It’s been a few months since work on the new iPhone version was announced, and we’re now announcing that private beta test will begin on July 1.

Just as Squirrel 0.8.2, currently in public beta, this major update will introduce support for multiple currencies. We’ve also added a bunch of features that have been requested since the app was released in 2009. Squirrel on iPhone now supports editing all the transactions properties. Transactions can be reconciled on the phone and transfers can be created. Budgets can now be edited directly on the iPhone, and changes can be synced with the Mac version. The user interface has been completely redesigned with updated graphics (and they look great on the iPhone 4 retina display!).

You can now apply for the private beta test by filling the form here.

We can only accept a limited number of beta testers. Accepted applicants will be notified by email. For more updates on the new version, follow us on twitter.

Update: Registration is now closed.

You might have noticed the iPhone app is not available in your store. This is related to a bug introduced with a recent update.

Users that have updated from a previous version, and who had never synced the iPhone app with the desktop app, were not able to use the app anymore. Their accounts could not be displayed, and they could not add accounts anymore.

New users and users that synced haven’t had any problems. That’s why this bug hasn’t been spotted during the test period. I’ve removed the iPhone app from the App Store, and I’ve submitted a fix to Apple. The iPhone version of Squirrel will be back once it’s validated.

If you’ve updated Squirrel for iPhone when it was online, and can’t see your accounts anymore, the data is still there. Just keep this version installed and wait for the update.

At last this much awaited update has been validated by Apple. It fixes a serious issue that could cause a sync to erase all the transactions entered on the iPhone. I you still encounter any issues with this update, please let me know.

I also have noticed that this app gets a fairly good amount of “average” reviews just because it is not as complete as expected, and that there is no version for Windows. I’d like to say to Squirrel does what it’s in its description. It’s a fairly simple app for the moment, and I’m taking all the suggestions into consideration. Furthermore, there is no Windows version because Windows doesn’t have all the cool features Mac OS has, and it would really be a pain for me to make a Windows app. If you’ve switched to the iPhone, you might want to consider buying a Mac to replace your PC. But if you want to stick to Windows, would an option to export Squirrel’s data be OK?

Squirrel 1.1.1 has just been released. New languages have been added: Chinese, Spanish and Italian. If you want Squirrel to be localized in your language, just contact me.

This update also fixes all the known issues, adds a line for the total balance in the home screen, and descriptions are now autocompleted.

Squirrel 1.1 for iPhone has been released today.

It features the much requested passcode protection. Just go to the settings to activate it.

Also, the running balance can now be shown just by shaking your iPhone or iPod Touch. Finally, all the known bugs have been fixed. New features will be implemented soon. Stay tuned

It’s January 6 and Squirrel for iPhone is out. It lets you view your accounts, enter transactions, check your budgets on your iPhone or iPod Touch. And registered Squirrel users can sync it with their Mac. Squirrel iPhone is available now on the App Store for free!