl week
Claude Sonnet 5 leaks suggest a new Anthropic model with strong math and coding capabilities, launching this week.
www.testingcatalog.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Conversations shouldn’t reset every time you ask a question. In Thrive 1.8, the app can now remember important context across conversations, so insights build over time.

apple.co/41R75Zv

#AI #ContextAware #FutureOfFinance
February 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Thrive 1.8 is now available on the App Store.

What’s new:

- Dedicated Banking Apps
- Faster navigation with Quick Launch
- Memory across conversations


Personal financial intelligence.

apple.co/41R75Zv

#ThriveAI #FinTech #iOS #ProductLaunch
February 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Faster navigation, fewer taps.
Thrive 1.8 introduces a new Quick Launch menu providing instant access to the things you care about most, right when you need them.
Shipping tomorrow on iOS.
apple.co/41R75Zv
#UXDesign #iOS #ProductDesign
February 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Thrive isn’t about tracking every dollar. It’s about understanding how today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s outcomes and staying oriented as life changes.
v1.8 brings us closer to that vision.
Feb 2.
apple.co/41R75Zv
#FinancialIntelligence #LongTermThinking
February 1, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Your bank accounts deserve more than a generic dashboard.
In Thrive 1.8, each linked bank gets its own dedicated space. Ask questions, explore activity, and get insights that actually match the account.
One app. Many financial views.
apple.co/41R75Zv
#iOSApp #FinanceAI #MoneyClarity
February 1, 2026 at 4:18 AM