SubBuddy vs Bobby
SubBuddy vs Bobby: An Honest Comparison
Bobby proved that manual subscription tracking is what people want. SubBuddy keeps that privacy-first approach and adds what Bobby can't: web access anywhere, email alerts, analytics, and family sharing.
Bobby
Free + $2.99 one-time (iOS)
- iPhone-only; no web, Android, or desktop
- Reminders are local notifications on one device
- No spending analytics or forecasting
- App updates have been sporadic for years
WINNER
SubBuddy
$64.99/ lifetime
- Same manual, no-bank-needed privacy
- Access your list from any device
- Email + push alerts before every renewal
- Analytics, budgets, and family sharing
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | Bobby | SubBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Web app on any device | ||
| Renewal alerts on every device | Local notifications | |
| Spending analytics & forecasting | Basic totals | |
| Family sharing | ||
| CSV & Gmail import | ||
| Manual, privacy-first tracking | ||
| Price | $2.99 one-time | Free / $64.99 lifetime |
Why People Are Switching
Pay Once, Save Forever
Stop paying a subscription to manage your subscriptions. Our lifetime deal saves you hundreds over time.
Your Data is Yours
We don't sell your data to advertisers or third parties. We are funded by users, not ads.
Manual Control
Automated syncing often breaks or mis-categorizes. We give you full control for 100% accuracy.
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