# Buddy vs Subscription Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subscription Tracker at 100% against Buddy's 49%. Subscription Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Buddy's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Subscription Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, Subscription Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Subscription Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-tracker-subz/id6738005972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) | [Philemon Combes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778849049) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #83 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-subz/id6738005972)

Easily manage all your recurring payments and subscriptions in one place. Track renewal dates, upcoming charges, and visualize your spending with detailed charts to stay on top of your budget. Your financial data is securely stored on your device for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** Manage recurring payments, Track subscription renewal dates, Visualize spending with charts, Budget tracking, Expense insights, Privacy-focused, data stored locally

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subz premium montly | $9.99 | per month |
| Subz premium yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Subz premium lifetime offer | $14.99 | 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 9.6K ratings, while Subscription Tracker averages 1.0 from 1 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 10 days. Most recently, Buddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Subscription Tracker on October 15, 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.*