Q1Is Bobby still being updated?
Yes. Bobby is actively maintained — its latest App Store update was released in December 2025. Any claim that Bobby is abandoned is inaccurate.
ComparisonsLast updated: March 2026
SubTracker vs Bobby — Honest Comparison (2026)
Our verdict
Both SubTracker and Bobby are privacy-first subscription trackers — no bank login required, your data stays on your device. The real difference is workflow: Bobby is manual entry, SubTracker imports your Apple subscriptions from a single screenshot using on-device OCR. Pick Bobby if you want the cheapest tracker and don't mind typing; pick SubTracker if manual entry is the reason your tracker is always out of date.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | SubTracker | Bobby |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Free tier) | Free (up to 3 subscriptions) | Free download (manual entry) |
| Price (Paid) | $8.99/6 months or $14.99/yr | $1.99 one-time All-in-one Pack |
| Platforms | iOS (iPhone & iPad) | iOS (iPhone only) |
| Screenshot import (OCR) | Yes — on-device OCR | No (manual entry) |
| Bank login required | No | No |
| iCloud sync | Yes (iPhone + iPad) | Yes (documented) |
| Cancel guides + email templates | Yes — step-by-step | No |
| Evidence Vault (cancellation proof) | Yes | No |
| Free-trial expiry alerts | Yes — before conversion | Basic bill reminders |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | 15 locales | Limited |
| Reputation | Newer (shipped 2025) | Established — ~7,900 ratings, 4.7★ |
Who Should Pick Which?
Pick SubTracker if...
People with 10+ subscriptions who keep abandoning trackers because manual entry takes too long. SubTracker imports your Apple subscriptions from a screenshot in under 60 seconds, then helps you cancel what you don't need with step-by-step guides and email templates.
Pick Bobby if...
People who want the cheapest possible option and a simple, polished UI. Bobby's $1.99 All-in-one Pack is unbeatable value if you only need basic tracking, you have a small number of subscriptions, and you don't mind typing them in manually. Bobby has years of refinement and a strong reputation (~7,900 ratings, 4.7★).
Privacy Comparison
Both apps are privacy-first and require no bank login. Your subscription data stays on your iPhone in both cases. Bobby supports iCloud sync as well. The privacy difference is minimal — pick based on workflow, not data handling.
Pricing Comparison
Bobby has a clear value advantage for basic use: $1.99 one-time. SubTracker Pro is $8.99 for 6 months or $14.99/year. The trade-off: Bobby is manual entry forever; SubTracker's subscription funds the OCR import, 600+ cancel guides that need regular updating as services change their cancellation flows, and ongoing locale support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q2Bobby is a one-time purchase — why does SubTracker charge a subscription?
SubTracker's subscription funds the on-device OCR import, 600+ cancel guides that need updating as services change their cancellation processes, and 15-locale support. A one-time price model makes ongoing localization and guide maintenance much harder to fund.
Q3Can I sync Bobby across multiple devices?
Bobby supports iCloud sync. SubTracker also uses iCloud to sync between iPhone and iPad. On this dimension the two apps are equivalent.
Q4Does Bobby have cancel guides?
No. Bobby is focused on tracking — it shows you what you're paying for but doesn't help with the cancellation step. SubTracker includes step-by-step cancel guides and pre-written cancellation email templates for each service.
Q5What's the single biggest difference?
Setup workflow. Bobby is manual entry. SubTracker imports your existing Apple subscriptions from a single screenshot using on-device OCR — no typing, no bank login. If your tracker is always out of date, that's the difference that matters.
Ready to try SubTracker?
Free to download. Track up to 3 subscriptions at no cost. No bank linking, no accounts — your data stays on your device.
Download SubTracker — FreeRequires iOS 17 or later
Need help cancelling a subscription? Check our step-by-step guides.