Why a combined view helps
Each payment platform has a valid reason to exist, but each one describes only part of the business. App Store Connect shows store activity. Stripe shows direct payments and disputes. A product platform may show subscriptions or one-off checkouts. Switching between them makes a simple question—“what sold?”—surprisingly expensive to answer.
A combined dashboard is useful when it stays honest about the source. It should show where a sale came from, when it happened and whether the value is gross, net, refunded or still pending. A single number without that context creates false confidence.
A daily review that takes five minutes
- Check today’s sales and compare them with the recent baseline.
- Notice which product, channel or price moved.
- Look for refunds, failed payments or unusual gaps.
- Write one question worth investigating tomorrow.
This is enough for a small portfolio. You do not need a dashboard that turns every movement into a notification. You need a reliable cue to open the right source when something deserves attention.
What to keep separate
Revenue sources should be visible together, not silently merged. Keep App Store proceeds distinct from direct checkout revenue, and label estimates versus settled amounts. Time zones and payout delays also matter. A thoughtful view exposes those boundaries instead of pretending that every platform settles at the same moment.
Who this is for
Revenue Bear is designed for indie developers and small studios who sell more than one product or use more than one payment route. It is a mobile companion for the first review of the day—not an accounting system and not a replacement for your payment providers’ records.