Get up and running with the key features.
Getting started
Setting up your first scenario
Enter your age, retirement age, and pension details. Isaac builds your projection instantly. Start with one scenario, then duplicate it to compare alternatives.
Getting started
Adding your pensions
Add DC pensions (with pot value, contributions, and growth rate), DB pensions (with guaranteed income), and configure your State Pension based on NI qualifying years.
Features
Drawdown strategies
Choose flexible drawdown, full annuity, or a blended approach. Configure annuity rates, purchase age, and escalation to model what suits you best.
Features
Spending phases & big purchases
Model how your spending changes through retirement. Set different amounts for active, mid, and later years, then add one-off costs like a new car or home renovation.
Features
Partner planning
Include your partner’s pensions, State Pension, and retirement age. Isaac models combined spending, individual tax, and proportional drawdowns for both of you.
Features
Property, ISAs & extra income
Add properties with downsizing plans, ISA balances with annual contributions, and extra income streams like rental income, freelance work, or part-time earnings.
Features
Tax customisation
Select England or Scotland tax bands. Choose whether bands are frozen, partially frozen, or rise with inflation. Isaac handles the personal allowance taper above £100k automatically.
Account
Monthly check-ins
Once a month, Isaac shows you what’s changed — contributions added, investment growth, mortgage payments. Review in two minutes and keep your plan up to date.
Billing
Premium & promo codes
Upgrade to Premium for £79.99/year or £7.99/month. Enter a promo code in the Account tab for employer access, founder perks, or discounts. Manage your subscription from Account > Manage Subscription.
Account & billing
How do I create an account? +
Download Isaac from the App Store or Google Play, then sign up with your email or use Apple/Google sign-in. You can start planning immediately with the free tier.
What’s included in the free plan? +
The free plan includes one scenario with DC, DB, and State Pension inputs, core assumptions (inflation, growth rates, retirement age), and basic spending settings. It’s everything you need to get started.
What do I get with Premium? +
Premium unlocks unlimited scenarios and pensions, partner planning, property and ISA/savings modelling, spending curves and big purchases, extra income streams, inheritance planning, tax customisation (England/Scotland), drawdown strategy modelling, monthly check-ins, and PDF export.
How do I cancel my subscription? +
Go to Account > Manage Subscription. This opens your App Store or Google Play subscription settings where you can cancel or change your plan. You’ll keep Premium access until the end of your current billing period.
I have a promo code. Where do I enter it? +
Go to Account > Subscription > Enter Promo Code. Type your code and tap Apply. If it’s valid, the benefits will be applied immediately — you’ll see a confirmation showing what the code unlocked.
How do I delete my account? +
Go to Account > Delete Account. Your personal data will be removed and your account anonymised. This action cannot be undone. If you have an active subscription, cancel it first through your app store.
Using Isaac
How accurate are the projections? +
Isaac uses the same mathematical principles as financial planning tools. It models compound growth, inflation, UK tax bands, State Pension entitlements, and drawdown sequences. However, all projections are estimates based on the assumptions you enter — actual returns, inflation, and tax rules will differ. Isaac is a planning tool, not financial advice.
What’s the difference between drawdown strategies? +
Flexible drawdown takes money from your pot as you need it. A full annuity converts your pot into guaranteed income for life. A blend does a bit of both — you choose what percentage goes to each. Isaac lets you model all three with configurable rates, purchase ages, and escalation.
What are spending phases? +
Spending phases let you model how your spending changes through retirement. Most people spend more in early retirement (travel, hobbies), reduce in their 70s, and may increase again later for care costs. You set the monthly amount for each phase and the age it starts.
I’m already retired. Can I still use Isaac? +
Yes. Set your retirement age to your current age and Isaac switches to “Already Retired” mode. You can mark whether you’ve already taken your lump sum, started your State Pension, or purchased an annuity. Isaac will model your remaining drawdown from where you are now.
How does tax-efficient withdrawal ordering work? +
Each year in retirement, Isaac withdraws from your pots in the most tax-efficient order: first, it fills your personal allowance from your DC pension (tax-free up to that amount). Then it uses ISA and savings (always tax-free). Finally, if you still need more, it draws from your DC pot and applies the appropriate tax. You can see the full breakdown in “How Our Model Works” on the Assumptions tab.
What are monthly check-ins? +
Once a month, Isaac shows you estimated changes to your retirement plan — contributions added, investment growth, ISA changes, and mortgage payments. It takes about two minutes to review and apply the updates. You can opt out at any time from the Account tab.
Can I plan with my partner? +
Yes, with Premium. Toggle “Include Partner” on the Assumptions tab. Enter your partner’s age, retirement age, and State Pension details. Assign individual DC and DB pensions to each person. Isaac models combined household spending, individual tax calculations, and proportional drawdowns.
How do I export a PDF report? +
With Premium, tap the export button on the Dashboard. Isaac generates a professional A4 report with your projection charts, pension summary, year-by-year tables, and all your assumptions. Perfect for sharing with a financial adviser.
Privacy & data
Is my financial data safe? +
Yes. Your data is encrypted in transit and stored securely. We never share your financial information with third parties. All data is scoped to your account and protected by session-based authentication. You can read our full
Privacy Policy for details.
Does Isaac sell my data? +
No. We will never sell your personal or financial data. Isaac is funded by Premium subscriptions and employer partnerships, not by selling user data.
What happens to my data if I delete my account? +
All your personal data (scenarios, preferences, financial information) is permanently deleted. Your account record is anonymised for aggregate analytics only — no personal information is retained. This process is irreversible.