# Buddy vs Subscription tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Buddy at 4.7 against Subscription tracker's 4.2. Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 75). Subscription tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Subscription tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 9.5K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Buddy's written reviews are positive against 48% of Subscription tracker's.

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, Subscription tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Subscription tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955/reviews)** | [4.2 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-tracker-99subs/id6458591668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) | [Arnas Petrusevicius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844312922) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you create and manage personal or shared budgets. Track expenses, connect your bank account for automatic transaction import, and gain a clear overview of your spending, income, and savings. It also features tools to split costs and settle up with others.

**Highlights:** Create personal budgets, Shared budgeting for couples/groups, Connect bank accounts for transaction import, Detailed spending and income overview, Expense splitting and settlement tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buddy Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Buddy Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Buddy Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Buddy Premium | $16.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 💡 Customizable categories
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helps with budgeting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring transactions not working properly
- 🐛 Balance not carrying over to next month
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Transactions disappearing or resetting
- 💸 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring transactions not working as expected
- Balance not carrying over to next month
- Syncing issues between devices
- Transactions disappearing or resetting
- Inability to edit categories without creating new ones

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for transactions
- Bill reminders and due date tracking
- Ability to hide/exclude certain transactions
- Savings/investment tracking
- Multi-currency support


### Subscription tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-tracker-99subs/id6458591668)

This app helps you manage all your recurring payments in one place. Easily track subscriptions, get timely reminders before renewals, and see your total monthly spending to avoid surprise charges and save money.

**Highlights:** Track all recurring payments, Manage subscriptions easily, Get smart renewal alerts, View monthly spending totals, Add custom subscriptions, Track free trial end dates

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 year unlimited tracking | $8.99 | per year |
| Unlimited lifetime access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is Subscription tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buddy or Subscription tracker?

Buddy is rated higher. Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Subscription tracker averages 4.2 from 75 ratings.

### Do Buddy or Subscription tracker have ads?

Neither Buddy nor Subscription tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy or Subscription tracker?

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and Subscription tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Buddy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Subscription tracker on July 3, 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.*