# Chronicle vs Bobby

Chronicle and Bobby both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Chronicle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bobby's. Chronicle also leads on chart position (#161 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chronicle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year and Bobby sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chronicle against 4.7 for Bobby. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Chronicle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bobby's.

Chronicle ships an update monthly, Bobby every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chronicle | Bobby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-bill-organizer/id572561420/reviews)** | [4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobby-track-subscriptions/id1059152023/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LittleFin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402352690) | [Yummygum](https://appshunter.io/developer/911721598) |

## What reviewers say

### Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-bill-organizer/id572561420)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you manage your bills and subscriptions by sending timely reminders to avoid late payments and credit score damage. It tracks payment history and offers advanced features like future bill forecasting and intelligent amount estimation for variable expenses.

**Highlights:** Bill reminders, Subscription tracking, Payment history, Cloud sync, Forecast view, Amount to save calculation, Intelligent estimated amount due

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chronicle Pro | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent desktop integration
- 🔍 Comprehensive bill tracking
- 🕰️ Reliable bill reminders
- 🗓️ Helpful forecasting and reporting
- 🤝 Seamless cross-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerns over lack of privacy/security options
- 💰 Subscription model not universally liked
- 📊 Limited customization and reporting features
- 🗓️ Inconsistent date handling for recurring bills

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect bill due date calculations
- Unreliable automatic payment logging
- Crashes when navigating payment history

**Requested features**

- Allow partial bill payments
- Provide more flexible repeat interval options
- Add income tracking and balance forecasting
- Improve export/reporting capabilities
- Introduce multi-user/family support


### Bobby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobby-track-subscriptions/id1059152023)

Effortlessly track your recurring expenses and manage all your subscriptions in one place. Get timely notifications for upcoming bills to avoid late fees and maintain better control over your monthly spending.

**Highlights:** Add custom and pre-defined subscriptions, View all subscriptions at a glance, Track monthly spending on subscriptions, Receive bill due date notifications, Prevent late payment fees, Avoid insufficient funds

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Subscription Limit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Visual Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Security Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Category Limit | $0.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Pack v2 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic utility
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Simple yet intuitive
- 👍 Love the app
- 👍 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications don't work
- 🐛 Crashes on launch
- 🐛 Everything disappears
- 🐛 Unreliable and broken
- 🐛 Glitchy, doesn't work well

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications don't work
- Crashes on launch
- Everything disappears
- Unreliable and broken
- Glitchy, doesn't work well

**Requested features**

- Add widgets
- Allow editing of subscription details
- Separate monthly and annual subscriptions
- Add ability to mark subscriptions as paid
- Add categories/folders for subscriptions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chronicle free?

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

### Is Bobby free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chronicle or Bobby?

Chronicle is rated higher. Chronicle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Bobby averages 4.7 from 8K ratings.

### Do Chronicle or Bobby have ads?

Neither Chronicle nor Bobby shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chronicle or Bobby?

Chronicle ships an update monthly, and Bobby every 2 months. Most recently, Chronicle was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bobby on September 24, 2026.

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