Both SubTracker and Bobby take a privacy-first approach with on-device storage. The key difference: SubTracker is actively developed with 600+ cancel guides and 10-language support, while Bobby hasn't received significant updates recently.
| Feature | SubTracker | Bobby |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Free tier) | Free (up to 3 subscriptions) | Free (limited subscriptions) |
| Price (Paid) | $1.99/mo or $14.99/yr | $1.99 one-time purchase |
| Platforms | iOS (iPhone & iPad) | iOS, Android |
| Privacy model | 100% on-device + iCloud sync | 100% on-device |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
| Cancel guides | 600+ step-by-step guides | None |
| Family sharing | Yes (via iCloud Family) | No |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | 10 languages | Limited |
| Actively updated | Yes (regular updates) | Minimal updates recently |
| Renewal reminders | Customizable (1 day, 3 days, 1 week) | Basic reminders |
People who want an actively maintained, feature-rich subscription tracker with cancel guides, custom reminders, and multi-language support. SubTracker's ongoing development means new features and services are added regularly.
People who want the cheapest possible option — Bobby's $1.99 one-time purchase is hard to beat on value. If you only need basic subscription tracking without cancel guides or advanced features, and don't mind that updates are infrequent, Bobby still works fine for simple use cases.
This is the one area where SubTracker and Bobby are very similar. Both store your data entirely on your device — no accounts, no cloud servers, no tracking. SubTracker adds iCloud sync for multi-device support (iPhone + iPad), while Bobby keeps data strictly on one device. Neither app can see your subscription data, which is exactly how it should be.
Bobby has a compelling pricing advantage: $1.99 once and you're done forever. SubTracker Pro costs $1.99/month or $14.99/year — a subscription for a subscription tracker, which some people find ironic. However, SubTracker's subscription model funds ongoing development, including 600+ cancel guides that are regularly updated. Bobby's one-time price means less revenue for continued development, which may explain the slower update cadence.
Bobby has received minimal updates recently. The app still works, but new features and service template additions have slowed significantly. SubTracker is actively developed with regular updates, new cancel guides, and feature improvements.
SubTracker's subscription funds continuous development: 600+ cancel guides that need regular updating as services change their cancellation processes, new features, and support for 10 languages. A one-time purchase makes ongoing development financially difficult, which is reflected in Bobby's update frequency.
Bobby keeps data on a single device. SubTracker uses iCloud to sync across all your Apple devices — add a subscription on your iPhone and it appears on your iPad automatically.
No. Bobby is a pure tracking app — it helps you see what you're paying for but doesn't help you cancel. SubTracker includes 600+ step-by-step cancel guides that walk you through the exact process for each service.
Free to download. Track up to 3 subscriptions at no cost. No bank linking, no accounts — your data stays on your device.
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