Suprascribe vs. Bobby
Apple-only manual subscription tracker
Bobby is a well-designed subscription tracker for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision, with Apple Watch support and one-time in-app unlocks rather than a recurring fee. Its core limitation is platform lock-in: it only runs on Apple devices. If you use Android, Windows, or want a web-based option, Bobby is not an option. Suprascribe is web-first - it works in any browser on any device - and automatically finds subscriptions by scanning your email rather than requiring manual entry.
Suprascribe vs Bobby Pricing
Suprascribe
Basic free forever. PRO is a one-time purchase - no recurring fees.
Bobby
Free with a capped number of subscriptions; the All-in-one Pack is a $2.99 one-time in-app purchase, with individual unlocks (subscription limit, categories) at $0.99 each
Bobby Feature Comparison
| Feature | Suprascribe | Bobby |
|---|---|---|
| Email auto-discovery | ||
| No bank account required | ||
| Web-based (any browser/device) | ||
| Free unlimited tier | ||
| One-time purchase option | ||
| Open source |
What Bobby Does Well
Bobby has been a benchmark for Apple-only subscription tracking for good reason. The design is polished and consistent across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision, and the Apple Watch support means renewal information is glanceable in a way most trackers cannot match. The spend overview charts are clear without being overwhelming, and the one-time unlock pricing is refreshingly honest. If your devices are all Apple and you prefer entering subscriptions yourself, Bobby delivers one of the nicest manual-tracking experiences available.
Where Suprascribe Beats Bobby
- Cross-platform - Web, any OS, any device - Bobby only runs inside the Apple ecosystem
- Automatic discovery - No manual entry required; email scan does the work
- Unlimited free tier - Bobby caps the free tier and charges to lift the limit; Suprascribe has no cap
- Open source - Fully auditable code - know exactly what runs on your data
Bobby is excellent on Apple hardware and unavailable everywhere else. Suprascribe works wherever you have a browser.