# ReSubs vs Subby Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subby Buddy at 100% against ReSubs's 39%. Subby Buddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). ReSubs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (37 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReSubs sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Subby Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subby Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReSubs has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of ReSubs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Subby Buddy's.

ReSubs ships an update weekly, Subby Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReSubs | Subby Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resubs-subscription-manager/id6740457603/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subby-buddy/id6760512367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Krueger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790063298) | [Tento LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884770992) |

## What reviewers say

### ReSubs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resubs-subscription-manager/id6740457603)

This app helps you discover and manage all your recurring expenses, preventing surprise charges and financial leaks. It provides timely reminders for renewals and trial expirations, helping you save money by identifying forgotten subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Find forgotten subscriptions, Clear expense overview, Timely renewal reminders, Trial expiry alerts, Smart categorization, AI-powered savings insights, Cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReSubs Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| ReSubs Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ReSubs Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ReSubs Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ReSubs Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| ReSubs Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| ReSubs Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| ReSubs Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Subby Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subby-buddy/id6760512367)

Manage all your recurring expenses, from streaming services to bills, in one place. Get insights into your spending, track upcoming charges, and receive smart notifications to avoid unwanted renewals. Organize your finances effortlessly without needing an account.

**Highlights:** Track subscriptions and recurring expenses, Monitor monthly and yearly spending, View upcoming charges in calendar, Get renewal and trial conversion reminders, Detect unused subscriptions, Organize spending by category, Manage free trials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReSubs free?

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

### Is Subby Buddy free?

Subby Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ReSubs or Subby Buddy?

Subby Buddy is rated higher. ReSubs averages 3.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Subby Buddy averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ReSubs or Subby Buddy have ads?

Neither ReSubs nor Subby Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReSubs or Subby Buddy?

ReSubs ships an update weekly, and Subby Buddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, ReSubs was updated on October 25, 2026 and Subby Buddy on October 7, 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.*