SubBuddy vs PocketGuard
PocketGuard is a solid budgeting app, but subscription tracking sits behind its paid Plus plan and requires linking your bank. SubBuddy focuses on subscriptions, keeps your data private, and starts free.
PocketGuard
$12.99 / mo or $74.99 / yr
- Subscription tracking requires the paid Plus plan
- Free tier is limited to 2 budget categories and 1 goal
- Built around linking your bank accounts
- $74.99/year recurring, or $149.99 for lifetime
One-time payment
SubBuddy
$64.99/ lifetime
- Track subscriptions for free. No bank login needed
- Lifetime access for $64.99 (vs $149.99)
- Manual entry means the numbers match your statements
- Renewal calendar and alerts built for subscriptions
Feature by feature
| Feature | PocketGuard | SubBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime option | $149.99 | $64.99 |
| Works without bank linking | ||
| Subscription tracking on the free plan | 3 free | |
| Renewal calendar | Limited | |
| Family sharing | ||
| Full budgeting (In My Pocket) | ||
| Debt payoff planning |
Where SubBuddy is different
One payment
A subscription to manage your subscriptions is still a subscription. SubBuddy is $64.99 once, and nothing renews.
No data sold
We don't sell your data to advertisers or third parties. We are funded by users, not ads.
You enter the numbers
Automated syncing breaks and mis-categorises. You enter each price yourself, so the totals match your statements.
See what you actually pay
150+ people track their subscriptions in SubBuddy.
Start freeNo credit card required for trial.