# Tally vs Cubby

The clearest difference is rating: Cubby at 5.0 against Tally's 4.4. Cubby also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Tally's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tally sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cubby sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cubby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally has 4.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tally ships an update every 2 months, Cubby every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally | Cubby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-the-anything-tracker/id1090990601/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubby-scan-school-papers/id6769616062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodeon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748846686) | [Jennifer Morgante](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896674059) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-the-anything-tracker/id1090990601)

This app helps you track anything, from habits and medications to spending and moods. It offers customizable trackers, detailed statistics, and helpful reminders to identify patterns and achieve your goals. Integrates with Apple HealthKit for automatic tracking.

**Highlights:** Track anything (habits, money, symptoms, etc.), Customizable trackers (daily, weekly, monthly), Progress statistics and pattern analysis, Reminders and notifications, Widget and Apple Watch support, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tally Growth Bundle: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Tally Growth Bundle: Yearly | $18.99 | per year |
| Tally Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Tally Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Tally Premium - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| One-Time Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔑 Customizable tallies
- 📊 Helpful tracking and visualization
- ⏱️ Timestamps for entries
- 🎨 Clean and aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Lack of support and unresponsive developers
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔄 Removal of previously available features
- 🗓️ Inaccurate time and date tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Tallies not syncing correctly across devices
- Timestamp issues and incorrect date/time display
- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Broken or non-functional support/feedback channels

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit or remove individual tallies
- Improved Apple Watch integration and complications
- Export options for data backup and analysis
- More color and customization options
- Easier navigation and organization of tallies


### Cubby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubby-scan-school-papers/id6769616062)

This app helps parents manage school papers by scanning them and extracting key information like due dates and contacts. It organizes important details into a "Needs Attention" list, streamlining communication and ensuring nothing gets lost.

**Highlights:** Scan papers, PDFs, and photos, Auto-detects dates for calendar integration, Saves school and teacher contacts, Creates a 'Needs Attention' list, Works for multiple children and schools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cubby Family | $5.99 | per month |
| Cubby Family+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Cubby Family (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Cubby Family+ (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tally free?

Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cubby free?

Cubby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tally or Cubby?

Cubby is rated higher. Tally averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Cubby averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tally or Cubby have ads?

Neither Tally nor Cubby shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tally or Cubby?

Tally ships an update every 2 months, and Cubby every 4 days. Most recently, Tally was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cubby on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*