February 15, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Zopa Biscuit vs Chase cashback, interest, fees & referral bonuses

Last updated: 22 August 2026

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If you're comparing Zopa Biscuit vs Chase, you're in good company. Both are free, app-only UK bank accounts with cashback, savings perks and sign-up bonuses. However, they're built for slightly different people. This guide breaks down cashback, interest rates, fees, FSCS protection, referral offers and app experience so you can pick the right one (or grab both).

Published by Stiv in Android apps, Apple apps, Apps, Finance, Investing, Reviews, Services, UK Made

Tags: bank referrals, cashback banking, chase uk, digital banks, lloyds referral, monzo comparison, UK Current Accounts, Zopa Biscuit

February 8, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Mobbin review: is it worth it?

Last updated: 22 August 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This Mobbin review answers the one question most designers have before paying: is Mobbin actually worth it, or is it just a shinier version of screenshots in a folder? After months of daily use across real client work and personal projects, we can say it earns its keep. However, it is not for everyone, and the free tier has clear limits. Read on for the full verdict.

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Published by Stiv in Designers, Discount, Reviews

Tags: app flows, design patterns, design research, mobbin review, product design, ui inspiration, ui references, ux design tools

February 5, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Is Sprive Safe? UK Security, FCA Status and Your Money (2026)

Last updated: 19 July 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

I've had Sprive connected to my Nationwide bank account and mortgage since October 2021. Everything in this guide is informed by over four years of using the app with my own money.

Connecting a new app to your bank account and mortgage feels risky. I had the same reaction the first time I looked at Sprive: "wait, you want access to my bank so you can pay off my mortgage faster?" It sounded clever but also slightly terrifying. So before trusting it with my own accounts, I did a proper deep-dive into whether Sprive is safe, covering everything from FCA regulation and Open Banking security to how your money is actually held. Here's what I found.

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Checking Sprive out properly? Sensible. Once you have read this, our Sprive guides hub collects every guide we have written on the app in one place.

Published by Stiv in Finance, Reviews, Saving, Services

Tags: best mortgage apps UK, How does Sprive make money, How does Sprive work, Is Sprive legit, Is Sprive safe, mortgage overpayment app, Open Banking apps UK, pay off mortgage faster, Sprive app, Sprive app review UK, Sprive cashback, Sprive FCA, sprive referral code, Sprive review, Sprive vs standing order, UK fintech review

February 2, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Lightyear review UK (2026): honest pros, cons and fees

Last updated: 9 June 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an independent opinion piece based on my own testing of the Lightyear app and current market research. Views expressed are my own and do not constitute professional or financial advice.

Cool Factor: 4/5 (Stone cold)

In this independent Lightyear review UK, I take a proper look at one of the most talked-about investing apps in Britain right now. Lightyear has spent the past year cutting costs hard, so UK personal accounts now get free share and ETF dealing and a flat 0.1% FX fee. As a result, it sits firmly among the cheapest platforms available to UK investors today.

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Capital at risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

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Throughout this Lightyear review UK, I cover what Lightyear is, what you can invest in, fees, ISAs, Vaults, pros and cons, and how it compares to Freetrade, Trading 212, AJ Bell Dodl, Moneybox and Finimize. So, if you want a no-nonsense view before opening an account, read on. If you only want the sign-up offer and terms, head to our Lightyear referral page instead.

Published by Stiv in Finance, Investing, Reviews, Saving, Services, UK Made

Tags: cash ISA, ETF investing, Freetrade alternative, FX fees, Investing apps UK, investing for beginners, Lightyear, lightyear review, money market funds, stocks and shares isa, Vaults

February 1, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

New AirTag Review UK: AirTag 2 vs Gen 1 Compared

Last updated: 27 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5

If you're looking for a new AirTag review, here's the short version: Apple's 2nd generation AirTag is louder, tracks from further away, and costs the same as before. It's a genuinely useful upgrade, especially for travellers. However, for many people who mostly lose things around the house, a discounted Gen 1 pack still makes plenty of sense. So which one should you actually buy? Let's break it down.

Published by Stiv in Apple, Apple apps, Reviews, Tech News, Technology lover, Travel lover

Tags: AirTag, AirTag 2, Amazon deals, apple, Apple Watch, Find My, gadgets, key finder, luggage tracker, UK tech

January 27, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Best Vegan Meal Kits UK 2026: Honest Comparison

Last updated: 7 August 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

Best Vegan Meal Kits in the UK

Finding the best vegan meal kits in the UK takes more effort than it should. Prices shift, vegan credentials are often vague, and some boxes demand far more time than you expect. This guide compares the main UK options honestly, covering cost, taste, convenience and ethics so you can pick the right one.

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Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Discount, Foodie, Reviews, Self-care Champion, Services, UK Made

Tags: Grubby review, meal kit comparison, plant based eating, vegan food delivery UK, vegan meal kits

January 11, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Hamnet Film Review: A Breathtaking, Heartbreaking Triumph

Last updated: 26 March 2026

By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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This Hamnet film review has been a long time coming. When Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning 2020 novel landed, it felt like the kind of book that would resist adaptation entirely. Too interior, too sensory, too delicately constructed. And then Chloé Zhao signed on to direct, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley were cast, and suddenly the prospect became very real. The result, now available on Prime Video and on DVD/Blu-ray in the UK, is one of the most emotionally powerful films of recent years. It is not flawless, but its final minutes are nothing short of extraordinary.

Cool Factor: 4/5 — Stone cold

Published by Tristan in Bookworms, Entertainment, Movie Buff, Reviews

Tags: bafta, best picture, chloé zhao, film review, hamnet, jessie buckley, maggie o'farrell, oscars 2026, paul mescal, period drama, shakespeare

December 24, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

What Perfume Do Billionaires Wear? The Honest Answer (2026)

Last updated: 26 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. This post contains links to a product sold by CoolCuration.

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What billionaire perfume actually smells like is one of the internet's most persistent late-night search queries. So we looked into it. The honest answer? Nobody really knows. There are no confirmed endorsements, no verified interviews, and no "signature scent" launches from the world's richest people. However, that hasn't stopped millions of us from wondering. In this post, we break down what we do know, what we can reasonably guess, and why a parody fragrance might be the closest anyone gets to smelling like a billionaire.

Published by Stiv in Gift Guide, Gift Guides, Perfumist, Reviews, Technology lover

Tags: billionaire lifestyle, billionaire perfume, celebrity fragrance, luxury scent, niche perfume, opinion piece, parody perfume

December 12, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Remarkable Paper Pro Review UK 2026: Expensive but Brilliant

Last updated: 26 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 4/5 — Stone cold

Remarkable Paper Pro review: the luxury of doing less

This Remarkable Paper Pro review has been a long time coming. After months of daily use, I can finally give you a proper verdict on this ridiculously expensive, stubbornly single-purpose e-ink tablet. And honestly? It has become the device I reach for more than anything else when I actually want to think. However, at a starting price of £559 in the UK, you need to know exactly what you are getting into before you commit.

Published by Stiv in Commuter, Reviews, Student, Technology lover

Tags: digital notebook, distraction free writing, distraction-free writing, e ink tablet, e-ink tablet, productivity tech, Remarkable Paper Pro, Remarkable review, Type Folio

December 7, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Farewill Review 2026: Best Online Will Writing Service UK?

Last updated: 10 June 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5 — Stone cold

If you're reading this Farewill review, you've probably hit that stage of adulting where you've accepted two awkward truths. First, you are — unfortunately — mortal. Second, you'd quite like to decide who gets your things instead of leaving it up to chance or your cousin who still owes you £40.

Farewill is the UK's biggest online will writer, with over 20,000 Trustpilot reviews and a 4.9-star rating. So let's dig into whether it lives up to the hype, whether it's genuinely legit, and whether you should use it over a solicitor.

Published by Stiv in Discount, Finance, Reviews, Self-care Champion, Services, UK Made

Tags: best online wills UK, end of life planning, Farewill discount, Farewill review, Farewill vs solicitors, is Farewill legit, online will writing UK, probate services UK, will writing services