ReSubs vs Subby: Simple and Free or Full-Featured?

ReSubs and Subby are both cross-platform subscription trackers that rely on manual entry instead of bank connections. Subby keeps things simple and cheap. ReSubs adds significantly more depth. Here is how they stack up.

Quick Summary

Subby is a lightweight subscription tracker available on iOS and Android. You add subscriptions manually, set flexible billing schedules, and get payment alerts. It is free with ads or $2.99 as a one-time purchase to remove them. It has a 4.2 rating on the Google Play Store. No bank connection, no import tools, no AI — just straightforward manual tracking.

ReSubs is a privacy-first subscription tracker for iOS and Android. Beyond manual entry, you can import via CSV, pull from Gmail, or use AI extraction. It supports multi-currency, trial reminders, state lifecycle tracking, calendar view, and home screen widgets. Free tier covers 5 subscriptions; Premium is $10/month for unlimited.

Feature Comparison

Subscription Tracking

Subby is manual entry only. You type in each subscription, set a billing cycle, and receive payment alerts before renewals. It supports flexible billing schedules — weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom intervals. There is no CSV import, no Gmail scanning, and no automatic detection.

ReSubs supports manual entry, CSV import, Gmail import, and AI-powered extraction from screenshots and documents. You also get trial reminders that catch free trials before they convert, and state lifecycle tracking — marking subscriptions as paused, cancelled, or renewed so you have a full history of each one.

Both apps let you enter subscriptions by hand. ReSubs gives you four more ways to get data in and more tools to manage it afterward.

Price

Subby: Free with ads. A one-time $2.99 purchase removes ads. No subscription fee.

ReSubs Free: Up to 5 subscriptions, basic reminders, simple reports. ReSubs Premium: $10/month — unlimited subscriptions, advanced analytics, AI extraction, Gmail import.

Subby is the cheaper option by a wide margin. If you have a handful of subscriptions and just need a list with reminders, Subby costs almost nothing. ReSubs Premium costs more but includes features Subby does not offer at any price — multi-currency, AI extraction, Gmail import, and cancel guides.

Privacy

Subby stores data locally. No bank connections, no account required, no cloud sync. Your subscription data stays on your device.

ReSubs takes the same offline-first approach. No bank access, no third-party data sharing. Cloud sync is opt-in only.

Both apps respect your privacy. Neither connects to financial institutions or requires you to share financial credentials. This is a tie.

Platform Support

Subby: iOS and Android.

ReSubs: iOS and Android, with home screen widgets and a calendar view on both platforms.

Both apps cover the two major mobile platforms. ReSubs adds widgets and a calendar view that keep upcoming charges visible without opening the app.

Unique Strengths

Subby is purpose-built to be simple. It does one thing — track what you pay for — and stays out of your way. The ad-supported free tier and $2.99 ad-free option make it one of the cheapest subscription trackers available. If you want a no-frills list of your recurring charges with payment reminders, Subby handles that cleanly.

ReSubs goes deeper across the board. Multi-currency support with automatic conversion handles subscriptions billed in different currencies. Gmail import scans your inbox for subscription receipts so you do not have to type everything in. AI extraction pulls subscription details from screenshots or documents. State lifecycle tracking logs when you pause, cancel, or renew a subscription. The home screen widget and calendar view surface upcoming charges passively. And 30+ free step-by-step cancel guides walk you through cancelling popular services when you are ready.

Verdict

Choose Subby if you want the simplest, cheapest subscription tracker available on both platforms. You add your subscriptions, you get reminders, and that is it. The $2.99 one-time price is hard to beat.

Choose ReSubs if you want multi-currency support, CSV and Gmail import, AI extraction, trial reminders, lifecycle tracking, cancel guides, or home screen widgets. It costs more, but it covers use cases Subby was not designed for. If you track more than a handful of subscriptions or pay for services in multiple currencies, the extra depth pays for itself.